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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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.
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A Farmington, Pennsylvania resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
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A Mexican citizen has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
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Two Erie County residents have been sentenced to six years in federal prison and fined $250,000 each for their roles in a conspiracy involving wire fraud and healthcare fraud.
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A Ross Township resident, Ralph Talerico, 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 federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Kevin Damont Scott, a 26-year-old resident of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, on a charge of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.
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A man from New Brighton, Pennsylvania, has admitted guilt in federal court to charges involving drugs and firearms, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
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A Bethel Park, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material and possessing contraband while awaiting trial.
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After two days of deliberation, a federal jury in Pittsburgh found John O’Brien of Masury, Ohio, guilty on three counts of wire fraud.