U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Arrests Homicide Fugitive in York

Harrisburg, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Christian Galarza-Rodriguez, a 37-year-old York Man.On October 3, 2021, at about 5:35 p.m., the York City Police Department…

Lebanon Man Indicted On Firearms Charges

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Luis Rodriguez-Pagan, age 28, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury on firearms…

Postal Employee Charged With Theft Of Mail

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Robert Riley, age 41, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a United States Postal Service employee, was indicted yesterday by…

Wormleysburg Man Pleads Guilty To Theft From Federal Courthouse Construction Site

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Christopher Gontaryk, age 47, of Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government property.…

U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Arrests Homicide Fugititve in York

Harrisburg, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Christian Galarza-Rodriguez, a 37-year-old York Man.On October 3, 2021, at about 5:35 p.m., the York City Police Department…

Attorney General Seeks to Stop Fraudulent Headstone Company from Operating in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro has filed a motion in court to prevent 1843 LLC, Gregory J. Stefan Sr., Gregory J. Stefan Jr., and Gerard Stefan from doing business…

Montreal Man Sentenced To 30 Months’ Imprisonment For Leading A Sweepstakes And Lottery Fraud Targeting The Elderly

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on May 4, 2022, Itcace Abramovici, age 72, of Montreal, Quebec, was sentenced to 30 months’ imprisonment…

Man Impersonating Cop Armed with Airsoft Pistol Robbed Several Victims

HARRISBURG, PA – A man wearing what looked like a policeman’s uniform robbed several individuals in Harrisburg on Mother’s Day, police reported today. According to police, on Sunday, at about 4:00 am,…

Lebanon County Man Sentenced To 10 Months’ Imprisonment For Fraudulently Obtaining Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Luis Mercado, age 44, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was sentenced yesterday to 10 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District…

Nearly 158,000 Pennsylvania Residents Eligible for Restitution from Turbo Tax

From the Desk of Attorney General Josh Shapiro HARRISBURG – Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that his office has secured a settlement with Intuit Inc., makers of TurboTax. The settlement is…

York Man Sentenced To 270 Months’ Imprisonment For Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses

HARRISBURG—The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Eric Banks, age 42, of York, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today to 270 months’ imprisonment by United States District Court…

Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON – A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty today to two felony charges, including for assaulting law enforcement officers, during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on…

Maryland Man Found Guilty Of Murder For Hire, Robbery And Drug Trafficking

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Kevin Coles, age 36, of New York, NY and Hagerstown, Maryland, was found guilty yesterday of multiple…

KCF Technologies, Inc. To Pay $1.2 Million To Resolve Civil Liability For Alleged Violations Of The False Claims Act

HARRISBURG, PA —The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that KCF Technologies, Inc., located in State College, PA, has agreed to pay the United States $1,226,436.14 to…

Luzerne County Constable Charged for Buying 22 Guns For Convicted Felon, Outlaw MC

HARRISBURG, PA – In a case of violation of the public trust, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that a Luzerne County constable was charged for straw purchasing 22 firearms for a…

Convicted Bank Robber Indicted For Escape

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Derek T. Smith, age 54, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and previously of Maryland, was indicted on April 27,…

York Woman Sentenced In Connection With Straw Purchasing Firearms

HARRISBURG—The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Hannah Lapham, age 23, of York, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on April 22, 2022, by U.S. District Court Judge Christopher…

Cumberland County Man Sentenced To 161 Months’ Imprisonment For Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Sheldon Tee Brooks, age 58, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on April 19, 2022, to 161 months’…

U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Fugitive Accused of Trying to Strike Police Officers with a Vehicle

Scranton, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Kimberly Ann Edwards, a 28-year-old woman with past addresses in York and Hanover. On January 25, 2022, at…

Non-Citizen Charged With Hindering Removal To Jamaica

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Cleon Ainsworth Samuels, age 32, was indicted on April 20, 2022, by a federal grand jury for…

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