Tag: 2015
Guatemalan Deporter Smuggler Milton Garcia-Lopez Hits the Streets Again
PITTSBURGH – The streets of Pittsburgh are buzzing with news as Milton Garcia-Lopez, a 25-year-old Guatemalan national, finds himself in hot water once again. United States Attorney David J. Hickton has announced that Garcia-Lopez has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a single charge: re-entry into the United States after deportation. The grim…
Ross Twp. Man Pleads Guilty to $304K Benefit Theft
PITTSBURGH – It’s a grim tale of greed and betrayal as 65-year-old Chauncey Clinton from Ross Township stands accused of cashing out $304,853 in his late mother’s Social Security benefits. The man who was supposed to protect his family’s interests instead swindled them out of nearly half-a-million dollars. Today, the grim reality of Clinton’s treachery…
McKay Faces Life in Prison: 79 Counts in Drug, Gun, Money Scheme
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Omali McKay, 27, of Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, is staring down the barrel of a potential life sentence after being named in a massive 79-count superseding indictment handed down by a federal grand jury. The charges stem from a long-running investigation into a sophisticated drug and gun operation, according to United States Attorney…
Rayvon Kyles Sentenced for Counterfeit Credit Card Scheme
PITTSBURGH – In a stunning turn of events, Rayvon Oscar Kyles, 21, of Aliquippa, Pa., has been sentenced to five years probation and six months home detention for his involvement in a massive counterfeit credit card scheme. The sentence was announced today by United States Attorney David J. Hickton. Senior United States District Judge Maurice…
Tyrenzo Morton Pleads Guilty To Federal Custody Escape
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — In a stunning turn of events, Tyrenzo Morton, a 23-year-old Pittsburgh resident, has pleaded guilty to escaping federal custody while serving his sentence. The bold escape occurred at Renewal, Inc., in the heart of Pittsburgh on December 23, 2012. Morton’s daring escape was thwarted when federal authorities and local law enforcement agencies…
Arii Metz Pleads Guilty
Arii Metz, a 34-year-old correctional officer from Pittsburgh, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of deprivation of civil rights. This guilty plea is a stark reminder of the darker side of the justice system, where those sworn to protect and serve can sometimes perpetuate harm and violence. According to the United States Attorney…
Peptide Pushers: Illinois Man Indicted in $397K Scheme
PITTSBURGH, PA – Adam F. Higdon, 40, of Palatine, Illinois, is facing serious federal charges after a grand jury indictment on March 26, 2013, revealed a sophisticated scheme to illegally distribute prescription peptides, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today. The indictment alleges Higdon ran a lucrative operation catering to bodybuilders seeking muscle enhancement…
Braddock Sex Offender Gets 30-Month Sentence
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Charles R. Gladish, a North Braddock resident, has been handed a 45-year sentence after being convicted of possessing child pornography. The 41-year-old was sentenced to 30 months imprisonment, followed by 15 years supervised release, according to United States Attorney David J. Hickton. United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti imposed the harsh…
Oxycodone Ring Busted: Best Faces Life for Fatal Overdose
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A sprawling prescription drug ring operating across Allegheny and Beaver Counties has been cracked, with twelve western Pennsylvania residents facing federal charges, authorities announced this week. The indictments, handed down by a federal grand jury on July 16, 2013, detail a sophisticated operation ranging from obtaining prescriptions through illicit means to outright…
Gamret Gets 36 Months for Child Porn
PITTSBURGH, PA – Matthew Lawrence Gamret, 28, of Allegheny County, is headed to federal prison after being sentenced today for possessing depraved material depicting the sexual exploitation of children. The sentence, handed down by Senior United States District Judge Gustave Diamond, reflects the gravity of his crimes and aims to protect vulnerable victims. Gamret received…
