A Reading man has been indicted on drug charges, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf\u00a0 announced.<\/p>\n
Richie Rivera, 33, was charged by indictment with possession with intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine, according to Metcalf, who said Wednesday that the indictment had just been unsealed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n
The indictment alleges that Rivera was found in possession of approximately 1.24 kilograms of heroin; approximately 435 grams of a mixture containing fentanyl, medetomidine, and xylazine; approximately 711 grams of cocaine; and approximately 206 grams of methamphetamine in Berks County on Feb. 24.<\/p>\n
The case was investigated by Reading police and the Drug Enforcement Agency.<\/p>\n
Officials said Rivera previously was convicted in October 2023 of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.<\/p>\n
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