Norman Copper, 33, of Philadelphia, was found guilty on multiple charges. Copper was convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of firearms in connection with drug trafficking, and possession of firearms by a felon. The charges came from a June 2024 superseding indictment, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

The investigation into Copper's conviction started when the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Parole Field Services informed Upper Merion Township Police that Copper, on parole for attempted murder, had been discussing illegal activities during prison calls and video visits. Copper was required to wear a GPS monitor, which showed frequent visits to an area near his girlfriend's apartment. Surveillance confirmed his trips to the apartment and a nearby storage unit, supporting the investigation, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

In January of the previous year, authorities executed search warrants and found over a pound and a half of methamphetamine and several firearms, including three semi-automatic handguns and an AK-style rifle. Copper, who has a felony record, is prohibited from possessing firearms. One of the handguns was modified to discharge silently. Copper is facing a mandatory minimum sentence of 45 years in prison, with the possibility of life imprisonment. His sentencing is scheduled for July 30. The investigation involved the Upper Merion Township Police, Montgomery County Detective Bureau, and ATF, with prosecution by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lindsey Mills and Justin Ashenfelter, as stated by the U.S. Attorney's Office.