Tag: Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office
PA Corrections Officer Who Had Sex With Inmates, Ran ID Fraud Scheme Sentenced: AG
A former Pennsylvania corrections officer who admitted to having sexual relationships with multiple inmates while running an identity theft scheme from inside a state prison has been sentenced, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Friday, July 10.
Kristina Miller, 36, of Kane, was sentenced to 22 to 44 months in state prison after previously pleading guilty to institutional sexual assault, unlawful use of a computer, and conspiracy to commit identity theft, the Attorney General's Office said.
As part of her sentence, Miller was ordered to register as a sex offender under SORNA for 15 y…
Brutal Murders Of Wife, Mother-In-Law, 3 Children Keep York County Man On Death Row: AG
A York County man who slaughtered his wife, mother-in-law, and three young children inside their West Princess Street apartment more than three decades ago will remain on death row after losing another federal appeal, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office announced on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Paul Gamboa-Taylor, now 65, killed his family with a hammer and knife at 667 West Princess Street in 1991. The victims were identified as his wife, Valerie L. Gamboa-Taylor, 23; her mother, Donna M. Barshinger, 42; her children, Paul E., 4, and Jasmine E., 2; and her brother, Lance T. Barshinger, 2.
Gamb…
$140K Fraud Committed By Former PA Senator's Aide Scamming Church, Supporters
A former aide to Pennsylvania state Sen. Vincent Hughes admitted to stealing more than $140,000 from a North Philadelphia church where he was a deacon and from a city political ward he led, the FBI announced on Saturday, Aug. 2.
Willie Jordan, 68, of Upper Darby, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Harvey Bartle III to two counts of wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, July 30.
From 2020 to 2024, Jordan exploited his roles at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and Philadelphia’s 44th Ward for personal benefit, court d…
Infant Sexually Abused, Recorded On Cellphone By Schuylkill Teen: PA AG
A Schuylkill County teen is accused of sexually abusing a 9-month-old child and recording it on his phone, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced in a press release on Friday, July 11.
Jalvi DeJesus Nunez, 19, of Shenandoah, was arrested on Thursday, July 10, and charged with Sexual Abuse of Children, Possession of Sexual Abuse Material, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Indecent Assault, and related offenses. His bail was set at $100,000.
Earlier this month, the Shenandoah Police Department received a tip from a witness who saw a video of Nunez engaging in lewd contact w…
$500K Cocaine Package, FedEx Driver Ambushed At Gunpoint By Philly Men In Broad Daylight: DOJ
Two Philadelphia men have been convicted of ambushing a FedEx driver at gunpoint and carjacking his truck in broad daylight while hunting for a $500,000 cocaine shipment, federal prosecutors announced on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Ronald Byrd, 37, and Saikeen Dixon, 32, were found guilty at trial of carjacking and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, according to U.S. Attorney David Metcalf. Byrd was also convicted of attempted possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine.
The men’s plan unraveled on August 10, 2022, when a package weighing 29 pounds ar…
Jehovah's Witness Sexually Abused Family Member Under 7 Years Old: PA AG (Update)
A former Jehovah’s Witness from Butler County has been sentenced to up to 34 years in prison for sexually abusing a child family member over five years, beginning when the victim was just 7, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, June 3.
Shaun Sheffer, 47, of Harmony, was convicted by a Butler County jury in January of three counts of rape, three counts of indecent assault, and one count of corruption of minors, according to the AG’s Office.
The assaults happened between 1995 and 2000, when Sheffer was a member of a local Jehovah’s Witnesses congregation. The a…
Pet Owners Scammed Out Of $650K In Cremation Scheme, Thousands Of Pets Dumped In Landfill: AG
A Pittsburgh funeral home owner stole over $650,000 from thousands of grieving pet owners by promising private cremations, but instead dumped the animals in a landfill and returned ashes from unknown sources, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Monday, April 28.
Patrick Vereb, 70, the owner of Vereb Funeral Home and Eternity Pet Memorial, is charged with Felony Theft by Deception, Felony Receiving Stolen Property, and Felony Deceptive Business Practices, according to Sunday.
Investigators say Vereb took payments for private cremations, burials, and ash returns between 202…
Glenside Agent Faked 332 Life Insurance Policies, Laundered $600K In Commissions: PA AG
A Montgomery County life insurance agent forged hundreds of policies using unsuspecting people’s identities to steal more than $600,000 in commissions, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Tuesday, April 15.
Dennis Wright, 42, of Glenside, is accused of creating 332 fake life insurance policies between June 2020 and February 2022, forging personal details and signatures — without the victims’ knowledge or consent — to earn sales commissions from National Guardian Life Insurance (NGL), investigators said.
Wright then funneled the $603,000 he received through multiple fake b…
Philly Man Stabbed Ex’s New BF To Death In Bridgeton, Caught Near Temple University:US Marshals
A Philadelphia man wanted for fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend in Bridgeton was captured near Temple University, authorities announced on Thursday, March 20.
Kenneth Tripline, 36, was arrested by U.S. Marshals in the 1500 block of West Diamond Street after attempting to escape through a rear window, officials said.
Tripline allegedly kicked in a door and stabbed 28-year-old Elliot Q. Handy in the torso at a home on the 100 block of South Avenue around 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, according to Bridgeton police. Handy, who lived at the residence, was rushed to Inspira Re…
FL Man Who Voted In Multiple Times Including In Montgomery County Sentence: Feds
A Montgomery County man who registered and voted in multiple Pennsylvania counties and Florida has been sentenced for election fraud, federal authorities announced on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
Philip C. Pulley, 62, of Huntington Valley, was sentenced to three years of probation, 100 hours of community service—including 50 hours with an organization promoting free and fair elections—a \$9,500 fine, and a \$400 special assessment by Chief United States District Court Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg, according to U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero.
Pulley was also ordered to write a letter explaining…
Former State College Psychologist Groomed, Sexually Assaulted Girl For Years: AG
A former State College-area psychologist groomed and sexually assaulted a young girl over an eight-year period, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Thursday, Dec. 19.
Richard Lenhart, 63, of Bellefonte, used his position of trust to target the victim, sexually abusing her between 2005 and 2013 in the State College area, according to the Attorney General's office.
The victim testified during the trial that Lenhart began grooming her at a young age before subjecting her to repeated acts of sexual assault, including rape and indecent assault, the release states.
Lenhart …
PA Drug Boss, 19 Others Arrested In Large-Scale Bust: Authorities
A Philadelphia-area drug boss and 19 other members of a trafficking organization were arrested in a large-scale drug bust, authorities said in a Tuesday, Nov. 19 news release.
Anthony “Bang” Blake, 45, of Philadelphia, and 19 others are facing various drug trafficking charges after dozens of search warrants were executed in the Philadelphia area and parts of New Jersey in early November, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office news release states.
The drug bust resulted in the seizure of:
20 firearms.
12.5 pounds of cocaine.
$72,356 cash.
Quantities of fentanyl, MDMA, promethazine with…
$850K Stolen In 'Theft-Return Scheme' By PA Organized Crime: Attorney General
A criminal organization made $850,000 in illegal profits in a sophisticated theft-return scheme targeting TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Marshalls stores, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office said.
Nine people involved with the Philadelphia-based organization, which has been in operation since 2022, were arrested and charged with numerous felonies, according to a Thursday, Oct. 24 news release from the attorney general.
Davon Whitfield, 40, of Roslyn; Naima Scott, 47, of Abington; and Zonay Griffin, 26, all of Philadelphia, were named as the leaders who personally made about 1,500 transactio…
