Department of Justice
For Immediate Release
Pittsburgh Felon Charged with Possession of Crack Cocaine and a Gun
PITTSBURGH – A former resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal drug and firearms laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
The three-count indictment named Dorian Montgomery, age 42, as the sole defendant.
According to the Indictment, on or about July 12, 2019, Montgomery possessed with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of crack cocaine. Montgomery, a convicted felon, also possessed a firearm in furtherance of the drug trafficking crime. Federal law prohibits anyone who has been convicted of a crime punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year from possessing a firearm.
The law provides for a maximum sentence of not less than 5 years and up to life in prison, a fine of $8,000,000, or both, for the narcotics charges; and not less than 5 years and up to life in prison, a fine of $500,000, or both, for the firearms charges. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Brian M. Czarnecki is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Montgomery.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.