News Releases and Public Affairs
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May 2013
May 20, 2013
Braddock Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
May 16, 2013
Lottery Winner Loses Freedom, Sentenced to Prison for Evading Taxes
May 15, 2013
Removed Alien Charged with Illegally Re-entering United States
Removed Alien Charged with Violating Immigration Laws
Deported Honduran Facing Immigration Violation
Erie Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing Weapon
May 14, 2013
Union Official Charged with Embezzlement
Ohio Man Charged with Drug Law Violation
McKeesport Man Charged with Possessing Heroin
Three Charged in Cocaine Trafficking Scheme
Three New Castle Residents Admit Being Part of Prescription Drug Ring
Two Charged with Conspiring to Defraud the Government and Filing False Tax Returns
Mexican Citizen Found in Altoona Indicted on Immigration Violation
Deported Alien Charged with Illegally Re-Entering U.S.
May 13, 2013
Former Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,800 from DEA
May 10, 2013
Apollo Woman Pleads Guilty in $15 Million Fraud Scheme
Erie-Area Woman Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Stealing $1.1 Million
May 9, 2013
Blairsville Man Conspired to Distribute Heroin
Eight Facing Charges in Large Scale Heroin Distribution Scheme
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Stolen Vehicles
Cambria County Woman Conspired to Grow Marijuana Plants
May 8, 2013
Judge Sentences Georgia Man to Prison for Interfering with an Air Tran Flight Crew
Pittsburgh Felon Charged with Violating Federal Firearms Laws
Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing Firearms, Drugs
Man with Prior Felony Convictions Charged with Violating Federal Drug and Gun Laws
Homestead Man Charged with Illegally Possessing a Firearm
Mercer County Drug Task Force Investigation Leads to Charges Against Farrell Man
Deported Alien Charged with Re-entering U.S. Illegally
May 7, 2013
Delaware Felon Will Spend 25 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Heroin, Loaded Gun
May 6, 2013
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to Prison for Scheme that Defrauded Sellers, Shippers
Business Owner Failed to Pay Withheld Employee Taxes to IRS
Erie Felon Admits Illegally Possessing Firearm
May 3, 2013
Somerset Man Admits Illegally Converting Social Security Benefits to His Own Use
Judge Sentences Sharon Tax Evader to Five Years Probation with 14 Months Confinement
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for ID Theft Scheme
Detroit Man Pleads Guilty in Heroin Trafficking Scheme
May 2, 2013
Counterfeit Credit Card User Sentenced to Probation with Six Months Home Detention
May 1, 2013
Three New York Men Charged in Counterfeit Currency Conspiracy
Credit Union Manager Charged with Embezzling Over $100,000
April 2013
April 29, 2013
Honduran Sentenced to Time-Served for Illegally Re-entering United States
Pittsburgh Man Admits Trafficking Passwords and Damaging a Computer
Coraopolis Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
April 25, 2013
Citizen of Mexico Sentenced for Illegally Returning to U.S. after Being Deported
Clearfield County Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
Cranberry Township Woman Pleads Guilty in Student Loan Fraud Scheme
Wilkinsburg Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing a .22 Rifle
Beaver Falls Man Sentenced to Prison for Violating Federal Narcotics Laws
Judge Sentences Convicted Cocaine Dealer to 20 Years in Prison
April 24, 2013
Brookline Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding State Welfare Department
Local Man Pleads Guilty in Welfare Fraud Scheme
Bank Official Charged with Embezzling Funds, False Entry in Bank Records
Murrysville Woman Charged in Two Schemes to Steal Money
April 23, 2013
New Castle Man Pleads Guilty in Oxycodone Trafficking Conspiracy
Indiana, Pa., Man Charged with Possessing Sexually Explicit Images of Children
Johnstown Man Tells Court He Distributed Heroin
April 22, 2013
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Distributing Child Pornography
Restaurant Owner Sentenced to Probation with House Arrest for Defrauding the Government
Pittsburgh Man Conspired to Falsify Firearms Records to Illegally Obtain Guns
Pittsburgh Man Admits Possessing Powder Cocaine and Crack
Texas Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Cocaine
Pittsburgh Man Convicted on Firearms Violations Sentenced to 92 Months in Prison
April 19, 2013
Judge Sentences Fayette County Heroin Dealer to 10 Years in Prison
Credit Union Assistant Manager Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Funds, Evading Taxes
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud, Witness Tampering & False Statements
April 18, 2013
Cambria County Man Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Defraud the U.S.
Erie Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Charges
Former St. Marys Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $422,000 From the Elk County Humane Society
April 17, 2013
Johnstown Man Produced Sexually Explicit Images of Children
Centre County Drug User Admits Unlawfully Possessing Pistols
April 16, 2013
Johnstown Woman Facing Heroin Distribution Charge
Johnstown Man Charged with Distributing Heroin
Pittsburgh Man Charged in Johnstown with Trafficking Heroin
Charleroi Man Admits Straw Purchasing Firearm for Drug-addicted Felon
Jefferson County Man Pleads Guilty in Oxycodone Trafficking Scheme
Kuchera Brothers Plead Guilty to Fraud Against the Government and Conspiracy
Deported Alien Charged with Re-entering United States without DHS Permission
Johnstown Man Indicted on Federal Drug Charges
April 12, 2013
Jury Finds Title Manager Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Grove City Man Charged with Possessing Child Pornography
Butler Man Pleads Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
April 11, 2013
Braddock Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison on Heroin Charge
April 10, 2013
Pittsburgh Man Charged with Filing False Tax Returns
Munhall Man Charged with Assaulting FBI Task Force Officer
Blairsville Man Facing Child Exploitation Charges
Removed Alien Charged with Immigration Violation
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Law Violations
Federal Judge Sentences Pittsburgh Heroin Dealer to 25 Years in Prison
April 9, 2013
Clarion County Man, 31, Facing Federal Charges in Teen's Abduction
April 4, 2013
Avonmore Man Admits Producing Sexually Explicit Videos and Images of a Minor
Westmoreland County Man Pleads Guilty in Methamphetamine Distribution Scheme
April 3, 2013
Removed Alien Found by ICE Charged with Illegally Re-Entering U.S.
Deported Honduran Charged with Illegal Re-Entering United States
April 2, 2013
Pittsburgh Man Charged with Escape from Federal Custody
March 2013
March 28, 2013
Convenience Store Owner Charged with Food Stamp Fraud
Two Pittsburgh Men Charged in Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
Store Owner Indicted on Fraud Charges
Former Official Sentenced for Embezzling from Letter Carriers Union
New York Man Charged with Cocaine Possession
March 27, 2013
Four Facing Charges in Multi-Faceted Mortgage Fraud Conspiracy
Three Area Men Charged with Federal Crimes
Illinois Man Charged with Illegally Distributing Peptides
March 25, 2013
Judge Sentences Oil City Man to Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
March 22, 2013
Former Pittsburgh Police Chief Charged with Conspiracy, Failure to File Federal Tax Returns
March 20, 2013
Bradford Man Sentenced To 150 Months In Jail For Arson
Erie Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation and Firearm Offenses
March 19, 2013
Deported Alien Sentenced to Time Served for Illegally Re-entering United States
Jeannette Man Charged with Possessing Sexually Explicit Images and Videos of Children
Deported Alien Charged with Immigration Violation
Smock, Pa., Postal Officer Charged with Misappropriating Funds, Stealing from Mail
Ebensurg Woman Admits Assisting a Co-Conspirator Conceal Money from IRS
Cambria County Man Pleads Guilty to Conspriacy and Firearms Violations
March 18, 2013
Felon with Active Criminal History Sentenced to 77 Months in Prison for Possessing Gun
Judge Sentences Tax Evader to Nearly 6 Years in Prison
Derry Woman Pleads Guilty in Heroin Distribution Conspiracy
March 15, 2013
California Cocaine Dealer Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison
Beaver County Men Arrested for Analogue Drug Methylone
March 14, 2013
Aliquippa Woman Sentenced to Time Served for Stolen Credit Card Scheme
Judge Sentences Pittsburgh Man to Prison for Conspiring to Sell Heroin
Washington, Pa., Man Sentenced to Probation for Fraudulently Obtaining Social Security Benefits
Homestead Heroin-Trafficking Ring Dismantled
March 13, 2013
"Bucket List Bandit" Pleads Guilty to Robbing 11 Banks in 10 States
March 12, 2013
Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing Pistols
Judge Sentences Heroin Trafficker to 21 Years in Prison
10 Indicted on Drug and Firearms Charges
Removed Alien Charged with Illegally Re-Entering United States
New York Man Charged with Passing Counterfeit Money
Man Charged with Assaulting a U.S. Marshal
Erie Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Drug Sales
Cambridge Springs Man Sentenced to 37 Years in Jail for Child Pornography Offenses
March 7, 2013
Pittsburgh Man Gets Time-Served Sentence of 9 Months Incarceration for Passing Forged Checks
Vanderbilt Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Sprint Communications
March 6, 2013
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to Prison for Making and Passing Counterfeit Bills
Centre County Man Sentenced to Prison for Burning Cross on Woman's Lawn
Renewal, Inc. Resident Charged with Escaping from Federal Custody
Postal Service Employee Charged with Embezzling Mail Parcels
Postal Worker Charged with Stealing Mail
March 5, 2013
Erie Man Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Cocaine
March 4, 2013
Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Inmate
Johnstown Woman Admits Illegally Purchasing Guns for Another Person
March 1, 2013
New York Man Sentenced for Importing Steroids from China
Judge Sentences Career Offender to 50 Years in Prison
February 2013
February 27, 2013
Former Lawrence County Man Sentenced to Prison for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
February 26, 2013
Drug User Admits Illegally Possessing Semi-Automatic Weapon
February 25, 2013
North Hills Woman Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Possessing Oxycodone
Greensburg Man Sentenced to Prison for Loan Fraud Scheme
February 22, 2013
Pittsburgh Man Made False Statements on Forms to Obtain Siblings' Life Insurance Benefits
California Man Pleads Guilty in Methamphetamine Distribution Scheme
February 21, 2013
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
February 20, 2013
Blairsville Man Pleads Guilty in Heroin Trafficking Scheme
Pharmacist Charged with Conspiring to Distribute Oxycodone
Hill District Man Gets Max for Gun Case
February 19, 2013
Export Man Admits Threatening a Federal Agent and Possessing Child Pornography
North Hills Man Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Firearms from Hunting Supply Company
Washington County Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Violating Federal Firearms Laws
Australian National Sentenced to Prison, Deportation for Embezzling Funds
February 15, 2013
Braddock Man Sentenced to Prison for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
New Jersey Man Sentenced to 20+ Years in Prison for Heroin Trafficking Scheme
Clarion County Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Sexually Explicit Images of Minors
Washington County Felon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Possessing 14 Firearms
February 14, 2013
U.S. Attorney Hickton Statement on 5 Legionnaires' Deaths
Erie Man Used Another’s Social Security Number to Get Loans, Credit Cards
February 13, 2013
Woman Pleads Guilty in Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
Blairsville Woman Pleads Guilty in Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
ID Thief Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Area Banks
Dentist Sentenced in Healthcare Fraud Scheme
Postal Service Contract Driver Charged with Stealing Mail
Turtle Creek Man Charged with Escape from Renewal, Inc.
February 12, 2013
Erie Man Facing Multiple Charges
Carnegie Man Charged with Possession of Cocaine
Two Charged with Possession and Distribution of Crack Cocaine
Deported Alien Charged with Violating Federal Immigration Laws
Deported Alien Charged with Illegally Re-entering United States
New Jersey Man Charged with Using Fake Credit Card
Californians Charged in Marijuana Distribution Scheme
Drug-Using Gun Thief Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal Firearms Laws
February 8, 2013
February 6, 2013
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty in Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
February 4, 2013
Latrobe Man Sentenced to Probation with Home Detention for Failing to File Taxes
Somerset County Man Sentenced for Evading Income Taxes
February 1, 2013
Ligonier Man Sentenced for Role in Fraud Scheme
January 2013
January 31, 2013
Deported Alien Sentenced to Time-Served for Illegally Re-entering U.S.
North Hills Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography Videos
January 30, 2013
North Versailles Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Child Pornography Collection
Coraopolis Man Sentenced to Probation for Possessing Weapon
Californian Charged with Violating Drug, Money Laundering Laws
January 29, 2013
Deported Alien Charged with Illegally Re-entering U.S.
Delmont Man Sentenced to Probation with Home Detention for Defrauding Social Security Administration
Federal Jury Finds Mortgage Broker Guilty in $100 Million Fraudulent Loans Scheme
Bedford County Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
January 28, 2013
Attorney Pleads Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
January 25, 2013
Jury Finds Defendant Guilty of Tax Evasion, Failure to File Returns
Restaurateur Sentenced to Probation for Tax Fraud
Sewickley Heights Man Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme
January 24, 2013
Steelworkers Rep Sentenced for Stealing from Union
Florida Man Charged with Income Tax Evasion
Erie County Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving Child Pornography
Johnstown Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography
January 23, 2013
Controller Pleads Guilty to Participating in Fraud Scheme
North Braddock Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography
Ambridge Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Stolen Credit Card Information Scheme
Former Professor Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Producing Child Pornography
January 22, 2013
Removed Alien Charged with Unlawfully Re-Entering U.S.
January 17, 2013
Beaver County Man Purchased Merchandise with Fake Credit Cards
Scottdale Man Pleads Guilty in Crack Cocaine Distribution Scheme
Uniontown Man Sentenced to 12½ Years in Prison for Dealing Crack Cocaine
Johnstown Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography
January 16, 2013
Former Employee Admits Using Hospital Credit Card for Personal Use
East End Man Sentenced to 262 Months for Gun Charge
Painting Contractor Sentenced in Bidding Scheme
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Distributing Bomb Parts
January 15, 2013
Johnstown Man Charged with Distributing Heroin
Federal Inmate Charged with Possessing Heroin and Marijuana
Deported Guatemalan Charged with Illegally Re-entering U.S.
Tarentum Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Gun and Drug Charges
Floridian Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Orlando-to-New Castle Prescription Pill Ring
Local Man Sentenced for Role in Counterfeit Check Fraud Scheme
Butler County Woman Pleads Guilty in Counterfeit Credit Card Scheme
McKees Rocks Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Prescription Drugs
January 14, 2013
"Dr. Smurf" Sentenced to 5 Years Probation for Identity Theft
North Side Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Law Violation
January 11, 2013
North Side Man Pleads Guilty in Identity Theft Scheme
January 10, 2013
Johnstown Felon Illegally Possessed Pistol
Erie Man Indicted on Fraud Charges
National Expert Visiting Pittsburgh to Speak on Cyber Security
January 9, 2013
Tyrone, Pa., Man Admits Possessing Pornographic Images and Videos of Children
Three Area Men Sentenced in Federal Court for Large-Scale Heroin Trafficking
January 8, 2013
Bradford Men Charged with Distributing Explosives
Deported Mexican Charged with Illegally Re-Entering United States
Former Franklin Resident Charged with Failing to Update his Sex Offender Status
ATF Investigation Leads to Charges Against Bradford Man
Two Charged with Violating Federal Gun Laws
Judge Sentences Texas Man to 20 Years in Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Ring
Northview Heights Felon Gets 10 Years for Firearms Charges
Georgia Man Admits Interfering with Flight Crew During Flight from Atlanta to Pittsburgh
McKees Rocks Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Selling Heroin on Multiple Occasions
January 7, 2013
Johnstown Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography
Johnstown Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Possessing Pistol
January 4, 2013
January 3, 2013
Duquesne Man Charged in Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
Honduran Charged with Illegally Re-entering U.S. after Deportation
January 2, 2013
Priest Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Possessing Pornographic Images of Children
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