WILLIAMSPORT, PA — Charles Derr, age 47, of Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, was charged by a federal grand jury Monday with drug trafficking, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin. The case was unsealed following Derr’s arrest.
According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, the indictment charges Derr with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin on June 17, 2021. Â The indictment also seeks the criminal forfeiture of $10,754 in cash recovered the same day.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Pennsylvania State Police. Â Assistant U.S. Attorney Alisan V. Martin is prosecuting the case.
The maximum penalty under federal law for each of these offenses is 20 years’ imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
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