Eudell Dickerson, Mining Equipment Theft, Pennsylvania 2017
A brazen scheme to steal and resell high-value mining equipment has been brought to a close after Eudell Dickerson, 46, of Beckley, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to two counts in federal court. The break-ins and thefts occurred in and around February 2017 through May 2017 at mining sites in Indiana and Armstrong counties, in the Western District of Pennsylvania.
According to court documents, Dickerson and his co-defendant David Stanley stole equipment valued in excess of $2.5 million from the sites and sold it to a company in Beckley, West Virginia. Special agents located some of the stolen equipment at the reseller's facility and identified trucks operated by Dickerson and Stanley as those involved in the thefts.
Dickerson also admitted to being involved in additional thefts at mining sites in Virginia and Kentucky. The stolen equipment was valued at over $2.5 million, a staggering sum that highlights the severity of the crime.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Rebecca L. Silinski is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.
Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Dickerson faces a total sentence of not more than 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. His sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 25, 2021, at 1:30 p.m.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting our resources and the consequences of stealing from hardworking individuals and businesses. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Eudell Dickerson, 46, of Beckley, West Virginia, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft and conspiracy. The charges stem from the theft of mining equipment valued at over $2.5 million from sites in Indiana and Armstrong counties in 2017.
The defendant faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. His sentencing is set for Aug. 25, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Rebecca L. Silinski.
In connection with his guilty plea, Dickerson admitted to being involved in the theft of high-value mining equipment from sites in Virginia and Kentucky. The stolen equipment was valued at over $2.5 million, and the defendant sold it to a company in Beckley, West Virginia.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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