New Kensington, PA -- A cooperative investigation by state agents with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Westmoreland County Drug Task Force, and New Kensington Police Department led to the arrest of a New Kensington man and seizure of more than $13,000 worth of illegal narcotics. 

In May of 2026, investigators received information involving the sales of narcotics being sold from a residence on Victoria Avenue in New Kensington. 

Police executed a search warrant on the residence on June 5, 2026 with the assistance of Westmoreland County SWAT. 

Austen King, 32, and a female were the only two inside of the residence.

Upon searching the home, police located nearly 1,000 grams of marijuana in various packages. 

Investigators also located digital scales, a vacuum sealer, and multiple packaging baggies. 

The total street value of the narcotics seized from the residence exceeded $13,900. 

King was currently out on bond for a pending possession with intent to deliver offense. 

He was remanded to the Westmoreland County Prison after failing to post $75,000 bail. 

Disclaimer: To the extent that pending criminal matters are discussed, all such charges are merely accusations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.