Two Charged for March Murder in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, PA – Two men have been charged for their role in a March murder in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Police and the U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force have arrested two people…
U.S. Marshals National Violence Reduction Operation Captures More Than 1,500 Fugitives
Washington – The U.S. Marshals Service has concluded a high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative aimed at combating violent crime in 10 cities with a significant number of homicides and shootings. This 30-day initiative,…
Two More Plead Guilty to Participating in Beckley-to-Philadelphia Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy
BECKLEY, W.Va. – A Pennsylvania man and a West Virginia woman pleaded guilty today to roles in a conspiracy to traffic over 130 firearms from the Beckley area to Philadelphia. Derrick Woodard,…
U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero Names Leadership Team
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced today a new executive leadership team to lead the Office’s enforcement mission. “This seasoned leadership team of career public servants will bring to…
78-Year-Old Man Shot in Head, Killed by Neighbor in Kennedy Township
KENNEDY TOWNSHIP, PA – Police in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, are investigating a murder-suicide that took place in a rural community southeast of Pittsburgh Friday afternoon. The Allegheny County Police Department responded to…
U.S. Marshals Arrest Chester Murder Fugitive in Media, PA
Philadelphia, PA – Members of the U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force, arrested Marlon Cooper,18, in relation to a shooting which occurred on August 7th, 2021, in the 1200…
‘Laughable’: Crime Expert Refutes Media’s Misconceptions On FBI Crime Data
‘Laughable’: Crime Expert Refutes Media’s Misconceptions On FBI Crime Data Josh Hypes on June 15, 2022 The FBI’s crime data for 2021 is missing figures from roughly 40% of state and local…
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty To Participating In The Murder Of A Federal Witness And Two Others
HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jerell Adgebesan, age 34, of Baltimore and Hagerstown, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to participating in the June…
U.S. Marshal Arrest 2nd South Street Shooting Suspect
Philadelphia, PA – The U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force arrested June 6 a second suspect in the June 4 mass shooting incident on South Street in which three…
U.S. Marshals Arrest Sunbury Murder Fugitive and Associate in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – Members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested Ajani Uhuru, 23, for murder, at approximately 2:30 p.m. on May 23rd in the 5400 block of Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia,…
Fayette County Woman Pleads Guilty to Being a Straw Purchaser
BECKLEY, W.Va. – A Fayette County woman pleaded guilty to providing false information on a government form in order to acquire firearms. According to court documents and statements made in court, on…
Fugitive for Murder Near Widener University Caught by U.S. Marshals
Philadelphia, PA – Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force arrested Jihad Perry, 43, for criminal homicide and Pennsylvania State Parole violations, at approximately 11:30 a.m. in New Castle County Delaware…
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…
Wilmington Man Sentenced for Stealing Firearms From a Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer
WILMINGTON, Del. – David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that Naushad Khan, age 24 of Wilmington, was sentenced today to 60 months in federal prison for stealing…
U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Parole AbsconderConvicted in Death of Harrisburg Firefighter
Harrisburg, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Khanyae Kendall; a 23-year-old woman wanted for absconding from Pennsylvania state parole supervision. In 2018, Kendall pled guilty…
Pagans’ Associate Sentenced for Trafficking Cocaine and Illegally Possessing Firearms and Ammunition
PITTSBURGH – A former resident of Pittsburgh, has been sentenced in federal court to 57 months imprisonment and six years’ supervised release on his conviction of drug and firearms offenses, United States…
Penn Hills Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Fentanyl
PITTSBURGH – A resident of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, United States Attorney Cindy…
Shaler Man Pleads Guilty to Dealing Heroin
PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Shaler, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal narcotics trafficking laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. James Crivella,…
Thirteen Individuals Indicted in Connection with Their Roles in Conspiracy to Traffic Firearms from Beckley to Philadelphia
BECKLEY, W.Va. – United States Attorney Will Thompson and Special Agent in Charge Shawn Morrow, Louisville Field Division for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced today that a…
Former Baldwin Man Sentenced for Dealing Drugs
PITTSBURGH – A resident of suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 10 years’ imprisonment on his conviction of violating federal narcotics trafficking laws, United States Attorney Cindy K.…
