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December 2012
December 20, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Child Pornography
Deported Alien Sentenced to Time-Served for Illegally Returning to U.S.
North Hills Man Charged with Possessing Child Pornography
Three Washington County Residents Charged in Drug Trafficking Scheme
Meadville Woman Sentenced for Stealing Son's Benefits
Erie County Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
Pittsburgh Man Charged with Possessing Heroin
December 19, 2012
Mercer County Man Indicted on Child Exploitation Charges
Cambria County Man Pleads Guilty to Firearms Violations
Jamaican National Sentenced to Time Served for Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
Uniontown Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing Revolver
Pittsburgh Man Charged with Producing Child Pornography, Sex Trafficking of a Child
Federal Inmate Charged with Escaping from Renewal, Inc.
McKeesport Teen Charged with Violating Federal Drug Laws
Jury Finds Felon Guilty of Illegally Possessing Firearm
Felon Sentenced to 10 Years For Possession of a Firearm
Office Manager Admits Failing to File Payroll Taxes
December 18, 2012
Guatemalan Charged with Illegally Re-entering U.S. after Deportation
December 17, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Charged with Robbing Bloomfield Post Office Worker
December 14, 2012
Deported Alien Sentenced to Time-Served for Illegally Re-Entering United States
December 13, 2012
Federal Inmate Sentenced to 6 More Months in Prison for Possessing Marijuana
Judge Gives Inmate Extra Prison Time for Possessing Marijuana
December 12, 2012
Landlord Sentenced to Probation, Fined for Filing False Tax Returns
Citizen of Mexico Charged with Violating Federal Immigration Laws
Former Police Officer Sentenced to Probation for Fraud Conviction
December 11, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Passing Counterfeit Checks at Local Big Lots Stores
Jury Finds Texas Man Guilty of Conspiring to Traffic Cocaine
Newark Man Charged with Possessing Heroin with Intent to Deliver
December 10, 2012
Altoona Man Sentenced to Prison for Making $5000 in Counterfeit Cash
December 6, 2012
Verona Woman Pleads Guilty to Participating in Armed Bank Robbery as Getaway Driver
Former Pittsburgh Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy
Brentwood Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Obtain Oxycodone
Jury Finds Felon Guilty of Illegally Possessing Pistol
Johnstown Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Heroin, Illegally Possessing Firearms
Clearfield County Man Admits Possessing Child Pornography
U. S. Attorney's Office Collects $13.1 Million in Civil and Criminal Actions in FY 2012
December 5, 2012
Erie Man Admits Lying on Firearms Forms
Two Charged with Conspiring to Distribute Meth
Dormont Man Used Neighbor's Internet Router to Share Child Pornography
Mercer County Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Producing Child Pornography
December 4, 2012
World Health Alternatives CEO Sentenced to 10+ Years in Prison for $41 Million Fraud Scheme
December 3, 2012
Judge Sentences Pittsburgh Man to 7 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Heroin
November 2012
November 29, 2012
New Brighton Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Money Laundering Charges
Greensburg Woman Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud
Commercial Vehicle Cleaning Company Pleads Guilty, Sentenced for Violating Refuse Act
November 28, 2012
Jury Finds Gang Leader Guilty of Conspiring to Traffic Heroin
November 27, 2012
Homestead Man Charged with Illegally Possessing Firearm
Deported Guatemalan Charged with Illegally Re-Entering United States
Two Charged in Armed Robbery of Fidelity Bank on Oct. 17
Judge Sentences Tax Scofflaw to One Year in Prison
Sex Offender Admits Failing to Register
Former CEO of Erie Copy Products Sentenced to 54 Months in Jail
November 26, 2012
Federal Inmate Will Serve Extra Time in Prison for Possessing Marijuana
Three Deported Aliens Sentenced for Re-entering U.S. without Permission
Uniontown Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Heroin
November 21, 2012
Sharon Man Pleads Guilty to Income Tax Evasion
Co-Creator of Medical School Sentenced for Failure to File Tax Returns
November 20, 2012
Latrobe Man Sentenced to Probation with Home Detention Following Guilty Plea on Tax Charges
November 19, 2012
Erie Man Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal Drug Laws
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty in Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
November 16, 2012
Safe Streets Task Force Investigation Leads to Drug Charges Against 5
November 15, 2012
Federal Jury Says Pittsburgh Man Possessed Cocaine
Jamaican Sentenced to Time Served for Lottery Scheme
Wilmerding Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing Pistol
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Gun, Drug Law Violations
Four Maryland Men Charged with Stealing Vehicles from Dealerships in Pennsylvania and Virginia
Ten Charged in DEA-Led Drug Trafficking Scheme
Ohio Man Pleads Guilty in Internet Extortion Scheme
November 14, 2012
Guatemalan Charged with Violating Immigration Laws
Native of Mexico Charged with Re-Entering U.S. After Being Deported
November 13, 2012
VA Cashier Charged with Stealing from Cash Drawer
Grove City Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
Pittsburgh Man Charged with Submitting False Documents to Obtain Insurance Benefits
November 8, 2012
Westmoreland County Man Charged with Producing, Possessing Child Pornography
Connellville Man Charged with Conspiracy and Drug Distribution
Honduran Charged with Illegally Re-Entering U.S.
Braddock Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing a Firearm
Jury Finds Business Owner Guilty on Fraud Charges
Altoona Man Sentenced to Prison for Violating Counterfeiting Laws
Judge Sentences Johnstown Crack Cocaine Dealer to 9 Years in Prison
United States Announces $15 Million Penalty and Non-Prosecution Agreement with Krones
November 7, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Charged with Heroin Possession
Duquesne Felon Charged with Possessing Heroin, 3 Firearms
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Marijuana
November 6, 2012
Local Woman Sentenced to Probation with House Arrest for Filing a False Tax Return
Mt. Lebanon Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
November 5, 2012
Inmate Sentenced for Possessing Cell Phone in Prison
November 2, 2012
Man Sentenced to Probation with Monitoring, Fined for Accessing a Protected Computer
Oil City Man Admits Possessing Pornographic Images of Children
Federal Inmate Pleads Guilty to Submitting Fraudulent Letter to the Government
November 1, 2012
Judge Sentences Steelworkers Union Representative to Probation for Embezzling
Dental Office Manager Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Health Care Fraud
Baden Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery of Ambridge Bank
U.S. Attorney Names District Election Officer, Announces Hotline for Election Complaints
October 2012
October 31, 2012
Delaware Man Convicted of Violating Gun and Drug Charges
Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Importing Steroids from China
Officials Announce Federal Veterans Treatment Court for Western Pennsylvania
October 30, 2012
Community-Police Working Group Announces Next Steps To Increase Respect
October 25, 2012
Beaver Falls Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Violated Federal Gun, Drug Laws
Washington County Man Pleads Guilty to 11 Federal Firearms Charges
Three Washington County Residents Plead Guilty to Violating Federal Firearms Laws
Local Man Charged with Conveying Hoax Bomb Threats
October 23, 2012
Homewood Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing Pistol
Monroeville Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Armed Bank Robbery, Gun Law Violations
Pittsburgh Man Charged Identity Theft, Counterfeit Check Scheme
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Heroin
October 22, 2012
Lawrence County Man Sentenced For Possessing Child Pornography
October 19, 2012
Erie Copy Products VP Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme
October 16, 2012
Protecting The Right To Vote And Prosecuting Ballot Fraud
Jamaican Sentenced to Time-Served for Fraud and Money Laundering
Erie Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Cocaine
McKean County Man Charged with Child Pornography Offenses
Johnstown Man Sentenced to 8½ Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Cocaine
Elk County Humane Society Financial Advisor Indicted on Fraud and Money Laundering Charges
U.S. Attorney Announces Program for Cybersecurity Conference Oct. 29 at University of Pittsburgh
October 15, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal Drug, Gun Laws
Former Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to Falsyfing Documents following Inmate Beating
October 12, 2012
Moon Twp. Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography Videos and Images
Clarion County Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography
October 10, 2012
Mexican Citizen Charged with Illegally Re-entering U.S.
Removed Alien Charged with Illegally Re-entering United States
El Salvadoran Charged with Immigration Violation
Guatemalan Charged with Illegally Re-entering U.S.
Federal Inmate Indicted for Possessing Marijuana in Prison
Inmate Facing Contraband Charge
Federal Inmate Charged with Possessing Marijuana in Prison
Federal Inmate Sentenced for Possessing Weapon in Prison
Erie Couple Sentenced in Prescription Pills Case
October 4, 2012
Erie Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing, Distributing Child Pornography
October 3, 2012
Guilty Pleas Entered by Members of Oxycodone Trafficking Ring
Lower Burrell Man Charged with Violating Federal Drug and Gun Laws
Former Florida Resident Charged with Robbing Erie Bank
October 2, 2012
Five Charged in Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
Jennerstown Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
Alien Removed 5 Times from U.S. Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Returning
Jury Finds Woman Guilty of Stealing More than $100,000 in Social Security Benefits Meant for Minors
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Pornographic Images and Videos of Children
Centre County Man Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violations
October 1, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Admits Transporting Stolen Metals from Pennsylvania to Texas
Federal Jury Finds Farrell Man Guilty of Cocaine Trafficking
Washington Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Mail Fraud Schemes
Monongahela Man Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Highmark
Judge Sentences Brentwood Man to 20 Years in Prison for Sextortion
U.S. Attorney Announces Cyber Security Conference Oct. 29 at University of Pittsburgh
September 2012
September 28, 2012
North Hills Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
Restaurateur Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Violent Child Pornography Images and Videos
September 27, 2012
Removed Alien Sentenced to Time-Served fro Illegally Re-Entering United States
Judge Sentenced Pittsburgh Man to Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
North Hills Man Sentenced for Possessing Child Pornography
September 26, 2012
Fairview Man Pleads Guilty in Large-Scale Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
Fairview Woman Admits Providing False Statements Relating to Health Care Matters
Former Bank Rep Admits Stealing Account Information
September 25, 2012
Youngwood Man Charged with Illegal Possession of Child Pornography
North Versailles Man Admits Possessing Thousands of Pornographic Images of Children
September 24, 2012
U.S. Attorney’s Office Kicks Off 'Medicine Abuse Project' Initiative
McMurray Doctor Sentenced for Overprescribing Painkillers and Health Care Fraud
September 21, 2012
Two Maryland Men Charged in Stolen Vehicle Scheme
September 20, 2012
Sewickley Woman Convicted on All Counts in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
September 19, 2012
Coraopolis Man Admits Possessing and Selling a Machinegun
Felon Charged with Unlawfully Possessing Two Firearms and Ammunition
Pittsburgh Man Charged with Possessing Heroin
September 18, 2012
Federal Jury Finds New Yorkers Guilty in Fraud and Identity Theft Scheme
Judge Sentences Farrell Crack Dealer to Prison
Sharon Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Drug, Gun Law Violations
Swissvale Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearm
Former Steelworkers Rep Admits Embezzling Union Funds
Texas Man Charged with Conspiring to Launder Drug Money
Bedford County Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography
Union City Man Sentenced for Fraudulent Online Purchases
September 17, 2012
Turtle Creek Woman Sentenced In Counterfeit Credit Card Trafficking Scheme
North Side Man Sentenced to 12½ Years in Prison for Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
West Mifflin Man Sentenced for Role in Counterfeit Credit Card Conspiracy
September 14, 2012
Environmental Company Pleads Guilty, Fined for Unlawfully Transporting Hazardous Goods
Crawford County Man Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charges
Inmate Sentenced to More Prison Time for Assaulting Guard
September 12, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to Prison for Participating in Heroin Distribution Scheme
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty in Bomb Plot
Federal Inmate Charged with Illegally Possessing Cellphone
Post Office Employee Charged with Violating Postal Laws
Erie Man Charged with Possessing Unregistered Silencer
September 11, 2012
Former Steelworkers Union Political Director Charged with Embezzlement
Three Plead Guilty in Large-Scale Heroin Trafficking Operation
September 10, 2012
Washington Man Admits Stealing Minors' Social Security Benefits
Pittsburgh Man Admits Guilt in Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
September 7, 2012
Woman Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping Charge
September 6, 2012
Felon Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing Loaded Pistol
Post Office Supervisor Sentenced to Probation, Fined for Faking Assault
Former Florida Resident Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Child Porn Offenses
Jamaican Sentenced to Time Served for Laundering Proceeds of Fake Lottery Scheme
September 5, 2012
Career Offender Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possessing Heroin
Jury Finds Pittsburgh Man Guilty of Violating Federal Firearms Laws
Fort Hill Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
September 4, 2012
Deported Alien Sentenced to Prison for Unlawfully Re-entering U.S.
Bradford Man Admits Throwing Explosive Device at Bar Entrance
August 2012
August 31, 2012
Penn Hills Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Heroin
August 29, 2012
Jamaican Sentenced to Time-Served for Laundering Money Obtained through Lottery Scheme
August 28, 2012
Hill District Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing Pistol while Subject to PFA Order
Two Charged in Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
McKees Rocks Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
August 23, 2012
Trucker Sentenced to Prison for Possession Child Pornography Videos
August 22, 2012
Two California Residents Facing Drug and Gun Charges
El Salvadoran Charged with Illegally Re-Entering U.S., Lying at Naturalization Hearing
Resident of Mexico Charged with Illegally Re-Entering U.S. Following Removal
Jamaican Pleads Guilty in Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
Landlord Admits Filing False Tax Returns
Removed Guatemalan Indicted on Immigration Charge
Illegal Alien Charged with Immigration Violation
Deported Alien Charge with Illegally Returning to U.S.
Deported Honduran Charged with Illegally Re-Entering U.S.
Federal Inmate Charged with Possessing Weapon in Prison
Inmate Charged with Submitting False Letter to Government
Federal Inmate Charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Former Erie Man Charged with Failing to Update Sex Offender Registration
August 21, 2012
Convicted Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing Revolver
Female Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing Pistol and Heroin
August 20, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced To Prison For Distributing Child Pornography
August 15, 2012
Judge Sentences Pittsburgh Man To 5 Years In Prison For Heroin Trafficking Scheme
August 14, 2012
Wilmerding Man Sentenced To Prison For Conspiring To Distribute Heroin
August 10, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Heroin Conspiracy
August 9, 2012
Ligonier Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
Local Man Pleads Guilty in Heroin Trafficking Scheme, Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison
Felon Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Heroin
Clairton Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Scbool District
August 7, 2012
Georgia Man Admits Recruiting People to Negotiate Counterfeit Checks at Area Banks
Claysville Man Sentenced To 70 Months In Prison For Attempting To Receive Child Pornography
Verona Man Who Shot At FBI Agents Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison
August 6, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced To Prison For Conspiring To Distribute Heroin
August 3, 2012
Local Man Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison For Possessing Child Pornography
August 2, 2012
McKeesport Man Sentenced To 8 Years In Prison For Possessing Child Pornography
North East, Pa., Man Pleads Guilty To Possessing Child Pornography
August 1, 2012
Judge Sentences Warren, Pa., Child Porn Possessor To 51 Months In Prison
Meadeville Woman Admits Stealing Her Son's Benefits
July 2012
July 31, 2012
Johnstown Child Porn Possessor Sentenced To Prison, Must Register As A Sex Offender
Ohio Woman Pleads Guilty In Marijuana Distribution Conspiracy
Atlanta Man Pleads Guilty In Counterfeit Check Passing Scheme
July 27, 2012
Mercer County Admits Producing Child Pornography
July 26, 2012
Seward Man Sentenced To Probation For Preparing False Income Tax Returns
Ohio Man Charged With Defrauding Investors
Three Charged In Counterfeit Credit Card Scheme
Verona Man Charged With Robbing Area Banks
July 24, 2012
Removed Alien Sentenced To Time-Served For Illegally Re-entering U.S.
Cambria County Man Pleads Guilty In Marijuana Growing And Trafficking Scheme
July 20, 2012
Erie County Council Member Sentenced To Prison
July 19, 2012
Ohio Woman Sentenced For Providing Contraband To Federal Inmate
Johnstown Man Sentenced To 42 Months In Prison For Conspiring To Distribute Heroin
Jamaican Admits Laundering Money Through Fake Lottery Scheme
Felon Sentenced For Illegally Possessing Firearms, Heroin
Nigerian Sentenced To Time-Served For Visa Fraud
July 18, 2012
Floridian Sentenced To 18 Months In Prison For Distributing Oxycodone
Citizen Of Mexico Sentenced To Time-Served For Re-Entering U.S. After Deportation
Deported Illegal Alien Sentenced To Time-Served For Illegally Re-Entering U.S.
July 17, 2012
Ford City Businessman Pleads Guilty To Fraud Charges
Former Kennedy Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Fraud Charge
Natrona Heights Man Charged In Fraud Scheme
July 12, 2012
Statement On Execution Of Federal Search Warrants
July 10, 2012
Altoona Receives $16,738 Justice Grant
El Salvador Citizen Charged With Immigration Violation
Baden Man Charged With Robbing Ambridge Bank
Deported Alien Charged With Illegally Re-entering U.S.
Greensburg Man Facing Additional Child Porn Charges
Alien Charged With Illegally Re-Entering U.S. After Removal
New York Man Charged With Passing Counterfeit $100 Bills
July 9, 2012
New Castle Receives $23,001 Justice Grant
July 3, 2012
New Castle Woman Pleads Guilty In Counterfeit Credit Card Trafficking Scheme
Man Known On Internet As "Dr. Smurf" Pleads Guilty To Identity Theft
July 2, 2012
McKees Rocks Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
Woman Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Return with IRS
June 2012
June 29, 2012
Judge Sentences Armed Bank Robber to 8 Years in Prison
Jeannette Man Sentenced to Prison for Using Craig's List to Threaten Police Chief
June 28, 2012
New Castle Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
Brooklyn Woman Pleads Guilty in Counterfeit Credit Card Scheme
Export Man Charged with Threatening Postal Inspector, Possessing Child Porn
Three Charged in Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy
Maryland Man Charged with Stealing Then Selling Motor Vehicles Across State Lines
Verona Woman Charged with Stealing Minor Child's Social Security Disability Payments
Alien Charged with Illegally Returning to U.S. after Deportation
Pittsburgh Man Charged with Producing Child Pornography
June 26, 2012
Western Pennsylvania Prescription Drug Abuse Summit June 27
Butler County Man Sentenced to 2 Years Probation for Bankruptcy Fraud
Appraiser Pleads Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
"Anonymous" Associate, Friends Charged in Computer Hacking Scheme
June 25, 2012
Business Owner Admits He Failed to Pay Taxes
White House, Dept. of Justice Announce Law Enforcement Grants for Hiring of Veterans
Former Union Rep Admits Stealing $17,000 from Steelworkers
Lawrence County Man Pleads Guilty to Possession Child Pornography
June 22, 2012
Western Pennsylvania Prescription Drug Abuse Summit Agenda Announced
June 21, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Admits Accessing, Damaging a Protected Computer
Pittsburgh Man Charged with Trying to Pass a Counterfeit Check
Local Man Charged with Possession of Counterfeit Check
Sewickley Woman Charged with Identity Theft
McKees Rocks Woman Charged with Identity Theft
June 20, 2012
Six Charged In Scheme To Launder Drug Money
June 19, 2012
Carrolltown Woman Charged In Money Laundering Conspiracy
Johnstown Woman Charged With Straw Purchase Of 3 Handguns
June 18, 2012
Floridian Sentenced To A Year In Prison For Identity Theft
June 14, 2012
U.S. Attorney’s Office and IRS Criminal Investigation Announce Tax Return Identity Theft Tipline
June 13, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
New Jersey Man Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison For Possessing Child Pornography
Removed Alien Charged With Re-entering U.S. After Deporation
Pittsburgh Man Charged With Possession, Receipt, Distribution Of Child Pornography
15 Defendants Facing Drug Conspiracy And Firearms Charges
June 12, 2012
Johnstown Man Sentenced To 17 Years In Prison For Trafficking Heroin
June 11, 2012
U.S. Attorney Announces Prescription Drug Abuse Summit, June 27, At Washington & Jefferson College
June 6, 2012
Georgia Man Admits Recruiting Homeless To Negotiate Counterfeit Checks
Judge Sentenced Johnstown Bank Robber To 5½ Years In Prison
Shippensburg Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Distribute And Possess Marijuana
Carrolltown Man Pleads Guilty In Marijuana Growing Scheme
June 5, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Facing Counterfeiting Charges
Greensburg Woman Charged With Health Care Fraud
Bookkeeper Charged With Embezzling Union Funds
Man Charged With Drug Law Violations While Awaiting Sentencing In Another Federal Case
June 4, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison For Possessing Child Pornography
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty In Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
May 2012
May 31, 2012
Floridian Sentenced To Probation With Home Detention For Counterfeit Credit Card Scheme
Former Med Student Sentenced To Prison For Possessing Child Pornography
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty To Child Sexual Exploitation Charge
May 30, 2012
Northern Cambria Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Launder Drug Proceeds
May 24, 2012
Monongahela Man Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Health Insurers
Woman Charged With Trafficking Prescription Pills Obtained From Convicted Doctor
May 23, 2012
Felon Sentenced For Illegally Possessing Handgun
New Salem Man Sentenced To Probation For Defrauding Social Security
Priest Pleads Guilty To Child Exploitation Charges
May 22, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Charged With Using Craigslist To Find Victims To Defraud
May 21, 2012
Butler County Man Pleads Guilty To Violating Federal Child Sexual Exploitation Laws
May 18, 2012
Aliquippa Man Sentenced For Drug Law Violations
Federal Prosecution To Be Deferred On Fatal Robbery
May 17, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Distribute Large Amounts Of Marijuana
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For Drug Law Violation
Pittsburgh Resident Sentenced To Prison For Failing To Register As A Sex Offender
Brush Valley Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Charge
Johnstown Man Pleads Guilty In Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
May 15, 2012
Twelve Arrested In Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Scheme
Northview Heights Felon Charged With Another Firearms Law Violation
Jamaican Pleads Guilty To Fraud And Money Laundering
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Distribute Heroin
Grand Jury Indicts Johnstown Resident On Child Porn Charge
Johnstown Man Charged With Having Child Pornography On Computer
Johnstown Man Charged With Production, Distribution And Possession Of Child Pornography
May 14, 2012
Judge Sentences Pittsburgh Man To 5 Years For Role In Heroin Trafficking Ring
Postal Worker Who Feigned Attack Admits Making False Statements To Postal Inspectors
May 11, 2012
Indian National Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison For Crossing State Lines For Sex With A Minor
Erie Man Sentenced For Possessing Child Pornography
May 10, 2012
Mexican Pleads Guilty To Immigration Violation
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced To 57 Months In Prison For Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
May 9, 2012
West Mifflin Man Admits Role In Forged Prescription Ring
Local Man Pleads Guilty In Heroin Distribution Conspiracy
Car Dealership Controller Sentenced In $10 Million Fraud Scheme Against Employer
Former Titusville Man Sentenced To 50 Years In Jail For Child Pornography Offenses
May 8, 2012
Erie Nurse Charged With Fraudulently Obtaining Prescription Drugs
New Brighton Man Charged With Selling Merchandise He Hired Thieves To Steal
Former Dental Office Manager Pleads Guilty In Health Care Fraud Scheme
Penn Hills Man Pleads Guilty In Forged Prescription Ring
Carrolltown Resident Admits Role In Money Laundering Scheme
May 3, 2012
Westmoreland County Man Admits Threatening To Murder FBI Agent
Carroltown Man Pleads Guilty In Controlled Substances Trafficking Scheme
Northern Cambria Man Pleads Guilty In Money Laundering Conspiracy Related To Drugs
Tax Preparer Sentenced To 10 Months In Prison
Gas Station Manager Charged In Insurance Fraud Scheme
New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty In Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
May 1, 2012
Butler County Woman Charged With Embezzling From Credit Union And Tax Evasion
Jeannette Man Sentenced To 8 Years In Prison For Child Exploitation Offenses
April 2012
April 30, 2012
South Hills Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Illegally-Obtained Oxycodone
April 27, 2012
Mexico-Texas-Pittsburgh Cocaine Pipeline Severed
Former Manager Sentenced For Embezzling From Credit Union
Farrell Man Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Crack Cocaine
April 26, 2012
McKean County Man Pleads Guilty To Receiving, Distributing Child Pornography
Mother, Son Sentenced To Prison In Le-Nature's Fraud Scheme
April 25, 2012
New Kensington Pill Seller Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison
Venango County Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty In Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
Jamaican Pleads Guilty in Fake Lottery Scheme
Man on Bond for State Charges Admits Committing Federal Drug Crime
Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing Pistol
Moon Twp. Man Charged with Bank Robbery
Ohioan Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charge
Elmora Resident Admits Participation in Drug Distribution Organization
April 23, 2012
Mercer County Man Charged With Producing Child Pornography
North Hills Man Sentenced To 46 Months In Prison For Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Cambria County Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Receiving, Possessing Child Porn
Cambria County Woman Pleads Guilty in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
April 19, 2012
Attorney Failed to File Income Tax Returns
Safe Streets Task Force Investigation Leads to Charges Against 14 Area Men
April 17, 2012
Johnstown Man Named in 3-Count Drug Indictment
Latrobe Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
April 16, 2012
Leechburg Man Pleads Guilty in $41 Million Fraud Scheme
Jury Finds Pittsburgh Man Guilty of Selling Raw Heroin
Johnstown Man Sentenced to Probation, Community Service for Heroin Distribution Conspiracy
April 13, 2012
Judge Sentences North Hills Tax Scofflaw Home Detention
Springdale Plan Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Possession Child Pornography
April 12, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for Possessing Crack and Gun
Maryland Man Sentenced to Four Years of Probation for Counterfeit Credit Cars Scheme
Jeannette Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Charges
Westmoreland County Man Charged with Conspiring to Distribute Heroin
Two Facing Federal Gun and Drug Charges
April 11, 2012
20 Charged in Marijuana Conspiracy
Monroeville Woman Pleads Guilty in Money Laundering Scheme
Wilkinsburg Man Charged with Illegally Possessing Rifles
North Huntingdon Woman Charged with Violating Federal Drug Laws
U.S. Attorney Hickton's Second Statement on Bomb Threats to University of Pittsburgh Facilities
April 10, 2012
10 Charged in Cocaine Distribution Scheme
Pennsylvania Man Facing Tax Charges
Federal Prison Inmate Charged with Possessing Contraband
Fairview Man Charged with Federal Income Tax Law Violations
Felon Charged with Violating Federal Firearms Laws
Pennsylvania Man Indicted For Cross Burning
West Mifflin Man Admits Illegally Possessing Child Pornography
Judge Sentences Upper St. Clair Drug Dealer to 21 Years in Prison
April 6, 2012
Washington, Pa., Man Named in 11-Count Indictment Charging Firearms Violations
Bank Office Manager Pleads Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Greensburg Man Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme
McMurray Doctor Charged with Violating Federal Drug Laws
Rochester Woman Charged with Stealing Social Security Benefits
Pa. Man Charged with Tax Evasion
U.S. Attorney Hickton Statement on Bomb Threats to University of Pittsburgh Facilities
April 5, 2012
Judge Sentences Johnstown Felon to 7 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Shotgun Shells
April 4, 2012
Federal Inmate Gets Extra Year in Prison for Possessing Contraband
April 3, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Admits Possessing Child Pornography
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty in Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
April 2, 2012
Somerset County Man Pleads Guilty to Firearms Violation
March 2012
March 29, 2012
Attorney Pleads Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
New Castle Man Charged with Falsely Claiming Unemployment Benefits
20 Charged in Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
March 28, 2012
Lawrenceville Man Pleads Guilty in Heroin Distribution Scheme
Oakland Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Child Pornography
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Heroin
Butler County Woman Sentenced to Prison for Student Loan Fraud Scheme
East Liberty Man Charged with Bank Fraud
March 27, 2012
Removed Alien Sentenced to Time-Served for Illegally Returning to U.S.
Pittsburgh Man Charged With Defrauding U.S. Railroad Retirement Board
March 26, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty in Heroin Trafficking Scheme
Mortgage Broker Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Massive Fraud Scheme
March 23, 2012
South Side Man Sentenced to Probation for Selling Counterfeit Sports Jerseys
Teen Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Heroin
Heroin Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
March 22, 2012
Removed Alien Sentenced To 8 Months In Prison For Illegally Re-entering U.S.
Kentucky Medical Consulting Company Sentenced For Defrauding Highmark
Federal Felon Charged With Illegally Possessing A Firearm
Two Charged In Heroin Distribution Scheme
Pittsburgh Man Charged With Violating Federal Drug Laws
Pittsburgh Man Charged With Possession Of Child Porn Images And Videos
March 21, 2012
Grove City Man Possessed Child Pornography
Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping, Assaulting Woman in Allegheny National Forest
Verona Man Admits Assault On Federal Officers And Gun Use During A Crime Of Violence
March 15, 2012
Waterford Man Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud
March 14, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty In Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
Pittsburgh Man Admits Conspiring To Distribute Heroin
March 13, 2012
U.S. Orders Pennsylvania Diet Supplement Company To Cease Operations Pending Reinspection by FDA
McKeesport Felon Charged With Illegally Possessing Firearm
Convicted Felon Charged With Illegally Possessing Pistol
Letter Carriers Union Official Charged With Embezzlement
Pittsburgh Man Charged With Theft Of Supplemental Security Income Benefits
Office Manager Charged With Embezzling Health Care Patient Co-Payments
Cranberry Township Woman Charged In Student Loan Fraud Scheme
March 9, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Charged With Possessing Heroin And Gun
March 8, 2012
Ford City Woman Sentenced To Probation With Home Detention For Counterfeit Currency Conspiracy
Rodeo Star Impersonator Charged In Fraud Scheme
Justice Department And FBI Raise Awareness Of Disaster Fraud Hotline
March 7, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Charged With Assaulting 3 Federal Workers
Johnstown Man Pleads Guilty To Possession Of Child Pornography
Johnstown Man Sentenced To 20 Months In Prison For Crack Distribution Conspiracy
Erie Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Crack Cocaine
March 6, 2012
Two Brentwood Residents Charged With Conspiring To Obtain And Distribute Oxycodone
Union City Man Charged With Drug And Firearms Offenses
Verona Man Charged In Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
West Mifflin Man Charged With Conspiring To Distribute Cocaine
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced To 81 Months In Prison For Drug and Gun Crimes
Erie Crack Dealer Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
Jeannette Man Pleads Guilty To Posting Threat Against Police Chief On Craig's List
Mercer County Man Charged Producing Child Pornography
Erie Crack Dealer Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
Cambria County Man Pleads Guilty to Narcotics and Firearms Violations
Erie Felon Admits Firearms Law Violation
March 5, 2012
Erie Man Sentenced to Prison for Transporting Cocaine
Bradford Man Admits Stealing Gift Card, Cash from Mail
March 2, 2012
Johnstown Man Admits Conspiring To Distribute Heroin
March 1, 2012
Pittsburgh Crack Dealer Sentenced To 46 Months In Prison
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography Offenses
Local Man Pleads Guilty To Possessing Child Pornography
Pittsburgh Man Charged With Distributing, Possessing Child Pornography
February 2012
February 29, 2012
Indictment Charges Former Jamaican With Fraud, Conspiracy And Money Laundering
Fourth Former Jamaican Charged In Fraud Scheme
Former Jamaica Resident Charged In Lottery Fraud Scheme
Jamaican Charged In Fraud And Money Laundering In Fake Lottery Scheme
Investigation Leads To Indictment Of Former Jamaican On Fraud, Conspiracy Charges
Four Sentenced For Conspiring To Distribute Cocaine
February 28, 2012
Duncansville Man Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison For Possessing A Pipe Bomb
February 27, 2012
Laser Attacks On Aircraft A New Federal Crime
February 24, 2012
Maryland Man Found Guilty Of Robbing Ford City Bank In 2007
Restaurateur Sentenced To Prison, Home Detention On Tax Charges
February 22, 2012
Johnstown Man Charged With Illegally Possessing Firearm, Dealing Heroin
Felon Charged With Federal Firearms Law Violation
Atlanta Man Pleads Guilty In Counterfeit Check Cashing Conspiracy
Tarentum Man Charged With Violating Federal Drug and Gun Laws
Former IKEA Employee Sentenced To Prison, Order To Pay Restitution For Fraud Scheme
February 21, 2012
Edinboro Man Pleads Guilty To Possessing Child Pornography
Three Brooklyn Residents Charged In Counterfeit Credit Card Scheme
February 17, 2012
Pittsburgh Woman Sentenced To Prison For Assisting With Heroin Deals
February 16, 2012
Former Bank Teller Sentenced To Prison For Falsifying Records
February 15, 2012
Floridian Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Oxycodone
McKees Rocks Man Charged With Illegally Possessing Firearms
Mexican Charged With Unlawfully Re-entering U.S.
Pittsburgh Man Facing Federal Drug Charges
Two Charged With Conspiracy, Fraud and Money Laundering
Former Union President Charge With Embezzling Funds, Falsifying Records
February 14, 2012
Financial Planner Sentenced To 8 Years In Prison For Fraud, False Tax Returns
Canadian Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For Hydroponic Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy
February 13, 2012
Mexican Pleads Guilty To Immigration Law Violation
Former Erie Teacher Sentenced To 235 Months In Jail For Child Pornography
February 10, 2012
Two Sentenced For Roles In Counterfeit Currency Scheme
West Mifflin Man Sentenced To 100 Months In Prison For Distributing Child Pornography
Pittsburgh Woman Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison For Stashing Heroin
Charleroi Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Possessing, Producing Child Pornography
February 9, 2012
Washington County Man Sentenced For Operating Internet Drug Store
Westmoreland County Man Pleads Guilty To Preparing False Tax Returns
New York Man Pleads Guilty In Counterfeit Credit Card Scheme
February 8, 2012
Pittsburgh Woman Sentenced For Stealing Social Security Benefits
Clearfield County Man Admits Possessing Child Porn Videos And Images
February 7, 2012
Johnstown Crack Dealer Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison
Johnstown Man Pleads Guilty To Robbing Local Bank
Pittsburgh Man Charged With Illegally Possessing Pistol
Union Rep Charged With Charging Personal Expenses To Union Credit And Fuel Cards
Allegheny County Man Charged With Illegally Possessing Body Armor
Union Rep Charged With Embezzling Funds Over 5 Years
February 3, 2012
Judge Sentences Pittsburgh Woman For Defrauding Investors
Business Owner And Employee Sentenced To Prison For Conspiring To Defraud The IRS
February 1, 2012
Westmoreland County Man Charged With Threatening FBI Agent
North Versailles Man Admits Possessing Child Pornography
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty In Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
January 2012
January 31, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Charged With Drug Law Violation
Fayette County Man Pleads Guilty In Social Security Fraud Scheme
Felon Charged With Violating Federal Gun And Drug Laws
January 30, 2012
Mexican Sentenced To Time Served For Re-Entering U.S. Following Removal
McKees Rocks Man Admits Possessing Child Pornography
Sex Offender Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Failing To Register Address
Pittsburgh Woman Sentenced To Prison For Heroin Distribution
Judge Sentences McKees Rocks Man To 20 Years In Prison For Cocaine Trafficking Scheme
Uniontown Felon Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Illegally Possessing Weapons
January 27, 2012
Somerset County Man Charged With Possession Of Child Pornography
Bedford County Man Charged With Possessing Child Porn Pictures And Videos
January 26, 2012
Erie Man Admits Transporting Cocaine from Detroit to Erie
Judge Sentences Erie Man To 8 Years In Prison For Multiple Bank Robberies
Erie Man Sentenced To 46 Month In Prison For Possessing Child Pornography
Jury Convicts Former Titusville Man Of Child Pornography Offenses
January 25, 2012
Removed Alien Sentenced To Time Served For Unlawfully Returning To U.S.
January 24, 2012
Mexican Citizen Sentenced to Time Served for Unlawfully Re-entering United States
Erie Man Gets One-Year Prison Term for Crack Cocaine Conspiracy
Clearfield County Man Charged With Possession Of Child Pornography
January 20, 2012
McKeesport Man Pleads Guilty To Illegally Possessing Child Pornography Videos
Ambridge Man Pleads Guilty In Credit Card Fraud Scheme
Residential Care, Inc. CEO Pleads Guilty For Failing To File Income Tax Return
January 18, 2012
Pittsburgh Man Admits Violating Federal Firearms Laws
Altoona Man Charged With Violating Counterfeit Laws
Altoona Man Charged With Making Counterfeit Money
Erie Man Sentenced In Crack Cocaine Distribution Scheme
January 17, 2012
Pennsylvania Man Indicted On Child Pornography Charges
Washington County Man Sentenced To 57 Months In Prison For Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Illegally Possessing Firearm
January 13, 2012
Deported Alien Sentenced For Illegally Re-entering U.S.
Union Bookkeeper Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison For Embezzling Employer's Funds
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Offense
January 12, 2012
Man Pleads Guilty To Interstate Travel For The Purpose Of Engaging In Illicit Sex With A Minor
January 10, 2012
Felon Charged With Illegally Possessing Sawed-off Shotgun and Ammunition
Mexican Charged With Immigration Law Violation
Le-Nature's Defendants To Spend 5 Years in Prison
Former Baierl Acura Controller Admits Embezzling $10.2 Million
January 9, 2012
Westmoreland County Vet Sentenced To Probation, Fined For Filing A False Tax Return
Bovard Man Admits Setting Fire At Army National Guard Facility In Ross Township
January 6, 2012
Jury Finds West Virginia Man Guilty Of Armed Robbery Of Westmoreland Federal Credit Union
Somerset Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
Mars Man Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison For Possessing Child Pornography
January 5, 2012
Pittsburgh Woman Sentenced To 71 Months In Prison For Defrauding Dwelling House Savings and Loan
Coraopolis Man Sentenced To 50 Months In Prison For Bank Fraud
Pittsburgh-Area Man Admits Attempting To Entice A Minor To Have Sex
Erie Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing Child Pornography
School Corruption Hotline Activated
January 4, 2012
Local Woman Pleads Guilty To Helping 39 Individuals File False Tax Returns
Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty To Possession Of Child Pornography
Judge Gives Coraopolis Woman Lengthy Prison Term For Defrauding Savings And Loan
Roman Catholic Priest Charged With Possession, Receipt Of Child Pornography
January 3, 2012
Le-Nature's Chief Sales Officer Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Role In Massive Fraud
Judge Sentences Le-Nature's Exec To 5 Years In Prison
New York Man Sentenced To Prison For "Skimming" Scheme At ATMs
Removed Alien Charged With Unlawfully Re-Entering United States