Pittsburgh Brothers Charged in Major Drug Bust

Authorities seized fentanyl, crack cocaine, guns, and cash from the brothers' home.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Two brothers from Pittsburgh, Rodney Howard, 60, and Andre Howard, 62, have been charged after authorities seized a large quantity of fentanyl, crack cocaine, guns, and cash from their home. The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General reported the seizure of over 1,200 fentanyl pills, 15 bricks of fentanyl, 13 grams of raw fentanyl, 300 grams of crack cocaine, 16 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 450 grams of marijuana, three guns, and more than $2,000 in cash from the brothers' Shetland Street residence.

Why it matters

This bust is part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking and gun violence in western Pennsylvania by the state's Office of Attorney General. The seizure of such a large quantity of deadly opioids and other drugs, as well as illegal firearms, highlights the ongoing efforts to combat the region's drug epidemic and associated criminal activity.

The details

According to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, the Howard brothers, who are convicted felons, were charged with several felonies related to the drug trafficking operation and illegal possession of firearms. Rodney Howard's bail was set at $50,000, while Andre Howard's bail was set at $10,000.

  • The search and seizure operation took place on March 10, 2026.

The players

Rodney Howard

A 60-year-old Pittsburgh resident charged with multiple felonies related to the drug trafficking operation and illegal possession of firearms.

Andre Howard

A 62-year-old Pittsburgh resident charged with multiple felonies related to the drug trafficking operation and illegal possession of firearms.

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General

The state agency that led the investigation and announced the charges against the Howard brothers.

Dave Sunday

The Pennsylvania Attorney General who commented on the drug bust and the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and gun violence in the region.

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What they’re saying

“Our Region Five agents, along with partners, continue to take drugs and firearms off the streets in western Pennsylvania at rates that should offer encouragement to residents who want to live without fear of violence.”

— Dave Sunday, Pennsylvania Attorney General (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for the Howard brothers at a future court hearing.

The takeaway

This drug bust highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the opioid crisis and associated criminal activity in western Pennsylvania. The seizure of a large quantity of deadly drugs and illegal firearms underscores the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between authorities to keep communities safe.