WILLIAMSPORT – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Joshua A. Dinklocker, age 28, of Coal Township, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury on drug trafficking charges.
According to United States Attorney Brian D. Miller, the indictment charges Dinklocker with distribution of methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine on June 28, 2026, in Northumberland County.
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is the Department of Justice’s nationwide initiative that brings federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement, prosecutors, and other public safety partners together to coordinate efforts to combat violent crime and make communities safe. Coordinated by U.S. Attorneys’ offices in each of the 94 federal districts, PSN is tailored to particular communities to strategically address specific violent crime and public safety challenges. As a key component of Operation Take Back America, PSN serves a central role in the Department’s commitment to make our country safe. PSN emphasizes three core principles: rapid federal response to violent crime and criminal offenders; strong, strategic partnerships among law enforcement at all levels; and accountability and deterrence through the prosecution of the most serious, readily provable offenses and other strategies. These efforts complement and strengthen President Trump’s Homeland Security Task Forces, ensuring a comprehensive federal response to the most pressing public safety issues facing communities.
This case was investigated by the Shamokin Police Department with the assistance of the FBI Philadelphia’s Capital Area Resident Agency. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alisan V. Martin is prosecuting the case.
The maximum penalty under federal law for the most significant offense is 40 years imprisonment and a fine. A sentence for each of these offenses also includes a period of supervised release following imprisonment. A sentence following the finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged by indictment are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
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Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office — Middle District of Pennsylvania — U.S. Department of Justice press release.