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Reading Man Assaulted Young Girl Over Long Period While She Slept

Harrisburg, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Luis Manuel Ayala-Velasquez, a 56-year-old Reading man, will serve 14 to 46 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl, starting over…

July 4, 2024

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York County Woman Faces Charges for Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession

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HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced the arrest of Victoria M. Carney, 27, of New Cumberland, on charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material. Carney was…

June 30, 2024

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Former Pennsylvania High School Band Director Convicted of Sexual Assault

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HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has confirmed the conviction of Theron Roberts, a former band director at Crestwood High School in Luzerne County, on charges of sexual assault. The jury…

June 30, 2024

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Allentown Man Sentenced to 9 to 24 Years for Sexual Assault and Child Exploitation

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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Jacob Torres, 33, of Allentown, has been sentenced to 9 to 24 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor and disseminating child…

June 20, 2024

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Former North Braddock Cop Charged in Drug Trafficking and Corruption Case

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HARRISBURG, PA—Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrest of former North Braddock police officer Craig Gibson on charges of drug trafficking and providing confidential law enforcement information to a drug trafficker. The…

June 20, 2024

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Philadelphia Non-Profits Receive Funding to Expand Mental Health Services for Homeless

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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced significant financial support for two Philadelphia-based non-profit organizations, Center for Families and Relationships (CFAR) and Project HOME, to enhance their mental health services. Each…

June 18, 2024

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Grand Jury Charges 15 in “SaySlide” Gang Postal Theft Ring in Philadelphia

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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced charges against 15 members and associates of the “SaySlide” criminal organization. This group, based in Philadelphia’s Ogontz and Oak Lane neighborhoods, has been…

June 15, 2024

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Pennsylvania Couple Didn’t Call 911 As Their Child Died, Waited Days

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HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced that the parents of a newborn who died in Sullivan County have entered guilty pleas in a tragic case involving neglect and failure…

June 6, 2024

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Philadelphia Man Forged Documents to Evade Child Support to Baby Mama

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HARRISBURG, PA – A Philadelphia man, Damien Hartsfield, 37, has been sentenced to 6 to 12 years in prison for forging documents to escape child support payments. The announcement was made by…

June 1, 2024

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Pennsylvania State Trooper Guilty in Deadly Crash That Killed School Teacher

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HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael J. Brown has been convicted of vehicular homicide following a collision that resulted in the death of 47-year-old Christine Woodward. The verdict was delivered by…

June 1, 2024

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Philadelphia Man Sentenced for Forging Documents to Evade Child Support

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HARRISBURG, PA – A Philadelphia man, Damien Hartsfield, 37, has been sentenced to 6 to 12 years in prison for forging documents to escape child support payments. The announcement was made by…

June 1, 2024

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New Jersey and Pennsylvania Sue Ticketmaster

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Pennsylvania Attorney General Sues Ticketmaster for Monopoly Over Live Entertainment HARRISBURG, PA—Attorney General Michelle Henry, supported by a bipartisan coalition of 30 states and the U.S. Department of Justice, has filed an…

May 24, 2024

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Pennsylvania Attorney General Concerned About Red Lobster Gift Cards Amid Sudden Closures

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HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry raised awareness among Pennsylvania consumers regarding the potential consequences of Red Lobster restaurant closures and the chain’s bankruptcy filing. While current closures have mainly…

May 21, 2024

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Major Drug and Firearms Trafficking Ring Dismantled in Pennsylvania

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HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the indictment of 13 individuals linked to a substantial drug and gun trafficking operation in Erie and Crawford counties. The 51st Statewide Investigating Grand…

May 19, 2024

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Delaware Contractor Charged for Groping Delaware County Worker

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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry brought charges against the previous director of Delaware County Emergency Services for an indecent assault that occurred at the county’s communications center this year. Timothy…

May 17, 2024

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Pennsylvania Reaches Settlement After Company Conducted Unlawful Water Shut-Offs

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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement with a Warren County property management company over allegations of shutting off water to occupied properties. Miller Properties Group, LLC and owner…

May 17, 2024

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Pennsylvania Receives Annual Payment From Tobacco Manufacturers

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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Pennsylvania received its annual payment from the tobacco manufacturers who signed the 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) with Attorneys General. Pennsylvania has…

May 11, 2024

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Man Convicted of Smuggling Marijuana Worth Millions Through U.S. Mail

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Harrisburg, PA – A 36-year-old man, Christopher “Fats” Texidor, was found guilty of smuggling thousands of pounds of marijuana worth millions of dollars through the U.S. mail from a used car lot…

May 11, 2024

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Mobile Carriers Settle Lawsuit with Pennsylvania Over Not Disclosing Fees in Ads

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HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a $10.25 million settlement with major mobile device service carriers over deceptive advertising practices. The settlement requires carriers to be truthful in their advertising,…

May 10, 2024

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Firefighters Quickly Control Building Fire in Susquehanna Township

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SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP, PA — A large fire erupted early this morning at an apartment building under construction on Russel Dr, Susquehanna Township. The fire, which was reported at approximately 05:25 hours, is…

May 8, 2024

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