Mark S. Herrick, Hobbs Act Robberies, Pennsylvania 2023

Hanover Man Charged with Hobbs Act Robberies

HARRISBURG - A 47-year-old man from Hanover, Pennsylvania, has been charged with Hobbs Act Robberies.

Mark S. Herrick, a 47-year-old resident of Hanover, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for five counts of interference and attempted interference with commerce by robbery.

According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, the indictment alleges that between October 24, 2023 and October 29, 2023, Herrick robbed, or attempted to rob, five different businesses with a knife. The five businesses stretched across three counties within the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is 20 years of imprisonment, a three-year term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a $250,000 fine. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

Herrick's alleged crimes took place in the Middle District of Pennsylvania, which includes the following counties: Centre, Clinton, and Lycoming. The investigation was a collaborative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Pennsylvania State Police, and the Palmyra, Swatara, and Lower Allen Police Departments.

Assistant United States Attorney Stephen Dukes is prosecuting the case.

It is essential to note that indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/hanover-man-charged-hobbs-act-robberies