PITTSBURGH, PA – Nathaniel Earl Dunlap, 29, of Clover, South Carolina, has confessed to a disturbing pattern of harassment that crossed state lines. Dunlap pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court to one count of interstate stalking, a charge stemming from a calculated effort to inflict emotional distress on a victim through fraudulent activity.
According to court documents, Dunlap engaged in a bizarre scheme: repeatedly placing false and fraudulent food delivery orders online. He didn’t pay for these orders, and crucially, he used the identities of other individuals to make them, adding another layer of criminality to his actions. The relentless deliveries, made under false pretenses, were clearly intended to harass and intimidate the victim.
Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song’s office revealed the details during the guilty plea before United States District Judge Nora Barry Fischer. While the specifics of the victim’s identity and the motive behind the stalking remain sealed, the impact of Dunlap’s actions was described as causing “substantial emotional distress.” The Secret Service, along with the United States Postal Inspection Service, built the case that led to Dunlap’s admission.
This isn’t a simple prank gone wrong; it’s a deliberate and malicious act. Using stolen identities to harass someone represents a serious federal offense. Investigators painstakingly traced the fraudulent orders back to Dunlap, connecting him to the scheme despite his attempts to conceal his involvement. The Secret Service’s involvement suggests the case may have involved a protected individual or a threat assessment that fell under their jurisdiction, though details remain scarce.
Judge Fischer has scheduled Dunlap’s sentencing for November 21, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. He faces a potential five-year prison sentence, a hefty fine of $250,000, or a combination of both. The actual sentence will depend on the severity of the crime and Dunlap’s criminal history, if any. Assistant United States Attorney Robert S. Cessar is prosecuting the case.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as it moves toward sentencing. This incident serves as a stark reminder that even seemingly “low-tech” harassment tactics can carry significant legal consequences, especially when they involve interstate activity and identity theft. The involvement of federal agencies underscores the seriousness with which these crimes are taken.
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Key Facts
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Press Release
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