Scranton Man Arrested for Not Registering Social Accounts

A Scranton resident, Brian Verga, is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly failing to register his social media accounts as required by Megan's Law. Verga, who was placed on the registry in 2015 following a conviction for sexual abuse of children, was found to have active social media profiles, including Facebook and TikTok, despite only registering a Yahoo email address. He initially denied having any social media presence but later admitted to using various platforms when presented with evidence. Verga's defense was that he believed his registered email address encompassed all linked accounts. During a search of his apartment, law enforcement discovered significant quantities of drug paraphernalia and crystal methamphetamine. He faces charges including failing to register social media accounts, possession of controlled substances, and drug paraphernalia. Verga is currently held on $25,000 bail, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 23rd. Investigators did not find child sexual abuse material on his devices, though he admitted to viewing pornography.