The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Roy Ladell Weaver, a 41-year-old resident of Jonestown, Pennsylvania, and his business, Pro Diesel Werks, LLC, have been indicted by a federal grand jury. The charges include conspiracy to impede the lawful functions of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and violations of the Clean Air Act.
Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus explained that the indictment accuses Weaver and his company of disabling emissions control systems on diesel vehicles between 2013 and March 12, 2024. This practice, known as "deleting," involves altering vehicles to prevent them from reducing pollutant gases and particulate matter emissions. Furthermore, it is alleged that Weaver and his co-conspirators tampered with emissions diagnostic systems to avoid detection of these modifications.
The investigation was conducted by the EPA's Criminal Investigations Division. The prosecution team includes Assistant U.S. Attorney David C. Williams, Special Assistant United States Attorney Patricia C. Miller, and Environmental Crimes Section Trial Attorney Ronald A. Sarachan.
If found guilty under federal law for these offenses, Weaver faces a maximum penalty of nine years in prison, supervised release following imprisonment, and fines. Sentencing would be determined by a judge based on federal sentencing statutes and guidelines.
It is important to note that indictments are merely allegations at this stage. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
