SCRANTON, Pennsylvania – U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus today issued the 2021 Annual Report for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
According to the report, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, along with its partner agencies, had many successes in 2021. This Annual Report is just a summary of those accomplishments and highlights the achievements in each major program of the office which seek to improve the safety and quality of life for the people of the district.
The accomplishments summarized in this report are due to the hard work of the office’s 92 dedicated professionals, including the steady leadership of former United States Attorney Bruce D. Brandler.
Assistant United States Attorneys prosecuted approximately 335 criminal cases involving 464 defendants in 2021, and the Civil Division handled over 790 cases representing the interests of the federal government, including obtaining over $12 million in criminal and civil actions.
The report also highlights the office’s continued participation in numerous community outreach programs designed to educate the public and reduce recidivism, violent crimes, and opioid dependence.
“It’s an honor to work with the members of this office and with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to seek justice and make the Middle District of Pennsylvania safer, said U.S. Attorney Gurganus.
Defendant Name: Bruce D. Brandler
Exact Charges: N/A
City and State: N/A
Exact Date: N/A
Sentence or Outcome: N/A
Dollar Amounts: N/A
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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