De La Cruz-Tejada, Violent Crime, Pennsylvania 2018

On June 27, 2018, the US Department of Justice announced a federal indictment against Juan Carlos De La Cruz-Tejada, also known as 'Juan Carlos De La Cruz.'

In the case, De La Cruz-Tejada was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit kidnapping, and one count of conspiracy to commit interstate domestic violence. These charges were brought against him in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Prior to his indictment, De La Cruz-Tejada was allegedly involved in a violent crime that occurred in the state of Pennsylvania. According to the indictment, he conspired with others to kidnap and assault a woman who was living in a different state. The alleged victim was said to be in a domestic relationship with De La Cruz-Tejada at the time of the crime.

The indictment alleged that De La Cruz-Tejada and his co-conspirators traveled across state lines with the intention of committing a crime against the victim. They allegedly used a combination of threats and violence to control the victim and restrict her movements.

On December 12, 2019, De La Cruz-Tejada pleaded guilty to the charges. He was subsequently sentenced to 72 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release. In addition, he was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment.

The case serves as a reminder of the severity of violent crimes and the consequences of crossing state lines to commit such crimes. The US Department of Justice takes these cases seriously, and law enforcement agencies are committed to investigating and prosecuting individuals who engage in such behavior.

Source: https://pcl.uscourts.gov