Federal Jury Finds Truck Driver Guilty of Sex Trafficking a Minor and Production of Child Sex Abuse Materials

PITTSBURGH – After deliberating for just over an hour on Friday, a federal jury of 12 men and women found Roderick King, who chose to represent himself, guilty of one count of…

July 11, 2022

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West Virginia Man Arrested for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Department of Justice Press Releases

WASHINGTON — A West Virginia man was arrested today on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan.…

July 8, 2022

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Mount Oliver Felon Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Offenses

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH, PA — A resident of Pittsburgh has been sentenced in federal court to eight years’ imprisonment, followed by a six-year term of supervised release on his convictions of violating federal narcotics…

July 8, 2022

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New Castle Man Sentenced for Drug Distribution Near Elementary School While on Federal Supervised Release

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of New Castle, Pennsylvania was sentenced in federal court to 39 months’ imprisonment followed by six years of supervised release on his conviction of distributing crack cocaine…

July 7, 2022

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Suspected Arrested for Sunday Road Rage Double Shooting, Murder of Off-Duty Cop

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Blawnox , PA – A 40-year-old Pittsburgh man has been arrested for a double shooting that left one person dead on Sunday. The victim was an off-duty Oakdale police officer. Today, the…

July 5, 2022

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McKees Rocks Woman Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Large Amounts of Mexican-Sourced Cocaine in Western PA

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH, PA – A former McKees Rocks, PA resident pleaded guilty in federal court to a violation of the federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Rachel Novalesi,…

July 1, 2022

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Southwestern PA Woman Sentenced to 22½ Years for Producing Material Depicting the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH – A former resident of Pitcairn and Trafford, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 270 months’ imprisonment followed by 20 years of supervised release on her conviction for production…

June 23, 2022

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New Castle Woman Sentenced to Prison for Storing Illegally Drugs and Guns in Her House

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH, PA — A resident of New Castle, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 46 months imprisonment with a three-year term of supervised release on her conviction of violating federal…

June 22, 2022

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North Versailles Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Role in Fentanyl Conspiracy

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PITTSBURGH, PA — A former resident of North Versailles, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 12 years imprisonment and eight years supervised release on his conviction of federal narcotics laws…

June 22, 2022

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Clearfield County Woman Charged with Possessing Methamphetamine

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy…

June 22, 2022

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Brookline Man Indicted for Attempted Murder of a United States Postal Service Employee

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal violent crime laws, United States Attorney Cindy K.…

June 22, 2022

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Charleroi Man Possessed Powder Cocaine and Crack

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Charleroi, PA, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Keith McCrae, 48,…

June 15, 2022

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Beaver County Man Pleads to Violating Federal Drug and Gun Laws

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH, PA – A former Beaver County resident pleaded guilty in federal court to violating the federal narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Michael Turner, 49,…

June 15, 2022

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Mexican Citizen Pleads Guilty to Being Part of Cross Country Cocaine Trafficking Ring

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH, PA – A Mexican citizen living in Tucson, AZ, pleaded guilty in federal court to a violation of the federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Ramon…

June 9, 2022

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Northside Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Gun Charges

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of Pittsburgh’s Northside neighborhood pleaded guilty in federal court to violating the federal narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Brandon…

June 7, 2022

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Leader of Washington County Drug Distribution Network Pleads Guilty to Drug and Gun Charges

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH, PA — A resident of Washington County, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court to violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Marcus Brown, 34, of Washington…

June 7, 2022

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Former McKees Rocks Resident Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH, PA – A former Allegheny County resident has been sentenced in federal court to 54 months’ imprisonment and 3 years of federal supervised release on his conviction for violating the federal…

June 1, 2022

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16 Cars Damaged After Suspect Breaks Out Windows with Fire Extinguisher at Parking Garage

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PITTSBURGH, PA – Police are seeking to identify a white male suspect who damaged 16 cars inside a Pittsburgh parking garage with a fire extinguisher. According to police, just before 3:30 a.m.,…

June 1, 2022

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Southwest PA Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Cocaine Possession

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH – A resident of southwestern Pennsylvania has been sentenced in federal court to 10 years’ imprisonment on his conviction of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced…

May 25, 2022

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Dubois Man Pleads Guilty in Meth Ring Operating In Clearfield, Jefferson and Allegheny Counties

Department of Justice Press Releases

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Dubois, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to violating federal narcotics laws related to a nine-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking in and around…

May 25, 2022

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