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HARRISBURG, PA – A 25-year-old Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury on six counts of drug trafficking, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The charges stem from alleged incidents occurring in Franklin County during the latter half of 2025.
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The indictment details accusations that Clayton Wilson distributed crack cocaine on four separate dates: August 27, September 10, October 2, and October 21, 2025. Furthermore, on October 23, 2025, Wilson is alleged to have possessed crack cocaine, cocaine hydrochloride, and methamphetamine with the intent to distribute these substances. In a separate incident on the same date, he is also accused of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it.
The investigation into these alleged activities was a collaborative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Pennsylvania State Police. Assistant United States Attorney Scott Ford is overseeing the prosecution of this case. This prosecution is part of a broader national initiative known as Operation Take Back America, which aims to combat illegal immigration, dismantle cartels and transnational criminal organizations, and protect communities from violent crime perpetrators.
If found guilty of these charges, Wilson faces a maximum penalty under federal law of life imprisonment, followed by a term of supervised release. He could also be subject to a substantial fine. The final sentence will be determined by a judge, taking into consideration applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. It is important to note that indictments are formal accusations, and all individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania
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