15-03-2025
Springfield felon indicted connected to drug and firearms offenses
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Springfield man was indicted in federal court Friday afternoon in connection with cocaine possession and firearms offenses.
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Pedro Deleon, 32, was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and possession a firearm in furtherance of drug distribution.
Charging documents stated that on October 22, 2024, Deleon was allegedly found to be in possession of illicit drugs and firearms, and was subsequently arrested as a result.
Deleon had also been previously convicted, punishable by a crime exceeding one year.
With Deleon's combined charges and his record as a felon, he could face a minimum of 15 years and up to life in prison, as well as a minimum of three years and up to a lifetime of supervised release. He also faces paying a fine of up to $1 million.
Deleon will be sentenced at a later date.
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