Joe Biden caught in another big lie and this time CNN couldn’t defend him

It’s hard to tell these days whether or not anything U.S. President Joe Biden says is the truth. That’s because when he lies or does something wrong, the media, lead by CNN…

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Third Brother Sentenced for Conspiring to Steal Firearms

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 12 months and 1 day of imprisonment with 3 years’ supervised release on a charge of conspiracy, United States Attorney…

Wilkinsburg Felon Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Possessing a Loaded Handgun

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Wilkinsburg has been sentenced in federal court to 21 months imprisonment with 2 years’ supervised release on his conviction of possession of a firearm and ammunition…

Four Previously Deported Aliens Charged With Illegal Re-Entry

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that four previously deported aliens were indicted separately on September 1, 2021, by a federal grand jury for…

$1 Million Scratch-Off Sold in Coraopolis

Middletown, Pennsylvania — A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Allegheny County sold a $1 million-winning Feelin’ Like a Million Bucks Scratch-Off. Sunoco, 6700 University Boulevard, Coraopolis, receives a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Feelin’ Like…

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D.C. Detectives Need Assistance in Identifying Burglary Suspect

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Friday, September 3,…

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United States Files Suit Against UPMC, Its Physician Practice Group, and the Chair of Its Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery for Violating the False Claims Act

PITTSBURGH, PA – The United States has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), University of Pittsburgh Physicians, and James Luketich, M.D., in…

Oxford Man Indicted For Drug Trafficking

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on September 1, 2021, Jeffrey Christopher Cerrato, age 21, of Oxford, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal…

Harrisburg Man Indicted For Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on September 1, 2021, Omar Tollinchi-Torres, age 42, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand…

Former Erie Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Selling Fentanyl that Caused a Fatal Overdose

ERIE, Pa. – A former resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 13 years in jail on his conviction of violating federal drug laws, Acting United States Attorney…

Warren, PA Felon Admits Illegally Possessing a Firearm

ERIE, Pa. – A former resident of Warren, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal firearms laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. Richard…

New York Man Pleads Guilty in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

PITTSBURGH, PA — A resident of Bronx, New York, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. Hector Taveras,…

Berwick Man Charged With Over $400,000 In Covid-Relief Fraud

SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Hayes D. Horner, Jr., age 67, of Berwick, Pennsylvania, was charged in a criminal information with perpetrating…

Philadelphia Man Sentenced for Distributing Drugs in Butler County

PITTSBURGH, PA – Nasir Sharpe was sentenced to 18 months in prison for distributing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school and playground, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R.…

$1.35 million lottery ticket sold at Pittsburgh Giant Eagle

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the Sunday, August 29 drawing matched all five balls drawn, 1-4-18-29-31, to win $1.35 million less withholding. Giant Eagle, 9805…

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Seaside Heights Shooting Update: Suspect in custody will not get a pretrial release

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – A man in custody awaiting trial for a shooting that occurred earlier this month in Seaside Heights will remain incarcerated and will not be eligible for pre-trial release.…

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Florida Man Pleads Guilty To Procurement Fraud

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Raymond Lofthouse, age 59, of Florida, pled guilty to one count of filing false claims against…

Jefferson County man admits to sex offender registry violation

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Frederick M. Hilliard, of Charles Town, West Virginia, has admitted to a sex offender registry charge, Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced. Hilliard, 66, pleaded guilty…

Conspirator in Scheme to Defraud a Maryland Company of More Than $2 Million Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison

Baltimore, Maryland – Chief U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar today sentenced Chonnathason Has, a/k/a Bora Has, age 54, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to three years in federal prison, followed by three years…

Second of 3 Brothers Sentenced for Attempting to Steal Guns from Federal Firearms Licensees

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment on a charge of conspiracy, United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. United States District Judge…

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