Two residents of Cambria County, Pennsylvania, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges related to narcotics and firearms violations, United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced on Mar. 12.
The indictments are significant as they address alleged methamphetamine trafficking and illegal firearm possession in the Western District of Pennsylvania. Both defendants face serious penalties if convicted.
Dustin Blough, 30, of South Fork, is charged in a seven-count indictment with possessing with intent to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine on multiple occasions between August and November 2024. The indictment also alleges that Blough possessed fentanyl and heroin with intent to distribute during this period. Additionally, Blough—who has a prior felony conviction—is accused of unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition in November 2024.
Charles Triplin, 48, of Johnstown, is charged in a separate one-count indictment for allegedly possessing with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine in December 2025. Triplin was previously convicted in August 2023 for attempting to possess fentanyl with intent to distribute.
If convicted, each defendant faces up to life imprisonment and fines up to $10 million. Sentencing would be determined based on the seriousness of the offenses and their criminal histories under federal guidelines. Both men are currently detained pending trial.
Assistant United States Attorneys Arnold P. Bernard Jr. and Maureen Sheehan-Balchon are prosecuting the cases. The investigations were conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Safe Streets Task Force, Cambria County Drug Task Force, and Cambria County District Attorney’s Office.
Authorities remind the public that an indictment is only an accusation; both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
