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United States of America v. Tyrie Rashad Dunn, a.k.a. “Chaosâ€
Date: 08-07-2025
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Court: The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Scranton
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Scranton, Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
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New Jersey Man Charged with Maliciously Damaging a Building by Fire or Explosive Material and Use of Explosive Material in the Commission of a Felony
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Tyrie Rashad Dunn, a.k.a. "Chaos,†age 37, of Lodi, New Jersey, was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury for maliciously damaging a building by fire or explosive material and use of explosive material in the commission of a felony.
According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, the indictment alleges that on January 17, 2025, Dunn carried and used two Molotov cocktails to set fire to a rental property in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dunn set fire and heavily damaged the property during the early morning hours, while the five building tenants were asleep. Several of the victim tenants had to jump from a second story window to escape, resulting in bodily injuries. Dunn fled from the scene of the fire to New Jersey, where he was subsequently apprehended ten days later after a car chase and the assault of law enforcement officers. Separate criminal charges for that incident are currently pending in the District of New Jersey.
The case was investigated by the Pottsville Police Department, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah R. Lloyd is prosecuting the case.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America (https://www.justice.gov/dag/media/1393746/dl?inline), a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Tyrie Rashad Dunn, a.k.a. "Chaos,†age 37, of Lodi, New Jersey, was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury for maliciously damaging a building by fire or explosive material and use of explosive material in the commission of a felony.
According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, the indictment alleges that on January 17, 2025, Dunn carried and used two Molotov cocktails to set fire to a rental property in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dunn set fire and heavily damaged the property during the early morning hours, while the five building tenants were asleep. Several of the victim tenants had to jump from a second story window to escape, resulting in bodily injuries. Dunn fled from the scene of the fire to New Jersey, where he was subsequently apprehended ten days later after a car chase and the assault of law enforcement officers. Separate criminal charges for that incident are currently pending in the District of New Jersey.
The case was investigated by the Pottsville Police Department, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah R. Lloyd is prosecuting the case.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America (https://www.justice.gov/dag/media/1393746/dl?inline), a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
Indictments and Criminal Informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
Scranton, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Maliciously Damaging a Building by Fire or Explosive Material and Use of Explosive Material
New Jersey Man Charged with Maliciously Damaging a Building by Fire or Explosive Material and Use of Explosive Material in the Commission of a Felony
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Tyrie Rashad Dunn, a.k.a. "Chaos,†age 37, of Lodi, New Jersey, was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury for maliciously damaging a building by fire or explosive material and use of explosive material in the commission of a felony.
According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, the indictment alleges that on January 17, 2025, Dunn carried and used two Molotov cocktails to set fire to a rental property in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dunn set fire and heavily damaged the property during the early morning hours, while the five building tenants were asleep. Several of the victim tenants had to jump from a second story window to escape, resulting in bodily injuries. Dunn fled from the scene of the fire to New Jersey, where he was subsequently apprehended ten days later after a car chase and the assault of law enforcement officers. Separate criminal charges for that incident are currently pending in the District of New Jersey.
The case was investigated by the Pottsville Police Department, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah R. Lloyd is prosecuting the case.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America (https://www.justice.gov/dag/media/1393746/dl?inline), a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Tyrie Rashad Dunn, a.k.a. "Chaos,†age 37, of Lodi, New Jersey, was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury for maliciously damaging a building by fire or explosive material and use of explosive material in the commission of a felony.
According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, the indictment alleges that on January 17, 2025, Dunn carried and used two Molotov cocktails to set fire to a rental property in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Dunn set fire and heavily damaged the property during the early morning hours, while the five building tenants were asleep. Several of the victim tenants had to jump from a second story window to escape, resulting in bodily injuries. Dunn fled from the scene of the fire to New Jersey, where he was subsequently apprehended ten days later after a car chase and the assault of law enforcement officers. Separate criminal charges for that incident are currently pending in the District of New Jersey.
The case was investigated by the Pottsville Police Department, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah R. Lloyd is prosecuting the case.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America (https://www.justice.gov/dag/media/1393746/dl?inline), a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
Indictments and Criminal Informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
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Indictments and Criminal Informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
The maximum penalty under federal law for these offenses is 30 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
The maximum penalty under federal law for these offenses is 30 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Tyrie Rashad Dunn, a.k.a. â�...?
The outcome was: Indictments and Criminal Informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court. The maximum penalty under federal law for these offenses is 30 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
Which court heard United States of America v. Tyrie Rashad Dunn, a.k.a. â�...?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, PA.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Tyrie Rashad Dunn, a.k.a. â�...?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Scranton. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Scranton, Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Tyrie Rashad Dunn, a.k.a. â�... decided?
This case was decided on August 7, 2025.