The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Jeffrey Snyder, a 47-year-old resident of Middleburg, has been sentenced to 188 months in prison. The sentencing was delivered by Chief United States District Judge Matthew W. Brann and pertains to charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Acting United States Attorney John Gurganus detailed that Snyder led Pennsylvania State Police officers on a high-speed chase through Union and Snyder counties on April 8, 2024. Upon his arrest, Snyder was found with approximately 376 grams of methamphetamine, $1,390.40 in cash, a stolen vehicle, and a loaded stolen revolver in the driver’s side door. He had previously pleaded guilty on March 6, 2025.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence by fostering collaboration between law enforcement agencies and communities. The Department launched an enhanced violent crime reduction strategy on May 26, 2021, focusing on building trust within communities, supporting preventive community-based organizations, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring outcomes.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Robin Zenzinger.
