A 66-year-old man from Ashland, Pennsylvania, has been indicted for failing to register as a sex offender after relocating to New York. Craig Hardy, 66, of Ashland, was indicted by a federal grand jury for violating the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA).
According to the indictment, Hardy failed to register his address with the authorities in New York, despite being required to do so under SORNA. The alleged offense took place from November 3, 2025, and continues to the present day.
The matter was investigated by the United States Marshals Service (USMS) and the Pennsylvania State Police. Assistant United States Attorney Tatum R. Wilson is prosecuting the case.
The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is 10 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. A sentence following the finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Craig Hardy, 66, is presumed innocent until found guilty in court. The indictment is only an allegation, and a conviction is not guaranteed.
Ashland is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The case is a reminder of the importance of complying with sex offender registration laws, which are in place to protect the public.
The case is currently pending in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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