U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio

As a result of ongoing investigations into several bomb threats made to schools in northern Ohio, an 18-year-old man from Oregon has now been indicted. Schools threatened were located in ▪️Cuyahoga County
▪️Lake County
▪️Lucas County
▪️Geauga County
▪️Wood County

SEE THE LIST OF SCHOOLS HERE:
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/oregon-man-indicted-bomb-threats-made-ohio-schools

Assistant U.S. Attorney Frank H. Spryszak was recently recognized for his dedication to eradicate illegal narcotics from the U.S. Mail system and noted for his support of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) Toledo Field Office.

AUSA Spryszak, of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Toledo branch, was presented with the “Prosecutor of the Year” Award from the International Narcotics Interdiction Association (INIA). The award was recently presented at the INIA annual conference held in San Diego, California.

AUSA Spryszak’s efforts to identify, prosecute, and support parcel interdiction has earned him a nickname —“the box guy.”

From February 2023 to March 2025, Spryszak worked side by side with USPIS and DEA agents to support more than 140 seized parcels and nearly 30 search warrants. The combined amounts of narcotics seized from parcels were approximately 72,971 grams of narcotics, including more than 9,300 grams of fentanyl. Law enforcement’s and Spryszak’s efforts resulted in 31 arrests over this approximate two-year period. Several defendants received sentences of 10 years or more in federal prison.

According to one nominator, “AUSA Spryszak’s diligence, perseverance, and devotion to duty are most heartily commended and keeping with the highest tradition of being a public servant. The USPIS would not be as effective and successful in Northwest Ohio without his direction and dedication. He is truly a team player.”

Congratulations, Frank! 🇺🇸

Photo L-R:

Gary Barksdale, Chief Postal Inspector, AUSA Frank Spryszak, and Rafael Nunez, Deputy Chief Postal Inspector

The Justice Department just announced the Model Cities Initiative which will grant funds to 2-4 cities with a population of 100k or more who are committed to a whole-of-government partnership to reduce violent crime, restore law and order, and modernize their public safety infrastructure.

Under ’s leadership, our office is committed to delivering results and we encourage our public safety partners to apply before Sept. 1st: www.justice.gov/grants

If you or someone you know is age 60 or older and has been a victim of fraud, help is standing by at the National Elder Fraud Hotline:

www.justice.gov/StopElderFraud

National Elder Fraud Hotline:
1-833-FRAUD-11

A Summit County man has been sentenced to federal prison for committing offenses that involved sexual abuse of children.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.

READ MORE:
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/cuyahoga-falls-man-sentenced-11-years-prison-committing-child-sexual-abuse-offenses

Three Assistant United States Attorneys were officially sworn-in today by U.S. Attorney David M. Toepfer.

▪️Assistant U.S. Attorney Stacey Jacovetti is assigned to our Cleveland, Ohio, office.

▪️Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher Snyder is assigned to our Youngstown, Ohio, office.

▪️Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph McAleese is assigned to our Akron, Ohio, office.

🇺🇸 Welcome to the USAO, and congratulations,
Stacey, Christopher, and Joseph! 🇺🇸

U.S. Attorney David Toepfer recently gave the keynote speech at his alma mater, the University of Akron School of Law.
In his address to graduates, he stressed the values of justice, kindness, and humility to guide them as they embark on a new journey as lawyers.
🎓Congratulations to the class of 2026!

Photo credit:
The University of Akron

Red, White and Bloom! 🇺🇸

To Celebrate America 250, the USAO partnered with Cityscape, the Youngstown Foundation, and over 1,000 other volunteers from the Mahoning Valley to landscape downtown Youngstown today.

A member of Cleveland's Fully Blooded Felons gang was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy, drug offenses, including fentanyl distribution, and possessing a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.

READ MORE:
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/member-fully-blooded-felons-gang-sentenced-12-years-prison-rico-drug-and-firearm