United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania
11/14/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/14/2025 14:06
Clearfield Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Possessing Methamphetamine
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Clearfield Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Possessing Methamphetamine
Friday, November 14, 2025
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For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Pennsylvania
This release was issued following the 43-day government shutdown during which the sentencing occurred.
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A resident of Clearfield, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 168 months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, on his conviction of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced.
United States District Judge Stephanie L. Haines imposed the sentence on Jason Lentz, 31, on October 14, 2025.
According to information presented to the Court, in and around January 2024, in the Western District of Pennsylvania, Lentz possessed with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Assistant United States Attorney Maureen Sheehan-Balchon prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
Acting United States Attorney Rivetti commended the Pennsylvania State Police; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and Drug Enforcement Administration for the investigation that led to the successful prosecution of Lentz.
Updated November 14, 2025
Topic
Drug Trafficking
Component
USAO - Pennsylvania, Western
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