HARRISBURG, Pa. – A federal grand jury in Harrisburg has indicted Christian Hogan, 35, for distribution of heroin and unlawful possession of firearms.
The West Manchester Police Department allegedly observed Hogan selling heroin on September 22, 2015. Subsequent further investigation, including a search warrant resulting in the alleged seizure of handguns and evidence of additional alleged sales of heroin by Hogan in February.
If convicted Hogan faces a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine.
The case was investigated by the West Manchester and York Police Departments, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. It was brought as part of two district wide initiatives to combating the nationwide epidemic regarding the use and distribution of heroin.
Led by the United States Attorney’s Office; (1) the heroin initiative targets heroin traffickers operating in the Middle District of Pennsylvania and is part of a coordinated effort among federal, state and local law enforcement agencies; and (2) the Violent Crime Reduction Partnership (“VCRP”), a district wide initiative to combat the spread of violent crime in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The VCRP consists of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies whose mission is to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who commit violent crimes.
