Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison

SOUTH BEND - Keisand Santiago-Maldonado, 33 years old, of Milton, Pennsylvania, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after a jury convicted him of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, announced United States Attorney Adam L. Mildred.

Santiago-Maldonado was sentenced to 60 months in prison followed by 4 years of supervised release.

According to documents in the case, Santiago-Maldonado was driving a rental car on the interstate in LaPorte County. Law enforcement observed Santiago-Maldonado commit traffic infractions and performed a traffic stop. During the stop, officers found 997 grams of cocaine underneath the passenger's seat.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the LaPorte County Drug Task Force, LaPorte County Sheriff's Department, LaPorte County Prosecutor's Office, and Indiana State Police. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Lydia T. Lucius, Hannah T Jones, and Appellate Chief Joseph P. Falvey.