How Penn State’s ‘Pablo Pledgescobar’ was caught in frat-house cocaine ring sting

Agostino Abbatiello, 24, is also being called ‘Austin Powders,’ ‘Nostrildamus’ and ‘Kirk Cocaine’ on social media. He’s among 14 people charged over an alleged drugs ring at the prestigious college

It was part of a hectic spree of attempted and successful burglaries

The Pittsburgh attorney swept up in a drug trafficking scandal at Penn State claims he was given a safe allegedly containing drugs and cash -- but didn't know what was in it, his lawyer said.

Sarah Hooper | Live News Reporter Published August 20, 2026 12:40pm Updated August 20, 2026 12:45pm Thomas Robinson thought the officers were kidding (Picture: PA Attorney General) A fraternity brother charged for his involvement in a cocaine trafficking ring was allegedly accepting payments for the drugs under his own

Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday addressed whether his office could take action against Penn State after authorities uncovered an alleged fraternity cocaine trafficking ring.

Pittsburgh attorney, student's dad charged in Penn State frat drug ring  USA Today

A cocaine-trafficking ring run through two Penn State University fraternities got busted after investigators discovered one of the suspected college kingpins was accepting Venmo payments for his drugs under his real name. A confidential informant reportedly told authorities that Thomas Robinson, a member of Delta Upsil

Agostino Abbatiello is charged with multiple counts of cocaine possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy.

Paul Robinson faces felony charges after prosecutors accused him of helping conceal drugs and cash in the Penn State drug ring case.

Agostino Abbatiello, 24, surrendered along with two others on Tuesday after an alleged drug ring running through fraternities at Penn State University was uncovered.

"Pablo Pledgescobar": The Penn State fraternity cocaine scandal that has everyone talking  marca.com

Agostino Abbatiello, 24, allegedly made regular trips to New York and Philadelphia with another defendant to buy large quantities of cocaine.

The drug ring reportedly operated in 2023 and 2024, using fraternity pledges to cut and package cocaine. The drugs were distributed through Penn State students.

Over a dozen former and current Penn State University students face charges of felony corrupt organizations, conspiracy and other offenses.

More than a dozen current and former fraternity-affiliated students at the Pennsylvania State University, and a parent, have been charged with drug-related charges after a cocaine bust at the school. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.