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Centre County man indicted on child pornography charges

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.

By Scranton Reporter | Nov 6, 2024

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

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

By Scranton Reporter | Nov 6, 2024

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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.

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Monroe County man sentenced to 41 months for drug trafficking and firearm possession

By Scranton Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

Michael Anthony Boomer, 60, of Blakeslee, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for cocaine trafficking and firearm possession. U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani handed down the sentence.

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Mexican citizen indicted for illegal reentry into the United States

By Scranton Reporter | Aug 29, 2024

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Ulises Perez-Herrera, age 35, a citizen of Mexico, was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury for illegal reentry into the United States by a previously deported alien.

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Wilkes-Barre accountant sentenced for embezzling over $1.5 million

By Scranton Reporter | Aug 27, 2024

SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Lawrence Malachefski, age 39, of Wilkes-Barre, PA, was sentenced on August 26, 2024, by United States District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion to 30 months’ imprisonment and a three-year term of supervised release for wire fraud.

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Frackville man sentenced for threatening federal officials

By Scranton Reporter | Aug 12, 2024

Joshua Frisch, a 42-year-old resident of Frackville, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on August 7, 2024, to time served (six months) and three years of supervised release. The sentence was handed down by United States District Court Judge Julia K. Munley for one count of influencing a federal official by threat.

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Harrisburg man indicted on narcotics distribution and firearms charges

By Scranton Reporter | Aug 12, 2024

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Frederick G. Guider, age 41, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was indicted on August 7, 2024, by a federal grand jury for possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances and three firearms offenses.

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Federal inmate sentenced to 30 years for assault with intent to commit murder

By Scranton Reporter | Aug 6, 2024

SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Lorenzo Scott, age 51, formerly of Rayville, Louisiana, and an inmate at the United States Penitentiary (USP) at Lewisburg, was sentenced on August 2, 2024, by Chief District Court Judge Matthew W. Brann to 30 years’ imprisonment following his conviction of assault with intent to commit murder and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.

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Dauphin County man indicted on controlled substance and firearms charges

By Scranton Reporter | Aug 1, 2024

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Keane Jackson, age 38, of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury for controlled substance and firearms offenses.

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FCI Allenwood inmate indicted for weapon and drug possession

By Scranton Reporter | Jul 31, 2024

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Thomas Burton, age 48, a New York City native, was indicted on July 30, 2024, by a federal grand jury for possessing a weapon and controlled substance while being an inmate in prison.

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Philadelphia man sentenced to over 15 years for drug trafficking

By Scranton Reporter | Jul 24, 2024

SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Terrell Watson, age 35, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 188 months’ imprisonment by United States District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani for two drug trafficking offenses.