Scranton, Pa -- March 25, 2022: Michael Bogdon, age 28, formerly of Harvey’s Lake, was sentenced 

today by U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani to 14 years’ imprisonment for drug distribution resulting in death.  Bogdon was also ordered to serve 3 years of supervised release upon release from custody.

Bogdon previously pleaded guilty to drug distribution resulting in death.  Bogdon admitted that on December 12, 2017, he provided fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance, to an 18-year old female in Kingston, Pennsylvania, causing her death.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Scranton and the Kingston Police Department investigated the case. Assistant United States Attorney Michelle Olshefski prosecuted the case.

This case was part of a joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program, which is an evidence-based program shown to be effective in reducing violent crime. Through PSN, various stakeholders work together to identify violent crime problems in their communities and find comprehensive solutions to address them. To do this, PSN focuses on the most violent offenders and partners with local prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime.