United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

04/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/23/2026 12:13

California Men Charged With Trafficking Controlled Substances In Cumberland County

HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jonathan Martinez, age 28, and Christopher Martinez, age 25, both from Adelanto, California, were charged in a criminal information with drug-trafficking offenses, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

According to United States Attorney Brian D. Miller, the Information alleges that on or about October 6, 2025, Jonathan and Christopher Martinez possessed with intent to distribute five kilograms and more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine, a Schedule II controlled substance, and 500 grams and more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, also a Schedule II controlled substance.

The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Pennsylvania State Police investigated the case. Assistant United States Attorney K. Wesley Mishoe is prosecuting the case.

The maximum penalties upon conviction are life imprisonment, as well as a term of supervised release following imprisonment, a fine, and the imposition of a special assessment. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by a court after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

Information only contain allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.

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