Franklin County Man Indicted For Making Threats On Facebook, Cyberstalking, And Unlawfully Possessing A Firearm

HARRISBURG- The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that a federal grand jury indicted Richard Little, age 49, of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, for making threats online, including against a state senator, cyberstalking, and being a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.

According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, on or about June 10, 2024, Little was served with an eviction notice and began posting threatening, harassing, and intimidating videos on Facebook that chiefly targeted an individual with whom Little previously worked. Little also threatened a County Commissioner and, among other things, spoke of a "war," described "kill zones," and displayed firearms and ammunition.

Thereafter, on or about June 21, 2024, Little posted a threat against a Pennsylvania State Senator on his Facebook page. The same date, law enforcement arrested Little and searched his residence. Law enforcement seized approximately 17 firearms, ammunition, marijuana, illegal mushrooms, an expired Pennsylvania medical-marijuana card, and drug paraphernalia.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the Pennsylvania State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney K. Wesley (Wes) Mishoe is prosecuting the case.

The maximum penalty under federal law for the charges against Little is 30 years imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, a fine, and special assessment. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

Indictments are only allegations. All persons indicted are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.

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