PITTSBURGH, PA — A Pittsburgh resident, Lester Burrell Jackson III, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on allegations of violating federal drug trafficking and firearms laws, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
The six-count Superseding Indictment identifies the 32-year-old Jackson as the sole defendant. It alleges that Jackson distributed multiple quantities of methamphetamine on November 14, 2023; December 7, 2023; and January 2, 2024.
Additionally, the indictment suggests that Jackson possessed fentanyl with an intent to distribute, had a firearm and ammunition despite a prior felony conviction, and carried a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime on January 27, 2024. Federal law prohibits individuals with felony convictions from possessing firearms or ammunition.
If found guilty, the maximum possible sentence under the law is not less than 15 years and up to life imprisonment, a fine of up to $10 million, or both. The actual sentence would be determined based on the seriousness of the offenses and the defendant’s prior criminal history, as per the federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Assistant United States Attorney DeMarr W. Moulton is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The investigation leading to the Superseding Indictment was conducted by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
As always, it should be remembered that a superseding indictment is merely an accusation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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