A Springfield, Massachusetts resident with a prior felony conviction has admitted guilt to charges related to drug distribution and firearms offenses. Pedro Deleon, 32, confessed to possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute, being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug distribution. The sentencing is set for September 25, 2025, by U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni.
Deleon’s indictment occurred in March 2025 following his arrest on October 22, 2024, when he was found with drugs intended for distribution and two firearms. His previous conviction involved a crime punishable by more than one year in prison.
The charge for possession with intent to distribute cocaine carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison, lifetime supervised release, and a fine reaching $1 million. Being a felon in possession of a firearm could result in up to 15 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. Possessing a firearm during drug distribution activities could lead to life imprisonment, five years of supervised release, and fines up to $250,000. Sentencing decisions are based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley; Matt Lawlor, Acting U.S. Marshal for the District of Massachusetts; and Colonel Geoffrey Nobel from the Massachusetts State Police announced the plea today. Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd E. Newhouse from the Springfield Branch Office is handling the prosecution.
