https://www.attorneygeneral.gov Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:31:31 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-blue-seal-favicon-01-32x32.png https://www.attorneygeneral.gov 32 32 https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/e-cigarette-vape-manufacturers-now-required-to-be-certified-with-office-of-attorney-general-with-act-57-of-2025-now-in-effect/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:41:41 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33298 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that forms, information, and other materials are available on the Office of Attorney General website for vape and e-cigarette manufacturers and vendors to be in compliance with Act 57 of 2025.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that forms, information, and other materials are available on the Office of Attorney General website for vape and e-cigarette manufacturers and vendors to be in compliance with Act 57 of 2025.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/teentalk-in-erie-county-attorney-general-sunday-meets-with-students-for-discussion-on-social-medias-impact-on-mental-health/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:26:46 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33282 ERIE — Attorney General Dave Sunday continued his series of teenTALK events by meeting with students from Erie, Warren and Crawford counties this week to discuss the impacts of social media on mental health. Students from school districts working with the Northwest Tri-County Intermedia Unit #5 participated in the discussion with Attorney General Sunday. Several […]

]]> ERIE — Attorney General Dave Sunday continued his series of teenTALK events by meeting with students from Erie, Warren and Crawford counties this week to discuss the impacts of social media on mental health. Students from school districts working with the Northwest Tri-County Intermedia Unit #5 participated in the discussion with Attorney General Sunday. Several […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/pa-state-police-cpl-pleads-guilty-to-using-work-computer-to-create-a-i-involved-pornography-also-secretly-recorded-photographed-individuals/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:16:42 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33277 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Pennsylvania State Police Corporal has pleaded guilty to numerous charges regarding a wide range of conduct, including using work computers to access A.I. tools to create pornography and for secretly filming and photographing individuals, including coworkers.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Pennsylvania State Police Corporal has pleaded guilty to numerous charges regarding a wide range of conduct, including using work computers to access A.I. tools to create pornography and for secretly filming and photographing individuals, including coworkers.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/western-pa-amusement-companies-plead-guilty-to-widespread-distribution-of-illegal-gaming-devices-agree-to-5m-forfeiture-dissolve-companies/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:44:56 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33276 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a pair of western Pennsylvania-based amusement companies pleaded guilty to felony corrupt organizations regarding the widespread distribution of hundreds of illegal video gaming devices.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a pair of western Pennsylvania-based amusement companies pleaded guilty to felony corrupt organizations regarding the widespread distribution of hundreds of illegal video gaming devices.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/philadelphia-man-a-repeat-offender-charged-with-disseminating-child-sexual-abuse-material-secretly-filming-woman/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:31:20 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33253 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Philadelphia man — a repeat offender — for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, and for secretly filming a woman.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Philadelphia man — a repeat offender — for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, and for secretly filming a woman.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-warns-pennsylvanians-to-beware-of-investment-scams-on-facebook-instagram-whatsapp/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:45:40 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33249 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians about the prevalence of fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms — including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The warning is part of a coalition of attorneys general’s efforts to prompt accountability from Meta over their platforms, specifically, a more robust review of advertising in response to the rapid spread of fake investment ads involving “pump-and-dump” schemes.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians about the prevalence of fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms — including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The warning is part of a coalition of attorneys general’s efforts to prompt accountability from Meta over their platforms, specifically, a more robust review of advertising in response to the rapid spread of fake investment ads involving “pump-and-dump” schemes.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/2-nepa-men-sentenced-to-state-prison-for-separate-crimes-in-luzerne-co-possession-of-hundreds-of-child-sexual-abuse-material-files-aggravated-indecent-assault-at-gentlemens-club/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:40:14 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33248 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that two men were sentenced to state prison this week for separate sexual misconduct crimes in Luzerne County.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that two men were sentenced to state prison this week for separate sexual misconduct crimes in Luzerne County.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-partners-announce-takedown-of-north-philadelphia-based-drug-trafficking-organization-after-years-long-reign-of-criminal-activity/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:51:17 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33229 NORTH PHILADELPHIA — Attorney General Dave Sunday — along with the Pennsylvania State Police, Philadelphia Police Department, and other partners — announced the takedown of a North Philadelphia-based drug trafficking organization after recent arrests and large seizures of firearms, cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs.

]]> NORTH PHILADELPHIA — Attorney General Dave Sunday — along with the Pennsylvania State Police, Philadelphia Police Department, and other partners — announced the takedown of a North Philadelphia-based drug trafficking organization after recent arrests and large seizures of firearms, cocaine, fentanyl, and other drugs.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-announces-launch-of-leti-program-in-beaver-county-to-include-behavioral-health-component/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:12:08 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33226 BEAVER — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in collaboration with Beaver County leaders, announced a launch of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI), with the program to include a behavioral health component, expanding the pool of potential participants.

]]> BEAVER — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in collaboration with Beaver County leaders, announced a launch of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI), with the program to include a behavioral health component, expanding the pool of potential participants.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-charges-against-california-men-who-used-stolen-credit-card-information-for-purchases-in-resale-scheme/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:58:03 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33222 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced charges against four California men accused of using stolen credit card information – including from 17 Pennsylvanians – in a criminal scheme to buy tickets and other items online, which were then resold at a discount.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced charges against four California men accused of using stolen credit card information – including from 17 Pennsylvanians – in a criminal scheme to buy tickets and other items online, which were then resold at a discount.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-announces-expansion-of-leti-in-indiana-county-to-include-behavioral-health-services/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:07:47 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33221 INDIANA – Attorney General Dave Sunday today announced the expansion of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) in Indiana County to include a new behavioral health component, further strengthening the county’s response to substance use and mental health challenges.

]]> INDIANA – Attorney General Dave Sunday today announced the expansion of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) in Indiana County to include a new behavioral health component, further strengthening the county’s response to substance use and mental health challenges.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/report-pa-attorney-generals-medicaid-fraud-control-section-had-most-convictions-in-the-u-s-during-2025-fiscal-year/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:49:18 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33218 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the release of an annual report that ranks his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Section at No. 1, nationally, in criminal convictions, and third overall in charges filed against those who steal from Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program which provides limited-income and vulnerable populations with access to healthcare.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the release of an annual report that ranks his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Section at No. 1, nationally, in criminal convictions, and third overall in charges filed against those who steal from Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program which provides limited-income and vulnerable populations with access to healthcare.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sundays-insurance-fraud-section-charges-york-county-man-in-phony-vehicle-accident-reporting-scheme/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:20:56 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33206 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a York County man accused of buying scrapped vehicles at a bargain, insuring them, and reporting accidents that never happened to receive lucrative insurance payouts. Taofiq Salami, 30, of York Haven, is charged with numerous felonies, including insurance fraud, identity theft, forgery, and title washing, among […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a York County man accused of buying scrapped vehicles at a bargain, insuring them, and reporting accidents that never happened to receive lucrative insurance payouts. Taofiq Salami, 30, of York Haven, is charged with numerous felonies, including insurance fraud, identity theft, forgery, and title washing, among […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/with-nfl-draft-approaching-ag-sunday-led-allegheny-county-gun-violence-task-force-seizes-illegally-possessed-firearms-ammo-along-with-arrests-of-several-offenders/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:37:05 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33203 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced several arrests and seizures of six firearms, along with ammunition and accessories, resulting from three recent search warrant operations led by the Allegheny County County Gun Violence Task Force. The search warrants — on Tuesday, March 19, and March 18 — happened about a month before the NFL […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced several arrests and seizures of six firearms, along with ammunition and accessories, resulting from three recent search warrant operations led by the Allegheny County County Gun Violence Task Force. The search warrants — on Tuesday, March 19, and March 18 — happened about a month before the NFL […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/harrisburg-attorney-general-sunday-announced-that-two-companies-have-been-charged-for-unlawfully-storing-and-disposing-hazardous-waste-from-a-facility-in-beaver-county/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:39:33 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33199 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Sunday announced that two companies have been charged for unlawfully storing and disposing hazardous waste from a facility in Beaver County.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Sunday announced that two companies have been charged for unlawfully storing and disposing hazardous waste from a facility in Beaver County.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/2-teens-in-lancaster-co-juvenile-court-ordered-to-serve-probation-community-service-pay-12k-restitution-to-victims-of-morphed-nude-images/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:51:06 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33197 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that disposition occurred Wednesday in juvenile court for two Lancaster County teenagers who manufactured child sexual abuse material — “morphing” images of children, including classmates.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that disposition occurred Wednesday in juvenile court for two Lancaster County teenagers who manufactured child sexual abuse material — “morphing” images of children, including classmates.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/gang-member-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-stabbing-setting-man-on-fire-in-northampton-county/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:51:58 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33182 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that 27-year-old Zahmire Welcome has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 20 to 40 years incarceration for the killing of 18-year-old Tyrell Holmes in 2018.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that 27-year-old Zahmire Welcome has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 20 to 40 years incarceration for the killing of 18-year-old Tyrell Holmes in 2018.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/former-sci-forest-corrections-officer-pleads-guilty-to-assaulting-other-officers-in-hazing-incidents/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:17:04 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33177 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a former corrections officer at SCI Forest has pleaded guilty to assaulting two correctional officers in training during apparent hazing incidents.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a former corrections officer at SCI Forest has pleaded guilty to assaulting two correctional officers in training during apparent hazing incidents.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ringleader-in-multi-million-dollar-central-pa-bank-fraud-scheme-sentenced-to-prison/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:12:33 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33176 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the leader of a criminal organization that defrauded central Pennsylvania banks and their customers of more than $3 million has been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay more than half-a-million dollars in restitution.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the leader of a criminal organization that defrauded central Pennsylvania banks and their customers of more than $3 million has been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay more than half-a-million dollars in restitution.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-advises-customers-of-lehigh-valley-based-car-subscription-company-to-contact-the-bureau-of-consumer-protection/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:11:14 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33171 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging customers of Easton-based car-subscription companies — Your Cause Auto Inc. and Your Cause Auto Services LLC — to contact the Bureau of Consumer Protection amid our office’s review of numerous consumer complaints. The Bureau of Consumer Protection has received complaints from current and former customers of the […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging customers of Easton-based car-subscription companies — Your Cause Auto Inc. and Your Cause Auto Services LLC — to contact the Bureau of Consumer Protection amid our office’s review of numerous consumer complaints. The Bureau of Consumer Protection has received complaints from current and former customers of the […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-reacts-to-pa-senates-passage-of-legislation-to-reinforce-protections-online-against-a-i-chatbots/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:45:05 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33164 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday offered reaction to the Pennsylvania Senate’s passage Tuesday of Senate Bill 1090 (Protecting Children from Harmful AI Chat Interactions). The bill, which passed 49-1, would establish age restrictions and bolster safeguards regarding A.I. chatbot products. “The potential dangers tied to overreliance on artificial intelligence are very real, as we […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday offered reaction to the Pennsylvania Senate’s passage Tuesday of Senate Bill 1090 (Protecting Children from Harmful AI Chat Interactions). The bill, which passed 49-1, would establish age restrictions and bolster safeguards regarding A.I. chatbot products. “The potential dangers tied to overreliance on artificial intelligence are very real, as we […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-pa-state-police-charge-philadelphia-man-in-vehicle-title-washing-scheme-involving-3-8m-in-stolen-luxury-vehicles/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:29:41 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33159 PHILADELPHIA — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with the Pennsylvania State Police, announced charges against a Philadelphia man for his role in a vehicle title-washing scheme that facilitated the black market sales of dozens of stolen luxury vehicles — valued at nearly $4 million.

]]> PHILADELPHIA — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with the Pennsylvania State Police, announced charges against a Philadelphia man for his role in a vehicle title-washing scheme that facilitated the black market sales of dozens of stolen luxury vehicles — valued at nearly $4 million.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/teentalk-in-berks-county-attorney-general-sunday-meets-with-students-for-discussion-on-social-medias-impact-on-mental-health/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:08:49 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33154 READING – Attorney General Dave Sunday continued his series of teenTALK events by meeting with Berks County students this week to discuss the impacts of social media on mental health.

]]> READING – Attorney General Dave Sunday continued his series of teenTALK events by meeting with Berks County students this week to discuss the impacts of social media on mental health.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/2-teenagers-admit-in-juvenile-court-to-numerous-felonies-regarding-creation-of-morphed-nude-images-of-other-juveniles/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:11:58 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33122 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that two Lancaster County teenagers have admitted in juvenile court to numerous charges for manufacturing child sexual abuse material.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that two Lancaster County teenagers have admitted in juvenile court to numerous charges for manufacturing child sexual abuse material.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-announces-arrests-of-trio-for-takeovers-of-lowes-customers-accounts-in-5-counties/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:16:03 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33117 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the arrests of three people charged with stealing customer account information, then making purchases at five Lowe’s stores across Pennsylvania — accruing nearly $50,000 in losses.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the arrests of three people charged with stealing customer account information, then making purchases at five Lowe’s stores across Pennsylvania — accruing nearly $50,000 in losses.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-files-another-lawsuit-against-nepa-based-home-builder-this-time-for-undisclosed-transfers-of-properties/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:43:39 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33115 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday has filed a lawsuit against Edward and Beata Myles and their company, Professional Home Services, for undisclosed transfers of properties — which they sold for a dollar each to relatives, as a measure to hinder the Office of Attorney General’s asset collection efforts.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday has filed a lawsuit against Edward and Beata Myles and their company, Professional Home Services, for undisclosed transfers of properties — which they sold for a dollar each to relatives, as a measure to hinder the Office of Attorney General’s asset collection efforts.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/perry-county-man-jailed-up-to-131-years-for-physically-and-sexually-abusing-four-children/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:59:51 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33114 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Perry County man was sentenced to 65½ to 131 years in prison for physically and sexually abusing four children over several decades.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Perry County man was sentenced to 65½ to 131 years in prison for physically and sexually abusing four children over several decades.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-bureau-of-narcotics-investigation-charge-pittsburgh-brothers-convicted-felons-after-seizures-of-firearms-fentanyl-crack-cocaine/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:15:24 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33113 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against two Pittsburgh area brothers regarding trafficking of fentanyl, crack cocaine and other drugs, and illegal possession of firearms.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against two Pittsburgh area brothers regarding trafficking of fentanyl, crack cocaine and other drugs, and illegal possession of firearms.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-announces-charges-against-13-members-of-carbon-county-based-drug-trafficking-ring/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:51:33 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33109 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against 13 individuals following a collaborative Carbon County-based investigation targeting the distribution of illegal narcotics and related criminal activity.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against 13 individuals following a collaborative Carbon County-based investigation targeting the distribution of illegal narcotics and related criminal activity.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ceo-of-montgomery-county-home-care-agency-sentenced-to-incarceration-ordered-to-pay-for-1-7-million-medicaid-fraud-scheme/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:21:36 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33108 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Naya Campbell has been sentenced to prison for her role in a multi-million dollar Medicaid fraud scheme involving a Montgomery County home care agency where she served as CEO.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Naya Campbell has been sentenced to prison for her role in a multi-million dollar Medicaid fraud scheme involving a Montgomery County home care agency where she served as CEO.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-will-continue-pursuit-of-lawsuit-against-ticketmaster-for-illegal-monopoly-over-live-entertainment/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:32:55 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33107 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will continue to pursue a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster, LLC., regarding monopolistic practices — despite an announced settlement between the companies and the U.S. Department of Justice. Attorney General Sunday and the coalition of states […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will continue to pursue a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster, LLC., regarding monopolistic practices — despite an announced settlement between the companies and the U.S. Department of Justice. Attorney General Sunday and the coalition of states […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charges-home-improvement-contractor-used-erie-county-homeowners-deposits-for-jewelry-legal-fees-for-divorce-attorney/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:02:41 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33102 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an Ohio-based contractor is charged with defrauding Erie County homeowners of $80,000.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an Ohio-based contractor is charged with defrauding Erie County homeowners of $80,000.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-colleagues-demand-gofundme-prove-removal-of-plagiarized-web-pages-using-charities-information/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:01:32 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33077 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with 23 Attorneys General and charitable regulators, sent a letter to GoFundMe, after reports that GoFundMe — in efforts to maximize profits — plagiarized donation web pages for charities nationwide without their prior knowledge or consent. In the letter, the coalition shares their concerns about GoFundMe’s misconduct and […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with 23 Attorneys General and charitable regulators, sent a letter to GoFundMe, after reports that GoFundMe — in efforts to maximize profits — plagiarized donation web pages for charities nationwide without their prior knowledge or consent. In the letter, the coalition shares their concerns about GoFundMe’s misconduct and […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/group-of-men-who-robbed-motorists-at-pennsylvania-turnpike-highway-rest-stops-plead-guilty-on-morning-of-trial/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:18:26 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33062 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that seven men scheduled to go to trial this week for a series of robberies at Pennsylvania highway rest stops have pleaded guilty.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that seven men scheduled to go to trial this week for a series of robberies at Pennsylvania highway rest stops have pleaded guilty.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/repeat-sex-offender-from-philadelphia-jailed-up-to-50-years-for-sexually-abusing-a-15-year-old-girl/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:51:49 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33060 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Sunday announced that a Philadelphia-based repeat sex offender has been sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl — while he was out on bail for child sexual abuse material charges.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Sunday announced that a Philadelphia-based repeat sex offender has been sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl — while he was out on bail for child sexual abuse material charges.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-celebrates-national-consumer-protection-week-with-tips-warnings-and-highlights-from-2025/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:31 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33058 HARRISBURG — During National Consumer Protection Week — March 2 through March 6 — Attorney General Dave Sunday is highlighting efforts from his office over the past year to protect, assist, and inform consumers across the Commonwealth. In addition to the highlights and help avenues offered here, we will be sharing consumer protection tips on […]

]]> HARRISBURG — During National Consumer Protection Week — March 2 through March 6 — Attorney General Dave Sunday is highlighting efforts from his office over the past year to protect, assist, and inform consumers across the Commonwealth. In addition to the highlights and help avenues offered here, we will be sharing consumer protection tips on […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-embraces-collaboration-in-combatting-harmful-tech-a-i/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:15:43 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33055 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday will remain an active leader in efforts to combat dangers posed by artificial intelligence and other modern technology, and embraces a collaborative approach to protecting Pennsylvanians as discussed Friday by Governor Josh Shapiro’s office and other Commonwealth agency partners.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday will remain an active leader in efforts to combat dangers posed by artificial intelligence and other modern technology, and embraces a collaborative approach to protecting Pennsylvanians as discussed Friday by Governor Josh Shapiro’s office and other Commonwealth agency partners.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-charges-repeat-offender-from-monroe-county-with-possessing-hundreds-of-files-of-child-sexual-abuse-material/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:55:14 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33052 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Monroe County man — a repeat offender — has been charged with possessing hundreds of images and videos of child sexual abuse material.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Monroe County man — a repeat offender — has been charged with possessing hundreds of images and videos of child sexual abuse material.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-partners-reach-100-million-national-settlement-with-walmart-for-deceiving-drivers-and-customers-over-spark-program-deliveries/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:03:11 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33050 Pennsylvania’s Drivers will Receive up to Approximately $1.4 Million HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with a bipartisan group of Attorneys General and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart regarding allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who participated in its Spark Driver Program.  Launched in […]

]]> Pennsylvania’s Drivers will Receive up to Approximately $1.4 Million HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with a bipartisan group of Attorneys General and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart regarding allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who participated in its Spark Driver Program.  Launched in […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-charges-utah-man-who-traveled-to-pa-to-sexually-abuse-luzerne-county-child/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:55:30 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33046 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with law enforcement partners, announced that a Utah man has been arrested for sexual abuse and numerous other crimes against a 15-year-old Luzerne County child — who he traveled across the country to abuse.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with law enforcement partners, announced that a Utah man has been arrested for sexual abuse and numerous other crimes against a 15-year-old Luzerne County child — who he traveled across the country to abuse.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/allegheny-county-man-charged-with-delivery-of-fentanyl-that-caused-mans-death/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:22:32 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33044 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against an Allegheny County man regarding delivery of a fatal batch of fentanyl/heroin that caused a man’s death in March 2025.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against an Allegheny County man regarding delivery of a fatal batch of fentanyl/heroin that caused a man’s death in March 2025.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-partners-announce-takedown-of-sophisticated-philly-to-johnstown-drug-trafficking-organization/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:14:03 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33032 JOHNSTOWN — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with state and local law enforcement partners, announced charges against numerous members of a Philadelphia-to-Cambria County drug trafficking ring responsible for bringing cocaine, fentanyl, and other narcotics to western Pennsylvania.

]]> JOHNSTOWN — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with state and local law enforcement partners, announced charges against numerous members of a Philadelphia-to-Cambria County drug trafficking ring responsible for bringing cocaine, fentanyl, and other narcotics to western Pennsylvania.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-oag-drug-agents-had-record-month-for-seized-firearms-in-southwestern-pa-increasing-dangers-posed-to-law-enforcement/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:30:35 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33031 NORTH HUNTINGDON — Attorney General Dave Sunday joined law enforcement partners to announce an increase in firearms seizures in January by Office of Attorney General narcotics agents in southwestern Pennsylvania, illustrating the increased risks posed to police by drug traffickers.

]]> NORTH HUNTINGDON — Attorney General Dave Sunday joined law enforcement partners to announce an increase in firearms seizures in January by Office of Attorney General narcotics agents in southwestern Pennsylvania, illustrating the increased risks posed to police by drug traffickers.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-warns-pennsylvanians-of-scam-messages-impersonating-municipal-court/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:36:51 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33016 Español abajo. HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians about a text message and email scam in which individuals receive fraudulent messages claiming to be from a municipal court, alleging an unpaid parking ticket that requires immediate payment or a court appearance. Many of the messages appear to come from Philadelphia Municipal Court, […]

]]> Español abajo. HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians about a text message and email scam in which individuals receive fraudulent messages claiming to be from a municipal court, alleging an unpaid parking ticket that requires immediate payment or a court appearance. Many of the messages appear to come from Philadelphia Municipal Court, […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-lawrence-county-caretaker-convicted-of-felonies-for-failure-to-renew-patients-medications-which-led-to-fatal-seizure-episode/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:31:38 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33014 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Lawrence County jury convicted a personal care administrator for failing to renew a resident’s medications, which led to a fatal seizure in 2021.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Lawrence County jury convicted a personal care administrator for failing to renew a resident’s medications, which led to a fatal seizure in 2021.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-state-police-collab-shuts-down-detroit-to-nw-pa-drug-trafficking-pipeline-with-arrests-of-twin-brothers-others/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:02:47 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33012 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced arrests related to a Detroit-to-northwest Pennsylvania drug trafficking pipeline that was cut off with vehicle stops this week.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced arrests related to a Detroit-to-northwest Pennsylvania drug trafficking pipeline that was cut off with vehicle stops this week.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-kicks-off-teentalk-events-by-discussing-social-medias-impact-on-bucks-county-students/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:04:41 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33006 WARMINSTER – Attorney General Dave Sunday kicked off a series of planned teenTALK events by meeting with Bucks County students this week to discuss the impacts of social media on mental health.

]]> WARMINSTER – Attorney General Dave Sunday kicked off a series of planned teenTALK events by meeting with Bucks County students this week to discuss the impacts of social media on mental health.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-bureau-of-narcotics-investigation-pa-state-police-arrest-clearfield-county-meth-trafficker-seize-16-firearms-including-5-ghost-guns/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:20:41 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=33000 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced charges against a Clearfield County drug trafficker found in possession of 16 firearms — including five ghost guns and tools to obliterate serial numbers.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced charges against a Clearfield County drug trafficker found in possession of 16 firearms — including five ghost guns and tools to obliterate serial numbers.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-warns-pennsylvanians-to-be-cautious-if-looking-for-love-this-valentines-day/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:06:14 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32979 HARRISBURG — As Valentine’s Day approaches, Attorney General Dave Sunday is reminding Pennsylvanians to protect their hearts – and their wallets – from scammers who prey on those seeking companionship.

]]> HARRISBURG — As Valentine’s Day approaches, Attorney General Dave Sunday is reminding Pennsylvanians to protect their hearts – and their wallets – from scammers who prey on those seeking companionship.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/teens-from-dallas-high-school-capture-pennsylvania-state-lifesmarts-title/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:58:07 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32975 HARRISBURG – Dallas High School bested four other teams to capture the Pennsylvania State LifeSmarts Championship after successfully answering questions on real-life marketplace issues during a competition hosted by the Office of Attorney General in Harrisburg.

]]> HARRISBURG – Dallas High School bested four other teams to capture the Pennsylvania State LifeSmarts Championship after successfully answering questions on real-life marketplace issues during a competition hosted by the Office of Attorney General in Harrisburg.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-marks-national-salute-to-veteran-patients-week-by-warning-of-scammers-targeting-va-benefits/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:15:38 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32971 HARRISBURG — In recognition of National Salute to Veteran Patients Week, observed this week, Attorney General Dave Sunday is honoring Pennsylvania’s veterans while warning them to remain vigilant against scammers targeting the veteran community.

]]> HARRISBURG — In recognition of National Salute to Veteran Patients Week, observed this week, Attorney General Dave Sunday is honoring Pennsylvania’s veterans while warning them to remain vigilant against scammers targeting the veteran community.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-urges-congress-to-pass-kids-online-safety-act/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:05 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32969 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm by passing the Pa. Senate’s Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm by passing the Pa. Senate’s Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-two-philadelphia-men-found-guilty-in-multiple-gang-related-murders-and-shootings/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:10:55 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32967 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Philadelphia County jury has convicted two men for their roles in a series of gang-related shootings that left three people dead, a victim paralyzed, and four others wounded by gunfire.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Philadelphia County jury has convicted two men for their roles in a series of gang-related shootings that left three people dead, a victim paralyzed, and four others wounded by gunfire.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/office-of-attorney-general-secures-felony-conviction-3m-asset-payment-from-central-pa-based-company-that-installed-hundreds-of-illegal-video-gambling-machines/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:00:14 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32964 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a central Pennsylvania-based amusement company has pleaded guilty to a felony charge regarding installment and operation of hundreds of illegal video gambling devices at bars, convenience stores, and other locations in numerous counties.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a central Pennsylvania-based amusement company has pleaded guilty to a felony charge regarding installment and operation of hundreds of illegal video gambling devices at bars, convenience stores, and other locations in numerous counties.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-charges-montgomery-county-man-with-disseminating-dozens-of-child-sexual-abuse-material-files/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:58:26 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32957 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Montgomery County man is charged with disseminating child sexual abuse material.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Montgomery County man is charged with disseminating child sexual abuse material.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-collaboration-leads-to-takedown-of-western-pa-based-stolen-firearms-criminal-organization-that-targeted-gun-shops/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:05:27 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32955 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday — along with the Allegheny County Police Department and U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives — announced arrests of seven juveniles and an 18-year-old in connection with the thefts and illegal transfers of numerous firearms, resulting from gun store burglaries.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday — along with the Allegheny County Police Department and U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives — announced arrests of seven juveniles and an 18-year-old in connection with the thefts and illegal transfers of numerous firearms, resulting from gun store burglaries.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-bureau-of-narcotics-investigation-feds-announce-arrest-of-upper-level-western-pa-drug-trafficker-found-with-firearms/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:47:02 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32952 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced charges against an Allegheny County man regarding trafficking cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine in Armstrong and Allegheny counties.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced charges against an Allegheny County man regarding trafficking cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine in Armstrong and Allegheny counties.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-warns-pennsylvanians-of-potential-property-ownership-scams/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:23:56 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32948 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians of scams relating to homeownership, involving the false or forged transfers of a property deed or title. While these scams are not common, they can be devastating to the victims.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians of scams relating to homeownership, involving the false or forged transfers of a property deed or title. While these scams are not common, they can be devastating to the victims.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/former-executive-of-pace-o-matic-pleads-guilty-to-money-laundering-payments-from-gaming-machine-operators/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:15:01 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32947 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a former executive of the national game company, Pace-O-Matic, pleaded guilty to money laundering in connection with payoffs he received from individuals involved in the distribution and operation of gaming machines throughout Pennsylvania.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a former executive of the national game company, Pace-O-Matic, pleaded guilty to money laundering in connection with payoffs he received from individuals involved in the distribution and operation of gaming machines throughout Pennsylvania.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-17-85m-national-settlement-over-generic-drug-price-fixing-pennsylvanians-are-eligible-for-compensation/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:16:11 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32915 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania has joined a multistate coalition in securing $17.85 million in settlements with generic drug manufacturers Lannett Company, Inc. and Bausch Health over allegations the companies conspired to inflate prices and restrict competition.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania has joined a multistate coalition in securing $17.85 million in settlements with generic drug manufacturers Lannett Company, Inc. and Bausch Health over allegations the companies conspired to inflate prices and restrict competition.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/former-director-of-western-pennsylvania-youth-football-league-charged-with-embezzling-230k-to-personal-accounts/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:56:23 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32910 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the former director of a southwestern Pennsylvania youth football league is charged with diverting nearly a quarter-of-a-million dollars in league assets to personal accounts.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the former director of a southwestern Pennsylvania youth football league is charged with diverting nearly a quarter-of-a-million dollars in league assets to personal accounts.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/clearfield-county-man-charged-after-search-uncovers-methamphetamine-hundreds-of-fentanyl-bags/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:01:45 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32909 Joseph Alvin, 41, of Dubois City, is charged with two felony counts of possession with intent to deliver and related offenses. Alvin is being held at the Centre County Correctional Facility on $405,000 bail.

]]> Joseph Alvin, 41, of Dubois City, is charged with two felony counts of possession with intent to deliver and related offenses. Alvin is being held at the Centre County Correctional Facility on $405,000 bail.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/woman-charged-with-pepper-spraying-man-on-septa-bus-in-philadelphia-case-will-be-prosecuted-by-office-of-attorney-generals-mass-transit-prosecutor/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:51:31 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32902 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a woman charged with pepper-spraying a man on a SEPTA bus earlier this month will be prosecuted by the Office of Attorney General’s mass transit prosecutor.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a woman charged with pepper-spraying a man on a SEPTA bus earlier this month will be prosecuted by the Office of Attorney General’s mass transit prosecutor.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-meets-with-older-residents-with-warning-that-pennsylvanians-lost-76m-to-scammers-in-2025-a-i-fueling-more-sophisticated-swindles/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:32:00 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32900 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday — during Identity Theft Awareness Week — met with older Pennsylvanians in Dauphin and Luzerne counties to discuss trending scams, how scammers were successful in 2025, and how targets can protect themselves.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday — during Identity Theft Awareness Week — met with older Pennsylvanians in Dauphin and Luzerne counties to discuss trending scams, how scammers were successful in 2025, and how targets can protect themselves.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/monroe-county-man-jailed-up-to-80-years-for-stockpiling-firearms/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:24:58 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32875 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Monroe County man will serve 40 to 80 years in prison for a scheme that involved his girlfriend buying him firearms, which he stored, possessed on his person, or transferred.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Monroe County man will serve 40 to 80 years in prison for a scheme that involved his girlfriend buying him firearms, which he stored, possessed on his person, or transferred.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charges-delaware-county-man-had-dozens-of-child-sexual-abuse-material-files-and-numerous-other-lewd-photos-of-girls/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:21:16 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32869 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Delaware County man who possessed dozens of child sexual abuse material files, along with numerous other photographs of underdressed teenage girls.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Delaware County man who possessed dozens of child sexual abuse material files, along with numerous other photographs of underdressed teenage girls.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-warns-pennsylvanians-of-storm-related-scams-offers-tips-for-budgeting-utilities-costs/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:19:30 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32862 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Office’s Bureau of Consumer Protection are offering tips for Pennsylvanians trying to dig themselves out of the recent storm — along with some potentially cost-saving guidance. 

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Office’s Bureau of Consumer Protection are offering tips for Pennsylvanians trying to dig themselves out of the recent storm — along with some potentially cost-saving guidance. 

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-co-leads-letter-to-xai-demanding-change-to-groks-unchecked-creation-of-nonconsensual-sexual-content/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:39:44 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32859 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is co-leading a bipartisan group of 35 attorneys general demanding that xAI — the company that owns both the X social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok — take additional action to prevent Grok from generating nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is co-leading a bipartisan group of 35 attorneys general demanding that xAI — the company that owns both the X social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok — take additional action to prevent Grok from generating nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/mowers-airpods-expensive-liquors-ag-sundays-organized-retail-crime-unit-tops-100-investigations-with-cases-in-52-counties-during-first-full-year/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:41:33 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32849 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the Office of Attorney General’s Organized Retail Crime Unit, in its first full year (2025), charged 60 individuals, surpassed 100 new investigations, and seized nearly half a million dollars in stolen goods and cash proceeds.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the Office of Attorney General’s Organized Retail Crime Unit, in its first full year (2025), charged 60 individuals, surpassed 100 new investigations, and seized nearly half a million dollars in stolen goods and cash proceeds.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-charges-against-two-upper-level-cocaine-traffickers-in-erie-and-crawford-counties/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:25:34 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32848 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with the 51st Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, announced charges against two men — cousins — who trafficked cocaine across Pennsylvania to Erie and Crawford counties.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with the 51st Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, announced charges against two men — cousins — who trafficked cocaine across Pennsylvania to Erie and Crawford counties.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-reports-more-than-530-illegal-guns-recovered-56-million-fentanyl-doses-seized-across-pennsylvania-in-2025/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:09:38 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32847 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced significant progress in removing fentanyl and illegal firearms from Pennsylvania communities during 2025, his first year in office as the Commonwealth’s top law enforcement official.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced significant progress in removing fentanyl and illegal firearms from Pennsylvania communities during 2025, his first year in office as the Commonwealth’s top law enforcement official.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/washington-county-man-will-serve-up-to-60-years-in-prison-for-rape-other-assaults-of-pre-teenage-child/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:49:22 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32846 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Washington County man pleaded guilty to rape and other sexual abuse of a 12-year-old child.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Washington County man pleaded guilty to rape and other sexual abuse of a 12-year-old child.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/year-one-ag-sunday-reports-record-fentanyl-seizures-hundreds-of-crime-guns-recovered-efforts-to-shield-kids-seniors-from-a-i-fueled-cyber-threats/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:23:41 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32845 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday provided a comprehensive overview of achievements from 2025 across a wide spectrum of services for Pennsylvanians in every corner of the Commonwealth.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday provided a comprehensive overview of achievements from 2025 across a wide spectrum of services for Pennsylvanians in every corner of the Commonwealth.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-gun-violence-task-force-secures-consecutive-life-sentences-for-callous-murderer-who-killed-two-men-in-2018-in-kensington/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:22:17 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32840 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a man convicted of killing two men on a crowded Philadelphia street corner in 2018 was recently sentenced to serve consecutive life-in-prison terms.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a man convicted of killing two men on a crowded Philadelphia street corner in 2018 was recently sentenced to serve consecutive life-in-prison terms.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-five-time-convicted-felon-guilty-of-firing-gun-outside-potter-county-bar/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:14:08 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32821 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Potter County man, a repeat offender, has been convicted of opening fire outside a Coudersport bar during an altercation with other bar patrons.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Potter County man, a repeat offender, has been convicted of opening fire outside a Coudersport bar during an altercation with other bar patrons.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-partners-announce-arrest-of-philadelphia-area-ghost-gun-dealer-seizures-of-firearms-with-machine-gun-conversions/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:03:30 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32820 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday — along with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and Abington Township and Philadelphia police departments — announce charges against a Philadelphia-based man for trafficking “ghost guns,” firearms without serial numbers.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday — along with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and Abington Township and Philadelphia police departments — announce charges against a Philadelphia-based man for trafficking “ghost guns,” firearms without serial numbers.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-warns-pennsylvanians-of-scammers-targeting-utility-customers-through-fake-websites-advertisements-and-telephone-numbers/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:47:11 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32816 Español abajo. HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging Pennsylvanians to be cautious when contacting their utility providers as utility-related scams are on the rise. Scammers use different tactics to obtain personal information, and posing as a utility provider can allow a scammer access to a lot of personal information in a short time. […]

]]> Español abajo. HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging Pennsylvanians to be cautious when contacting their utility providers as utility-related scams are on the rise. Scammers use different tactics to obtain personal information, and posing as a utility provider can allow a scammer access to a lot of personal information in a short time. […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-schuylkill-county-man-convicted-of-possessing-more-than-400-files-of-child-sex-abuse-material/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:36:16 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32813 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Schuylkill County man was convicted at trial of possessing more than 400 files of child sexual abuse material. A Schuylkill County jury convicted 47-year-old Antony Cuff, of Shenandoah, of 17 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material and one count of criminal use of a […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Schuylkill County man was convicted at trial of possessing more than 400 files of child sexual abuse material. A Schuylkill County jury convicted 47-year-old Antony Cuff, of Shenandoah, of 17 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material and one count of criminal use of a […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-medicaid-fraud-control-section-secures-prison-sentence-for-office-manager-in-montgomery-county-based-companys-1-76-million-fraud-scheme/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:45:43 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32811 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the former office manager of a Montgomery County-based home care agency, ComfortZone Home Health Care, will serve a prison sentence for her role in a $1.76 million Medicaid Fraud scheme.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the former office manager of a Montgomery County-based home care agency, ComfortZone Home Health Care, will serve a prison sentence for her role in a $1.76 million Medicaid Fraud scheme.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-honors-student-winners-of-2026-drug-free-calendar-contest/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:00:32 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32707 HARRISBURG — Attorney General David Sunday congratulates the 13 student winners of the Office of Attorney General’s 29th Annual Drug-Free Calendar Contest, and recently joined Pennsylvania’s Treasurer Stacy Garrity in honoring the students at a ceremony in Harrisburg.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General David Sunday congratulates the 13 student winners of the Office of Attorney General’s 29th Annual Drug-Free Calendar Contest, and recently joined Pennsylvania’s Treasurer Stacy Garrity in honoring the students at a ceremony in Harrisburg.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sundays-organized-retail-crime-unit-charges-2-pittsburgh-business-owners-in-178k-ebt-card-scheme/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:39:27 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32699 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against two Pittsburgh business owners regarding an elaborate Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) scheme, involving discounted purchases of EBT cards, which were then used to buy food for the couple’s deli and restaurant.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against two Pittsburgh business owners regarding an elaborate Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) scheme, involving discounted purchases of EBT cards, which were then used to buy food for the couple’s deli and restaurant.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/two-arrested-in-blair-county-after-cocaine-and-marijuana-found-during-traffic-stop/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:01:24 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32697 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a man and woman are charged with trafficking cocaine and marijuana, following a recent traffic stop in Blair County.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a man and woman are charged with trafficking cocaine and marijuana, following a recent traffic stop in Blair County.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-secures-decades-long-prison-term-for-philadelphia-repeat-sex-offender/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:05:12 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32687 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Philadelphia man will serve at least 20 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material — found during a check-in by state parole agents.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Philadelphia man will serve at least 20 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material — found during a check-in by state parole agents.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/tioga-county-man-jailed-for-sexual-assault-of-child/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:47:58 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32675 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Tioga County man has been sentenced to eight to 20 years for sexually assaulting a child.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Tioga County man has been sentenced to eight to 20 years for sexually assaulting a child.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/sexually-violent-predator-sentenced-to-75-to-150-years-in-prison-for-traveling-across-the-country-to-sexually-assault-pa-child/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:16:34 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32659 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a California man has been sentenced between 75 to 150 years in prison after traveling across the country to sexually assault a 14-year-old girl in Blair County.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a California man has been sentenced between 75 to 150 years in prison after traveling across the country to sexually assault a 14-year-old girl in Blair County.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/forest-county-sci-inmate-charged-with-soliciting-another-inmate-for-home-invasion-robbery-at-his-mothers-home/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:54:24 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32658 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a current inmate of SCI Forest in Forest County has been charged for soliciting another inmate for a home-invasion robbery at his mother’s home. The other inmate did not carry out the plan and notified authorities.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a current inmate of SCI Forest in Forest County has been charged for soliciting another inmate for a home-invasion robbery at his mother’s home. The other inmate did not carry out the plan and notified authorities.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-announces-6-6-million-share-for-pennsylvania-from-national-settlement-with-mercedes-benz-over-emissions-fraud/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:34:52 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32643 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with a coalition of 50 Attorneys General, announced a $149 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA regarding the manufacturer allegedly violating state laws by equipping vehicles with software to defeat emissions testing. The company, between 2008 and 2016, manufactured and distributed more than 200,000 “environmentally-friendly” diesel passenger cars and vans […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with a coalition of 50 Attorneys General, announced a $149 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA regarding the manufacturer allegedly violating state laws by equipping vehicles with software to defeat emissions testing. The company, between 2008 and 2016, manufactured and distributed more than 200,000 “environmentally-friendly” diesel passenger cars and vans […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/venango-county-surgeon-charged-with-using-patient-information-to-obtain-oxycodone-for-partner/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:32:11 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32639 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Sunday announced that a Venango County doctor has been charged with illegally prescribing and picking up Oxycodone for patients to give to his paramour.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Sunday announced that a Venango County doctor has been charged with illegally prescribing and picking up Oxycodone for patients to give to his paramour.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/northampton-county-man-jailed-at-least-110-years-for-possessing-child-sexual-abuse-material/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:59:34 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32596 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Northampton County man has been sentenced to more than 100 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Northampton County man has been sentenced to more than 100 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-reacts-to-pa-house-passage-of-bills-to-raise-awareness-of-human-trafficking-regulate-vape-devices-fix-sentencing-for-repeat-dui-offenders/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:29:44 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32583 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday reacted to a trio of bills that passed Pennsylvania House voting sessions this week:

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday reacted to a trio of bills that passed Pennsylvania House voting sessions this week:

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-leads-bipartisan-coalition-urging-meta-to-crack-down-on-misleading-a-i-fueled-weight-loss-ads/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:02:38 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32582 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 35 Attorneys General calling on Meta to better enforce policies governing pharmaceutical and wellness advertising on Instagram and Facebook by taking steps to stop misleading AI-generated, weight-loss advertisements.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 35 Attorneys General calling on Meta to better enforce policies governing pharmaceutical and wellness advertising on Instagram and Facebook by taking steps to stop misleading AI-generated, weight-loss advertisements.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-elected-as-eastern-region-chair-for-national-association-of-attorneys-general/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:34:32 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32580 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday was unanimously elected to serve as Eastern Region Chairperson for the nonpartisan National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG).

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday was unanimously elected to serve as Eastern Region Chairperson for the nonpartisan National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG).

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-announces-multistate-settlement-with-hyundai-and-kia-regarding-vehicles-with-sub-standard-theft-protections/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:02:17 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32577 Hyundai and Kia will offer a free hardware fix for all affected vehicles  HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania, along with 34 other Attorneys General, has reached a settlement with automobile manufacturers Hyundai and Kia over sales of millions of vehicles nationwide that lacked industry-standard anti-theft technology.  The lack of protections resulted in […]

]]> Hyundai and Kia will offer a free hardware fix for all affected vehicles  HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania, along with 34 other Attorneys General, has reached a settlement with automobile manufacturers Hyundai and Kia over sales of millions of vehicles nationwide that lacked industry-standard anti-theft technology.  The lack of protections resulted in […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-joins-federal-lawsuit-against-uber-on-behalf-of-pennsylvanians-who-were-deceived-by-negative-option-subscriptions/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:23:54 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32567 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office, along with 20 other Attorneys General, has joined a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission against Uber Technologies, LLC, regarding deceptive practices by the popular ride-share and delivery company. The lawsuit alleges that Uber used a variety of deceptive and unfair practices in offering […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office, along with 20 other Attorneys General, has joined a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission against Uber Technologies, LLC, regarding deceptive practices by the popular ride-share and delivery company. The lawsuit alleges that Uber used a variety of deceptive and unfair practices in offering […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/former-blair-county-attorney-jailed-up-to-3-years-in-prison-for-fabricating-custody-order-to-benefit-client/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:38:25 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32565 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that former Blair County attorney Michael B. Cohen has been sentenced to one to three years in prison for creating a false custody order, to benefit his client.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that former Blair County attorney Michael B. Cohen has been sentenced to one to three years in prison for creating a false custody order, to benefit his client.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-york-county-man-guilty-of-first-degree-murder-for-killing-bystander-in-gang-related-shooting/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:11:59 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32563 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Sunday announced that a York County jury has convicted a man for killing 20-year-old Justin Griffith at a park in 2021.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Sunday announced that a York County jury has convicted a man for killing 20-year-old Justin Griffith at a park in 2021.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-lawsuit-against-philadelphia-salvage-company-that-failed-to-perform-heirloom-restoration-work/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:07:14 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32561 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against Philly Salvage, LLC, regarding the Philadelphia-based company’s failures to complete work, primarily restoration of antiques and heirloom household fixtures. The Office of Attorney General lawsuit against Philly Salvage (which also operates as Philadelphia Salvage) and its owner, Christopher Stock, alleges that the company entered into […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against Philly Salvage, LLC, regarding the Philadelphia-based company’s failures to complete work, primarily restoration of antiques and heirloom household fixtures. The Office of Attorney General lawsuit against Philly Salvage (which also operates as Philadelphia Salvage) and its owner, Christopher Stock, alleges that the company entered into […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-pa-state-police-blair-county-couple-charged-with-trafficking-kilo-of-cocaine-mother-also-charged-with-endangering-young-child-in-vehicle/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:06:00 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32559 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced that a Blair County couple was arrested after a traffic stop this week, following a months-long investigation into cocaine trafficking from New Jersey. Quida Martens, 54, and Toya Kennedy, 32, both of Altoona, and formerly of Newark, were charged Thursday with felony drug […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced that a Blair County couple was arrested after a traffic stop this week, following a months-long investigation into cocaine trafficking from New Jersey. Quida Martens, 54, and Toya Kennedy, 32, both of Altoona, and formerly of Newark, were charged Thursday with felony drug […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sundays-child-predator-section-catches-allentown-man-attempting-to-meet-for-sexual-abuse-of-a-12-year-old-child/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:16:57 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32557 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against an Allentown man who attempted to pay for, and meet for, sexual contact with someone he believed to be a 12-year-old child. When 31-year-old Kristien Diaz drove to an arranged meeting site last week in Lehigh County, Office of Attorney General agents and local police arrested […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against an Allentown man who attempted to pay for, and meet for, sexual contact with someone he believed to be a 12-year-old child. When 31-year-old Kristien Diaz drove to an arranged meeting site last week in Lehigh County, Office of Attorney General agents and local police arrested […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-takes-action-against-ne-pa-home-improvement-contractor-who-is-breaking-court-order-by-ignoring-restitution-continuing-to-work/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:09:51 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32555 In a petition for contempt, Office of Attorney General requests that Vincent Vince be incarcerated until he pays harmed consumers HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced action against a Luzerne County-based home-improvement contractor who continues to work in Pennsylvania, despite a standing court order prohibiting him from doing so. The Office of Attorney General […]

]]> In a petition for contempt, Office of Attorney General requests that Vincent Vince be incarcerated until he pays harmed consumers HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced action against a Luzerne County-based home-improvement contractor who continues to work in Pennsylvania, despite a standing court order prohibiting him from doing so. The Office of Attorney General […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-leads-coalition-of-42-attorneys-general-in-letter-to-a-i-software-companies-demanding-safeguards-to-protect-vulnerable-residents-from-harmful-interactions-with-bots/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:08:10 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32553 Coalition cites chatbot interactions that led to mental health struggles, incidents of self-harm, violence HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is leading a coalition of 42 Attorneys General in sending a letter to OpenAI, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and other major artificial intelligence software production and distribution companies demanding more quality control and other safeguards over […]

]]> Coalition cites chatbot interactions that led to mental health struggles, incidents of self-harm, violence HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is leading a coalition of 42 Attorneys General in sending a letter to OpenAI, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and other major artificial intelligence software production and distribution companies demanding more quality control and other safeguards over […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-warns-pennsylvanians-shopping-for-pets-at-the-holidays/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:05:39 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32548 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is advising Pennsylvanians considering a pet as a gift this holiday season to be aware of deceptive pet-sale practices and predatory financing schemes. Consumers should consider potential risks when shopping for a dog online or at a store, as their pet of choice may not actually exist or may […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is advising Pennsylvanians considering a pet as a gift this holiday season to be aware of deceptive pet-sale practices and predatory financing schemes. Consumers should consider potential risks when shopping for a dog online or at a store, as their pet of choice may not actually exist or may […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-reacts-to-pa-senate-passage-on-bills-to-regulate-vaping-devices-fix-dui-sentencing-structure-to-hold-repeat-offenders-accountable/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:09:42 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32539 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday reacted to pair of bills that passed Pennsylvania Senate voting sessions this week: HB1425, which would establish a directory (similar to cigarettes) for electronic nicotine devices (vapes). HB 1615, which would maintain DUI sentencing conditions that preserve treatment programs while holding repeat offenders accountable. On HB1425, Attorney General Sunday […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday reacted to pair of bills that passed Pennsylvania Senate voting sessions this week: HB1425, which would establish a directory (similar to cigarettes) for electronic nicotine devices (vapes). HB 1615, which would maintain DUI sentencing conditions that preserve treatment programs while holding repeat offenders accountable. On HB1425, Attorney General Sunday […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-dave-sunday-obtains-1-55-million-settlement-with-dollar-general-for-allegedly-overcharging-consumers/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:33:02 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32538 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement with Dollar General Corporation and its parent company (Dolgen Corp, LLC) regarding consumers being charged higher prices than what was labeled and advertised on shelves. The Office of Attorney General investigation uncovered numerous occasions when consumers were charged higher prices at registers at Dollar General, which […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement with Dollar General Corporation and its parent company (Dolgen Corp, LLC) regarding consumers being charged higher prices than what was labeled and advertised on shelves. The Office of Attorney General investigation uncovered numerous occasions when consumers were charged higher prices at registers at Dollar General, which […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-offers-next-steps-regarding-payments-due-to-pennsylvanians-from-700m-national-settlement-with-google/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:55:44 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32536 Pennsylvania was part of multistate lawsuit alleging monopolistic practices over app availability, costs HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is offering information for Pennsylvania consumers who may be due restitution payments from a national $700 million settlement with Google, regarding the company’s monopolistic practices regarding its Google Play Store app. Consumers who made purchases on […]

]]> Pennsylvania was part of multistate lawsuit alleging monopolistic practices over app availability, costs HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is offering information for Pennsylvania consumers who may be due restitution payments from a national $700 million settlement with Google, regarding the company’s monopolistic practices regarding its Google Play Store app. Consumers who made purchases on […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-encourages-pennsylvanians-with-value-city-american-signature-furniture-gift-cards-to-use-them-immediately-following-bankruptcy-news/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:07:24 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32534 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is encouraging Pennsylvanians to use any gift cards for American Signature Furniture and Value City Furniture stores before December 22, following a recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy announcement.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is encouraging Pennsylvanians to use any gift cards for American Signature Furniture and Value City Furniture stores before December 22, following a recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy announcement.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-leads-coalition-in-urging-congress-to-pass-the-workforce-reentry-act-to-stabilize-funding-for-programs-aimed-at-reducing-recidivism-increasing-public-safety/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:19:29 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32533 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is leading a coalition of 36 Attorneys General in urging Congress to pass into law H.R. 1633 — the Workforce Reentry Act, sponsored by Congressman Lloyd Smucker (R-Lancaster) — which will equip individuals released from prison with resources and skills to successfully reintegrate into society.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is leading a coalition of 36 Attorneys General in urging Congress to pass into law H.R. 1633 — the Workforce Reentry Act, sponsored by Congressman Lloyd Smucker (R-Lancaster) — which will equip individuals released from prison with resources and skills to successfully reintegrate into society.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/wayne-county-sexually-violent-predator-jailed-up-to-40-years-for-sexually-assaulting-child/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:43:25 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32530 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Wayne County man has been sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Wayne County man has been sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-human-trafficking-section-pa-state-police-charge-monroe-county-man-two-associates-for-ne-pa-trafficking-ring/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:57:06 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32493 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announce charges against a Monroe County man who operated a sex trafficking organization — using physical violence and other intimidation tactics to control victims.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announce charges against a Monroe County man who operated a sex trafficking organization — using physical violence and other intimidation tactics to control victims.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-financial-crimes-section-state-police-disband-corrupt-organization-that-defrauded-central-pa-banks-of-2m/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:43:35 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32489 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced charges against 27 people in a multi-million dollar scheme defrauding central Pennsylvania banks and financial institutions by using stolen customer information.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced charges against 27 people in a multi-million dollar scheme defrauding central Pennsylvania banks and financial institutions by using stolen customer information.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-settlement-with-lancaster-day-spa-for-selling-gift-cards-prior-to-closure-impacted-consumers-should-file-complaints/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:05:39 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32482 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement agreement with Darbrod, Inc. — owners of Lancaster-based Visage á Visage Day Spa and Salon — over allegations that Visage violated the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law by selling gift cards immediately before a permanent closure of the business. Visage abruptly closed their […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement agreement with Darbrod, Inc. — owners of Lancaster-based Visage á Visage Day Spa and Salon — over allegations that Visage violated the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law by selling gift cards immediately before a permanent closure of the business. Visage abruptly closed their […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-state-police-announce-charges-against-n-y-man-who-used-stolen-credit-cards-to-buy-more-than-65k-in-liquor-from-pa-stores/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:17:49 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32481 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced that a Brooklyn man is charged with orchestrating an identity theft scheme to place more than 200 orders for expensive liquors in numerous Pennsylvania counties.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced that a Brooklyn man is charged with orchestrating an identity theft scheme to place more than 200 orders for expensive liquors in numerous Pennsylvania counties.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-national-operation-robocall-roundup-continues-with-crackdown-on-four-major-providers-allowing-illegal-calls/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:39:33 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32480 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced commencement of phase two of the national “Operation Robocall Roundup” initiative — with the expansion focused on four major voice phone providers allowing illegal calls to Pennsylvanians.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced commencement of phase two of the national “Operation Robocall Roundup” initiative — with the expansion focused on four major voice phone providers allowing illegal calls to Pennsylvanians.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/adams-county-man-pleads-guilty-will-serve-up-to-30-years-in-prison-for-sexual-abuse-of-two-children/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:19:55 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32475 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an Adams County man has pleaded guilty and will serve 12 to 30 years in prison for sexual abuse of two children more than a decade ago.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an Adams County man has pleaded guilty and will serve 12 to 30 years in prison for sexual abuse of two children more than a decade ago.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-killing-daughter-in-palmyra-and-disposing-of-body-in-staten-island/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:40:22 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32471 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a New York man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his daughter in Palmyra, then driving to a park in Staten Island to dispose of her body.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a New York man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his daughter in Palmyra, then driving to a park in Staten Island to dispose of her body.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-generals-statewide-investigating-grand-jury-recommends-charges-against-philadelphia-man-in-unsolved-2023-homicide/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:34:38 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32463 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday — in conjunction with the Philadelphia Police Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Philadelphia Field Division, and the 53rd Statewide Investigating Grand Jury — announced charges against a man regarding a previously unsolved 2023 homicide in north central Philadelphia.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday — in conjunction with the Philadelphia Police Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Philadelphia Field Division, and the 53rd Statewide Investigating Grand Jury — announced charges against a man regarding a previously unsolved 2023 homicide in north central Philadelphia.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-joins-coalition-objecting-to-federal-moratorium-on-state-regulation-policing-of-artificial-intelligence/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:28:55 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32459 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is once again voicing opposition to plans at the federal level to preempt state laws addressing artificial intelligence and its many risks, including harm of children and others who can be exploited online

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is once again voicing opposition to plans at the federal level to preempt state laws addressing artificial intelligence and its many risks, including harm of children and others who can be exploited online

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-obtains-court-order-for-payment-of-350k-penalty-against-abc-capital-ceo-behind-housing-scheme/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:41:42 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32448 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Philadelphia court has ordered the CEO of ABC Capital to pay a $350,000 penalty to the Commonwealth for breach of a settlement agreement with the Office of Attorney General. An Office of Attorney General investigation revealed violations of Pennsylvania law regarding management and maintenance practices at […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Philadelphia court has ordered the CEO of ABC Capital to pay a $350,000 penalty to the Commonwealth for breach of a settlement agreement with the Office of Attorney General. An Office of Attorney General investigation revealed violations of Pennsylvania law regarding management and maintenance practices at […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-joins-bipartisan-coalition-in-calling-on-online-market-shopify-to-crack-down-on-e-cigarette-sales/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:17:37 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32447 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general and the City of New York in sending a letter to Shopify Inc., urging the company to take stronger action against merchants that use its services to sell illegal tobacco products, particularly e-cigarettes. “Illegal e-cigarette sellers are targeting our communities — […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general and the City of New York in sending a letter to Shopify Inc., urging the company to take stronger action against merchants that use its services to sell illegal tobacco products, particularly e-cigarettes. “Illegal e-cigarette sellers are targeting our communities — […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-charges-men-in-beaver-washington-counties-for-child-sexual-abuse-material-both-involving-a-i-generated-files/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:59:22 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32445 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against two Western Pennsylvania men regarding separate child sexual abuse material investigations — both cases involving artificially-generated files.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against two Western Pennsylvania men regarding separate child sexual abuse material investigations — both cases involving artificially-generated files.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-dave-sunday-how-to-keep-a-scammer-from-stealing-your-holiday-cheer-and-budget/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:27:26 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32442 HARRISBURG — The holiday season is a time for giving, gathering, and goodwill — but for scammers, it’s prime season for taking. While families across Pennsylvania are planning meals, wrapping gifts, and hunting for the best deals on the latest items, bad actors are just as busy, looking to cash in on distracted shoppers, tight […]

]]> HARRISBURG — The holiday season is a time for giving, gathering, and goodwill — but for scammers, it’s prime season for taking. While families across Pennsylvania are planning meals, wrapping gifts, and hunting for the best deals on the latest items, bad actors are just as busy, looking to cash in on distracted shoppers, tight […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sundays-allegheny-county-gun-violence-task-force-charges-six-people-in-straw-purchasing-roundup/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:57:07 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32439 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against six people and seizures of numerous firearms in connection with the Allegheny County Gun Violence Task Force’s takedown of straw purchasers.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against six people and seizures of numerous firearms in connection with the Allegheny County Gun Violence Task Force’s takedown of straw purchasers.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-luzerne-county-jury-convicts-man-of-assaulting-dancer-at-gentlemans-club/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:30:41 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32436 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Sunday announced that a Luzerne County jury has convicted a man for assaulting a dancer in a gentlemen’s club in May 2022.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Sunday announced that a Luzerne County jury has convicted a man for assaulting a dancer in a gentlemen’s club in May 2022.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/pennsylvania-house-passes-sb520-expanding-use-of-body-worn-cameras-to-office-of-attorney-general-agents/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:56:15 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32432 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday offered the following on the Pennsylvania House passing legislation that will expand use of body-worn cameras to Office of Attorney General agents.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday offered the following on the Pennsylvania House passing legislation that will expand use of body-worn cameras to Office of Attorney General agents.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/former-somerset-county-da-denied-relief-from-pa-supreme-court-on-appeal-of-conviction-for-sexual-assault/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:16:23 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32429 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Jeffrey Lynn Thomas, former Somerset County District Attorney, was denied review in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court regarding a 2023 conviction of sexual assault at a Windber home.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Jeffrey Lynn Thomas, former Somerset County District Attorney, was denied review in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court regarding a 2023 conviction of sexual assault at a Windber home.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/man-charged-with-drug-delivery-resulting-in-death-for-providing-fatal-fentanyl-pills-to-aliquippa-man/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:29:11 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32428 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Beaver County man in connection to an Aliquippa man’s fatal fentanyl-related overdose in 2023.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Beaver County man in connection to an Aliquippa man’s fatal fentanyl-related overdose in 2023.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-launches-elder-exploitation-section-to-expand-protections-for-older-pennsylvanians-focus-will-be-on-financial-theft-and-fraud/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:52:58 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32427 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the launch of the Office of Attorney General’s Elder Exploitation Section — an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the launch of the Office of Attorney General’s Elder Exploitation Section — an expansion of protections and services for seniors, with focus on deterring financial theft and holding offenders criminally responsible.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/former-mckeesport-fop-officer-sentenced-ordered-to-pay-nearly-1-million-regarding-theft-scheme-from-lodge-91/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:23:17 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32425 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Sunday announced that a former McKeesport detective who served as financial officer for Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 91 has been sentenced to prison time and ordered to pay back nearly $1 million to the lodge.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Sunday announced that a former McKeesport detective who served as financial officer for Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 91 has been sentenced to prison time and ordered to pay back nearly $1 million to the lodge.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/western-pa-predatory-tow-truck-operator-ordered-to-pay-379k-restitution-or-go-to-jail-prohibited-from-working-in-towing-industry/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:44:06 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32424 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the owner of Pittsburgh-based Vince’s Towing has pleaded guilty to felony charges regarding tow costs inflated by charging “accident services” fees and other deceptive practices.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the owner of Pittsburgh-based Vince’s Towing has pleaded guilty to felony charges regarding tow costs inflated by charging “accident services” fees and other deceptive practices.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/western-pennsylvania-police-officer-charged-with-dealing-cocaine-possession-of-stolen-ar-style-rifle/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:40:19 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32419 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Eric Doutt, a police officer for UPMC and a former chief of police in Westmoreland County, has been charged with felony drug-dealing and possession of a stolen AR-style rifle. Doutt, 56, was charged in Armstrong County with felony possession with intent to deliver for selling cocaine on […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Eric Doutt, a police officer for UPMC and a former chief of police in Westmoreland County, has been charged with felony drug-dealing and possession of a stolen AR-style rifle. Doutt, 56, was charged in Armstrong County with felony possession with intent to deliver for selling cocaine on […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-luzerne-county-jury-convicts-man-of-sexually-assaulting-11-year-old-victim/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:17:17 -0500 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32417 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Luzerne County jury has convicted a man of raping an 11-year-old victim in 2019.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Luzerne County jury has convicted a man of raping an 11-year-old victim in 2019.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charges-philadelphia-mother-accused-of-stealing-61k-in-school-district-funds-designated-to-care-for-her-children/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:16:05 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32378 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced criminal charges against a Philadelphia woman for stealing more than $61,000 from the Philadelphia School District through a years-long scheme involving services for her children.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced criminal charges against a Philadelphia woman for stealing more than $61,000 from the Philadelphia School District through a years-long scheme involving services for her children.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ex-leader-of-cambria-co-bar-association-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-300k-for-cosmetic-procedures-vacations-donations-to-family-run-charity/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:42:56 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32377 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Robin Hagins, the former executive director of the Cambria County Bar Association, has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the organization between 2018 and 2023.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Robin Hagins, the former executive director of the Cambria County Bar Association, has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the organization between 2018 and 2023.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/somerset-county-man-charged-with-having-child-sexual-abuse-material-including-artificially-generated-files/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:23:32 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32376 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Somerset County man who had dozens of child sexual abuse material files, including artificially-generated videos and photos.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Somerset County man who had dozens of child sexual abuse material files, including artificially-generated videos and photos.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sundays-child-predator-section-catches-pittsburgh-man-attempting-to-solicit-sexual-abuse-with-a-child/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:21:13 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32367 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Pittsburgh man who used an online chat platform to attempt to solicit sexual contact with a pre-teenage girl.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Pittsburgh man who used an online chat platform to attempt to solicit sexual contact with a pre-teenage girl.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-warns-pennsylvanians-that-open-enrollment-season-may-prompt-health-insurance-scams/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:25:09 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32346 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians shopping for health insurance during open enrollment time to be aware of potential scams in the online marketplace. The Office of Attorney General’s Health Care Section warns that a growing number of fake websites are representing themselves as official online insurance marketplaces. Some of these websites […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians shopping for health insurance during open enrollment time to be aware of potential scams in the online marketplace. The Office of Attorney General’s Health Care Section warns that a growing number of fake websites are representing themselves as official online insurance marketplaces. Some of these websites […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/captured-leader-of-central-pa-based-1m-vehicle-title-washing-scheme-arrested-in-mexico/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:14:43 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32343 Fraud/theft ring operated in central Pa., using stolen vehicles from Florida HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the leader of a central Pennsylvania-based, vehicle title-washing criminal enterprise has been arrested in Mexico — after three months as a fugitive. The Office of Attorney General, in conjunction with the 52nd Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, […]

]]> Fraud/theft ring operated in central Pa., using stolen vehicles from Florida HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the leader of a central Pennsylvania-based, vehicle title-washing criminal enterprise has been arrested in Mexico — after three months as a fugitive. The Office of Attorney General, in conjunction with the 52nd Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-joins-38-attorneys-general-urging-congress-to-prevent-the-sale-of-dangerous-and-intoxicating-hemp-derived-thc-products/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:14:47 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32341 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 other Attorneys General in sending a letter to congressional leaders urging them to clarify the definition of “hemp,” which bad actors have exploited due to a perceived loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill.  In the letter, the coalition urges immediate action to […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 other Attorneys General in sending a letter to congressional leaders urging them to clarify the definition of “hemp,” which bad actors have exploited due to a perceived loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill.  In the letter, the coalition urges immediate action to […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-sues-western-pa-home-contractor-for-failures-to-complete-projects-or-offer-refunds/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:21:36 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32340 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against a western Pennsylvania-based home improvement contractor for failures to fulfill contracts with consumers.  The lawsuit accuses A&S Contracting and Roofing, LLC, and its owner, Stephen Spallone, of violating Pennsylvania’s Consumer Protection Law and Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act by abandoning projects after obtaining more than […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against a western Pennsylvania-based home improvement contractor for failures to fulfill contracts with consumers.  The lawsuit accuses A&S Contracting and Roofing, LLC, and its owner, Stephen Spallone, of violating Pennsylvania’s Consumer Protection Law and Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act by abandoning projects after obtaining more than […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-district-attorneys-announce-results-of-operation-clean-sweep-interdiction-of-drug-trafficking-between-philadelphia-and-surrounding-counties/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:20:36 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32339 NORRISTOWN — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele, Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn and Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announce the results of “Operation Clean Sweep” — a targeted law enforcement collaboration that interdicted drug trafficking from Philadelphia to outlying counties.

]]> NORRISTOWN — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele, Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn and Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announce the results of “Operation Clean Sweep” — a targeted law enforcement collaboration that interdicted drug trafficking from Philadelphia to outlying counties.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-charges-ne-pa-man-with-1000-files-of-child-sexual-abuse-material/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:47:38 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32337 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Monroe County man who possessed and disseminated child sexual abuse material — with agents finding at least 1,000 files depicting children.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Monroe County man who possessed and disseminated child sexual abuse material — with agents finding at least 1,000 files depicting children.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-perry-county-man-found-guilty-of-physically-and-sexually-abusing-four-children/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:51:40 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32333 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Sunday announced that a Perry County jury has convicted a man of physically and sexually abusing four children over several decades.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Sunday announced that a Perry County jury has convicted a man of physically and sexually abusing four children over several decades.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/doordash-driver-sentenced-to-state-prison-for-stealing-5k-in-packages-from-porches-in-western-pennsylvania/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:34:21 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32331 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an Indiana County man was sentenced to state prison for stealing thousands of dollars worth of delivered packages from homes — using his employment as a DoorDash driver to case potential targets. John D. Manning, 35, pleaded guilty earlier this month to felony organized retail theft regarding […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an Indiana County man was sentenced to state prison for stealing thousands of dollars worth of delivered packages from homes — using his employment as a DoorDash driver to case potential targets. John D. Manning, 35, pleaded guilty earlier this month to felony organized retail theft regarding […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-collaborates-with-partners-to-charge-14-drug-traffickers-remove-illegal-firearms-from-somerset-cambria-counties/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:39:45 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32330 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday — along with Somerset County District Attorney Molly Metzgar and other law enforcement partners — announced charges filed this week against 14 drug traffickers, and seizures of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and illegal firearms, as part of a months-long investigation focused on Somerset and Cambria counties.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday — along with Somerset County District Attorney Molly Metzgar and other law enforcement partners — announced charges filed this week against 14 drug traffickers, and seizures of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and illegal firearms, as part of a months-long investigation focused on Somerset and Cambria counties.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-announces-charges-against-seneca-resources-for-natural-gas-companys-illegal-waste-dumping-across-northern-pa/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:27:27 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32328 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against Seneca Resources, LLC, following multiple violations of Pennsylvania’s environmental protection laws in several counties, as recommended by the 48th and 51st Statewide Investigating Grand Juries.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against Seneca Resources, LLC, following multiple violations of Pennsylvania’s environmental protection laws in several counties, as recommended by the 48th and 51st Statewide Investigating Grand Juries.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-reaches-750k-settlement-with-mechanicsburg-based-collectibles-company-over-negative-option-subscription-practices/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:39:54 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32327 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement with America Mint, LLC, over the Mechanicsburg-based collectibles company’s “negative option features” and other business practices.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement with America Mint, LLC, over the Mechanicsburg-based collectibles company’s “negative option features” and other business practices.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/somerset-county-sheriff-charged-with-corruption-of-minors-for-incident-during-shop-with-a-cop-event-at-walmart/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:27:41 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32326 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against Somerset County Sheriff Dustin Weir regarding an incident involving Weir and a girl during a “Shop with a Cop” event last year at an area Walmart.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against Somerset County Sheriff Dustin Weir regarding an incident involving Weir and a girl during a “Shop with a Cop” event last year at an area Walmart.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/50-million-doses-in-2025-attorney-general-sunday-credits-collaboration-for-historic-progress-in-stopping-fentanyl-traffickers/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:32:49 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32325 PHILADELPHIA — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with law enforcement and community leaders across Pennsylvania, announced efforts to halt fentanyl trafficking have resulted in a record amount of fentanyl seizures by the Office of Attorney General in 2025.

]]> PHILADELPHIA — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with law enforcement and community leaders across Pennsylvania, announced efforts to halt fentanyl trafficking have resulted in a record amount of fentanyl seizures by the Office of Attorney General in 2025.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-philadelphia-jury-convicts-man-of-two-counts-of-first-degree-murder-for-shooting-in-kensington/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:23:42 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32318 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Philadelphia County jury has convicted a man in connection with a 2018 double homicide in Kensington.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Philadelphia County jury has convicted a man in connection with a 2018 double homicide in Kensington.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-announces-takedown-of-carbon-county-based-drug-trafficking-ring/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:49:22 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32317 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with Carbon County law enforcement leaders, announced seven arrests and the seizure of several pounds of methamphetamine, fentanyl/heroin, and marijuana.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with Carbon County law enforcement leaders, announced seven arrests and the seizure of several pounds of methamphetamine, fentanyl/heroin, and marijuana.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-lebanon-county-jury-convicts-man-of-1st-degree-murder-for-killing-daughter-in-2019/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:01:36 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32310 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Lebanon County jury convicted a New York man of first-degree murder for killing his daughter, then driving to Staten Island to dispose of her body.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Lebanon County jury convicted a New York man of first-degree murder for killing his daughter, then driving to Staten Island to dispose of her body.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-charges-butler-county-man-with-disseminating-a-i-generated-child-sexual-abuse-material-on-social-media-also-charged-with-stalking-for-repeatedly-posting-in/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:46:45 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32299 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Butler County man who used the internet to disseminate artificially-generated child sexual abuse material, as well as stalk a former partner by repeatedly posting intimate photos of them.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Butler County man who used the internet to disseminate artificially-generated child sexual abuse material, as well as stalk a former partner by repeatedly posting intimate photos of them.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-charges-against-canvassers-pa-field-director-regarding-submissions-of-falsified-voter-registration-forms-in-multiple-counties/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:39:58 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32281 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the filing of criminal charges regarding numerous voter registration forms that contained falsified information and were submitted in multiple counties prior to the 2024 General Election.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the filing of criminal charges regarding numerous voter registration forms that contained falsified information and were submitted in multiple counties prior to the 2024 General Election.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/pair-charged-in-multi-county-lowes-customer-account-takeover-scheme-that-netted-100k/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:11:48 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32253 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that two men are charged with stealing nearly $100,000 from Lowe’s stores across eastern Pennsylvania through a customer account takeover scheme.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that two men are charged with stealing nearly $100,000 from Lowe’s stores across eastern Pennsylvania through a customer account takeover scheme.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-secures-settlement-valued-at-4-8-million-with-online-clothing-retailer-for-deceptive-advertising-and-billing-practices/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:05:45 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32251 Additional Impacted Consumers May be Eligible for Restitution if they File a Complaint with the Office of Attorney General  HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a $4.8 million multistate settlement with TFG Holding, Inc., an online retailer that offers shoes, clothing, and accessories through several different brands, including JustFab, ShoeDazzle, and FabKids.  The settlement […]

]]> Additional Impacted Consumers May be Eligible for Restitution if they File a Complaint with the Office of Attorney General  HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a $4.8 million multistate settlement with TFG Holding, Inc., an online retailer that offers shoes, clothing, and accessories through several different brands, including JustFab, ShoeDazzle, and FabKids.  The settlement […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/beaver-county-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-punching-man-in-bar-dispute-victim-later-died-from-blood-clot/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:13:16 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32248 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Beaver County man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for punching a man during a 2021 bar dispute, which led to a fatal blood clot.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Beaver County man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for punching a man during a 2021 bar dispute, which led to a fatal blood clot.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charged-luzerne-county-man-used-kik-social-media-app-to-access-possess-child-sexual-abuse-material/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:18:06 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32241 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Luzerne County man who possessed more than 50 files of child sexual abuse material.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Luzerne County man who possessed more than 50 files of child sexual abuse material.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-secures-agreement-with-leda-health-regarding-misinformation-on-at-home-sexual-assault-evidence-collection-kits/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:43:25 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32203 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement with Leda Health Corporation and its CEO, Madison Campbell, regarding their alleged misleading representations about Leda Health’s self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kits and related services. This settlement stems from a lawsuit filed by the Office of Attorney General, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement with Leda Health Corporation and its CEO, Madison Campbell, regarding their alleged misleading representations about Leda Health’s self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kits and related services. This settlement stems from a lawsuit filed by the Office of Attorney General, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charges-bucks-county-woman-was-speeding-talking-on-phone-at-time-of-vehicle-crash-that-killed-2-people-and-injured-a-pregnant-woman/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:17:31 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32176 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced charges, including vehicular homicide, against a Bucks County woman for causing a vehicle crash in January that killed two people and injured a pregnant woman.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced charges, including vehicular homicide, against a Bucks County woman for causing a vehicle crash in January that killed two people and injured a pregnant woman.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/lebanon-county-launches-attorney-general-led-leti-program-to-include-ag-sundays-new-behavioral-health-component/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:35:27 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32173 LEBANON — Attorney General Dave Sunday — in collaboration with Lebanon County leaders — announced a launch of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI), with the program to include a behavioral health component, expanding the pool of potential participants.

]]> LEBANON — Attorney General Dave Sunday — in collaboration with Lebanon County leaders — announced a launch of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI), with the program to include a behavioral health component, expanding the pool of potential participants.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-stops-lancaster-county-man-trading-child-sexual-abuse-material-in-online-groups-attempting-to-sexually-assault-pre-teen-girl/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:39:23 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32172 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a 59-year-old Lancaster County man who attempted to sexually abuse who he thought was a pre-teenage girl he met online.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a 59-year-old Lancaster County man who attempted to sexually abuse who he thought was a pre-teenage girl he met online.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/erie-county-woman-charged-with-embezzling-money-from-welding-company-to-support-her-family-wine-business/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:43:30 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32162 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against an Erie County woman who embezzled funds from an Erie County-based welding company where she managed company finances and diverted the money to her family’s wine business.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against an Erie County woman who embezzled funds from an Erie County-based welding company where she managed company finances and diverted the money to her family’s wine business.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-files-charges-for-a-i-generated-child-sexual-abuse-material-found-at-mifflin-county-mans-home/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:54:43 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32161 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Mifflin County man regarding child sexual abuse material found at his home — including numerous files containing A.I.-generated depictions of children.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Mifflin County man regarding child sexual abuse material found at his home — including numerous files containing A.I.-generated depictions of children.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-gang-member-guilty-of-1st-degree-murder-for-stabbing-setting-man-on-fire-in-northampton-county/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:34:13 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32159 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Northampton County jury convicted 27-year-old Zahmire Welcome of first-degree murder for the killing of 18-year-old Tyrell Holmes in 2018.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Northampton County jury convicted 27-year-old Zahmire Welcome of first-degree murder for the killing of 18-year-old Tyrell Holmes in 2018.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-secures-state-prison-terms-for-two-northeastern-pa-child-sexual-material-offenders/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:29:14 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32157 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that two northeastern Pennsylvania men were sentenced this week to state prison terms for possessing child sexual abuse material.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that two northeastern Pennsylvania men were sentenced this week to state prison terms for possessing child sexual abuse material.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sundays-bureau-of-consumer-protection-monitoring-iron-hill-brewery-closures-offers-guidance-to-customers-with-gift-cards-and-rewards-balances/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:31:42 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32155 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in response to the abrupt closures of Iron Hill Brewery locations, is advising Pennsylvania consumers who bought unused gift cards to dispute those purchases with their credit card company and consider filing a complaint with our Bureau of Consumer Protection.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in response to the abrupt closures of Iron Hill Brewery locations, is advising Pennsylvania consumers who bought unused gift cards to dispute those purchases with their credit card company and consider filing a complaint with our Bureau of Consumer Protection.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charges-philadelphia-man-used-dozens-of-secret-online-child-sexual-abuse-material-trading-groups-to-compile-images-videos-of-toddlers-and-infants/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:17:57 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32129 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a Philadelphia man is charged with 200 felonies for possessing numerous child sexual abuse material images and videos — many of them depicting infants and toddlers.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a Philadelphia man is charged with 200 felonies for possessing numerous child sexual abuse material images and videos — many of them depicting infants and toddlers.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-expansion-of-leti-to-include-behavioral-health-component-columbia-montour-snyder-and-union-counties-launch-new-model/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:19:24 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32125 LEWISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced an expansion of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) to include behavioral health services — as well as launches of the program in four central Pennsylvania counties.

]]> LEWISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced an expansion of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) to include behavioral health services — as well as launches of the program in four central Pennsylvania counties.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charges-lawrence-county-police-sergeant-assaulted-man-19-during-conflict-over-forgotten-phone-at-sheetz-store/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:17:35 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32105 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a former Lawrence County police officer has been charged with assault, official oppression and related offenses regarding a June incident at a Sheetz store. Robert Magnifico, then a sergeant with the Ellwood City Police Department, pushed a 19-year-old man, denied the man of his rights, then filed a […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a former Lawrence County police officer has been charged with assault, official oppression and related offenses regarding a June incident at a Sheetz store. Robert Magnifico, then a sergeant with the Ellwood City Police Department, pushed a 19-year-old man, denied the man of his rights, then filed a […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charges-allegheny-county-woman-forged-signatures-to-get-pine-richland-school-board-candidate-on-the-ballot/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:17:59 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32104 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against an Allegheny County woman for forging nomination paperwork earlier this year for a candidate for the Pine-Richland School Board election.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against an Allegheny County woman for forging nomination paperwork earlier this year for a candidate for the Pine-Richland School Board election.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/fugitive-charged-with-felony-counts-of-possessing-child-sexual-abuse-material-arrested-in-connecticut/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:24:08 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32103 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a former Philadelphia County man for possessing numerous files of child sexual abuse material.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a former Philadelphia County man for possessing numerous files of child sexual abuse material.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-philadelphia-pharmacy-pleads-guilty-will-pay-2-3m-restitution-for-medicaid-fraud-scheme-involving-unregulated-hiv-meds/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:22:46 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32102 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Philadelphia pharmacy will pay more than $2 million in restitution after pleading guilty to felony Medicaid Fraud and theft charges related to the dispensing of unregulated HIV medications.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Philadelphia pharmacy will pay more than $2 million in restitution after pleading guilty to felony Medicaid Fraud and theft charges related to the dispensing of unregulated HIV medications.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/western-pa-insurance-agent-charged-again-with-theft-crimes-this-time-for-duping-customer-out-of-75000-in-investment-opportunity-of-a-lifetime/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:26:06 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32101 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced another wave of charges against a western Pennsylvania insurance agent regarding fraudulent business practices — this time for deceiving an insurance customer into investing more than $75,000 for a business “opportunity.”

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced another wave of charges against a western Pennsylvania insurance agent regarding fraudulent business practices — this time for deceiving an insurance customer into investing more than $75,000 for a business “opportunity.”

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-agents-nab-sexually-violent-predator-from-mifflin-county-for-third-strike-offenses-against-children/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:41:54 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32096 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced child sexual abuse material charges against a Mifflin County man — his third-strike offenses for crimes against children.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced child sexual abuse material charges against a Mifflin County man — his third-strike offenses for crimes against children.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charges-former-sci-forest-corrections-officer-accused-of-assaulting-fellow-officers/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:31:21 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32094 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Police, announced charges against a former corrections officer at SCI Forest for assaulting two fellow officers.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Police, announced charges against a former corrections officer at SCI Forest for assaulting two fellow officers.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-joins-coalition-to-investigate-big-tech-companies-over-misleading-energy-usage-claims/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:56:20 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32093 HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in launching an investigation into major tech companies regarding their misleading and deceptive claims that they are solely powered by renewable energy.

]]> HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in launching an investigation into major tech companies regarding their misleading and deceptive claims that they are solely powered by renewable energy.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-charges-phila-man-who-had-child-sexual-abuse-material-170-page-guide-to-sexual-relationships-with-children/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:23:05 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32089 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Philadelphia man who was disseminating and possessing child sexual abuse material — as well as a 170-page “guide” on how to have sexual “relationships” with children.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Philadelphia man who was disseminating and possessing child sexual abuse material — as well as a 170-page “guide” on how to have sexual “relationships” with children.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-organized-crime-unit-charges-trio-in-multi-county-retail-theft-scheme/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:08:16 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32083 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that three people are charged with operating a complex criminal enterprise targeting retailers — causing approximately $60,000 in losses — from stores in four central Pennsylvania counties.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that three people are charged with operating a complex criminal enterprise targeting retailers — causing approximately $60,000 in losses — from stores in four central Pennsylvania counties.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-warns-seniors-of-trending-scam-involving-unprescribed-equipment-sent-to-medicare-patients/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:02:44 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32082 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning seniors and their families about a trending Medicare scam in which durable medical equipment — that was not prescribed or ordered — is sent to patients, so the scammers can then bill the patient or Medicare. Durable medical equipment includes oxygen equipment and wheelchairs prescribed or ordered […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning seniors and their families about a trending Medicare scam in which durable medical equipment — that was not prescribed or ordered — is sent to patients, so the scammers can then bill the patient or Medicare. Durable medical equipment includes oxygen equipment and wheelchairs prescribed or ordered […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/repeat-sex-offender-from-warren-county-jailed-up-to-40-years-for-child-sexual-abuse-material/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:29:03 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32080 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Warren County man has been sentenced to 18 to 40 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material — his second conviction for this type of conduct.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Warren County man has been sentenced to 18 to 40 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material — his second conviction for this type of conduct.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-warns-pennsylvanians-of-government-imposter-scam-involving-threats-of-arrest-by-sheriff/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:28:05 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32079 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning residents to be aware of an emerging, but not uncommon, government imposter scam that involves a spoofed phone number and threats of arrest by the “sheriff’s office.”

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning residents to be aware of an emerging, but not uncommon, government imposter scam that involves a spoofed phone number and threats of arrest by the “sheriff’s office.”

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-warns-of-potential-scams-involving-donation-drive-for-york-county-police-officers-killed-injured-last-week/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:27:14 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32078 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection are offering a warning about potential scams that could surface regarding donation drives for three Northern York County Regional Police officers who were killed last week and two other officers who were injured.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection are offering a warning about potential scams that could surface regarding donation drives for three Northern York County Regional Police officers who were killed last week and two other officers who were injured.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-human-trafficking-section-charges-chester-county-man-with-forcing-2-girls-into-grueling-work-days-for-little-to-no-pay/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:39:45 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32077 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced charges against a Chester County man who forced two juvenile female immigrants to work on a mushroom farm with little compensation, while threatening to have them punished or deported if they strayed from him.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced charges against a Chester County man who forced two juvenile female immigrants to work on a mushroom farm with little compensation, while threatening to have them punished or deported if they strayed from him.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-reacts-to-deaths-of-three-police-officers-in-york-county/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:44:46 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32073 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday offered the following in response to the deaths of three police officers Wednesday afternoon in York County:

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday offered the following in response to the deaths of three police officers Wednesday afternoon in York County:

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-charges-erie-county-man-with-possessing-dozens-of-child-sexual-abuse-material-files/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:29:00 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32072 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against an Erie County man for possessing at least 50 files of child sexual abuse material.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against an Erie County man for possessing at least 50 files of child sexual abuse material.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/office-of-attorney-general-provides-update-on-cyber-incident-that-impacted-operations/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:19 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32070 HARRISBURG — The Office of Attorney General is providing an update regarding the cyber incident last month that impacted our agency.

]]> HARRISBURG — The Office of Attorney General is providing an update regarding the cyber incident last month that impacted our agency.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/with-football-season-in-full-swing-and-the-phillies-playoff-bound-ag-sunday-warns-fans-to-beware-of-ticket-purchase-scams/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:08:08 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32068 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning football fans — and other sports fans — to be cautious when purchasing game tickets online, as scammers will target consumers hoping to watch their favorite teams at the stadium.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning football fans — and other sports fans — to be cautious when purchasing game tickets online, as scammers will target consumers hoping to watch their favorite teams at the stadium.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-summer-suppression-operation-aimed-at-reducing-violence-drug-dealing-in-mckeesport-nets-more-than-a-dozen-arrests-seizures-of-numerous-firearms/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:30:19 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32065 ALLEGHENY COUNTY — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with Allegheny County law enforcement leaders, announced nearly 20 arrests and the seizures of 17 firearms, as part of the “Summer Suppression” initiative, aimed at reducing drug dealing and illegal firearms in the McKeesport area.

]]> ALLEGHENY COUNTY — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with Allegheny County law enforcement leaders, announced nearly 20 arrests and the seizures of 17 firearms, as part of the “Summer Suppression” initiative, aimed at reducing drug dealing and illegal firearms in the McKeesport area.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/philadelphia-man-pleads-guilty-to-wire-fraud-on-loan-applications-and-defrauding-healthcare-workers-union-by-diverting-funds-to-political-work/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:19:57 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32064 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud charges tied to falsified loan applications and a scheme to defraud a healthcare workers union through false bids and inflated invoices.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud charges tied to falsified loan applications and a scheme to defraud a healthcare workers union through false bids and inflated invoices.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/york-county-sex-offender-on-probation-caught-possessing-hundreds-of-child-sexual-abuse-material-files/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:10:46 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32063 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a York County man has been charged with possessing child sexual abuse material while he was on probation for a conviction of similar conduct.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a York County man has been charged with possessing child sexual abuse material while he was on probation for a conviction of similar conduct.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-announces-charges-against-10-drug-traffickers-in-rural-southcentral-pa-communities/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:47:59 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32062 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against 10 individuals from the Blair County area for distributing methamphetamine and heroin — including a woman who provided methamphetamine to her young children.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against 10 individuals from the Blair County area for distributing methamphetamine and heroin — including a woman who provided methamphetamine to her young children.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-organized-retail-crime-unit-charges-amazon-employee-with-stealing-from-berks-county-distribution-center/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:44:45 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32061 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against an Amazon employee who stole more than $50,000 worth of merchandise from a Bethel distribution center in recent weeks.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against an Amazon employee who stole more than $50,000 worth of merchandise from a Bethel distribution center in recent weeks.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-charges-wilkes-barre-man-with-possessing-child-sexual-abuse-material/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:41:41 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32060 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Luzerne County man has been charged for possessing child sexual abuse material.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Luzerne County man has been charged for possessing child sexual abuse material.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/case-update-fulton-county-man-sentenced-up-to-4-years-in-prison-for-strangling-girlfriend-during-domestic-dispute/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:55:00 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32058 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Fulton County man has been sentenced up to four years in prison after a jury convicted the man of strangling his girlfriend during a domestic dispute last year.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Fulton County man has been sentenced up to four years in prison after a jury convicted the man of strangling his girlfriend during a domestic dispute last year.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-secures-prison-term-for-northampton-county-predator-caught-again-with-child-sexual-abuse-material/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:39:41 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32053 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Northampton County man will serve 18 to 36 years in state prison for possessing child sexual abuse material — his second such conviction.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Northampton County man will serve 18 to 36 years in state prison for possessing child sexual abuse material — his second such conviction.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/montgomery-county-man-sentenced-to-state-prison-for-mail-scheme-selling-fake-xanax/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:16:32 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32051 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a Montgomery County man was sentenced to up to four years of incarceration for his role in the large-scale shipping of Bromazolam, a synthetic designer benzodiazepine, as Xanax. Charles Dewayne Myers, 28, received the prison sentence during a Sept. 4 hearing, on cocaine possession and representing non-controlled substances […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a Montgomery County man was sentenced to up to four years of incarceration for his role in the large-scale shipping of Bromazolam, a synthetic designer benzodiazepine, as Xanax. Charles Dewayne Myers, 28, received the prison sentence during a Sept. 4 hearing, on cocaine possession and representing non-controlled substances […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/office-of-attorney-generals-role-in-investigating-owner-of-pittsburgh-facility-for-intellectually-disabled-adults-leads-to-federal-plea-to-health-care-fraud/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:52:45 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32049 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Pittsburgh woman has pleaded guilty in federal court for attempting to overbill Pennsylvania Medicaid by falsely representing proper staffing numbers at residences used to care for intellectually and physically disabled adults.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Pittsburgh woman has pleaded guilty in federal court for attempting to overbill Pennsylvania Medicaid by falsely representing proper staffing numbers at residences used to care for intellectually and physically disabled adults.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-takedown-of-large-scale-cocaine-trafficking-enterprise-with-numerous-arrests-seizures-of-drugs-firearms-in-philadelphia/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:51:45 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32043 PHILADELPHIA — Attorney General Dave Sunday and law enforcement partners announced charges against numerous individuals, along with seizures this week of drugs and firearms connected to a high-level cocaine/crack cocaine trafficking organization that operated primarily in north Philadelphia.

]]> PHILADELPHIA — Attorney General Dave Sunday and law enforcement partners announced charges against numerous individuals, along with seizures this week of drugs and firearms connected to a high-level cocaine/crack cocaine trafficking organization that operated primarily in north Philadelphia.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-law-enforcement-collaborative-stopped-shipment-of-5-kilograms-of-cocaine-in-beaver-county-2-traffickers-charged/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:16:44 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32033 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, announced charges against two people trafficking $110,000 worth of cocaine from out of state to western Pennsylvania.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, announced charges against two people trafficking $110,000 worth of cocaine from out of state to western Pennsylvania.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-nabs-42-year-old-man-attempting-to-meet-child-in-harrisburg-after-lewd-conversations-on-chat-app/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:56:51 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32030 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a 42-year-old Franklin County man who had explicit conversations online with who he thought was a 13-year-old girl, then arranged to, and attempted to, meet the “girl” in Harrisburg.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a 42-year-old Franklin County man who had explicit conversations online with who he thought was a 13-year-old girl, then arranged to, and attempted to, meet the “girl” in Harrisburg.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-provides-latest-developments-on-outside-interruption-that-impacted-oag-servers/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:33:02 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32027 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that substantial progress has been made in restoring the Office of Attorney General to full functionality following the cyber incident earlier this month that knocked servers offline.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that substantial progress has been made in restoring the Office of Attorney General to full functionality following the cyber incident earlier this month that knocked servers offline.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/repeat-arsonist-sentenced-to-state-prison-ordered-to-pay-110k-restitution-for-burning-own-home-in-insurance-collection-scheme/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:38:43 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32024 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an Armstrong County woman has been sentenced up to 3 years in prison for intentionally setting fire to her rented home in 2023 as a part of a scheme to collect an insurance payout.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an Armstrong County woman has been sentenced up to 3 years in prison for intentionally setting fire to her rented home in 2023 as a part of a scheme to collect an insurance payout.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-files-suit-against-johnstown-woman-who-collected-costs-for-services-not-completed-after-taking-over-fathers-funeral-home/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:19:04 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32023 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against a Johnstown woman who collected nearly $32,000 for services she did not complete — while serving as director of her deceased father’s funeral home. According to the lawsuit, Brittany Thomas collected pre-paid costs from at least 14 consumers while serving as director of Moskal-Reid Funeral […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against a Johnstown woman who collected nearly $32,000 for services she did not complete — while serving as director of her deceased father’s funeral home. According to the lawsuit, Brittany Thomas collected pre-paid costs from at least 14 consumers while serving as director of Moskal-Reid Funeral […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-leads-bipartisan-coalition-urging-search-engine-payment-app-companies-to-stop-the-spread-of-deepfake-videos-and-photos/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:26:26 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32019 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 47 Attorneys General in calling on major online search engine and payment platform companies to do more to stop the spread of computer-generated “deepfakes.” Nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII), commonly referred to as “deepfakes” and “revenge porn,” is pervasive online and easily accessible, causing […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 47 Attorneys General in calling on major online search engine and payment platform companies to do more to stop the spread of computer-generated “deepfakes.” Nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII), commonly referred to as “deepfakes” and “revenge porn,” is pervasive online and easily accessible, causing […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/conviction-upheld-against-lebanon-county-woman-serving-life-in-prison-for-horrific-torture-murder-of-12-year-old-boy/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:51:09 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32018 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Lebanon County Judge has denied a convicted murderer’s request for relief regarding the brutal 2020 killing of a 12-year-old boy.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Lebanon County Judge has denied a convicted murderer’s request for relief regarding the brutal 2020 killing of a 12-year-old boy.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/bellwood-antis-school-district-head-wrestling-coach-jailed-for-his-role-in-sexual-abuse-investigation/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:08:37 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32016 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Timothy Andrekovich, the former head varsity wrestling coach of Bellwood Antis School District, has been sentenced to 3 to 23 months in prison for his role in failing to adequately protect students during a sexual assault investigation involving the junior high wrestling coach.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Timothy Andrekovich, the former head varsity wrestling coach of Bellwood Antis School District, has been sentenced to 3 to 23 months in prison for his role in failing to adequately protect students during a sexual assault investigation involving the junior high wrestling coach.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-joins-bipartisan-coalition-in-putting-meta-google-and-other-a-i-companies-on-notice-for-harms-caused-by-chatbots/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:00:43 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32014 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced his office has joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 Attorneys General calling on Big Tech companies to provide stronger protections for children who are using their platforms and being exposed to artificial intelligence (A.I.) chatbots.  The letter — which is being sent to Apple, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Open […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced his office has joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 Attorneys General calling on Big Tech companies to provide stronger protections for children who are using their platforms and being exposed to artificial intelligence (A.I.) chatbots.  The letter — which is being sent to Apple, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Open […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/updates-remedies-in-place-for-home-improvement-contractor-resources-and-main-office-of-attorney-general-phone-line-as-system-comes-online/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:55:06 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32008 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday offered several updates on progress in response to the outside interruption earlier this month that caused outages on Office of Attorney General servers.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday offered several updates on progress in response to the outside interruption earlier this month that caused outages on Office of Attorney General servers.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-sends-bipartisan-letter-to-feds-in-support-of-continuing-the-national-youth-tobacco-survey/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:48:48 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=32003 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday led a bipartisan coalition of 22 states in submitting a comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Department of Health and Human Services supporting continuation of the National Youth Tobacco Survey. The survey is an annual study to assess the use of smoking and vaping […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday led a bipartisan coalition of 22 states in submitting a comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Department of Health and Human Services supporting continuation of the National Youth Tobacco Survey. The survey is an annual study to assess the use of smoking and vaping […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/agreement-finalized-to-enable-free-access-to-medical-records-for-thousands-of-crozer-health-patients/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:28:17 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31992 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an agreement has been finalized that ensures free access to personal medical records for thousands of patients — including Medicaid patients — formerly treated at Crozer Health hospitals.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an agreement has been finalized that ensures free access to personal medical records for thousands of patients — including Medicaid patients — formerly treated at Crozer Health hospitals.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-shuts-down-philadelphia-area-unlicensed-phlebotomy-training-program/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:52:33 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31991 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced his office has filed a settlement with Philadelphia-area business JD Mobile Phlebotomy and its owner, Jennifer Denise Oliver. An investigation revealed that, throughout 2024, Oliver ran an unlicensed phlebotomy training school out of her medical laboratory in Philadelphia. Prospective students paid $1,250 with a guarantee that they would […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced his office has filed a settlement with Philadelphia-area business JD Mobile Phlebotomy and its owner, Jennifer Denise Oliver. An investigation revealed that, throughout 2024, Oliver ran an unlicensed phlebotomy training school out of her medical laboratory in Philadelphia. Prospective students paid $1,250 with a guarantee that they would […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-appeals-unit-wins-federal-decision-denying-relief-for-man-sentenced-to-death-for-brutal-murders-of-5-relatives-in-york-county/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:49:40 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31982 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a man serving death sentences for the 1991 murders of three children and two adults will not be granted relief, according to a recent ruling from a federal appeals court.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a man serving death sentences for the 1991 murders of three children and two adults will not be granted relief, according to a recent ruling from a federal appeals court.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-joins-21-state-coalition-calling-on-dea-to-ban-deadly-designer-xanax/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:38:08 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31981 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 21 Attorneys General calling on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to take emergency action to schedule a drug linked to deaths in Pennsylvania and across the country.  In a letter to DEA Administrator Terry Cole, the coalition of Attorneys General sounded the alarm on bromazolam, […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 21 Attorneys General calling on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to take emergency action to schedule a drug linked to deaths in Pennsylvania and across the country.  In a letter to DEA Administrator Terry Cole, the coalition of Attorneys General sounded the alarm on bromazolam, […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/office-of-attorney-general-email-access-being-restored-website-online-following-cyber-incident/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:53:00 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31979 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that access is being restored to Office of Attorney General email accounts. Onboarding employees onto their email is expected to be completed in the coming days.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that access is being restored to Office of Attorney General email accounts. Onboarding employees onto their email is expected to be completed in the coming days.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-reaches-130k-settlement-with-ne-pa-vehicle-dealership-group-for-deceptive-sales-tactics-inflating-prices/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:09:36 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31978 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement with The Rosado Group, Inc., regarding the northeastern Pennsylvania-based vehicle sales group’s deceptive sales tactics and credit practices.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement with The Rosado Group, Inc., regarding the northeastern Pennsylvania-based vehicle sales group’s deceptive sales tactics and credit practices.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/crawford-county-man-charged-with-having-dozens-of-child-sexual-abuse-material-files/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:54:22 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31977 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Crawford County man has been charged with possessing 50 files of child sexual abuse material.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Crawford County man has been charged with possessing 50 files of child sexual abuse material.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/office-of-attorney-general-website-is-back-online-work-continues-on-email-and-phone-lines/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:57:24 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31973 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the Office of Attorney General’s website — www.attorneygeneral.gov — is back online and near full-functionality.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the Office of Attorney General’s website — www.attorneygeneral.gov — is back online and near full-functionality.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-offers-guidance-to-avoid-being-scammed-while-back-to-school-shopping/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:50:16 -0400 DJ Szukalski https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31969 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning parents and students that scammers often try to take advantage of back-to-school shoppers by posing as online vendors or assistants for financial aid. “Preparing for the school year is always exciting — but, be aware that scammers see this timing as another opportunity to steal and defraud,” […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning parents and students that scammers often try to take advantage of back-to-school shoppers by posing as online vendors or assistants for financial aid. “Preparing for the school year is always exciting — but, be aware that scammers see this timing as another opportunity to steal and defraud,” […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-200-million-deposited-into-the-commonwealths-general-fund-as-a-result-of-the-joint-underwriting-association-litigation/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:33:55 -0400 Jodi Christman https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31965 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a $200 million transfer of funds today reached the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s general fund — the sum being the result of the Office of Attorney General’s victory in years-long litigation against the Pennsylvania Professional Liability Joint Underwriting Association (JUA).

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a $200 million transfer of funds today reached the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s general fund — the sum being the result of the Office of Attorney General’s victory in years-long litigation against the Pennsylvania Professional Liability Joint Underwriting Association (JUA).

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-launches-operation-robocall-roundup-with-warnings-to-dozens-of-telecom-companies-ignoring-federal-robocall-rules/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:07:45 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31942 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the first action under “Operation Robocall Roundup,” a multistate effort by the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force to crack down on robocalls across Pennsylvania and nationwide. Attorney General Sunday joined 50 bipartisan Attorneys General in sending warning letters to 37 voice providers demanding that they immediately stop illegal robocalls […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the first action under “Operation Robocall Roundup,” a multistate effort by the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force to crack down on robocalls across Pennsylvania and nationwide. Attorney General Sunday joined 50 bipartisan Attorneys General in sending warning letters to 37 voice providers demanding that they immediately stop illegal robocalls […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-insurance-fraud-section-charges-13-people-in-1m-luxury-vehicle-title-washing-scheme/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:51:05 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31940 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with the 52nd Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, announced charges against 13 members of a central Pennsylvania-based, vehicle title-washing criminal enterprise that sold vehicles stolen from Florida, profiting over $1 million in the scheme.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with the 52nd Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, announced charges against 13 members of a central Pennsylvania-based, vehicle title-washing criminal enterprise that sold vehicles stolen from Florida, profiting over $1 million in the scheme.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charges-corrections-officer-at-pa-state-prison-had-sexual-relationships-with-inmates-used-work-computer-database-in-fraud-scheme/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:17:04 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31939 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Police, announced charges against a former corrections officer at SCI Forest regarding sexual contact with multiple inmates and her use of the prison’s computer database to steal the identities of other inmates.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Police, announced charges against a former corrections officer at SCI Forest regarding sexual contact with multiple inmates and her use of the prison’s computer database to steal the identities of other inmates.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/thousands-of-crozer-health-patients-will-have-free-access-to-medical-records-per-agreement-expected-to-be-finalized-soon/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:31:55 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31938 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that thousands of Medicaid patients formerly treated at Crozer Health hospitals will have free access to their medical records, following an agreement and subsequent ruling this week by a federal bankruptcy court judge.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that thousands of Medicaid patients formerly treated at Crozer Health hospitals will have free access to their medical records, following an agreement and subsequent ruling this week by a federal bankruptcy court judge.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-joins-effort-urging-u-s-department-of-justice-to-shut-down-illegal-offshore-gambling/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:03:11 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31937 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 Attorneys Generals in urging the U.S. Department of Justice to assist in addressing the rampant spread of illegal offshore gaming and gambling across the country. In a joint letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, the coalition asks the federal government to invoke […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 Attorneys Generals in urging the U.S. Department of Justice to assist in addressing the rampant spread of illegal offshore gaming and gambling across the country. In a joint letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, the coalition asks the federal government to invoke […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/pittsburgh-drug-trafficker-jailed-up-to-18-years-for-latest-felony-conviction/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:15:54 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31936 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the ringleader of a Pittsburgh-based drug-trafficking organization has been sentenced to 9 to 18 years in prison for distributing controlled substances in Beaver and Allegheny counties.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the ringleader of a Pittsburgh-based drug-trafficking organization has been sentenced to 9 to 18 years in prison for distributing controlled substances in Beaver and Allegheny counties.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-northampton-county-man-guilty-of-50-felonies-for-possessing-child-sexual-abuse-material/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:03:51 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31933 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Northampton County jury convicted a Mount Bethel man of 51 felonies for possessing child sexual abuse material.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Northampton County jury convicted a Mount Bethel man of 51 felonies for possessing child sexual abuse material.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-arrests-that-stop-drug-and-firearms-trafficking-ring-in-westmoreland-county/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:50:07 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31929 More than 47,000 Doses of Heroin/Fentanyl Taken Off Streets HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a collaborative investigation resulting in arrests of a Westmoreland County man and three co-conspirators who were selling guns and fentanyl/heroin to an undercover officer over recent months.  David Jefferies, 34, James Womack, 33, and Shelton Payne, 34, each are […]

]]> More than 47,000 Doses of Heroin/Fentanyl Taken Off Streets HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a collaborative investigation resulting in arrests of a Westmoreland County man and three co-conspirators who were selling guns and fentanyl/heroin to an undercover officer over recent months.  David Jefferies, 34, James Womack, 33, and Shelton Payne, 34, each are […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/monroe-county-woman-charged-with-using-false-cancer-diagnosis-to-obtain-nearly-8300-oxycodone-pills-from-providers-in-three-counties/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:45:35 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31928 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Monroe County woman who fraudulently obtained nearly 8,300 oxycodone pills from 19 different providers while claiming she had terminal cancer.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Monroe County woman who fraudulently obtained nearly 8,300 oxycodone pills from 19 different providers while claiming she had terminal cancer.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-pa-senator-pennycuick-host-berks-montgomery-county-law-enforcement-leaders-to-discuss-recruitment-challenges-collaboration-tactics/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:42:45 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31924 DOUGLASSVILLE — Attorney General Dave Sunday joined Pa. Senator Tracy Pennycuick and law enforcement leaders across Berks and Montgomery counties Thursday for a roundtable discussion about staff recruitment and retention challenges and other issues as police work to keep communities safe. Attorney General Sunday and Senator Pennycuick hosted the event, which included Montgomery County District […]

]]> DOUGLASSVILLE — Attorney General Dave Sunday joined Pa. Senator Tracy Pennycuick and law enforcement leaders across Berks and Montgomery counties Thursday for a roundtable discussion about staff recruitment and retention challenges and other issues as police work to keep communities safe. Attorney General Sunday and Senator Pennycuick hosted the event, which included Montgomery County District […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/law-enforcement-collaboration-stops-foreign-shipment-of-fully-automatic-switches-for-firearms-two-philadelphia-men-charged/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:44:13 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31922 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a collaborative investigation with Homeland Security Investigations and Philadelphia Police Department resulted in the interception of a foreign shipment of machine gun conversion devices — or fully automatic firearm switches — and arrests of two Philadelphia men.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a collaborative investigation with Homeland Security Investigations and Philadelphia Police Department resulted in the interception of a foreign shipment of machine gun conversion devices — or fully automatic firearm switches — and arrests of two Philadelphia men.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/greene-county-woman-pleads-guilty-to-kidnapping-days-after-being-present-for-unrelated-double-murder/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:15:42 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31914 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Greene County woman pleaded guilty to kidnapping and aggravated assault involving two victims in 2022, as well as her role in covering up a double murder days earlier.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Greene County woman pleaded guilty to kidnapping and aggravated assault involving two victims in 2022, as well as her role in covering up a double murder days earlier.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/monroe-county-man-jailed-up-to-15-years-for-providing-fatal-xylazine-fentanyl-heroin-dose/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:43:46 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31911 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Monroe County man has been sentenced to 7½ to 15 years in prison for selling a concoction of heroin, fentanyl, and xylazine to a woman who died of an overdose in 2023.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Monroe County man has been sentenced to 7½ to 15 years in prison for selling a concoction of heroin, fentanyl, and xylazine to a woman who died of an overdose in 2023.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-medicaid-fraud-control-section-charges-philadelphia-pharmacy-in-2m-scheme-involving-sales-of-unregulated-hiv-medication/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:49:39 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31912 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against Surnil Pharmacy, Inc. — which primarily operated as Haussemann’s Pharmacy — regarding a multi-million dollar scheme to defraud the Medicaid and Medicare programs through reimbursements of HIV medications.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against Surnil Pharmacy, Inc. — which primarily operated as Haussemann’s Pharmacy — regarding a multi-million dollar scheme to defraud the Medicaid and Medicare programs through reimbursements of HIV medications.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/truly-evil-killer-of-pregnant-crawford-county-woman-sentenced-to-consecutive-life-terms/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:01:42 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31901 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Crawford County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a pregnant woman, and her unborn child, last year in her Sparta Township home.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Crawford County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a pregnant woman, and her unborn child, last year in her Sparta Township home.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-joins-bipartisan-coalition-supporting-federal-cannabis-banking-reform/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:17:41 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31897 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday today joined a bipartisan coalition of 32 attorneys general in calling on Congress to pass the SAFER Banking Act of 2025. The coalition submitted a letter to congressional leaders urging passage of legislation that would provide legal clarity for banks and financial institutions to serve state-regulated cannabis businesses, addressing critical public safety concerns while improving states’ ability to collect taxes and conduct regulatory oversight.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday today joined a bipartisan coalition of 32 attorneys general in calling on Congress to pass the SAFER Banking Act of 2025. The coalition submitted a letter to congressional leaders urging passage of legislation that would provide legal clarity for banks and financial institutions to serve state-regulated cannabis businesses, addressing critical public safety concerns while improving states’ ability to collect taxes and conduct regulatory oversight.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-charges-energy-company-with-causing-natural-gas-leak-from-cambria-county-well/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:33:22 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31894 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against Equitrans, LP, regarding the energy company’s failures to maintain a well that leaked natural gas in 2022 across southern Pennsylvania and into several states, while also contaminating nearby ground and waters.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against Equitrans, LP, regarding the energy company’s failures to maintain a well that leaked natural gas in 2022 across southern Pennsylvania and into several states, while also contaminating nearby ground and waters.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-charges-beaver-county-man-with-possession-of-child-sexual-abuse-material/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:47:41 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31880 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Beaver County man — who retired as a police officer in 2023 — regarding possession of child sexual abuse material. The Office of Attorney General’s Child Predator Section charged 68-year-old Peter J. Benedict Jr. on Wednesday with 11 felony counts of possession of child sexual […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Beaver County man — who retired as a police officer in 2023 — regarding possession of child sexual abuse material. The Office of Attorney General’s Child Predator Section charged 68-year-old Peter J. Benedict Jr. on Wednesday with 11 felony counts of possession of child sexual […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-charges-in-july-4th-stabbing-at-septa-station-being-handled-by-appointed-special-prosecutor/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:33:44 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31878 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his appointed Special Prosecutor for Mass Transit will prosecute the July 4 stabbing incident at the Berks (SEPTA) subway station in Kensington. Daniel Williams, 35, of Brookhaven, is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and possessing an instrument of crime. He is being held on $800,000 bail. […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his appointed Special Prosecutor for Mass Transit will prosecute the July 4 stabbing incident at the Berks (SEPTA) subway station in Kensington. Daniel Williams, 35, of Brookhaven, is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and possessing an instrument of crime. He is being held on $800,000 bail. […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-fulton-county-man-guilty-of-felony-strangulation-during-domestic-dispute/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:31:00 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31876 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Fulton County jury convicted a man of strangling his girlfriend during a domestic dispute last year.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Fulton County jury convicted a man of strangling his girlfriend during a domestic dispute last year.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/elk-county-sex-offender-sentenced-to-state-prison-for-failing-treatment-program-refusing-to-follow-other-probation-conditions/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:50:57 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31871 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a convicted sex offender from Elk County has been sentenced to state prison for repeatedly violating probation by failing to complete sex offender treatment, viewing pornography, and leaving the state without permission.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a convicted sex offender from Elk County has been sentenced to state prison for repeatedly violating probation by failing to complete sex offender treatment, viewing pornography, and leaving the state without permission.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/florida-man-jailed-up-to-20-years-for-role-in-father-son-burglary-team-targeting-elderly-western-pa-homeowners/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:36:49 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31870 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Florida man will serve 2½ to 20 years in state prison for targeting older residents during a spree of distraction burglaries in western Pennsylvania.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Florida man will serve 2½ to 20 years in state prison for targeting older residents during a spree of distraction burglaries in western Pennsylvania.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-part-of-national-coalition-securing-200m-from-gilead-sciences-for-illegal-kickback-scheme-to-sell-hiv-drugs/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:30:04 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31869 Pennsylvania Will Receive $1.28 Million from Multistate Settlement HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 48 other Attorneys General in securing a combined $202 million settlement from Gilead Sciences, Inc. for running an illegal kickback scheme to promote its HIV medications.  Gilead violated federal law by illegally providing incentives – including awards, […]

]]> Pennsylvania Will Receive $1.28 Million from Multistate Settlement HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 48 other Attorneys General in securing a combined $202 million settlement from Gilead Sciences, Inc. for running an illegal kickback scheme to promote its HIV medications.  Gilead violated federal law by illegally providing incentives – including awards, […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/off-duty-police-officer-pleads-guilty-to-involuntary-manslaughter-regarding-assault-of-witness-at-beaver-county-shooting-scene/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:19:35 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31868 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that John J. Hawk pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and related offenses for assaulting Kenneth Vinyard — who later died — at the scene of a shooting outside a Walmart in Beaver County in 2022.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that John J. Hawk pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and related offenses for assaulting Kenneth Vinyard — who later died — at the scene of a shooting outside a Walmart in Beaver County in 2022.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-philadelphia-gun-violence-task-force-makes-wave-of-arrests-of-felons-possessing-firearms/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:48:42 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31867 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with law enforcement collaborators, announced the recent arrests of several convicted felons in possession of firearms, including some allegedly involved in recent violent crimes.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with law enforcement collaborators, announced the recent arrests of several convicted felons in possession of firearms, including some allegedly involved in recent violent crimes.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/convicted-trafficker-jailed-at-least-15-years-for-role-in-nj-to-state-college-drug-dealing-network/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:03:29 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31858 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Centre County man has been sentenced to 15 to 30 years in prison for his role in a high-level, State College-based, drug trafficking organization.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Centre County man has been sentenced to 15 to 30 years in prison for his role in a high-level, State College-based, drug trafficking organization.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-charges-schuylkill-county-man-with-recording-his-sexual-abuse-of-an-infant/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:09:08 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31854 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Schuylkill County man regarding sexual abuse of a 9-month-old child — which the man recorded with his cellphone.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Schuylkill County man regarding sexual abuse of a 9-month-old child — which the man recorded with his cellphone.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-settlement-that-holds-8-opioid-manufacturers-accountable-brings-millions-to-pa-for-prevention-and-treatment/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:16:49 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31848 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania is part of an approximately $720 million combined national settlement with eight drug manufacturers that worsened the nationwide opioid crisis.  Based on the overwhelming participation by Attorneys General across the country, all eight company defendants have agreed to proceed with a sign-on period for local governments. […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania is part of an approximately $720 million combined national settlement with eight drug manufacturers that worsened the nationwide opioid crisis.  Based on the overwhelming participation by Attorneys General across the country, all eight company defendants have agreed to proceed with a sign-on period for local governments. […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charged-allentown-based-drug-trafficker-had-6-kilos-of-cocaine-5-handguns-and-a-ghost-gun/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:14:16 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31844 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the arrest of an Allentown-based drug trafficker after agents seized more than six kilograms of cocaine, five handguns, and a ghost gun with a high-capacity magazine.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the arrest of an Allentown-based drug trafficker after agents seized more than six kilograms of cocaine, five handguns, and a ghost gun with a high-capacity magazine.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/westmoreland-co-man-allegedly-abused-2-children-charges-result-from-grand-jury-investigation-of-jehovahs-witnesses-congregation-members/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:19:12 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31840 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Westmoreland County man is charged with sexually assaulting two children between 1989 and 1997.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Westmoreland County man is charged with sexually assaulting two children between 1989 and 1997.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/organized-retail-crime-unit-charges-pittsburgh-man-with-stealing-hundreds-of-identities-to-buy-100k-in-lowes-giant-eagle-merchandise/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:26:28 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31837 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the recent arrest of a Pittsburgh man charged with assuming identities to make more than $100,000 in online credit purchases from area Lowe’s and Giant Eagle stores.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the recent arrest of a Pittsburgh man charged with assuming identities to make more than $100,000 in online credit purchases from area Lowe’s and Giant Eagle stores.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-bellwood-antis-school-district-head-wrestling-coach-convicted-for-his-role-in-covering-up-sexual-abuse-at-school/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:59:22 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31836 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the former head varsity wrestling coach of Bellwood Antis School District was convicted for his role in failing to adequately protect students after being notified of an investigation into sexual assault allegations against the district’s junior high wrestling coach, Ryan Blazier.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the former head varsity wrestling coach of Bellwood Antis School District was convicted for his role in failing to adequately protect students after being notified of an investigation into sexual assault allegations against the district’s junior high wrestling coach, Ryan Blazier.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-nabs-allegheny-county-man-attempting-to-meet-child/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:18:51 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31833 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a 40-year-old Allegheny County man who believed he was soliciting online sexual contact from a 12-year-old girl.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a 40-year-old Allegheny County man who believed he was soliciting online sexual contact from a 12-year-old girl.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charges-philadelphia-man-secretly-sent-himself-nude-photos-of-5-victims-then-posted-the-photos-online/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:38:41 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31832 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Philadelphia man who sent himself nude photos of five victims — by gaining access to their phones or phones of a partner — and posting the photos online.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Philadelphia man who sent himself nude photos of five victims — by gaining access to their phones or phones of a partner — and posting the photos online.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-takedown-of-blair-county-drug-trafficking-crew-3rd-degree-murder-charged-in-fatal-overdose/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:14:47 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31818 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against seven individuals as part of a takedown of a Blair County-based drug-trafficking network — with the group’s supplier also charged as the source of a fatal fentanyl overdose in Altoona.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against seven individuals as part of a takedown of a Blair County-based drug-trafficking network — with the group’s supplier also charged as the source of a fatal fentanyl overdose in Altoona.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-urges-pennsylvanians-to-use-fireworks-carefully-over-july-4th-holiday-look-out-for-your-dogs/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:01:54 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31817 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection are offering tips to stay safe — and protect your dogs — during the Fourth of July holiday. Anyone planning to celebrate the holiday with fireworks is encouraged to buy them from a licensed dealer, use them responsibly, and […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection are offering tips to stay safe — and protect your dogs — during the Fourth of July holiday. Anyone planning to celebrate the holiday with fireworks is encouraged to buy them from a licensed dealer, use them responsibly, and […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charged-montgomery-county-man-defrauded-tech-company-out-of-250k-in-hard-drive-buy-and-return-scheme/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:06:31 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31815 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that charges have been filed against a Montgomery County man for a fraudulent return scheme that cost Seagate Technology $250,000 in stolen computer hard drives.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that charges have been filed against a Montgomery County man for a fraudulent return scheme that cost Seagate Technology $250,000 in stolen computer hard drives.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-retirement-of-first-deputy-attorney-general-james-donahue-after-40-year-career/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:23:18 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31812 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the retirement, effective July 5, of First Deputy Attorney General James Donahue — following a prolific 40-year career with the office.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the retirement, effective July 5, of First Deputy Attorney General James Donahue — following a prolific 40-year career with the office.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-warns-consumers-of-potential-scams-following-storms-and-flooding/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:29:48 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31811 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging consumers to use caution when purchasing a new car or selecting contractors for potential home improvement work, following flooding and other damages caused by this week’s storms. “Scammers have no compassion for people dealing with hardship as a result of natural disasters — in fact, they see […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging consumers to use caution when purchasing a new car or selecting contractors for potential home improvement work, following flooding and other damages caused by this week’s storms. “Scammers have no compassion for people dealing with hardship as a result of natural disasters — in fact, they see […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/pa-state-trooper-charged-with-aggravated-assault-of-infant-previously-charged-with-intimidation-of-witness-in-the-case/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:24:20 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31810 Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Pennsylvania State Trooper for causing head trauma to an infant, and for a pattern of abuse and endangerment against the infant and two other children.

]]> Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Pennsylvania State Trooper for causing head trauma to an infant, and for a pattern of abuse and endangerment against the infant and two other children.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-charges-pa-therapist-accused-of-sexploiting-patient-as-part-of-national-health-care-fraud-take-downs/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:44:57 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31809 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that two Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General Medicaid Fraud cases are featured in the Department of Justice’s National Health Care Fraud Takedown initiative — a nationwide law enforcement effort, against 324 defendants regarding $14.6 billion in intended loss.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that two Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General Medicaid Fraud cases are featured in the Department of Justice’s National Health Care Fraud Takedown initiative — a nationwide law enforcement effort, against 324 defendants regarding $14.6 billion in intended loss.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-supports-proposed-sale-of-23andme-that-would-protect-consumers-dna-and-data/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:05:42 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31797 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that he, along with a coalition of Attorneys General, support the potential sale of 23andMe to a newly formed non-profit medical research organization. Since 23andMe filed bankruptcy, Attorney General Sunday objected to any sale of the company that would potentially expose the DNA data and other personal information […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that he, along with a coalition of Attorneys General, support the potential sale of 23andMe to a newly formed non-profit medical research organization. Since 23andMe filed bankruptcy, Attorney General Sunday objected to any sale of the company that would potentially expose the DNA data and other personal information […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/man-re-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-without-parole-for-killings-of-infant-toddler-and-brutal-attack-of-childrens-mother-in-1973/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:04:17 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31696 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that John Veltre will not get relief from a life without parole prison term, after a Westmoreland County Judge recently resentenced the man for brutally attacking a woman and killing her two young children more than 50 years ago.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that John Veltre will not get relief from a life without parole prison term, after a Westmoreland County Judge recently resentenced the man for brutally attacking a woman and killing her two young children more than 50 years ago.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/pure-evil-northampton-county-gang-member-jailed-for-life-for-stabbing-setting-man-on-fire/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:53:54 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31654 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Alkiohn Dunkins has been sentenced to a lifetime in prison — plus 23 to 50 years — for killing 18-year-old Tyrell Holmes in 2018.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Alkiohn Dunkins has been sentenced to a lifetime in prison — plus 23 to 50 years — for killing 18-year-old Tyrell Holmes in 2018.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/four-charged-with-providing-commercial-sex-at-erie-county-fitness-and-spa-business/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:32:51 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31648 HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with Erie County District Attorney Elizabeth Hirz and Pennsylvania State Police, announced charges against the owner of Erie-based Totally You Fitness and Spa and three managers for using the business as a front to provide commercial sex to dozens of buyers. Owner Tina Silveus and the three […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with Erie County District Attorney Elizabeth Hirz and Pennsylvania State Police, announced charges against the owner of Erie-based Totally You Fitness and Spa and three managers for using the business as a front to provide commercial sex to dozens of buyers. Owner Tina Silveus and the three […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-pa-state-police-announce-charges-in-operation-dirty-paper-central-pa-based-chop-shop-and-fraud-criminal-enterprise/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:11:31 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31644 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced charges against numerous individuals regarding a central Pennsylvania-based “chop shop” operation that also involved vehicle title washing, fraudulent vehicle inspections, and identity theft.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced charges against numerous individuals regarding a central Pennsylvania-based “chop shop” operation that also involved vehicle title washing, fraudulent vehicle inspections, and identity theft.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-after-one-year-organized-retail-crime-unit-is-combatting-violent-thieves/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:45:02 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31638 NORRISTOWN — Attorney General Dave Sunday joined Philadelphia-area law enforcement and community partners to discuss Year One achievements of the Office of Attorney General’s Organized Retail Crime Unit, and how collaboration is resulting in arrests, prosecutions, and recoveries of stolen goods.

]]> NORRISTOWN — Attorney General Dave Sunday joined Philadelphia-area law enforcement and community partners to discuss Year One achievements of the Office of Attorney General’s Organized Retail Crime Unit, and how collaboration is resulting in arrests, prosecutions, and recoveries of stolen goods.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/clearfield-county-drug-dealer-charged-with-3rd-degree-murder-for-providing-fentanyl-that-caused-fatal-overdose/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:36:16 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31585 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with the 52nd Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, announced that a Clearfield County man is charged with third-degree murder regarding the overdose death of Dalton Cole.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with the 52nd Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, announced that a Clearfield County man is charged with third-degree murder regarding the overdose death of Dalton Cole.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-settlement-regarding-tribal-lending-scheme-hundreds-of-impacted-pennsylvanians-eligible-for-restitution/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:21:00 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31581 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement with Kansas-based debt collector TrueAccord Corp. regarding the company’s illegal use of tribal lenders, which violated state consumer protection laws. Under the agreement, TrueAccord has agreed to pay more than $23,000 restitution, with more than 200 Pennsylvanians eligible for payouts. The company has also agreed to […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement with Kansas-based debt collector TrueAccord Corp. regarding the company’s illegal use of tribal lenders, which violated state consumer protection laws. Under the agreement, TrueAccord has agreed to pay more than $23,000 restitution, with more than 200 Pennsylvanians eligible for payouts. The company has also agreed to […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-sues-allegheny-county-contractor-for-failures-to-complete-home-improvement-projects/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:12:40 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31579 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against a Pittsburgh-area home improvement contractor for allegedly failing to deliver work after collecting large sums of money in advance.  The lawsuit alleges that Brian Myers and his business, Harpen Construction, LLC, also were in violation of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA) and […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against a Pittsburgh-area home improvement contractor for allegedly failing to deliver work after collecting large sums of money in advance.  The lawsuit alleges that Brian Myers and his business, Harpen Construction, LLC, also were in violation of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA) and […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-joins-butler-county-leaders-in-launch-of-ignite-program-aimed-at-reducing-recidivism/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:25:23 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31574 BUTLER — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with Butler County government and community leaders, announced the launch of the IGNITE program, with Butler becoming the third county in the Commonwealth to implement the recidivism-reducing initiative.

]]> BUTLER — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with Butler County government and community leaders, announced the launch of the IGNITE program, with Butler becoming the third county in the Commonwealth to implement the recidivism-reducing initiative.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-joins-carlisle-school-leaders-sen-rothman-to-spotlight-safe2say-somethings-impact-on-pa-students-during-2024-25-school-year/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:06:36 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31564 CARLISLE — Attorney General Dave Sunday — along with Carlisle Area School District leaders and Pa. Sen. Greg Rothman — recently discussed how the Safe2Say Something program helped students and communities during the 2024-2025 school year.

]]> CARLISLE — Attorney General Dave Sunday — along with Carlisle Area School District leaders and Pa. Sen. Greg Rothman — recently discussed how the Safe2Say Something program helped students and communities during the 2024-2025 school year.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-historic-settlement-with-purdue-pharma-and-sackler-family-regarding-manufacture-distribution-of-opioids-that-fueled-addiction-epidemic/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:41:19 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31554 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced, along with 54 other Attorneys General, a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and owners, the Sackler family, regarding the company’s manufacturing and distribution of opioids that fueled a nationwide addiction epidemic.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced, along with 54 other Attorneys General, a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and owners, the Sackler family, regarding the company’s manufacturing and distribution of opioids that fueled a nationwide addiction epidemic.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/owner-of-berks-county-home-care-agency-sentenced-to-prison-ordered-to-pay-more-than-235k-in-restitution-after-pleading-guilty-to-medicaid-fraud-scheme/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:20:59 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31526 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the owner of a Berks County-based home care agency was sentenced to terms of prison, parole, and probation — and ordered to pay $235,778 in restitution — for collecting Medicaid reimbursement related to fraudulent claims submitted by his company.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the owner of a Berks County-based home care agency was sentenced to terms of prison, parole, and probation — and ordered to pay $235,778 in restitution — for collecting Medicaid reimbursement related to fraudulent claims submitted by his company.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-man-convicted-of-1st-degree-murder-murder-of-unborn-child-for-slaying-pregnant-woman-in-her-crawford-county-home/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:21:33 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31531 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Crawford County jury convicted a man of killing a pregnant woman last year in her Sparta Township home.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Crawford County jury convicted a man of killing a pregnant woman last year in her Sparta Township home.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-announces-7th-annual-drug-take-back-weekend-at-pocono-raceway/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:40:40 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31529 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is again partnering with Pocono Raceway for its annual Drug Take Back event during NASCAR race weekend at the track from June 20 to 22 for “The Great American Getaway 400.”

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is again partnering with Pocono Raceway for its annual Drug Take Back event during NASCAR race weekend at the track from June 20 to 22 for “The Great American Getaway 400.”

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-leads-bipartisan-coalition-urging-meta-to-protect-users-from-fraudulent-investment-advertisements/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:02:44 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31528 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday led a bipartisan coalition of 42 Attorneys General in sending a letter to Meta Platforms, Inc., who does business as Meta, to address the increasing trend of scam advertisements appearing on the newsfeeds of Facebook users.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday led a bipartisan coalition of 42 Attorneys General in sending a letter to Meta Platforms, Inc., who does business as Meta, to address the increasing trend of scam advertisements appearing on the newsfeeds of Facebook users.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-reciprocity-agreement-between-pa-virginia-for-concealed-carry-permit-holders/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:10:56 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31523 HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, announced that a reciprocity agreement was finalized this week that allows holders of Licenses to Carry Firearms to do so in both states. The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General’s renewed agreement makes Virginia the 30th state for which Pennsylvania has concealed […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, announced that a reciprocity agreement was finalized this week that allows holders of Licenses to Carry Firearms to do so in both states. The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General’s renewed agreement makes Virginia the 30th state for which Pennsylvania has concealed […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-secures-nearly-1-million-settlement-with-company-that-worked-with-vision-property-management/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:01:14 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31521 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement with ACM Vision V, LLC, regarding its relationship with Vision Property Management that misled home buyers into purchasing subpar properties with harmful sales and lease terms. The settlement with ACM Vision V involves payment of $992,000 in restitution to impacted consumers, while prohibiting the company from […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement with ACM Vision V, LLC, regarding its relationship with Vision Property Management that misled home buyers into purchasing subpar properties with harmful sales and lease terms. The settlement with ACM Vision V involves payment of $992,000 in restitution to impacted consumers, while prohibiting the company from […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-joins-multi-state-lawsuit-to-block-23andmes-sale-of-consumer-data/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:07:59 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31517 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is joining a bipartisan coalition of 28 Attorneys General in filing a lawsuit to block 23andMe’s impending sale of consumer data — following the company’s recent bankruptcy filing. The lawsuit objects to the bankruptcy sale of personal genetic information that was collected by 23andMe from […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is joining a bipartisan coalition of 28 Attorneys General in filing a lawsuit to block 23andMe’s impending sale of consumer data — following the company’s recent bankruptcy filing. The lawsuit objects to the bankruptcy sale of personal genetic information that was collected by 23andMe from […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/seven-dealers-charged-with-distributing-methamphetamine-fentanyl-in-rural-northern-pa/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:20:39 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31515 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against seven people who were arrested in recent days for their roles in distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl in and around Cameron, Elk, McKean, Potter, and Warren counties.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against seven people who were arrested in recent days for their roles in distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl in and around Cameron, Elk, McKean, Potter, and Warren counties.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/chester-county-caretakers-plead-guilty-to-neglecting-patient-who-required-emergency-care/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:12:43 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31516 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Chester County couple pleaded guilty to felony neglect of a care defendant person regarding their mistreatment of an elderly patient who sustained sepsis, pressure ulcers, and dehydration due to the lack of care.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Chester County couple pleaded guilty to felony neglect of a care defendant person regarding their mistreatment of an elderly patient who sustained sepsis, pressure ulcers, and dehydration due to the lack of care.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/two-arrested-following-search-of-clearfield-county-home-thousands-of-fentanyl-doses-seized-2-african-wildcats-rescued/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:34:28 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31493 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Police and Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers, announced the arrests of two individuals charged with drug trafficking in Clearfield County. During a search, officers recovered two live African wildcats, which appeared to be unlawfully possessed.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Police and Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers, announced the arrests of two individuals charged with drug trafficking in Clearfield County. During a search, officers recovered two live African wildcats, which appeared to be unlawfully possessed.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/darryl-lawrence-confirmed-by-pa-senate-as-pennsylvanias-consumer-advocate/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:23:15 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31477 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced today that the Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously confirmed the nomination of Darryl Lawrence to serve as Pennsylvania’s Consumer Advocate. Lawrence has been serving as interim Consumer Advocate since February 4th where he has been representing Commonwealth consumers in public utility service quality and pricing matters. Darryl Lawrence has […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced today that the Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously confirmed the nomination of Darryl Lawrence to serve as Pennsylvania’s Consumer Advocate. Lawrence has been serving as interim Consumer Advocate since February 4th where he has been representing Commonwealth consumers in public utility service quality and pricing matters. Darryl Lawrence has […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-dave-sunday-warns-of-scam-texts-alleging-to-be-from-the-pennsylvania-department-of-transportation/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:02:42 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31450 HARRISBURG – Have you received a suspicious text message or email allegedly from the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles?  The Office of Attorney General has received complaints from consumers who received suspicious text messages that are threatening to report a driver to the DMV violation database, suspend your vehicle registration, suspend your driving privileges for […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Have you received a suspicious text message or email allegedly from the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles?  The Office of Attorney General has received complaints from consumers who received suspicious text messages that are threatening to report a driver to the DMV violation database, suspend your vehicle registration, suspend your driving privileges for […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/northampton-county-judge-sentences-gang-member-up-to-60-years-in-prison-for-his-role-in-stabbing-setting-man-on-fire/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:47:25 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31447 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Northampton County Judge sentenced a Collegeville man to 27½ to 60 years in prison for his role in killing 18-year-old Tyrell Holmes in 2018 after he entered a plea on Monday.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Northampton County Judge sentenced a Collegeville man to 27½ to 60 years in prison for his role in killing 18-year-old Tyrell Holmes in 2018 after he entered a plea on Monday.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/case-update-former-butler-county-jehovahs-witnesses-member-sentenced-up-to-34-years-in-prison-for-sexually-assaulting-young-child/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:56:45 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31446 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Shaun Sheffer has been sentenced to 14 to 34 years in prison for sexually assaulting a pre-teen child, beginning when the victim was seven-years-old.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Shaun Sheffer has been sentenced to 14 to 34 years in prison for sexually assaulting a pre-teen child, beginning when the victim was seven-years-old.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/repeat-sex-offender-jailed-up-to-36-years-for-child-sexual-abuse-material-philadelphia-predator-still-has-pending-case-for-trafficking-a-child/ Fri, 30 May 2025 13:01:00 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31437 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a repeat sex offender from Philadelphia was sentenced to 18 to 36 years for possessing child sexual abuse material while he was on parole from a prior conviction. Craig Coleman is facing additional charges — human trafficking, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, and other offenses — for crimes […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a repeat sex offender from Philadelphia was sentenced to 18 to 36 years for possessing child sexual abuse material while he was on parole from a prior conviction. Craig Coleman is facing additional charges — human trafficking, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, and other offenses — for crimes […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-guilty-pleas-in-12-million-medicaid-fraud-scheme-at-philadelphia-pharmacy-two-scheme-leaders-jailed/ Fri, 30 May 2025 12:08:52 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31434 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the two leaders of a $12 million Medicaid Fraud scheme involving Broad Street Pharmacy in South Philadelphia have pleaded guilty and were sentenced this week to state prison. An Office of Attorney General-led collaborative investigation resulted in prison sentences for Peter Dello Buono — who managed daily […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the two leaders of a $12 million Medicaid Fraud scheme involving Broad Street Pharmacy in South Philadelphia have pleaded guilty and were sentenced this week to state prison. An Office of Attorney General-led collaborative investigation resulted in prison sentences for Peter Dello Buono — who managed daily […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/beaver-county-sexually-violent-predator-jailed-up-to-40-years-for-repeatedly-assaulting-child/ Wed, 28 May 2025 09:02:40 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31407 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Beaver County man has been sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child numerous times.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Beaver County man has been sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child numerous times.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-reaches-settlement-with-property-management-company-regarding-a-i-based-platform-resulting-in-maintenance-delays/ Tue, 27 May 2025 12:38:32 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31400 Settlement also involves $30,000 restitution sum for impacted tenants HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement with Home365, LLC, regarding the Las Vegas-based property management company’s alleged failures to timely address Pennsylvania tenants’ maintenance needs. The settlement, in the form of an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance, also alleges Home365 failed to return tenant […]

]]> Settlement also involves $30,000 restitution sum for impacted tenants HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement with Home365, LLC, regarding the Las Vegas-based property management company’s alleged failures to timely address Pennsylvania tenants’ maintenance needs. The settlement, in the form of an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance, also alleges Home365 failed to return tenant […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-calls-on-congress-to-pass-legislation-to-fund-psas-outreach-campaigns-aimed-at-steering-children-away-from-drug-use/ Fri, 23 May 2025 10:10:19 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31388 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 Attorneys General calling on Congress to pass the Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Act, a federal bill that aims to reduce youth drug use through research-based public education and community outreach.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 Attorneys General calling on Congress to pass the Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Act, a federal bill that aims to reduce youth drug use through research-based public education and community outreach.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-charges-blair-county-man-with-possessing-sharing-child-sexual-abuse-material-including-artificially-generated-files/ Thu, 22 May 2025 16:04:06 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31377 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Blair County man regarding possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse materials — including artificially-generated files.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Blair County man regarding possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse materials — including artificially-generated files.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/cumberland-and-perry-counties-will-launch-leti-program-becoming-31st-and-32nd-counties-to-join-office-of-attorney-generals-diversion-initiative/ Thu, 22 May 2025 13:59:02 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31375 CARLISLE — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Cumberland and Perry counties have become the 31st and 32nd counties to join the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI), a collaborative program launched by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and law enforcement to divert individuals in need to treatment services.

]]> CARLISLE — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Cumberland and Perry counties have become the 31st and 32nd counties to join the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI), a collaborative program launched by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and law enforcement to divert individuals in need to treatment services.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/as-summer-approaches-ag-sunday-warns-pennsylvanians-of-dangerous-counterfeit-glp-1-drugs-with-foreign-contents/ Thu, 22 May 2025 10:01:24 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31374 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging Pennsylvanians who are taking GLP-1 drugs to be sure they are getting those drugs from licensed pharmacies — as supplies have not kept pace with an overwhelming consumer demand, prompting the emergence of a counterfeit market for the diabetes control and weight-loss drugs.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging Pennsylvanians who are taking GLP-1 drugs to be sure they are getting those drugs from licensed pharmacies — as supplies have not kept pace with an overwhelming consumer demand, prompting the emergence of a counterfeit market for the diabetes control and weight-loss drugs.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-charges-father-son-members-of-5th-street-crew-that-targeted-nike-lululemon-other-southeastern-pa-stores-for-blitz-style-thefts/ Wed, 21 May 2025 14:25:28 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31373 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced two arrests regarding a spree of organized retail thefts at stores in multiple southeastern Pennsylvania counties, where the thieves would quickly grab merchandise and leave without paying.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced two arrests regarding a spree of organized retail thefts at stores in multiple southeastern Pennsylvania counties, where the thieves would quickly grab merchandise and leave without paying.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-joins-coalition-urging-congress-to-address-healthcare-budget-shortfall-for-heroes-who-responded-to-twin-towers-on-9-11/ Wed, 21 May 2025 10:54:18 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31368 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, as part of a coalition of 39 Attorneys General, sent a letter to the U.S. Congress asking for action to address a looming shortfall to the World Trade Center Health Program — which provides care to the many first responders and volunteers who were harmed by toxic materials following the collapse of the Twin Towers on 9/11.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, as part of a coalition of 39 Attorneys General, sent a letter to the U.S. Congress asking for action to address a looming shortfall to the World Trade Center Health Program — which provides care to the many first responders and volunteers who were harmed by toxic materials following the collapse of the Twin Towers on 9/11.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-centre-county-man-guilty-of-selling-and-delivering-drugs-in-drug-trafficking-organization/ Fri, 16 May 2025 11:42:51 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31356 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Centre County jury has convicted a man for his role in a high-level, State College-based, drug trafficking organization.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Centre County jury has convicted a man for his role in a high-level, State College-based, drug trafficking organization.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-law-enforcement-collaboration-leading-to-6m-fentanyl-seizure-in-north-philadelphia-disbanding-of-cross-state-trafficking-network/ Thu, 15 May 2025 15:24:34 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31354 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday — along with Homeland Security Investigations and Philadelphia Police Department — announced the disbanding of a major, Philadelphia-based fentanyl trafficking network with arrests of several individuals and seizures of more than $6 million worth of fentanyl and cutting agent xylazine.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday — along with Homeland Security Investigations and Philadelphia Police Department — announced the disbanding of a major, Philadelphia-based fentanyl trafficking network with arrests of several individuals and seizures of more than $6 million worth of fentanyl and cutting agent xylazine.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-to-lead-statewide-task-force-focused-on-law-enforcement-recruiting-and-retention/ Thu, 15 May 2025 13:16:28 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31349 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday thanks the Pennsylvania Senate for their leadership in furthering efforts to form a statewide task force committed to filling vacancies and retaining law enforcement staff.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday thanks the Pennsylvania Senate for their leadership in furthering efforts to form a statewide task force committed to filling vacancies and retaining law enforcement staff.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-stops-illegal-gaming-network-in-western-pa-with-seizures-of-hundreds-of-illegal-chance-game-devices/ Tue, 13 May 2025 12:41:55 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31341 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced seizures of more than 400 illegal gambling devices from dozens of western Pennsylvania establishments, along with the filing of charges against two companies operating the machines.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced seizures of more than 400 illegal gambling devices from dozens of western Pennsylvania establishments, along with the filing of charges against two companies operating the machines.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-warns-rite-aid-customers-of-deadlines-for-returns-gift-cards-and-rewards-program/ Mon, 12 May 2025 09:55:04 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31311 HARRISBURG –Attorney General Dave Sunday is advising Rite Aid consumers that they have until June 5 to use any gift cards and coupons, or make exchanges or returns, due to the company’s recent bankruptcy announcement. 

]]> HARRISBURG –Attorney General Dave Sunday is advising Rite Aid consumers that they have until June 5 to use any gift cards and coupons, or make exchanges or returns, due to the company’s recent bankruptcy announcement. 

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-sues-pittsburgh-area-interior-designer-over-alleged-failure-to-complete-projects-and-provide-goods-totaling-more-than-190000/ Fri, 09 May 2025 10:30:11 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31310 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against Black Cherry Design, LLP and its owner, Lauren Piasecki, alleging that the Allegheny County interior design company failed to provide goods and complete projects. The lawsuit was filed following several complaints from consumers who contracted with Black Cherry Design and Piasecki to oversee home renovation […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against Black Cherry Design, LLP and its owner, Lauren Piasecki, alleging that the Allegheny County interior design company failed to provide goods and complete projects. The lawsuit was filed following several complaints from consumers who contracted with Black Cherry Design and Piasecki to oversee home renovation […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charged-former-executive-director-of-cambria-county-bar-association-stole-more-than-300k-for-cosmetic-procedures-vacations-donations-to-family-run-charity/ Wed, 07 May 2025 15:27:34 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31296 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the filing of charges against the former executive director of the Cambria County Bar Association for stealing more than $300,000 from the organization between 2018 and 2023.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the filing of charges against the former executive director of the Cambria County Bar Association for stealing more than $300,000 from the organization between 2018 and 2023.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/beacon-of-hope-ag-sunday-joins-clearfield-county-leaders-to-honor-eight-graduates-of-leti-treatment-initiative/ Wed, 07 May 2025 14:48:03 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31294 CLEARFIELD — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers and other county leadership, announced the graduation of eight individuals who completed the LETI program — an Office of Attorney General-administered program that diverts qualified candidates to treatment in lieu of criminal prosecution.

]]> CLEARFIELD — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers and other county leadership, announced the graduation of eight individuals who completed the LETI program — an Office of Attorney General-administered program that diverts qualified candidates to treatment in lieu of criminal prosecution.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-warns-of-potential-scams-following-deadly-storms-that-impacted-pittsburgh-and-surrounding-areas/ Wed, 07 May 2025 11:15:43 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31282 HARRISBURG – In the wake of storms last week that impacted thousands of people in southwestern Pennsylvania, Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning everyone to stay alert for potential scammers and to know their rights regarding home repairs and improvements.  Many impacted homeowners and business owners are dealing with property damages requiring repairs, and those […]

]]> HARRISBURG – In the wake of storms last week that impacted thousands of people in southwestern Pennsylvania, Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning everyone to stay alert for potential scammers and to know their rights regarding home repairs and improvements.  Many impacted homeowners and business owners are dealing with property damages requiring repairs, and those […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-works-with-allegheny-county-to-strengthen-religious-freedom-protections-for-arrestees/ Wed, 07 May 2025 09:47:07 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31280 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a policy update at the Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections to strengthen religious accommodations for individuals entering the criminal justice system.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a policy update at the Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections to strengthen religious accommodations for individuals entering the criminal justice system.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-disbands-western-pa-fentanyl-and-cocaine-trafficking-operation-with-charges-against-14-people/ Tue, 06 May 2025 15:37:53 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31278 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Beaver County man and more than a dozen co-conspirators for allegedly trafficking fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine — following a recommendation by the 51st Statewide Investigating Grand Jury.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Beaver County man and more than a dozen co-conspirators for allegedly trafficking fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine — following a recommendation by the 51st Statewide Investigating Grand Jury.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/schuylkill-county-man-jailed-up-to-33-years-for-distributing-child-sexual-abuse-material-on-multiple-social-media-platforms/ Tue, 06 May 2025 10:24:13 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31276 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Schuylkill County man will serve 16½ to 33 years in prison for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material on multiple social media platforms.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Schuylkill County man will serve 16½ to 33 years in prison for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material on multiple social media platforms.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-advises-consumers-of-deadline-to-file-claims-in-23andme-bankruptcy-and-warns-that-consumer-data-could-be-sold/ Mon, 05 May 2025 14:05:22 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31273 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is advising Pennsylvania consumers that the deadline to file proof of claims in the 23andMe bankruptcy case is July 14, 2025. Consumers may be eligible to file a proof of claim if their personal and/or genetic information was exposed in a 2023 data breach.  Additionally, consumers may wish to […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is advising Pennsylvania consumers that the deadline to file proof of claims in the 23andMe bankruptcy case is July 14, 2025. Consumers may be eligible to file a proof of claim if their personal and/or genetic information was exposed in a 2023 data breach.  Additionally, consumers may wish to […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/office-of-attorney-general-encourages-anyone-participating-in-protest-against-patrick-vereb-eternity-pet-memorials-do-so-peacefully/ Fri, 02 May 2025 15:19:05 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31268 The Office of Attorney General recognizes that the criminal charges filed against Patrick Vereb regarding actions involving his business, Eternity Pet Memorials, have caused anguish and heartbreak in the community.

]]> The Office of Attorney General recognizes that the criminal charges filed against Patrick Vereb regarding actions involving his business, Eternity Pet Memorials, have caused anguish and heartbreak in the community.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/n-y-man-sentenced-to-maximum-20-to-40-year-prison-term-for-murder-of-woman-at-luzerne-county-motel/ Thu, 01 May 2025 15:11:17 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31258 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a New York man will serve 20 to 40 years in prison for the 2021 killing of 41-year-old Helena Johnson — the maximum sentence for the third-degree murder charge returned by a judge in February.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a New York man will serve 20 to 40 years in prison for the 2021 killing of 41-year-old Helena Johnson — the maximum sentence for the third-degree murder charge returned by a judge in February.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-charges-luzerne-county-man-with-sexual-assault-of-child-while-exchanging-thousands-of-facebook-messages/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:07:05 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31249 The defendant met the victim through the model train community HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Luzerne County man for sexual assault of a child with whom he exchanged thousands of Facebook messages — many of them being lewd and sexual in nature and soliciting sexual acts with the child. William […]

]]> The defendant met the victim through the model train community HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Luzerne County man for sexual assault of a child with whom he exchanged thousands of Facebook messages — many of them being lewd and sexual in nature and soliciting sexual acts with the child. William […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charges-york-county-doctor-coerced-methadone-patients-into-sexual-acts-in-exchange-for-medication-prescriptions/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:57:00 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31248 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a York County doctor who solicited lewd photographs and coerced methadone patients into sexual acts in exchange for him continuing to authorize their access to drug treatment medications.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a York County doctor who solicited lewd photographs and coerced methadone patients into sexual acts in exchange for him continuing to authorize their access to drug treatment medications.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/former-franklin-county-youth-sports-coach-jailed-up-to-28-years-for-sexually-assaulting-3-children-secretly-filming-others/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:40:47 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31235 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Justin Biser, a former Franklin County youth baseball coach, has been sentenced to 14 to 28 years in prison for sexually assaulting three children between 2021 and 2023.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Justin Biser, a former Franklin County youth baseball coach, has been sentenced to 14 to 28 years in prison for sexually assaulting three children between 2021 and 2023.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-charges-pittsburgh-based-funeral-home-owner-with-deceiving-6500-pet-owners-who-paid-for-burial-services-but-received-ashes-from-other-animals/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:04:05 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31230 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against Patrick Vereb regarding the Pittsburgh-based funeral home owner’s theft of more than $650,000 from customers who paid for pet burial and cremation services between 2021 and 2024.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against Patrick Vereb regarding the Pittsburgh-based funeral home owner’s theft of more than $650,000 from customers who paid for pet burial and cremation services between 2021 and 2024.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-leads-bipartisan-coalition-of-ags-in-letter-to-congress-supporting-civil-legal-services-for-veterans-older-adults-in-rural-pa-regions/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:04:19 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31223 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday co-led a letter to Congress — joined by 39 other Attorneys General — urging to keep in place critical funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), which aids vulnerable residents who need civil representation.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday co-led a letter to Congress — joined by 39 other Attorneys General — urging to keep in place critical funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), which aids vulnerable residents who need civil representation.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/pa-state-police-corporal-faces-new-charges-regarding-secret-recordings-child-sexual-abuse-materials-including-files-he-created-with-a-i/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:57:21 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31222 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the filing of new charges against a Pennsylvania State Police Corporal who kept a cache of pornography, including child sexual abuse material and lewd images and videos he created using artificial intelligence.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the filing of new charges against a Pennsylvania State Police Corporal who kept a cache of pornography, including child sexual abuse material and lewd images and videos he created using artificial intelligence.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/final-defendant-sentenced-in-cumberland-county-based-300k-auto-insurance-scam/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:47:52 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31220 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the sentencing of the third and final defendant charged in a Cumberland County-based auto insurance scheme that involved more than $300,000 in payouts for vehicle accidents that never happened.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the sentencing of the third and final defendant charged in a Cumberland County-based auto insurance scheme that involved more than $300,000 in payouts for vehicle accidents that never happened.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-joins-coalition-in-urging-feds-to-allow-law-enforcement-access-to-tips-from-national-human-trafficking-hotline/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:50:08 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31154 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 Attorneys General in a letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services asking for law enforcement access to National Human Trafficking Hotline tips.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 Attorneys General in a letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services asking for law enforcement access to National Human Trafficking Hotline tips.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-section-again-charges-repeat-sex-offender-from-philadelphia-this-time-for-sexual-abuse-of-15-year-old-girl/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:47:47 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31151 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Philadelphia-based repeat sex offender who was out on bail for child sexual abuse material charges when he allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in recent months.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Philadelphia-based repeat sex offender who was out on bail for child sexual abuse material charges when he allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in recent months.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charges-cumberland-county-deputy-sheriff-was-driving-on-duty-vehicle-at-high-speeds-prior-to-causing-crash-that-injured-man/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:32:31 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31149 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Cumberland County deputy sheriff who was on-duty and traveling at high speeds, in his work vehicle, prior to causing a vehicle collision last year that injured another driver.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Cumberland County deputy sheriff who was on-duty and traveling at high speeds, in his work vehicle, prior to causing a vehicle collision last year that injured another driver.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charged-montgomery-county-insurance-agent-forged-information-on-hundreds-of-policies-in-600k-sales-commissions-scheme/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:26:27 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31148 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Montgomery County insurance agent who fabricated hundreds of life insurance policies to earn more than $600,000 in commissions.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Montgomery County insurance agent who fabricated hundreds of life insurance policies to earn more than $600,000 in commissions.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-child-predator-unit-files-its-first-a-i-involved-child-sexual-abuse-material-charge-since-passing-of-new-pa-law/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:56:53 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31145 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a York County man regarding possession of more than two dozen files of artificially-generated child sexual abuse material — the first time the Office of Attorney General has filed the charge since it was passed into law in 2024.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a York County man regarding possession of more than two dozen files of artificially-generated child sexual abuse material — the first time the Office of Attorney General has filed the charge since it was passed into law in 2024.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-files-suit-against-beaver-county-home-improvement-contractor-for-allegedly-failing-to-complete-jobs/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:47:28 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31127 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against a Beaver County home improvement contractor, and his business, for repeatedly failing to complete contracts and operating while unregistered.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against a Beaver County home improvement contractor, and his business, for repeatedly failing to complete contracts and operating while unregistered.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/cumberland-county-man-jailed-up-to-46-years-for-repeated-sexual-abuse-of-child/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:29:28 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31124 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Cumberland County man has been sentenced to 23 to 46 years in prison for repeated sexual abuse, including rape, of a child from 2020 to 2021.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Cumberland County man has been sentenced to 23 to 46 years in prison for repeated sexual abuse, including rape, of a child from 2020 to 2021.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-sues-york-county-contractor-for-taking-150k-in-deposits-and-failing-to-honor-contracts/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:49:09 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31122 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against York County contractor, Eric Christopher Ward, and his business entities regarding advanced payments that Ward’s companies took before failing to honor contracts. According to an Office of Attorney General investigation, which involved 30 consumer complaints, customers paid more than $151,000 in advanced payments. Ward’s companies […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against York County contractor, Eric Christopher Ward, and his business entities regarding advanced payments that Ward’s companies took before failing to honor contracts. According to an Office of Attorney General investigation, which involved 30 consumer complaints, customers paid more than $151,000 in advanced payments. Ward’s companies […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-files-lawsuit-against-home-improvement-contractor-who-failed-to-disclose-criminal-convictions-performed-subpar-work/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:31:30 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31117 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against Jeffrey Romansky, a Monroe-County based home improvement contractor who performed subpar work or failed to complete jobs, and, in some cases, required illegal down payments. Romansky, of Jeff Romansky Construction, also allegedly violated the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA) by not disclosing criminal […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against Jeffrey Romansky, a Monroe-County based home improvement contractor who performed subpar work or failed to complete jobs, and, in some cases, required illegal down payments. Romansky, of Jeff Romansky Construction, also allegedly violated the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA) by not disclosing criminal […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-files-lawsuit-against-philadelphia-home-improvement-contractor-who-failed-to-complete-work-or-issue-refunds/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:56:11 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31114 Impacted Consumers are Encouraged to File Complaints with the Office of Attorney General HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against home improvement contractor Michael Davis and his Philadelphia-based 1st Choice Roofing, Inc., regarding shoddy work and failures to issue refunds to unsatisfied consumers. The Office of Attorney General’s lawsuit also alleges that […]

]]> Impacted Consumers are Encouraged to File Complaints with the Office of Attorney General HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit against home improvement contractor Michael Davis and his Philadelphia-based 1st Choice Roofing, Inc., regarding shoddy work and failures to issue refunds to unsatisfied consumers. The Office of Attorney General’s lawsuit also alleges that […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-secures-more-than-500k-in-refunds-for-consumers-from-debt-settlement-businesses-that-allegedly-operated-illegally-in-pa/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:40:44 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31110 Impacted Consumers will Receive Checks Ranging from $2,850 to $19,998 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Sunday announced a settlement with Accelerated Debt Settlement, Inc. and affiliates regarding the businesses misleading consumers into thinking they could shrink or settle debts and for demanding illegal, upfront payments. Under the settlement, Accelerated Debt Settlement agreed to pay $550,000 — […]

]]> Impacted Consumers will Receive Checks Ranging from $2,850 to $19,998 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Sunday announced a settlement with Accelerated Debt Settlement, Inc. and affiliates regarding the businesses misleading consumers into thinking they could shrink or settle debts and for demanding illegal, upfront payments. Under the settlement, Accelerated Debt Settlement agreed to pay $550,000 — […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/case-update-bradford-county-man-jailed-up-to-7-years-for-repeated-sexual-assault-of-child/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:46:05 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31104 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that 43-year-old Matthew Chapman has been sentenced to 15 months to seven years in prison for the repeated sexual abuse of a child.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that 43-year-old Matthew Chapman has been sentenced to 15 months to seven years in prison for the repeated sexual abuse of a child.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sundays-organized-crime-section-stops-173k-cellphone-theft-scheme-with-arrests-of-2-fedex-workers-and-7-co-conspirators/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:19:57 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31103 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against two Delaware County-based FedEx workers who engineered a scheme last year involving thefts of cellphones from shipments that were then pushed to co-conspirators who sold the phones.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against two Delaware County-based FedEx workers who engineered a scheme last year involving thefts of cellphones from shipments that were then pushed to co-conspirators who sold the phones.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/allegheny-county-man-charged-with-extorting-15-year-old-girl-in-exchange-for-fentanyl-that-caused-girls-fatal-overdose/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:17:43 -0400 DJ Szukalski https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=31085 A collaborative investigation involving the Office of Attorney General, North Fayette Police Department, and the 51st Statewide Investigating Grand Jury led to the charges. The investigation revealed that 27-year-old Shakeirs Foster extorted the girl for sexual conduct — in exchange for him providing fentanyl, which led to the girl’s death on May 14, 2024.

]]> A collaborative investigation involving the Office of Attorney General, North Fayette Police Department, and the 51st Statewide Investigating Grand Jury led to the charges. The investigation revealed that 27-year-old Shakeirs Foster extorted the girl for sexual conduct — in exchange for him providing fentanyl, which led to the girl’s death on May 14, 2024.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/allegheny-county-man-jailed-up-to-30-years-for-repeated-sexual-abuse-of-2-children-charged-after-grand-jury-investigation-of-jehovahs-witnesses-congregation-members/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:18:46 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30989 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an Allegheny County man will serve 12 to 30 years in state prison for repeated sexual abuse of two children, between 2004 and 2006.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an Allegheny County man will serve 12 to 30 years in state prison for repeated sexual abuse of two children, between 2004 and 2006.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-joins-coalition-in-urging-congress-to-enable-jamming-of-contraband-cell-phones-in-prisons/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:42:48 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30951 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a bipartisan coalition of 26 state attorneys general calling on Congress to pass H.R. 2350 and S. 1137, federal legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone ‘jamming’ systems in prisons.  “Jamming” involves the interruption of cell phone signals, which would disable non-emergency calls. The legislation regards contraband phones […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a bipartisan coalition of 26 state attorneys general calling on Congress to pass H.R. 2350 and S. 1137, federal legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone ‘jamming’ systems in prisons.  “Jamming” involves the interruption of cell phone signals, which would disable non-emergency calls. The legislation regards contraband phones […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-urges-consumers-impacted-by-apotex-settlement-to-check-eligibility-for-refunds-regarding-inflated-prescription-drug-prices/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:01:26 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30944 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging consumers to check their eligibility for refunds for certain generic drug purchases as Pennsylvania joins a multistate coalition in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over a conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition. The Office of Attorney General and […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging consumers to check their eligibility for refunds for certain generic drug purchases as Pennsylvania joins a multistate coalition in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over a conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition. The Office of Attorney General and […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-11-arrests-by-allegheny-county-gun-violence-task-force-for-illegal-straw-purchase-firearms-trafficking/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:30:13 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30948 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that 11 western Pennsylvania-based individuals are charged with illegal possession and transfers of firearms — including a convicted felon on parole who was arrested after a pursuit. The investigations were led by the Office of Attorney General’s Allegheny County Gun Violence Task Force, a collaborative force of agencies […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that 11 western Pennsylvania-based individuals are charged with illegal possession and transfers of firearms — including a convicted felon on parole who was arrested after a pursuit. The investigations were led by the Office of Attorney General’s Allegheny County Gun Violence Task Force, a collaborative force of agencies […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/dauphin-county-man-charged-with-orchestrating-central-pa-based-sex-trafficking-operation/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:28:42 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30936 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the arrest of a Dauphin County man charged with running a human trafficking operation for several years in Dauphin and Cumberland counties.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the arrest of a Dauphin County man charged with running a human trafficking operation for several years in Dauphin and Cumberland counties.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sundays-organized-retail-theft-unit-nabs-man-using-stolen-credit-cards-for-100k-in-purchases-at-lowes-stores-across-pa/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:39:30 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30909 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Lehigh County man has been charged with numerous crimes for using stolen credit cards to purchase about $100,000 in merchandise from Lowe’s stores in over a dozen Pennsylvania counties.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Lehigh County man has been charged with numerous crimes for using stolen credit cards to purchase about $100,000 in merchandise from Lowe’s stores in over a dozen Pennsylvania counties.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/elk-county-man-arrested-for-distributing-and-possessing-child-sexual-abuse-material/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:40:50 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30908 HARRISBURG —  Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against an Elk County man for distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material.

]]> HARRISBURG —  Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against an Elk County man for distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sundays-statement-on-most-recent-developments-regarding-crozer-health-in-delaware-county/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:30:56 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30906 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday issued the following statement on the status of Crozer Health system, following a meeting Friday hosted by the Office of Attorney General:

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday issued the following statement on the status of Crozer Health system, following a meeting Friday hosted by the Office of Attorney General:

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-obtains-ruling-against-western-pa-landlords-joseph-john-and-joseph-john-jr-and-urges-tenants-to-contact-office/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:00:08 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30904 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Fayette County Court of Common Pleas Order finds that a western Pennsylvania father-son landlord duo violated the law in connection with “rent-to-own” contracts and residential leases.

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Fayette County Court of Common Pleas Order finds that a western Pennsylvania father-son landlord duo violated the law in connection with “rent-to-own” contracts and residential leases.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-joins-bipartisan-coalition-standing-up-for-veterans-who-were-denied-education-benefits/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:45:13 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30901 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday joined 52 other Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in support of two military veterans who were unlawfully denied their full G.I. Bill education benefits by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Virginia.  According to the brief, U.S. […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday joined 52 other Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in support of two military veterans who were unlawfully denied their full G.I. Bill education benefits by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Virginia.  According to the brief, U.S. […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/pottstown-based-home-improvement-contractor-jailed-at-least-3-years-for-taking-more-than-156k-for-jobs-he-did-not-complete/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:12:36 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30887 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Montgomery County man was sentenced to three to six years in state prison, plus two years of probation, for failure to complete home improvement work for victims who lost a total of more than $156,000. Jared Wyllie, 48, was ordered to pay that money back as […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Montgomery County man was sentenced to three to six years in state prison, plus two years of probation, for failure to complete home improvement work for victims who lost a total of more than $156,000. Jared Wyllie, 48, was ordered to pay that money back as […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-nominates-darryl-lawrence-to-permanent-post-as-pennsylvania-consumer-advocate/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:36:11 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30885 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced his nomination of Darryl Lawrence to serve as Pennsylvania’s Consumer Advocate. If confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Senate, Lawrence will represent Commonwealth consumers in public utility service quality and pricing matters.  Lawrence has served as interim Consumer Advocate since February 1 and previously held the position as Senior […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced his nomination of Darryl Lawrence to serve as Pennsylvania’s Consumer Advocate. If confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Senate, Lawrence will represent Commonwealth consumers in public utility service quality and pricing matters.  Lawrence has served as interim Consumer Advocate since February 1 and previously held the position as Senior […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/beaver-county-man-jailed-10-years-for-trafficking-heroin-and-cocaine/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:04:09 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30882 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Beaver County man was sentenced last week in federal court to 10 years in prison for his role in a criminal organization distributing large quantities of cocaine and heroin in and around Beaver County.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Beaver County man was sentenced last week in federal court to 10 years in prison for his role in a criminal organization distributing large quantities of cocaine and heroin in and around Beaver County.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/report-pa-attorney-generals-medicaid-fraud-control-section-charged-more-medicaid-fraud-cases-than-any-other-state-in-the-2024-fiscal-year/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:09:54 -0400 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30881 AG Sunday’s Medicaid Fraud Control Section ranked No. 3 in criminal convictions nationwide; a few recent cases are highlighted HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the release of an annual report that ranks his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Section at No. 1, nationally, in number of fraud charges filed against individuals, and third overall […]

]]> AG Sunday’s Medicaid Fraud Control Section ranked No. 3 in criminal convictions nationwide; a few recent cases are highlighted HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the release of an annual report that ranks his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Section at No. 1, nationally, in number of fraud charges filed against individuals, and third overall […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/northampton-county-jury-finds-gang-member-guilty-of-1st-degree-murder-for-stabbing-setting-man-on-fire/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:21:20 -0400 Hallie Jacobs https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30863 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Northampton County jury convicted an Easton man of first-degree murder and related crimes for killing 18-year-old Tyrell Holmes in 2018.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Northampton County jury convicted an Easton man of first-degree murder and related crimes for killing 18-year-old Tyrell Holmes in 2018.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-joins-coalition-in-proposal-to-end-googles-search-engine-monopoly/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:47:29 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30855 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 state Attorneys General and the U.S. Justice Department in proposing a final package of resolutions to end Google’s illegal monopoly over internet search engines and restore competition to the benefit of consumers nationwide.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 state Attorneys General and the U.S. Justice Department in proposing a final package of resolutions to end Google’s illegal monopoly over internet search engines and restore competition to the benefit of consumers nationwide.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-the-foundation-for-delaware-county-announce-that-crozer-health-will-stay-open-while-long-term-restructuring-is-pursued/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:50:33 -0400 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30851 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and The Foundation for Delaware County announce that, after an 11th hour meeting Sunday in Harrisburg, an agreement has been reached that will keep Crozer Health open for the immediate future while permanent restructuring of the system is solidified.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and The Foundation for Delaware County announce that, after an 11th hour meeting Sunday in Harrisburg, an agreement has been reached that will keep Crozer Health open for the immediate future while permanent restructuring of the system is solidified.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-issues-statement-on-current-status-of-crozer-health-system/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:34:29 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30846 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday issued the following statement on the current status, and potential closure, of Crozer Health System in Delaware County:

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday issued the following statement on the current status, and potential closure, of Crozer Health System in Delaware County:

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/charges-pa-state-police-trooper-repeatedly-contacted-witness-in-attempts-to-influence-cooperation-in-abuse-investigation/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:49:46 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30839 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and Pennsylvania State Police announced charges against a trooper who allegedly attempted to persuade a witness from cooperating in a police investigation.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday and Pennsylvania State Police announced charges against a trooper who allegedly attempted to persuade a witness from cooperating in a police investigation.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-celebrates-national-consumer-protection-week-with-tips-warnings-and-highlights-from-2024/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:54:24 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30826 Our Bureau of Consumer Protection Saved Consumers More Than $16.6 Million in 2024 HARRISBURG – During National Consumer Protection Week, March 3rd through 7th, the Office of Attorney General will highlight and share information about their year-round efforts to protect consumer rights, and help people learn to detect, report, and avoid scams.  We will also […]

]]> Our Bureau of Consumer Protection Saved Consumers More Than $16.6 Million in 2024 HARRISBURG – During National Consumer Protection Week, March 3rd through 7th, the Office of Attorney General will highlight and share information about their year-round efforts to protect consumer rights, and help people learn to detect, report, and avoid scams.  We will also […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-announces-appointments-of-two-senior-staffers/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:59:08 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30824 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the appointments of two senior personnel positions — Ron Eisenberg as Executive Deputy Attorney General and Chief of the Civil Division, and Ben Wren as Deputy Chief of Staff.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the appointments of two senior personnel positions — Ron Eisenberg as Executive Deputy Attorney General and Chief of the Civil Division, and Ben Wren as Deputy Chief of Staff.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-disbands-multi-million-dollar-central-pa-bank-fraud-scheme-with-charges-against-24-people/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:53:32 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30822 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with the Pennsylvania State Police, announced charges against 24 people regarding a theft scheme that defrauded central Pennsylvania financial institutions and their customers of more than $3 million.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with the Pennsylvania State Police, announced charges against 24 people regarding a theft scheme that defrauded central Pennsylvania financial institutions and their customers of more than $3 million.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-dave-sundays-full-submitted-budget-request-testimony-to-pa-house-appropriations-committee/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:22:26 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30820 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday delivered testimony today before the Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee regarding the Office of Attorney General’s budget request for FY2025-2026. Below is the written testimony submitted to the committee:

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday delivered testimony today before the Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee regarding the Office of Attorney General’s budget request for FY2025-2026. Below is the written testimony submitted to the committee:

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-man-guilty-but-mentally-ill-of-3rd-degree-murder-for-beating-woman-to-death-at-luzerne-county-motel/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:36:18 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30818 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Bucks County man was convicted Wednesday of third-degree murder for the 2021 killing of 41-year-old Helena Johnson.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Bucks County man was convicted Wednesday of third-degree murder for the 2021 killing of 41-year-old Helena Johnson.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/teens-from-cumberland-valley-high-school-take-pennsylvania-state-lifesmarts-title/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:34:42 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30805 State Champs to Compete in National Championship  HARRISBURG – Cumberland Valley High School students bested five teams of competitors to capture the Pennsylvania State LifeSmarts Championship, successfully fielding questions about real-life marketplace issues during a competition hosted by the Office of Attorney General. LifeSmarts, a consumer education competition that challenges teens in grades 6-8 (Junior Varsity) and 9-12 (Varsity) […]

]]> State Champs to Compete in National Championship  HARRISBURG – Cumberland Valley High School students bested five teams of competitors to capture the Pennsylvania State LifeSmarts Championship, successfully fielding questions about real-life marketplace issues during a competition hosted by the Office of Attorney General. LifeSmarts, a consumer education competition that challenges teens in grades 6-8 (Junior Varsity) and 9-12 (Varsity) […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-joins-coalition-urging-congress-to-pass-legislation-to-bolster-resources-to-fight-organized-retail-crime/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:04:58 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30802 Passage of Bill Would Expand Law Enforcement Network, Increase Penalties for Certain Offenders HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a 38-state coalition of Attorneys General calling on Congress to take action to assist in fighting the trending scourge of organized retail crime.  In the letter, the coalition asks Congress to consider legislation that […]

]]> Passage of Bill Would Expand Law Enforcement Network, Increase Penalties for Certain Offenders HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a 38-state coalition of Attorneys General calling on Congress to take action to assist in fighting the trending scourge of organized retail crime.  In the letter, the coalition asks Congress to consider legislation that […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-warns-pennsylvanians-of-rise-in-scams-involving-bitcoin-atms/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:29:50 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30801 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday has issued an alert that scammers are now using Bitcoin ATMs, or “BTMs,” as a means to gain access to your money.  Scammers will target consumers with urgent messaging — such as “protect your money” and “take care of any criminal charges” — during the scam. Unsuspecting consumers may […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday has issued an alert that scammers are now using Bitcoin ATMs, or “BTMs,” as a means to gain access to your money.  Scammers will target consumers with urgent messaging — such as “protect your money” and “take care of any criminal charges” — during the scam. Unsuspecting consumers may […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-offers-condolences-following-mass-shooting-at-upmc-memorial-in-york-county/ Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:22:29 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30798 Attorney General Dave Sunday released the following statement regarding the mass shooting incident that killed West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte, and injured two other police officers, multiple healthcare workers and staff at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County, PA:

]]> Attorney General Dave Sunday released the following statement regarding the mass shooting incident that killed West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte, and injured two other police officers, multiple healthcare workers and staff at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County, PA:

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/greene-county-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-1st-degree-murders-of-two-waynesburg-residents/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:59:15 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30797 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Greene County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for fatally shooting two people in Waynesburg in 2022.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Greene County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for fatally shooting two people in Waynesburg in 2022.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-blair-county-jury-convicts-man-of-traveling-across-the-country-to-sexually-assault-pa-child/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:43:01 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30780 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Blair County jury has convicted a California man of felony sexual assault for unlawful communication and contact with a 14-year-old girl.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Blair County jury has convicted a California man of felony sexual assault for unlawful communication and contact with a 14-year-old girl.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/carbon-county-man-pleads-no-contest-to-posing-as-medical-professional-to-prescribe-medications-and-provide-care-to-obtain-insurance-reimbursements/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:06:54 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30778 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Carbon County man has pleaded no contest to several felonies for posing as a medical professional to administer care to patients, for which Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies paid out claims. Adam Herman, 44, of Slatington, pleaded no contest Friday in Carbon County Court to […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Carbon County man has pleaded no contest to several felonies for posing as a medical professional to administer care to patients, for which Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies paid out claims. Adam Herman, 44, of Slatington, pleaded no contest Friday in Carbon County Court to […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/york-county-couple-exercising-power-of-attorney-and-primary-caregiving-responsibilities-charged-with-neglect-financial-exploitation-of-elderly-woman/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:32:03 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30767 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a York County husband and wife have been charged with abandoning a care-dependent woman — the wife’s mother — in a basement, while the couple went on vacation.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a York County husband and wife have been charged with abandoning a care-dependent woman — the wife’s mother — in a basement, while the couple went on vacation.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/fayette-county-man-jailed-up-to-15-years-for-using-social-media-to-communicate-with-girl-arrange-meeting/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:01:08 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30762 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Fayette County man has been sentenced to five to 15 years in prison for contacting a girl, via social media, sending her lewd images, and eventually, arranging a meeting for what he thought was a sexual encounter.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Fayette County man has been sentenced to five to 15 years in prison for contacting a girl, via social media, sending her lewd images, and eventually, arranging a meeting for what he thought was a sexual encounter.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-urges-u-s-senate-to-pass-halt-fentanyl-act-that-closes-the-copycat-fentanyl-loophole-and-saves-lives/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:14:21 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30763 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a multi-state coalition in a letter to the U.S. Senate asking for passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act, which will close a “copycat fentanyl” loophole and allow for more aggressive prosecution of traffickers. “Copycat fentanyl,” or fentanyl-related substances, are lab-created variations of fentanyl that were not previously subjected […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a multi-state coalition in a letter to the U.S. Senate asking for passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act, which will close a “copycat fentanyl” loophole and allow for more aggressive prosecution of traffickers. “Copycat fentanyl,” or fentanyl-related substances, are lab-created variations of fentanyl that were not previously subjected […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-warns-pennsylvanians-to-be-aware-of-online-romance-scams-during-valentines-day/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:25:29 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30747 HARRISBURG – As Valentine’s Day approaches, Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians to stay alert for potential scammers online targeting people looking for relationships. Online romance scams, also called “catfishing,” are on the rise in Pennsylvania and across the country, particularly around Valentine’s Day when people may be vulnerable looking for companionship. “Be aware […]

]]> HARRISBURG – As Valentine’s Day approaches, Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians to stay alert for potential scammers online targeting people looking for relationships. Online romance scams, also called “catfishing,” are on the rise in Pennsylvania and across the country, particularly around Valentine’s Day when people may be vulnerable looking for companionship. “Be aware […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-warns-consumers-to-be-aware-of-trending-paypal-scam/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:43:32 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30741 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday issued an advisory to Pennsylvanians to be on the lookout for a trending cyber scam that involves the scammer sending “invoices” through PayPal. As part of the ruse, the scammers use PayPal to send requests for payment to a target’s email inbox, sometimes repeatedly, making the matter appear urgent. […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday issued an advisory to Pennsylvanians to be on the lookout for a trending cyber scam that involves the scammer sending “invoices” through PayPal. As part of the ruse, the scammers use PayPal to send requests for payment to a target’s email inbox, sometimes repeatedly, making the matter appear urgent. […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/bedford-county-foster-father-jailed-up-to-eight-years-for-violently-shaking-toddler-causing-serious-injury/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:44:25 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30739 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Bedford County man will serve four to eight years in prison and seven years on probation for seriously injuring his foster son, a toddler, days after gaining custody.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Bedford County man will serve four to eight years in prison and seven years on probation for seriously injuring his foster son, a toddler, days after gaining custody.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/philadelphia-county-man-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-deceased-classmates-id-to-obtain-pa-license-and-insurance-attempted-to-obtain-gun-permit/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:30:02 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30738 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Philadelphia County man has pleaded guilty to felony charges related to his stealing a classmate’s identity and fraudulently using it to obtain a driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance, and to apply for a concealed carry firearms permit.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Philadelphia County man has pleaded guilty to felony charges related to his stealing a classmate’s identity and fraudulently using it to obtain a driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance, and to apply for a concealed carry firearms permit.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-issues-statement-on-developments-regarding-crozer-health-system/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:04:06 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30726 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday issued the following statement regarding today’s developments:

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday issued the following statement regarding today’s developments:

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/bucks-county-firearms-dealer-charged-with-supplying-guns-to-convicted-felon/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:48:40 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30714 HARRISBURG —  Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Bucks County-based firearms dealer who allegedly illegally transferred two guns to a convicted felon who is prohibited from possessing firearms.

]]> HARRISBURG —  Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Bucks County-based firearms dealer who allegedly illegally transferred two guns to a convicted felon who is prohibited from possessing firearms.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-appoints-darryl-lawrence-to-serve-as-pa-interim-consumer-advocate/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:46:21 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30712 Lawrence has worked in the Pa. Office of Consumer Advocate for Two Decades HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Darryl A. Lawrence will serve as Pennsylvania’s Interim Consumer Advocate, representing Commonwealth consumers in public utility service quality and pricing matters, while the process to appoint and confirm a permanent Consumer Advocate continues. Lawrence […]

]]> Lawrence has worked in the Pa. Office of Consumer Advocate for Two Decades HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Darryl A. Lawrence will serve as Pennsylvania’s Interim Consumer Advocate, representing Commonwealth consumers in public utility service quality and pricing matters, while the process to appoint and confirm a permanent Consumer Advocate continues. Lawrence […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/bucks-county-dental-assistant-jailed-at-least-18-months-for-performing-unlicensed-dental-work/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:07:08 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30709 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an unlicensed dental assistant will serve 18 to 36 months in prison for making false representations about her certifications, which enabled her to perform advanced procedures on patients. Rose Calese Horne, 44, of Levittown, pleaded guilty to felony prohibited use of a radiation source, and misdemeanor impersonating […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an unlicensed dental assistant will serve 18 to 36 months in prison for making false representations about her certifications, which enabled her to perform advanced procedures on patients. Rose Calese Horne, 44, of Levittown, pleaded guilty to felony prohibited use of a radiation source, and misdemeanor impersonating […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/case-update-philadelphia-jehovahs-witnesses-congregation-member-jailed-up-to-4-years-for-sexual-abuse-of-a-young-child/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:28:33 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30706 HARRISBURG —  Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that David Balosa will serve two to four years in prison for using his standing as a member of a Jehovah’s Witnesses congregation in Philadelphia to befriend, then sexually assault, a young child in 1998.

]]> HARRISBURG —  Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that David Balosa will serve two to four years in prison for using his standing as a member of a Jehovah’s Witnesses congregation in Philadelphia to befriend, then sexually assault, a young child in 1998.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/verdict-jury-convicts-former-franklin-county-youth-sports-coach-of-sexually-assaulting-5-people-including-children/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:25:11 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30705 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Franklin County jury has convicted a former area youth baseball coach of dozens of sexual assault and invasion of privacy charges for crimes against two adults and three children.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Franklin County jury has convicted a former area youth baseball coach of dozens of sexual assault and invasion of privacy charges for crimes against two adults and three children.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/allegheny-county-convicted-felon-charged-with-having-firearms-ghost-gun-and-hundreds-of-bricks-of-fentanyl/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:56:20 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30701 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that collaboration with local law enforcement resulted in the recent arrest of a western Pennsylvania felon who had multiple firearms and thousands of fentanyl doses.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that collaboration with local law enforcement resulted in the recent arrest of a western Pennsylvania felon who had multiple firearms and thousands of fentanyl doses.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-dave-sunday-warns-consumers-to-be-vigilant-against-potential-super-bowl-scams/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:32:45 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30698 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning consumers to be aware of scams regarding tickets and merchandise for Super Bowl LIX, as bad actors will target fans in the days leading up to the big game. “While Eagles fans are excited and gearing up for the big game, scammers are hoping to take advantage […]

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning consumers to be aware of scams regarding tickets and merchandise for Super Bowl LIX, as bad actors will target fans in the days leading up to the big game. “While Eagles fans are excited and gearing up for the big game, scammers are hoping to take advantage […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-announces-settlement-with-state-college-based-landlord-that-allegedly-withheld-security-deposits-from-student-tenants/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:32:43 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30687 HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement agreement with a State College area landlord, Rodney Hendricks, doing business as Hendricks Investments, regarding his alleged unlawful deductions from security deposits and poor living conditions  provided to tenants. The settlement stems from a lawsuit the Office of Attorney General filed against Hendricks Investments, and owner […]

]]> HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement agreement with a State College area landlord, Rodney Hendricks, doing business as Hendricks Investments, regarding his alleged unlawful deductions from security deposits and poor living conditions  provided to tenants. The settlement stems from a lawsuit the Office of Attorney General filed against Hendricks Investments, and owner […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/pike-county-magisterial-district-judge-charged-with-indecent-assault-related-offenses/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:12:40 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30685 HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Pike County-based magisterial district judge has been charged with indecent assault, disorderly conduct, and harassment regarding an incident in August at a Milford-area barber shop.

]]> HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Pike County-based magisterial district judge has been charged with indecent assault, disorderly conduct, and harassment regarding an incident in August at a Milford-area barber shop.

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-sunday-announces-national-settlement-with-purdue-pharma-and-sackler-family-will-bring-up-to-212m-to-pa-for-substance-abuse-treatment-and-recovery-resources/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:46:27 -0500 Peter Fair https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30677  Sackler Family Will Pay up to $6.5 Billion Over 15 Years; their Company, Purdue Pharma, Will Pay Nearly $900 Million HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a bipartisan coalition of states and other parties have reached a $7.4 billion settlement, in principle, with members of the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharma, […]

]]>  Sackler Family Will Pay up to $6.5 Billion Over 15 Years; their Company, Purdue Pharma, Will Pay Nearly $900 Million HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a bipartisan coalition of states and other parties have reached a $7.4 billion settlement, in principle, with members of the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharma, […]

]]> https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-david-w-sunday-inaugural-speech-as-prepared/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:22:50 -0500 Lauren Hatalla https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/?post_type=ta_item&p=30673 HARRISBURG —- Today, following his swearing-in ceremony as the Attorney General of Pennsylvania, Attorney General Dave Sunday delivered his inaugural address to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The following is the address as prepared for delivery:

]]> HARRISBURG —- Today, following his swearing-in ceremony as the Attorney General of Pennsylvania, Attorney General Dave Sunday delivered his inaugural address to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The following is the address as prepared for delivery:

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