Pennsylvania AG Charges 14 In Penn State Fraternity Cocaine Ring
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday charged 14 people on Monday, August 17, 2026, accusing them of running a cocaine trafficking ring centered at Penn State fraternity houses.[1]
Authorities say most of the cocaine was cut and packaged at Delta Upsilon and at a Sigma Chi house and then sold mainly to Penn State students.[1] Two former students, Agostino Abbatiello and Thomas Robinson, are described as main suppliers who made regular trips from Philadelphia and New York to obtain large quantities.[1]
The alleged distribution took place between about 2023 and 2024, officials said, and investigators built the case before Monday's charges.[1] Defendants face a mix of felony and misdemeanor counts, including corrupt organizations, conspiracy, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity and evidence tampering.[1]
Penn State placed Delta Upsilon on interim suspension and said Sigma Chi is not a university-recognized organization as the legal case proceeds.[1]
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- On Monday, August 17, 2026, Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday announced charges against 14 people tied to an alleged Penn State cocaine ring.
- Authorities allege cocaine was cut and packaged mainly at Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi fraternity houses and sold mostly to Penn State students between about 2023 and 2024.
- Two former students, Agostino Abbatiello and Thomas Robinson, are described as main suppliers making regular trips from Philadelphia and New York for large quantities of cocaine.
- Penn State placed Delta Upsilon on interim suspension and noted Sigma Chi is not a recognized organization under university oversight.
- Defendants face a mix of felony and misdemeanor charges, including corrupt organizations, conspiracy, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity, and evidence tampering.
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