Federal inmate receives additional sentence for stabbing at USP Canaan
Zachary O’Meara, a 28-year-old inmate at the United States Penitentiary Canaan, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for assault with a dangerous weapon.
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New Jersey man sentenced for three armed robberies at Philadelphia corner stores
Jared Stanley, a 33-year-old resident of Lindenwold, New Jersey, was sentenced to 130 months in prison and five years of supervised release for committing three armed robberies at corner stores…
Oklahoma man sentenced for coercion and enticement of minor in Pennsylvania
A Tulsa, Oklahoma man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity.
Dauphin County man sentenced to nearly three decades for child pornography production
A Dauphin County man has been sentenced to 29 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.
Two Pennsylvanians indicted for alleged double voting in presidential elections
Two Pennsylvania residents have been charged in separate cases related to election fraud, according to an announcement from United States Attorney David Metcalf.
Hazleton man receives 20-year federal sentence for drug trafficking offenses
Hector Alvarez, a 37-year-old resident of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine.
Former airport worker admits guilt in Philadelphia International Airport security breach
A Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty to a security violation at Philadelphia International Airport.
Montgomery County man receives nearly 17-year sentence for methamphetamine trafficking
A King of Prussia resident has been sentenced to 200 months in prison for drug trafficking after being found with more than 50 kilograms of methamphetamine.
Arnold man pleads guilty in federal court to fentanyl and heroin trafficking
A resident of Arnold, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to fentanyl and heroin trafficking.
Lancaster County man charged with $402 million investment fraud involving ATM companies
Daryl F. Heller, a 55-year-old resident of Lititz, Pennsylvania, has been indicted on charges of securities fraud and wire fraud related to an investment scheme that reportedly caused investor losses…
Montgomery County man pleads guilty to insider trading tied to CVS-Oak Street deal
Carlos Sacanell of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud related to insider trading and one count of making a false statement to a federal agency.
Canonsburg man receives federal prison sentence for child exploitation crimes
A former Canonsburg, Pennsylvania resident, Justin Darby, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on August 27, 2025.
Braddock man sentenced to over eight years for fentanyl trafficking and gun crimes
A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession.
United States files suit against ProMedica over alleged substandard nursing home services
The United States government has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against ProMedica Health System, Inc. and its affiliates, alleging that four nursing homes operated by the company…
PA House Republicans highlight Rep. Kristin Marcell’s leadership on emergency readiness bill
The Pennsylvania House Republicans have announced that Representative Kristin Marcell is championing HB 928, a bill focused on enhancing emergency readiness for children with food allergies.
CDC Reports: Measles cases in Pennsylvania this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 23
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Pennsylvania for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week…
Wampum man sentenced to 17 years for producing child sexual abuse material
A former Wampum, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for producing material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Lebanon man indicted for attempting to obtain chemicals for methamphetamine production
Charles Adams, a 40-year-old resident of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts of attempted possession of a listed chemical with the intent to…
Luzerne County man receives over ten years for drug distribution and firearm offenses
Justis Shea, a 32-year-old resident of Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 130 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Rep. Brendan Boyle criticizes Donald Trump over economic policies and legality concerns
Rep. Brendan Boyle used several social media posts between August 26 and August 29, 2025 to criticize former President Donald Trump’s economic actions and policy decisions.
Citizen of Mexico sentenced to seven months for illegal reentry
Leonardo Mendoza-Zavala, a 44-year-old citizen of Mexico, has been sentenced to seven months in prison for illegal reentry into the United States.
Romanian citizen sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States
Nicolae Strava, a 30-year-old Romanian citizen, has been sentenced to nine months in prison for illegally reentering the United States after previously being removed.
Four foreign nationals sentenced for illegal reentry after deportation
Four men, all foreign nationals, were sentenced this week in Philadelphia for illegally reentering the United States after previous deportations, according to U.S. Attorney David Metcalf.
Federal jury convicts Clearfield man for fatal bombing; sentencing set for January
A federal jury in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, has found Kris Joseph Nevling of Clearfield guilty of conspiracy to maliciously destroy property by explosive or fire and possession of an unregistered destructive…
Donora man convicted by federal jury for gun possession tied to drug trafficking
A federal jury in Pittsburgh found Tre Robert Goins, 31, of Donora, Pennsylvania, guilty on August 27, 2025, of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.