Sharon Resident Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - A resident of Sharon, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to drug trafficking and firearm charges, United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.

Daequon Hasan, 27, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge William S. Stickman IV.

In connection with the guilty plea, the Court was advised that, on April 10, 2025, Hasan possessed with intent to distribute quantities of cocaine base, methamphetamine, and marijuana, and also possessed a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking crime.

Judge Stickman scheduled sentencing for February 25, 2027. The law provides for a total sentence of not less than five years and up to life in prison, a fine of up to $2,250,000, or both. Under the United States Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history of the defendant.

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

The Mercer County Drug Task Force, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Hasan.