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SCRANTON \u2014 Rasheeda Kelly, 47, of Wilkes-Barre, was sentenced on May 21, 2026, to 122 months\u2019 imprisonment for attempted possession of methamphetamine for distribution, the U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced in a news release Friday.<\/p>\n
Kelly was sentenced by Senior United States District Judge Julia K. Munley.<\/p>\n
Stated in the news release:<\/p>\n
\u201cAccording to United States Attorney Brian D. Miller, in February 2025, Kelly conspired with another individual to have a package containing 4.4 kilograms of methamphetamine delivered to her house for purposes of distribution. The package was intercepted by law enforcement, and a search warrant was executed at Kelly\u2019s residence in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County. Law enforcement seized a dozen firearms, one of which had been reported stolen, from her residence. At the time, Kelly had been previously convicted of offenses which prohibited her from possessing firearms.<\/p>\n
Homeland Security Investigations and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Narcotics Investigations investigated the case. Assistant United States Attorney Jenny P. Roberts prosecuted the case.\u201d<\/p>\n
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