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Rhode Island man sentenced to over two decades for leading fentanyl trafficking ring
A Rhode Island man, Jasdrual Perez, also known as Josh Perez, has been sentenced to 22.5 years in federal prison for his involvement in a large-scale fentanyl trafficking operation. U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin delivered the sentence...
Cedar Rapids man convicted for firearm possession as felon
A jury in Cedar Rapids has convicted David Rafael Walker, a 37-year-old resident of the city, on charges of possessing a firearm as a felon.
Former maintenance director indicted for defrauding Boone County schools out of $3.4 million
A federal grand jury has indicted Michael David Barker, 47, from Foster, on multiple charges related to an alleged scheme to defraud the Boone County Board of Education out of approximately $3.4 million.
Governor-elect Stein calls for focus on Western NC after veto override
Today, Governor-elect Josh Stein issued a statement following the North Carolina General Assembly's decision to override Governor Cooper’s veto of SB382.
Jewel thief sentenced for multi-state South Asian jewelry store heists
William Hunter, a 28-year-old from Washington D.C., received a federal prison sentence of 228 months for his involvement in a series of armed robberies targeting South Asian jewelry stores across multiple states.
Chief Justice Jon Jensen engages with Minot High School students
Chief Justice Jon Jensen and District Judge Stacy Louser recently engaged with students at Minot High School.
Wyoming federal court issues sentences in multiple criminal cases
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Wyoming has announced several recent federal sentences across various cases involving child pornography, drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and illegal reentry into the United States.
Buckeye Institute supports bill linking license suspensions to driving offenses
The Buckeye Institute recently provided testimony to the Ohio House Homeland Security Committee regarding Ohio Senate Bill 37.
Former CFO pleads guilty to embezzling over $1 million from law firms
A man from Palm Springs has admitted to a scheme involving bank fraud and money laundering, which led to the embezzlement of over $1.3 million from two San Francisco law firms where he was employed.
Hartford man sentenced for fraudulent ticket scheme; ordered to pay $5M
Jeffrey Thurn, a resident of Hartford, South Dakota, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Wagoner County man found guilty on multiple child sexual abuse charges
A federal jury has convicted Richard Leroy Osborn III, a resident of Wagoner County, Oklahoma, on eight counts of child sexual abuse.
Justice Department targets booter services in global crackdown
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a significant law enforcement operation targeting distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack services, commonly known as "booter" services.
Washington police departments receive federal funding through Byrne grants
Federal Byrne grants totaling over $2.6 million have been allocated to 13 law enforcement agencies in Washington State, according to U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman.
Attorney General Moody promotes use of crime stoppers app on National App Day
On National App Day, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has urged residents to utilize the Florida Crime Stoppers App to aid law enforcement in tackling crime.
America First Legal investigates FEMA over alleged bias in hurricane aid distribution
America First Legal (AFL) has initiated an investigation into the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following allegations that the agency withheld disaster relief for Hurricanes Helene and Milton from homeowners displaying Trump signs.
Nurse admits guilt in tampering with Lorazepam vials
Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Sean Falzarano, 38, from Southbury, has admitted to tampering with and stealing Lorazepam vials.
Los Lunas man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after domestic incident
A Los Lunas man, Gabriel Roger Benavidez, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon.
Chicago businessman indicted on charges related to Covid-relief loan fraud
A businessman from suburban Chicago has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly conspiring with a man from California to fraudulently secure over $6.3 million in loans and grants intended for small businesses under the Coronavirus Aid,...
Philadelphia man sentenced to two decades for murder solicitation
A Philadelphia man, Darnell Jackson, also known as "Major Change," has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in a murder-for-hire plot and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.
Federal court mandates SunSetter pay $9.25 million over defective awning covers
A federal court in Massachusetts has instructed SunSetter Products LP to pay $9.25 million in civil penalties and maintain a compliance program.