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U.S. Attorney's Office honors ten individuals for contributions to public safety

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Scranton has honored ten individuals for their notable contributions to public safety.

By Scranton Reporter | Jan 8, 2025

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Minnesota man sentenced for trafficking stolen human remains

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Matthew Lampi, a 50-year-old resident of East Bethel, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison.

By Scranton Reporter | Jan 3, 2025

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Monroe County couple indicted for alleged fentanyl distribution leading to deaths

By Scranton Reporter | Dec 27, 2024

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that James P. Cullen V, 30, and Michelle L. Ferranti, 31, from Bartonsville, Pennsylvania, face charges from a federal grand jury related to fentanyl and...

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Two New York men face charges for alleged wire fraud scheme targeting elderly

By Scranton Reporter | Dec 27, 2024

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the indictment of two men from Staten Island, New York.

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U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam announces resignation effective January 2025

By Scranton Reporter | Dec 26, 2024

United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Gerard M. Karam, has announced his resignation effective January 10, 2025.

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Monroe County man sentenced for attempted enticement of a minor

By Scranton Reporter | Dec 19, 2024

Kenneth Lesser, a 50-year-old resident of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for attempting to entice a minor online.

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Wilkes-Barre man convicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges

By Scranton Reporter | Dec 12, 2024

A federal jury has found Michael Jones, Jr., a 44-year-old resident of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, guilty on all ten counts of an indictment related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

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Lock Haven resident charged with conspiracy involving kickbacks at local nursing home

By Scranton Reporter | Dec 5, 2024

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has charged Paul D. Polen, a 71-year-old resident of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, with conspiracy related to theft or bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds.

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Dominican Republic man indicted for illegal reentry into the US

By Scranton Reporter | Nov 20, 2024

The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Jose Rafael Polo-Sanchez, a 43-year-old native of the Dominican Republic, has been indicted by a federal grand jury.

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Centre County man indicted on child pornography charges

By Scranton Reporter | Nov 6, 2024

William S. Welsh, a 28-year-old resident of State College, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to the production and possession of child pornography.

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Scranton man indicted on multiple charges related to COVID-19 relief fund fraud

By Scranton Reporter | Nov 6, 2024

A Scranton man has been charged with multiple counts of fraud related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Wilkes-Barre man indicted for child pornography charges

By Scranton Reporter | Nov 6, 2024

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Roland Bennett Rhodes, III, a 54-year-old resident of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was indicted on November 5, 2024.

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Justice Department monitors Luzerne County for compliance with voting rights

By Scranton Reporter | Nov 1, 2024

United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam has announced that the Justice Department will oversee compliance with federal voting rights laws in Luzerne County during the upcoming general election on November 5.

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FOIA Request Sent to Lackawanna County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Scranton Reporter | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Lackawanna County Election Department on October 30, 2024.

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Former police officer faces charges including coercion of a minor

By Scranton Reporter | Oct 24, 2024

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Christopher J. Cordes, a 29-year-old from Nazareth, Pennsylvania, faces federal charges. A grand jury indicted Cordes on counts of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor for illegal sexual activity, attempted receipt and possession of child pornography, and animal crushing.

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Dauphin County man faces federal indictment for alleged robbery

By Scranton Reporter | Oct 24, 2024

A federal grand jury has indicted Nicholas Silva-Shaffer, a 29-year-old resident of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on charges of Hobbs Act robbery. The announcement was made by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

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U.S. Attorney announces leadership for Election Day Program amid upcoming general elections

By Scranton Reporter | Oct 21, 2024

United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam announced that the Criminal Division Chief Bruce D. Brandler, along with Assistant United States Attorneys Michael Consiglio, Geoffrey MacArthur, and James Buchanan, will lead efforts in connection with the Justice Department's Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024 general election.

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Harrisburg woman pleads guilty to fraud involving over $1 million

By Scranton Reporter | Oct 16, 2024

Ester N. Mbaya, a 43-year-old resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to charges of health care fraud and bank fraud. The plea was entered before United States District Court Judge Julia K. Munley, as announced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

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North Carolina woman pleads guilty to wire fraud and money laundering

By Scranton Reporter | Oct 1, 2024

Rhonda Rochelle Canidate, 48, of Greensboro, North Carolina, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering. The charges stem from a scheme to embezzle funds from her employer between 2021 and 2022. U.S. District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner accepted her plea.

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Missouri man sentenced to prison for conspiracy to commit sexual abuse of children

By Scranton Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

On September 16, 2024, United States District Court Judge Karoline Mehalchick sentenced Brian Wilder, age 54, of Jefferson City, Missouri, to 240 months imprisonment followed by 10 years supervised release on the charge of conspiracy to commit sexual abuse of children.