U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Recent News About U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania
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Swissvale resident indicted for illegal firearm possession as a convicted felon
A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Robert Prater, a 33-year-old resident of Swissvale, Pennsylvania, on charges of violating federal firearms law. -
Homestead felon pleads guilty; faces lengthy prison term
A former resident of Homestead, Pennsylvania, Erik Addison, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges involving narcotics and firearms violations. -
New Kensington man admits guilt in major drug trafficking operation
A New Kensington resident, James Pinkston, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering. -
Johnstown man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking charges
A Johnstown resident, Daniel Culmer, has pleaded guilty to federal narcotics charges. -
Beechview man pleads guilty to child exploitation charges
A Pittsburgh resident has admitted guilt in a federal court to charges related to child exploitation, according to Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti. -
Former labor union official pleads guilty to embezzlement
A resident of Freedom, Pennsylvania, has admitted to embezzling union assets in a federal court. -
Ohio man pleads guilty in federal court for meth distribution
A resident of Akron, Ohio, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to methamphetamine trafficking. -
Honduran man indicted for illegal re-entry into the United States
A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted a Honduran citizen for illegal re-entry into the United States. -
Mexican man indicted for illegal re-entry after seven previous removals
A Mexican national has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for illegal re-entry into the United States, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti. -
Pittsburgh man sentenced to 25 years for sex trafficking
A Pittsburgh resident, Eric Jefferson, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for sex trafficking multiple women. -
Monessen resident receives two-decade prison sentence for child exploitation material
A former resident of Monessen, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release. -
Justice Department settles lawsuit with Pennsylvania township over Amish residents' rights
The Justice Department has reached an agreement with Sugar Grove Township and the Sugar Grove Area Sewage Authority (SUGASA) in Pennsylvania to address allegations that they violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). -
Plum resident pleads guilty to drug trafficking and firearm possession
A former resident of Plum, Pennsylvania, Solomon Givens, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to drug trafficking and firearms possession. -
Puerto Rico-to-Pennsylvania drug traffickers sentenced for roles in cocaine distribution
A resident of New Castle, Pennsylvania, and another from Florida, Puerto Rico, have been sentenced in federal court for their involvement in a cocaine trafficking operation. -
West Mifflin man sentenced to over 16 years for drug trafficking
A West Mifflin resident has been sentenced to 200 months in federal prison for firearms and drug trafficking violations. -
Lower Burrell man sentenced for fraudulent use of neighbor’s credit cards
A Lower Burrell resident has been sentenced to three years of probation for using unauthorized access devices, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti. -
McKeesport man pleads guilty to firearm possession
A former McKeesport resident has admitted guilt in a federal firearms case, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti. -
Erie resident sentenced to over six years for meth trafficking
A man from Erie, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 76 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy. -
New Jersey man sentenced for heroin and fentanyl trafficking
A New Jersey resident, Ryan Mendoza, has been sentenced to 77 months in prison for federal drug trafficking violations. -
Morrisdale man sentenced to five years for meth trafficking
A Morrisdale, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking.