JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A resident of Meyersdale, PA, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Johnstown on a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.
The one-count Indictment named Stephen Andrew Walter, age 53, as the sole defendant.
According to the Indictment presented to the court, on or about May 4, 2022, Walter was found to possess with intent to distribute and distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of life in prison, a fine of $10,000,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Maureen Sheehan-Balchon is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Pennsylvania State Police conducted the investigation leading to the Indictment in this case.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.