U.S. Attorney Eric G. Olshan
Recent News About U.S. Attorney Eric G. Olshan
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McKeesport man sentenced to 18 years for cocaine trafficking
A McKeesport, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for cocaine trafficking.
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Eric G. Olshan resigns as United States Attorney for Western District
United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan has announced his resignation, effective January 19, 2025.
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Glassport man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession
A Glassport resident has admitted guilt in a federal court for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan.
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Beaver County man sentenced for role in cocaine trafficking
A resident of Rochester, Pennsylvania, Roberto Muniz Sanchez, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for his involvement in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy.
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New Castle residents sentenced for roles in Puerto Rico-to-Pennsylvania cocaine trafficking
Two residents of New Castle, Pennsylvania, were sentenced in federal court for their involvement in a cocaine trafficking operation spanning from Puerto Rico to Western Pennsylvania.
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Honduran man faces charges for illegal re-entry into United States
A resident of Honduras has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for illegal re-entry into the United States, according to an announcement made by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan.
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Ohio man sentenced for cocaine trafficking in Western Pennsylvania
A man from Northfield, Ohio, has been sentenced to 34 months in federal prison for trafficking cocaine in Western Pennsylvania.
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Wilkinsburg man pleads guilty to firearm possession charges
A former Wilkinsburg resident has admitted guilt in a federal court to charges related to firearm possession and attempts to obstruct their seizure.
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Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to federal firearms charge
A Pittsburgh resident has admitted guilt in a federal court for violating firearms laws, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan.
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Freedom resident sentenced for receiving material depicting sexual exploitation of a minor
A Freedom, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for receiving material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor.
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Pittsburgh residents indicted for conspiracy and vandalism at Jewish building
Two individuals from the Pittsburgh area have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to conspiracy and vandalism of a religious building, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan.
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Washington state man sentenced for role in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy
A SeaTac, Washington resident has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for his involvement in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy.
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Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to false firearm acquisition statement
A Pittsburgh resident has admitted guilt in a federal court for violating firearms laws, as announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan.
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Thirteen individuals indicted in alleged oxycodone distribution conspiracy
Twelve residents from western Pennsylvania and one from Indiana have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for allegedly conspiring to distribute oxycodone.
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Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to prison drug possession charges
A Pittsburgh resident, Lafon Ellis, has admitted guilt in a federal court to charges of possessing contraband while incarcerated.
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West Mifflin man pleads guilty to federal escape charge
A West Mifflin resident has pleaded guilty to a federal escape charge, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan.
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Gibsonia man sentenced for insider trading involving Dick’s Sporting Goods
A Gibsonia, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for securities fraud related to insider trading of Dick’s Sporting Goods securities.
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New York residents plead guilty in Pennsylvania meth trafficking case
A Brooklyn resident and a Queens resident have admitted guilt in federal court for their involvement in methamphetamine trafficking.
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District Election Officers appointed for Pennsylvania's November general election
United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan has appointed Assistant United States Attorneys Jeffrey R. Bengel and Nicole A. Stockey as District Election Officers for the Western District of Pennsylvania in preparation for the November 5, 2024, general election. Their role involves managing election day complaints related to voting rights issues, threats to election officials, and potential fraud.
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Former union treasurer sentenced for embezzling over $44K
A former union treasurer from Blaine, Minnesota, has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for embezzling funds and falsifying financial records. The sentence, announced by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan, also includes two years of supervised release with the first 180 days under home confinement.