Centre County man indicted for drug trafficking, firearms offenses

Scranton, Pa. — A Centre County man was indicted this week by a federal grand jury for drug trafficking and firearm offenses.

Taylon Hamilton, 30, possessed with intent to distribute methamphetamine and distributed methamphetamine on multiple occasions, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. It is further alleged that Hamilton possessed a Hi-Point Model C9 9mm pistol with an obliterated serial number after previously been convicted of a felony offense.

The charges stem from a joint investigation conducted by the FBI and the Centre County Drug Task Force. Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Moreno is prosecuting the case.

If convicted, Hamilton could face the maximum penalty of life in prison.