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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Michael Jefferson, a 42-year-old correctional officer at the Federal Detention Center (FDC) in Philadelphia, has been arrested and indicted on serious charges stemming from the alleged sexual …
Correctional Officer Accused of Shocking Abuse at Philadelphia Detention Center Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Brian Zenszer, 44, of Warminster, Pennsylvania, entered a guilty plea on Wednesday, April 30, to one count of distribution of child pornography and one count of possession …
Warminster Man Exposed in Shocking Child Pornography Case Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Mark Snedden, 69, of Munster, Indiana, entered a guilty plea on Wednesday, April 30, to charges of conspiracy to commit federal program bribery and making a false …
Bribes, Lies, and Millions Lost: Contractor Admits Guilt in Amtrak Scandal Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — James Sessoms, 60, of Philadelphia, entered a guilty plea on Tuesday, April 29, before United States District Court Judge Chad F. Kenney to charges of Supplemental Nutrition …
$1 Million Fraud Uncovered: Philadelphia Man Admits to Exploiting SNAP, Medicaid Benefits with Stolen Identities Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Matthew Romig, 38, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, was sentenced last week to 57 months in prison for drug and gun offenses. United States District Court Judge Joseph F. …
Bethlehem Felon Sentenced: Cocaine Deals, Playground Proximity, and a Fully-Automatic Submachine Gun Uncovered! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Alan Kane, 60, of Jamison, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on Monday, April 28, to 12 months and a day in prison for his participation in multiple fraud schemes. …
Pennsylvania Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Role in Fraud Schemes Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal authorities have announced the arrest and indictment of Azzubayr Ibn Abdul Josey, a 23-year-old Philadelphia resident, on multiple charges connected to a series of carjackings and …
High-Stakes Heists and Armed Carjackings Lead to Federal Indictment Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal prosecutors have charged Shahiem Groover, a 45-year-old Philadelphia resident, with multiple offenses stemming from an incident in February 2025 that began as a routine traffic stop …
High-Speed Chase, Gunfire, and Federal Charges Rock Philadelphia Streets Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal authorities have charged Marvin Enrique Pena-Portillo, a 38-year-old Honduran national residing unlawfully in Philadelphia, with possession of a firearm by a felon. His arrest and subsequent …
Honduran National Arrested on Federal Firearms Charge in Philadelphia Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Rodney Ermel, 71, of Colorado, entered a guilty plea on Monday, April 28, to charges of tax evasion and conspiracy to defraud the United States. The plea …
Colorado Accountant Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion Scheme Read More