A federal jury has found Terry L. Sempf, 58, of New Brighton, Pennsylvania, guilty of two counts of conspiracy and Interstate transportation of stolen goods.
The verdict was delivered after approximately four hours of deliberation in a trial presided by United States District Judge David S. Cercone in Pittsburgh.
Assistant United States Attorney Shaun E. Sweeney prosecuted the case, presenting evidence that Sempf paid professional thieves to steal merchandise from various retail stores in Western Pennsylvania between 2006 and September 2010.
After purchasing the stolen goods, Sempf transported them to the Rogers Community Auction in Rogers, Ohio, where he resold the stolen items.
As a result of the guilty verdict, Judge Cercone scheduled sentencing for February 23, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. The law provides for a total sentence of 15 years in prison, a fine of $500,000, or both.
Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based on the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
The investigation that led to the prosecution of Sempf was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New Brighton Police Department.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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