Crime & Safety

Suspected Cocaine Dealer in Venetia Now Facing Gun Charges

The suspect will reportedly plead guilty next week.

A Venetia man who faces drug charges is now charged with illegally possessing 16 firearms and is scheduled to plead guilty on May 31, according to the Post-Gazette.

Francis Mario Tinsley, 36, was reportedly convicted of possession with intent to deliver drugs in 1997. That felony means he's not allowed to have any guns. 

Tinsley also pleaded not guilty to 2012 charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and crack, according to the newspaper.

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Tinsley reportedly runs Tinsley Transport, which carries vehicles for car dealers.


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