Man linked to overdoses pleads in court Tuesday
Ronald McMillian, 24, of Washington, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of trafficking heroin and fentanyl, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced Tuesday.
McMillian pleaded guilty to four counts before United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab.
In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised in August 2015, McMillian conspired and distributed and possessed with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl. The heroin the Washington resident allegedly supplied was used in two overdoses, according to Hickton, during a month when there were nearly 30 other overdoses.
Sentencing is scheduled for 10 a.m. Dec. 13.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of not more than 20 years each count, a total fine of up to $4 million or both.
Special agents and task force officers from Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington County Drug Task Force, Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, Pennsylvania State Police, Washington County District Attorney’s Office, Canonsburg Police Department, Donora Police Department, Monessen Police Department, Charleroi Police Department, Washington County Coroner’s Office and the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of McMillian.