Turtle Creek Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Charges

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - A former resident of Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to multiple narcotics offenses related to a six-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking throughout the Western District of Pennsylvania, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.

Jonathan Toledo, 24, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Marilyn J. Horan on November 13, 2025, to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and a quantity of fentanyl, attempt to possess with intent to distribute a quantity of fentanyl, and attempt to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

In connection with the guilty plea, the Court was advised that Toledo was intercepted making phone calls discussing two parcels that had been interdicted by United States Postal Inspection Service agents in late December of 2024. One parcel contained 1,294 grams of pure methamphetamine, while the other contained 12 grams of fentanyl. Toledo was intercepted calling the post office to ask about one of the missing parcels, and also told multiple other individuals that he was missing two parcels that had been shipped from California.

Judge Horan scheduled sentencing for Toledo for March 11, 2026. The law provides for a total maximum sentence of not less than 10 years to life in prison, a fine of up to $10 million, or both. Under the federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

The court ordered that Toledo remain detained pending sentencing.

Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan D. Lusty is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Drug Enforcement Administration led the multi-agency investigation of this case, which also included the United States Postal Inspection Service, Homeland Security Investigations, Internal Revenue Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania State Police, Clearfield Regional Police Department, Altoona Police Department, and Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.