Altoona man sentenced nearly 4 years for drug trafficking in Central Pennsylvania
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — An Altoona man was sentenced in federal court for drug trafficking around Blair, Cambria, Centre and Clearfield counties, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced.
Andrew Stowell, 67, was sentenced to 46 months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, by United States District Judge Stephanie L. Haines.
Stowell was part of an Altoona-based drug trafficking organization, according to information presented to the court. On Dec. 12, 2022, Stowell sold a quarter-pound of methamphetamine to an undercover officer.
Original Story: Ten Central Pennsylvanians indicted on federal charges for drugs, money laundering
Rivetti commended the Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Postal Service–Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Inspection Service, Homeland Security Investigations, Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, and Pennsylvania State Police for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Stowell.Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan D. Lusty prosecuted this case on behalf of thegovernment.
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