JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A resident of Roaring Springs, Pa., pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of theft of government funds, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
Glenn P. Rhykerd, 68, pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge Kim R. Gibson.
In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that from Jan. 1, 2015, to May 31, 2016, Rhykerd did receive and convert falsely to his own use a total of $50,985.21 in United States Railroad Retirement Board disability payments made to him to which he was not entitled.
Judge Gibson scheduled sentencing for June 5, 2019, at 1 p.m. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie L. Haines is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.
The United States Railroad Retirement Board, Office of Inspector General, conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Rhykerd.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
