DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A Steelton man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on intimidation of a witness charges.
Melvin R. Thomas, 43, was indicted on firearms charges and intimidation of a witness, according to a press release issued Wednesday, Sept. 14.
According to U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam, on Aug. 24, in Dauphin County, Thomas retaliated against a witness who testified in a federal court case. Thomas allegedly used a firearm to further intimidate the witness.
According to the Department of Justice, the maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is life in prison, a term of supervised release following prison, and a fine.
