Feds: 6 people from Western Pa. played role in cocaine trafficking ring spanning 5 states

A federal grand jury has accused six Western Pennsylvanians and 10 others of operating a cocaine trafficking ring that spanned five states.

The indictment returned by the grand jury in Pittsburgh on Tuesday comes after a five-month wiretap investigation, said U.S. Attorney Cindy K. Chung.

Prosecutors said the 16 defendants conspired to distribute at least 5 kilograms of cocaine between September 2020 and November 2021.

Those indicted from Western Pennsylvania are:

• Jamal Stoner, 33, of Pittsburgh.
• Bobby Jordan, 34, of West Mifflin.
• Daniel Johnson, 56, of North Versailles.
• Quamar Linton, 36, of Elizabeth.
• Mary Hester, 45, of Pittsburgh.
• John Heath, 32, of Pittsburgh.

The indictment also names seven men from Georgia: Gordon Johnson, 36; Wilbert Corley, 34; Kory Singleton, 31; Jesus Cuevas, 41; Kerby Singleton, 30; Jarviair Jackson, 35; and Quincy Rogers, 35. Also indicted were Paula Crowell, 31, of Michigan; Peter Dawson, 54, of New Mexico; and Gerard Riley, 50, of Virginia.

Stoner, Dawson and Riley also face additional charges of possession with the intent to deliver 5 kilograms of cocaine in September.

Singleton also is accused of possession with the intent to deliver 5 kilograms of cocaine in October.

Jordan faces an additional charge of possession with the intent to deliver 500 grams of cocaine during November.

The indictment also seeks the forfeiture of more than $405,000 that was seized during the investigation.

“These individuals are charged with the trafficking and distribution of multi-kilogram quantities of cocaine from the source cities of Atlanta and Detroit to the streets of Allegheny County,” Chung said. “My office will continue to dismantle drug trafficking networks that poison our communities and threaten the safety of our citizens.”

If convicted, the defendants could face between 10 years to life in prison and a fine of up to $10 million.