Date: 07-19-2024

Case Style:

United States of America v. Marcus Valenzi

Case Number: 2:23-MJ-1892

Judge: David S. Cercone

Court: The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Allegheny County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh

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Description:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Drug Conspiracy and Firearm Charges
West Mifflin Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug Conspiracy and Firearm Charges

Between August 2022 and November 2023, federal and state law enforcement conducted an investigation into a drug trafficking organization operating within the Western District of Pennsylvania. The investigation identified Marcus Valenzi, age 35, as a member of the conspiracy, and federal search warrants executed upon residences used by the conspirators in McKees Rocks, PA, resulted in the seizure of fentanyl, firearms, and cellular phones. A subsequent federal search warrant executed upon Valenzi’s residence resulted in the seizure of over $16,000, multiple cellular phones, and xylazine, a dangerous substance used as a cutting agent for fentanyl. A search of Valenzi’s phones revealed communications with a drug customer, who requested the return of his firearm. Valenzi responded that he threw the gun in the river after the “fed raided that house in rocks.” At the time Valenzi possessed his drug customer’s firearm, he had been convicted in Florida of robbery, a felony. Under federal law, felons are prohibited from the possession of firearms and ammunition.

Assistant United States Attorney Brendan J. McKenna prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.

United States Attorney Olshan commended the Pennsylvania State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Valenzi.

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 27 months of imprisonment, to be followed by 3 years of federal supervised release

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