Grimy Times has obtained court documents revealing a shocking case of identity theft and firearms charges involving a Turtle Creek woman. Quinyahta Rochelle, 32, pleaded guilty yesterday to six counts in federal court before United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab.
The charges against Rochelle include violating federal firearms laws, conspiracy to commit identity theft offenses, unauthorized use of counterfeit driver’s licenses and credit cards, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and accessing protected computers without permission.
According to the investigation, Rochelle participated in a number of different crimes. Between March 2016 and July 2016, Rochelle assisted another individual gain access to social media accounts of various celebrities by hacking into their accounts. During a search warrant related to that investigation, law enforcement executed a search warrant at her home, where the officers located several stolen firearms and many rounds of ammunition.
Rochelle was a felon at the time of the search and therefore could not legally possess firearms or ammunition under federal law. The investigation revealed that Rochelle obtained the names, dates of birth, social security numbers, credits cards, and other information through a variety of means, including through purchasing the material on the internet.
Rochelle and her conspirators would then use that information to manufacture counterfeit credit cards and driver’s licenses, which they then used to make purchases and apply for credit both on-line and in person.
Assistant United States Attorney Brendan T. Conway is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. The United States Secret Service and the United States Postal Inspection Service, in conjunction with the multiple police departments in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and California, conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Rochelle.
Judge Schwab scheduled sentencing for November 26, 2018. The law provides for a total maximum possible sentence of no less than two years and no more than 48 years in prison, a fine of $1,350,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of identity theft and the importance of protecting sensitive information. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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