Former Westmoreland County couple charged with perjury over $775K property sale
GREENSBURG, PA – A former Westmoreland County couple is facing perjury charges after allegedly lying under oath during a legal deposition regarding the sale of their previous home — a property that detectives say had known structural issues that were never disclosed.
County detectives charged Michael Pierce and Carrie Pierce, both now of Cranberry Township, following a June 2025 deposition at a Greensburg attorney’s office where the couple was questioned under oath about their 2020 sale of a residence for $775,000.
According to investigators, the Pierces denied any knowledge of structural deficiencies or water damage. However, detectives uncovered documentation showing that the couple had hired contractors to address water infiltration problems and had filed insurance claims related to the damage.
Despite being presented with that information during the deposition, both Michael and Carrie Pierce allegedly continued to deny any awareness of prior issues with the property.
Detectives contend that the false statements made under oath meet the threshold for perjury charges. The investigation revealed that the property’s structural deficiencies were concealed from the buyers at the time of the sale.
Both defendants were arraigned on Tuesday, September 23, and released on their own recognizance. Their criminal cases remain active.
As with all pending criminal cases, the charges are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Key Points
- Michael and Carrie Pierce were charged with perjury after allegedly lying under oath about property damage
- The couple denied knowing about water damage despite documentation showing contractor work and insurance claims
- The home was sold in 2020 for $775,000, and the buyers were allegedly not informed of the underlying issues
