BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. — A major organized crime ring responsible for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, and illegal firearms across multiple Pennsylvania counties has been dismantled following a long-term investigation led by the Bucks County Detectives Drug Strike Force, Quakertown Borough Police, and the Bucks County Investigating Grand Jury.
Authorities announced the arrest of 19 individuals connected to what investigators identified as the “Finlan Drug Trafficking Organization,” a criminal enterprise that allegedly operated under the cover of a legitimate landscaping business in Perkasie while distributing deadly narcotics and illegally trafficked firearms throughout Bucks, Montgomery, Lehigh, and Philadelphia counties.
Investigators say the organization used Contemporary Gardens in Perkasie as a base of operations to coordinate drug distribution and weapons trafficking throughout the region.
“This dismantlement sends a clear message that we will not tolerate those who poison our communities and traffic illegal firearms in Bucks County,” said Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan. “By leveraging the power of the Grand Jury and our Drug Strike Force, we have severed a major regional supply chain and held those responsible for the tragic loss of life accountable.”
Fatal Overdoses Linked to Organization
According to investigators, the criminal network has been directly linked to the overdose deaths of two local residents.
Authorities allege that:
• Shana Finlan and Debbie Booth supplied fentanyl that resulted in the fatal overdose of Kenneth Klingman in Center Valley
• Anthony Rola is accused of supplying the drugs that caused the overdose death of Justin DiDonato in Sellersville
As a result, Finlan and Rola now face some of the most serious charges, including:
• Drug Delivery Resulting in Death
• Involuntary Manslaughter
Officials say these charges were supported by evidence presented to the Grand Jury that traced the lethal narcotics back to members of the organization.
Firearms Trafficking and Burglaries
Investigators uncovered a dangerous intersection between drug trafficking and illegal firearms sales.
According to prosecutors, members of the organization allegedly burglarized residential homes to steal firearms. Those weapons were then:
• Traded for narcotics
• Sold illegally
• Distributed to individuals prohibited from possessing firearms
Authorities say this activity significantly increased the danger to communities throughout the region.
19 Individuals Facing Charges
The following individuals have been charged in connection with the investigation:
• Shana Finlan
• Ivan Freeman
• David Gowen
• Jessica Lerner
• Elizabeth Fox
• Joseph Sharon
• Jason Hill
• Jolene Valencia
• Corey Dick
• Matthew Holtzhafer
• Damien Geissler
• Matthew Kuhnle
• Jeffrey Cooper
• Matthew Cooper
• Travis Hoover
• Antonino Indelicato
• Lynda Jones
• Anthony Rola
• Debbie Booth
Jason Hill was the final defendant arraigned. His bail was set at $350,000 (10 percent), and authorities say he is already serving a prison sentence in Montgomery County for unrelated charges.
Extensive Investigation and Evidence
Authorities say the case involved months of detailed investigative work, including:
• Tens of thousands of digital records reviewed
• Intercepted communications
• Undercover controlled drug purchases
• Civilian witness testimony
• Coordination between multiple law enforcement agencies
The investigation was supported by the Liberty Mid-Atlantic High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program.
Participating agencies included:
• Quakertown Borough Police
• Perkasie Police
• Pennridge Regional Police
• Upper Saucon Police
• Montgomery Township Police
• Philadelphia Police
• Montgomery County Detectives
Deputy District Attorneys Christopher Rees and Chad Kovack will prosecute the case.
Investigation Remains Active
Officials say the investigation is ongoing as authorities continue reviewing financial records and digital evidence connected to the organization.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that dismantling the organization represents a major victory in combating the opioid and methamphetamine crisis impacting Bucks County and surrounding communities.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
