HARRISBURG, Pa. — The self-proclaimed "biggest pill dealer in Chambersburg" is headed to prison for at least 25 years after he and a co-conspirator were convicted in federal court for drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and money laundering, U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam announced this week.
Bruce David Darby, 45, was also convicted of delivering the fentanyl that killed one of his customers and sickened several others in 2019, Karam said.
Malik Bonds, 42, of Chambersburg, was also convicted for his role in Darby's drug trafficking activities in a trial presided over by U.S. District Court Judge Christopher C. Connor, according to Karam.
According to evidence presented at trial, Darby purchased oxycodone pills in New York City and resold them in Chambersburg from 2018 to 2019. During phone conversations monitored by authorities, Darby called himself "the biggest pill dealer in Chambersburg," Karam said.
One of Darby's customers suffered a fatal overdose in August 2019, according to testimony.
The investigation was conducted by members of the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office.
"These two defendants prioritized monetary profits over the lives of everyone they distributed to," Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry said. "The jury was told about a loss of life and a serious injury directly caused by this trafficking operation, but we may never know the full scope of devastation caused by these predatory dealers. The collaborative work of law enforcement was essential to stop the flow of deadly substances that put this community at grave risk."
Darby faces a mandatory sentence of at least 25 years in prison, followed by a period of supervised release and a fine, Karam said.
Bonds faces a maximum prison term of 40 years, followed by a period of supervised release and a fine.
