A York County resident, Troy Lamont Rishell, 48, has been charged with threatening a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Rishell was charged by criminal information.
Acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus stated, “between February 28, 2025, and May 20, 2025, Rishell left a series of voicemails with the District Office of a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, with intent to intimidate the Representative while the victim was engaged in the performance of the victim’s official duties.”
The investigation was conducted by the United States Capitol Police and the United States Secret Service. Assistant United States Attorney K. Wesley Mishoe is handling prosecution.
If found guilty, Rishell could face up to ten years in prison as well as supervised release and fines. Sentencing would be determined by a court considering federal statutes and guidelines.
The charges are allegations at this stage; all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
