U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Recent News About U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania
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A Sharon man received a thirty-year federal sentence for distributing fentanyl that caused a woman's death in Hermitage. Prosecutors say he provided drugs despite her plea to stop and was already on parole at the time.
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Brandon Kifer from Morrisdale, Pennsylvania has been sentenced to more than ten years in prison for his role in distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine. The sentence follows an investigation led by federal authorities into drug trafficking activities during early 2023.
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Three Western Pennsylvania residents have been indicted on multiple federal charges including robbery, carjacking,and kidnapping following an alleged crime spree spanning late December through January.The suspects face possible life sentences if convicted.
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Qureem Overton of Butler was sentenced to two decades in federal prison for leading a Philadelphia-to-Butler drug pipeline involving fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. The case involved coordination among multiple law enforcement agencies.
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A Millvale man has been indicted by a Pittsburgh grand jury for allegedly transporting and possessing child sexual abuse material. Authorities say Robert William Bauer could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The case was investigated by the FBI as part of Project Safe Childhood.
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A Whitehall Borough man has pleaded guilty to multiple counts related to cyberstalking women across several states using technology. Sentencing is set for July as he faces significant prison time for violating protection orders.
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A New Castle man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession. Authorities say he participated in a conspiracy distributing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine while illegally possessing a shotgun as a convicted felon.
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Christopher Furman, a Pittsburgh attorney, has been indicted on charges of wire fraud and money laundering related to over $1.3 million allegedly taken from a local preservation society he led as board president. Authorities say he transferred funds into his own account before using them for cryptocurrency transactions.
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Jose Baez Cabrera from the Bronx has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for transporting cocaine through Pennsylvania. The sentence follows his prior conviction related to fentanyl possession and highlights law enforcement efforts against drug trafficking.
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Clint Addleman has been found guilty by a federal jury for his role in a deadly bombing linked to drug activity in Clearfield. He faces life imprisonment when sentenced later this year. Authorities say his co-defendant was previously convicted.
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Donald Smith has been convicted by a Pittsburgh federal jury on multiple counts of wire fraud and failing to file corporate tax returns. The charges stem from a scheme involving over one million dollars in fraudulent payments related to defense contracts.
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Santos Castro-Mota has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for participating in a cocaine trafficking ring while already serving time on state charges. Authorities say he coordinated large-scale drug deliveries from inside prison using intermediaries outside.
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Two Cambria County residents have been indicted on federal charges related to methamphetamine trafficking and firearms violations. Authorities say both face possible life sentences if convicted. The cases are being prosecuted by federal attorneys following investigations by local and federal agencies.
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A Michigan man has been sentenced to three years' probation for his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy spanning Detroit and New Castle. The case is part of a broader federal initiative targeting organized crime groups.
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Julian Thompson of Pittsburgh pleaded guilty in federal court to failing to surrender for his prison sentence and distributing fentanyl and heroin while on the run. Authorities seized drugs, cash, and weapons during their investigation.
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A Grove City, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for transporting material depicting the sexual exploitation of minors.
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A Pittsburgh woman has been sentenced to two years of probation and 90 days of home confinement after pleading guilty to food stamp fraud.
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A McKeesport, Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 76 months in federal prison and 46 months of supervised release for violating federal firearms law.
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A Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
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A man from Penn Run, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession.