Two defendants from Indiana County were indicted for federal drug charges this morning.
Indiana County District Attorney Robert Manzi said in a news release that 52-year-old Eldon Sajko of Penn Run and 51-year-old James Emerson were both indicted by a federal grand jury this morning for federal offenses to drugs within the county.
Sajko faces a three-count indictment that charges him with possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substances containing methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin for an incident dating back to March of 2021. On the same date, Sajko was also found in possession of a firearm and ammunition after knowing he had previously been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.
Manzi adds on July 27, 2022, Sajkoe was found in possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.
Sajko could face a maximum total sentence of life in prison, a fine of $20,000,000, or both under federal law.
Meanwhile, Emerson faces a two-count indictment for charges that he knowingly, intentionally, and unlawfully possessed and intended to deliver and distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine in an incident between February and March of this year.. He could face anywhere between five and 40 years in prison, a $5,000,000 fine, or both.
An indictment is an accusation, and defendants are innocent until proven guilty.
Both cases are being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Arnold P. Bernard, Jr.
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