Pennsylvania Criminal Defense

Sunbury police arrested Amanda Lynn Walton, 42, with involuntary manslaughter following the tragic death of a 1-year-old infant in her home. Walton called 911 after discovering the infant was not breathing. Emergency responders...

When an adult is accused of committing a sex crime against a child, you can expect the criminal investigation and public scrutiny to be intense and unrelenting. No one wants to see a child hurt. Everyone wants to find someone to...

The U.S. District Attorney’s Office for Middle Pennsylvania announced the arrest and indictment of a Northampton County man on charges of possessing and distributing child pornography. Easton resident Wei Fu, 38 was arrested...

A July 9 car chase involving an allegedly drunk driver ended when Samantha Cherry, of Confluence, Pennsylvania, crashed her vehicle in Markleysburg. Police had chased her from Maryland to Pennsylvania for approximately 30 miles....

In August 2024, one of the pros of Dancing With the Stars was arrested for domestic violence in California. Less than two weeks later, his estranged wife filed for divorce. Artem Chigvintsev has not yet been charged related to his...

A Pittsburgh federal grand Jury has indicted former Wampum resident Thomas Hyatt-Baney on three charges related to the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors. News of the charges was announced by United States District Attorney...

A series of bizarre incidents in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, led to the arrest of Andrew McDonald, a 30-year-old Maryland resident. On July 27, multiple calls to state police reported a man in boxers causing disturbances....

Kianna Rae Brackett, 39, of Red Lion, is facing serious charges after police found the body of 18-year-old Tyler Moser in bed with Brackett’s 13-year-old daughter. State An autopsy revealed that Moser died from...

On July 22 of this year, a raid of a home in Washington County, Pennsylvania, resulted in the discovery of a large-scale drug manufacturing lab. Drew Divelbliss, 36, and Lauren Divelbliss, 40, were arrested accordingly. The two...

Being accused of statutory sexual assault or any crime against a child can have a catastrophic impact on your life. Any law enforcement investigation targeting you as a criminal exposes you and your loved ones to intense police...

Everyone makes mistakes. Errors in judgment often escalate until a bad situation becomes worse. Adding excessive alcohol or improper drug use into the mix only increases the likelihood of a disaster. Unfortunately, there are times...

A woman from Scranton is facing felony shoplifting charges after Pennsylvania State Police found $527 worth of items she allegedly stole from an Allenwood Dollar General store. Belinda Sepkoski is accused of leaving the Allenwood...

Everyone dealing with a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order in Pennsylvania understands how immensely disruptive they can be and how much reputational damage they can cause. If a PFA has limited you for the past few years,...

Child custody issues are some of the most personal and difficult for many parents, and this can sometimes lead to criminal charges. In June 2024, Lancaster County authorities charged a mom with criminal trespass, harassment, and...

Chambersburg Police responded to a disturbance report on the 500 block of Hollywell Ave. at 12:33 am on June 20, 2024. Rayvon McLaughlin, a 50-year-old resident, is now facing severe allegations, which include causing or risking a...

In June, Ryan Gabelli of Westmoreland County was arrested after allegedly sending sexually explicit messages to a person he thought was a 15-year-old girl. Pennsylvania State Police arrested Mr. Gabelli after apprehending him at a...

In a recent decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal law that prevents individuals subject to a restraining order for domestic violence from possessing a firearm. This is slightly surprising, given how the...

On February 6, 2024, the Pennsylvania State Police were informed that a child between the ages of 5 and 6 had been a victim of sexual abuse more than 20 times. The offender was named as a 21-year-old individual named Jordan Sass....

A 16-year-old Schuylkill County resident faces charges after allegedly assaulting a teenager with a bat. Officers with the Freeland Police Department arrested Christopher J. Kreimendahl after responding to an incident at Freeland...

Domestic violence appears to have taken the life of a Temple University student after a late-night attack from her partner. Tymir Lackey has been charged with murder after EMTs and officers found Milan Jones dead from blunt force...