Pennsylvania Man Convicted of Major Drug Trafficking and Illegal Firearm Possession

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A Scranton man has been found guilty by a jury on multiple charges related to drug trafficking and the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Keith Fox, Jr., aged 48, was convicted on May 20, 2026, following a three-day trial. The jury determined that Fox possessed over 500 grams of a substance containing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it. Additionally, he was found guilty of illegally possessing three firearms and a significant quantity of ammunition, a charge stemming from a previous felony conviction.

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The conviction follows a months-long investigation that culminated in a search warrant being executed at Fox’s Scranton residence on August 22, 2024. During the search, law enforcement officials discovered an automated pill press, along with various other instruments used in the manufacturing of illicit pills. Authorities also seized over 1000 pills confirmed to contain methamphetamine and other controlled substances. Evidence collected from the scene also included methamphetamine powder, a large amount of ammunition, and three handguns, one of which had its serial number intentionally obliterated.

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The sentencing for Keith Fox, Jr. is scheduled for August 14, 2026, and will be presided over by District Court Judge Joseph Saporito, Jr. The former felon faces a potential maximum penalty of life imprisonment. This case was a collaborative effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Narcotics Investigations, and the Pennsylvania State Police. The prosecution was handled by Assistant United States Attorney Jenny P. Roberts and Senior Deputy Assistant Attorney General Michelle Hardik. This conviction underscores the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession within the Middle District of Pennsylvania, with the aim of enhancing public safety and removing dangerous substances and weapons from communities.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania.

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