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Press Release

AG Sunday Reacts to Pa. Senate, House Actions on Legislation that Will Bolster OAG Efforts to Protect Pennsylvanians from Harmful A.I.

The Senate passed a resolution to create an OAG-led task force to protect children, while the House passed a bill to aid public education efforts HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday offered reaction to actions Wednesday from the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives regarding legislation that will aid the Office of Attorney General’s efforts […]

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Crime

AG Sunday’s Environmental Crimes Section Charges Company with Franklin County Waste Spill that Contaminated Residents’ Drinking Water

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Carlisle-based company and its owner for causing a Food Processing Residuals (FPR) spill in Franklin County that was never reported to authorities and led to contamination of residents’ drinking water supply. Investigators determined that Jones Manure Hauling, LLP — owned by Jesse Jones — spilled […]

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Fraud Protection & Consumer Alerts

Looking for a Summer Job? Attorney General Sunday Warns Students, Graduates to Watch for Employment Scams

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is encouraging Pennsylvanians — including students and soon-to-be graduates — to be vigilant when reviewing job opportunities posted online, and be watchful for potential scams. Employment scams – particularly, phony work-from-home options – continue to target job seekers with promises of high pay, flexible schedules or easy income. In […]

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Fraud Protection & Consumer Alerts

Lehigh Valley HVAC Company to Pay $300K and Revise Business Practices After AG Sunday Lawsuit for Aggressive, Deceptive Sales Practices

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Curtis Total Service, Inc., and two of its employees – current manager Richard Price and former HVAC field supervisor Matthew Price – have agreed to pay the Commonwealth $300,000 and significantly revise their business practices to comply with the Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Law and Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act.

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Crime

AG Sunday’s Child Predator Section Charges Montgomery Co. Man with Installing Hidden Cameras in SW Pa. to Create Child Sexual Abuse Material

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Montgomery County man regarding the installation of hidden cameras in a southwestern Pennsylvania home to produce child sexual abuse material. Adam Benjamin Arena, 46, was charged this week with more than 100 felonies — including production and possession of child abuse material — and dozen […]

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