Florida
Tallahassee Interstate Stalking Guilty Plea Entered in Federal Court
Tallahassee, Florida – Matthew D. Weger, 33, of Tallahassee, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to interstate stalking. The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
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Key points
- Matthew D. Weger, 33, pleaded guilty in federal court to interstate stalking charges.
- Investigators found Weger sent roughly 2,000 separate $1 Cash App transactions with attached threats.
- Weger faces up to five years in federal prison at his sentencing on February 5, 2027.
NewsWK — A federal case in Northwest Florida reached a key milestone this week. Officials announced a Tallahassee interstate stalking guilty plea after a joint federal and city investigation. Meanwhile, the defendant faces years in prison following a lengthy digital harassment campaign.
What Led to the Matthew Weger Interstate Stalking Case?
Federal authorities launched their probe after receiving a tip about threats against law enforcement officers. In addition, the inquiry quickly revealed an extensive campaign of personal harassment. Investigators uncovered persistent electronic communications and violent threats that spanned from December 2023 through June 2024.
Matthew D. Weger repeatedly called the victim and left voicemails threatening murder. Therefore, the victim blocked Weger’s phone number to stop the calls. However, Weger continued leaving threatening voicemails and shifted to another platform. He utilized Cash App to bypass the phone block. Overall, Weger sent about 2,000 individual payments of one dollar each. He attached a threatening message to every single transaction.
How Were Federal Interstate Stalking Charges Florida Handled in Court?
Magistrate Judge Martin A. Fitzpatrick signed the report on the guilty plea on October 29, 2026.
What Penalties Does the Defendant Face?
Weger faces up to five years in federal prison for his actions. United States District Judge T. Kent Wetherell, II will sentence Weger on February 5, 2027, at 1:00 p.m. in Tallahassee. Also, multiple law enforcement agencies contributed to the joint investigation.
The investigative team included the following agencies:
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Tallahassee Police Department
Assistant United States Attorney Eric Welch prosecuted the case. The prosecution fell under the national initiative called Operation Take Back America. United States Attorney John P. Heekin announced the result in the Northern District of Florida Federal Court.
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