Pennsylvania police chief charged with aiding and abetting distribution of cocaine and meth

A police chief in Pennsylvania was charged with varied drug-related crimes, together with aiding and abetting the distribution of cocaine and meth, in addition to conspiracy, the Division of Justice introduced.

On Tuesday, Drug Enforcement Administration brokers hauled Greensburg Police Chief Shawn Denning, 41, of Delmont, Pennsylvania, out of the Greensburg Metropolis Corridor after he related a federal confidential informant to drug sellers, in keeping with native station WPXI. 

The subsequent day, United States Legal professional Cindy Chung confirmed the arrest and mentioned Denning had been charged with violating a number of federal narcotics legal guidelines.

In keeping with the felony criticism, Denning is charged with two counts of aiding and abetting the distribution of a amount of cocaine for Nov. 2021 and Feb. 2022, three counts of aiding and abetting the distribution of a amount of methamphetamine in and round Jan. 2022 via Feb. 2022, in Could 2022, and July 2022; and one rely of conspiracy to own with the intent to distribute and distribute managed substances (methamphetamine and cocaine). 

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Denning appeared earlier than U.S. Justice of the Peace Decide Maureen P. Kelly, who launched him on a $250,000 unsecured bond.

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In complete, the criticism alleges Denning facilitated the acquisition of cocaine and methamphetamine a number of occasions over a 16-month interval between June 2021 and October 2022. 

Greensburg Police Chief Shawn Denning, 41, was charged with the distribution of cocaine.
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“The medication had been sourced in California and Arizona, then delivered to CS1 by way of america mail,” the Justice Division mentioned.

Assistant U.S. Legal professional Nicole Vasquez Schmitt is prosecuting the case.

Denning was promoted to chief final yr and is a 14-year veteran of the drive.

A brand studying DEA Particular Agent is pictured within the Workplace of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on  Could 29, 2019 in New York Metropolis.
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The Justice Division clarified the felony criticism isn’t proof and the defendant is “presumed harmless except and till confirmed responsible.”

The DEA and the FBI are investigating the case.