Two Altoona residents plead guilty in drug trafficking case
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A pair of Altoona residents have pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges after investigators tied them to a methamphetamine distribution ring operating across four Pennsylvania counties.
Lesley Wilt, 38, and Jason Lynn, 39, entered their guilty pleas before U.S. District Judge Stephanie L. Haines following a six-month wiretap investigation into a network distributing meth, heroin and fentanyl in Blair, Cambria, Centre and Clearfield counties.
Prosecutors said Lynn was the leader of the organization, coordinating shipments of methamphetamine and heroin from a New York supplier and redistributing them throughout Western Pennsylvania. During the investigation, federal agents seized nearly two kilograms of pure methamphetamine and multiple firearms from Lynn's home and two storage units.
In total, Lynn was linked to over 4.5 kilograms of methamphetamine and 65 grams of heroin. He pleaded guilty to multiple drug charges and firearm possession as a convicted felon, with prior offenses including strangulation, unlawful restraint and drug possession.
Wilt pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Both defendants remain in custody pending sentencing, scheduled for Sept. 22. Wilt faces up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine, while Lynn faces a minimum of 10 years and up to $10 million in fines.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from multiple federal, state and local agencies. It was prosecuted under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) program.
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