(Beach City, Ohio) – A 33-year-old village man is facing federal charges following his arrest last week.
Philip Popa was arrested last Wednesday, July 17th after a U.S. District Court arrest warrant was executed at his home on Redwood Street SW in Beach City. The FBI has confirmed the arrest and involvement in the case, but no further details have been released.
The pandering obscenity brings 5 to 20 years in prison if Popa is convicted. Prosecutors note he could face additional time if he has been convicted of prior charges.
Popa was expected to be arraigned on Friday in Massillon Municipal Court on the fifth-degree felony. However; reports indicate the state dismissed the case on Thursday and he was turned over to the custody of federal authorities where he may face more serious charges.
He is expected to appear in U.S. District Court in Youngstown on July 26th.
