TWO PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS FEDERALLY INDICTED ON METHAMPHETAMINE AND FENTANYL DISTRIBUTION CHARGES

SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA — Two Pennsylvania residents have been indicted by a federal grand jury on drug trafficking charges involving methamphetamine and fentanyl, according to an announcement issued November 13, 2026, by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Michael Creft, 39, of East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, and Amanda Daniels, 27, of Allentown, Lehigh County, are accused of possessing controlled substances with the intent to distribute them during a period extending from March through July 2026. Creft also faces an additional allegation involving the distribution of methamphetamine.

According to U.S. Attorney Brian D. Miller, the federal indictment alleges that Creft and Daniels possessed with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing detectable amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl between March 13 and July 8, 2026. Federal prosecutors further allege that Creft sold a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. The indictment identifies both defendants in connection with the alleged drug distribution activity, although the Justice Department’s announcement does not specify the individual quantities attributed to each defendant or provide additional details concerning the circumstances of the alleged transactions.

The charges involve two controlled substances that present significant public safety concerns. Methamphetamine is a powerful and highly addictive stimulant associated with serious physical and psychological health risks, while fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid responsible for numerous fatal overdoses throughout the United States. Illicit fentanyl presents a particular danger because relatively small quantities can cause life-threatening respiratory depression, especially when consumed without the individual’s knowledge. The distribution of either substance can contribute to addiction, overdose emergencies, and criminal activity associated with illegal drug markets.

Federal drug trafficking investigations frequently involve cooperation between agencies operating at different levels of government, allowing authorities to combine investigative resources, intelligence, and evidence concerning suspected distribution activities. In this case, the investigation was conducted by the FBI Philadelphia Field Office’s Scranton Area Resident Agency, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, and the Stroud Area Regional Police Department. The participating agencies worked together to investigate the alleged offenses before the matter proceeded to a federal grand jury.

The indictment carries substantially different potential sentencing consequences for the two defendants. If convicted of the charged offense, Creft faces a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, followed by a possible lifetime term of supervised release, along with a fine and mandatory special assessment. Daniels faces a maximum sentence of 40 years in federal prison, followed by supervised release, a fine, and a mandatory special assessment. The Justice Department did not explain the specific statutory circumstances underlying the difference in their potential penalties.

These maximum penalties represent the sentencing exposure authorized by federal law and do not establish what either defendant would receive if convicted. Federal judges determine sentences after considering the applicable statutes, federal sentencing guidelines, relevant evidence, and individual circumstances of the case. The defendants’ criminal histories, the offenses ultimately established in court, and any applicable statutory sentencing provisions may affect the outcome of future proceedings.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Gerard T. Donahue is prosecuting the case for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The federal indictment follows the investigation conducted by the FBI and its state and local law enforcement partners, reflecting coordinated efforts to address suspected drug distribution involving multiple jurisdictions in northeastern Pennsylvania.

The prosecution is associated with Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide Department of Justice initiative that brings together federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and public safety organizations to address violent crime and related criminal activity. The program operates through U.S. Attorney’s Offices across all 94 federal judicial districts, allowing participating agencies to develop enforcement strategies based on local public safety priorities and patterns of criminal conduct.

Project Safe Neighborhoods is also a component of Operation Take Back America, the Justice Department’s broader enforcement initiative targeting serious criminal offenses and threats to public safety. Its principal objectives include coordinated federal responses to criminal activity, strategic cooperation among participating agencies, and accountability through prosecution. The initiative complements federal Homeland Security Task Force operations and other law enforcement partnerships intended to address criminal networks operating across jurisdictional boundaries.

The November 13 announcement establishes that Creft and Daniels have been formally charged in federal court, but it does not indicate that either defendant has been convicted or sentenced. The indictment initiates federal criminal proceedings in which prosecutors must establish the elements of each charged offense beyond a reasonable doubt. Any determination of guilt and potential sentence will depend upon the evidence presented, applicable federal law, and decisions reached through the judicial process.

The charges against Michael Creft and Amanda Daniels remain allegations. Both defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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