West Mifflin Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Cocaine

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - A resident of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of trafficking cocaine and cocaine base, United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.

Richard Jasek, 42, pleaded guilty to three counts before United States District Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan.

In connection with the guilty plea, the Court was informed that Jasek distributed and/or possessed with intent to distribute quantities of cocaine or cocaine base on three separate dates in late 2024 and early 2025. Specifically, Jasek admitted to, on February 20, 2025, possessing with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine base, and, on both January 29, 2025, and December 17, 2024, possessing with intent to distribute, and distributing, quantities of cocaine.

Judge Ranjan scheduled sentencing for September 28, 2026. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of up to 30 years in prison, a fine of up to $2 million, or both on each count. Under the federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Craig W. Haller is prosecuting this case on behalf of the United States.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and West Mifflin Police Department conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Jasek.