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Sherwood Stevenson, 76, Sentenced to 3 Years for Violating Supervised Release
PITTSBURGH – In a shocking turn of events, a Clinton, Pa., resident has been sentenced to 3 years in prison for violating the terms of his supervised release.
According to information presented to the court, Sherwood Stevenson, 76, pretended to be the grandfather of a 12-year-old boy during a field trip at the Carnegie Science Center. Stevenson offered candy to the boy and asked him if he wanted to go to the movies sometime.
When it was learned that Stevenson was not the boy’s grandfather, the Pittsburgh Police were called. Stevenson provided a false name, date of birth, and Social Security number to the Pittsburgh Police. Once detained, the Pittsburgh Police learned his true identity and discovered that he was a registered sex offender.
In addition, Stevenson failed to update his Pennsylvania Megan’s Law registration as required when released from prison on December 5, 2014. He also failed to report for mental health treatment on each occasion when it was scheduled in January and February, 2015.
Prior to imposing sentence, Judge Gustave Diamond stated that the protection of society was paramount in his decision to sentence Stevenson to the maximum statutory period of imprisonment of 3 years.
Assistant United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman prosecuted this case on behalf of the government. U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton commended the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Stevenson.
In a statement, Hickton said, ‘We are committed to protecting the citizens of Pennsylvania from individuals who pose a threat to their safety.’ The case serves as a reminder that the consequences for violating supervised release can be severe.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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