Two Luzerne County Brothers Indicted Fentanyl & Cocaine Distribution

Thursday, October 3, 2024, 3:00 P.M. ET. 1 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

SCRANTON, PA.- On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, a Federal Grand Jury for the Middle District of Pennsylvania returned an indictment against Akilees Kadeem Hobson, 26, of Edwardsville, Pennsylvania, and Armand Kierran Hobson, 27, of Plymouth, Pennsylvania, on illicit narcotics trafficking charges.

     According to U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam, the indictment alleges that in August and September 2024, Akilees Hobson distributed cocaine and fentanyl over a dozen times throughout Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. 

     The indictment further alleges that on September 12, 2024, Armand Hobson aided and assisted Akilees Hobson with the distribution of fentanyl. It is also further alleged that on September 25, 2024, Akilees Hobson possessed with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, and Armand Hobson possessed with intent to distribute fentanyl and marijuana in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

Arraignment To Be Scheduled

     Both men will be scheduled for arraignment on the indictment on a date determined by the court.

     Members of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Luzerne County Drug Task Force investigated the case.

“The rules of the court require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.”