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Houston felon receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking and firearms offenses
A Houston man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations. U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs announced the sentencing of Derrick Wayne Roberson, 32, who pleaded guilty to possession with intent to...
Pennsylvania man convicted of Wheeling bank robbery faces additional prison time
A federal jury has convicted Frank L. Morrison, 58, of Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania, for robbing a bank in Ohio County.
Former doctor sentenced alongside wife for drug crimes and healthcare fraud
A former doctor and her wife were sentenced in Huntsville, Alabama for multiple crimes including drug offenses, healthcare fraud, and COVID-19 disaster relief fraud. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced the sentencing along with officials from...
Massachusetts man sentenced for distributing methamphetamine in New Hampshire
A man from Methuen, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to federal prison for distributing methamphetamine in New Hampshire. U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announced that Leuris Xavier Guerrero Valdez, aged 30, received a sentence of 72 months in...
Rhode Island man sentenced for unlawful possession of firearm used in fatal incident
A Rhode Island man has been sentenced in federal court for unlawfully possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Connecticut woman sentenced for role in organized burglary ring targeting Asian-owned properties
A Connecticut woman has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for her involvement in a burglary ring that targeted residences and businesses owned by individuals of Asian descent.
Florida woman convicted in civil rights conspiracy against pregnancy resource centers
Gabriella Oropesa, a resident of Cooper City, Florida, has been found guilty for her involvement in a conspiracy aimed at intimidating employees of pro-life pregnancy help centers.
South Lake Tahoe man faces wire fraud charges in cryptocurrency scheme
A federal grand jury has indicted Daniel Chartraw, 51, a former resident of South Lake Tahoe, on 12 counts of wire fraud related to a cryptocurrency trading scheme.
Detroit man sentenced to over eight years for drug distribution
Evann Robinson, a 40-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, received a prison sentence of eight years and four months, followed by three years of supervised release.
Former Virginia sheriff found guilty of accepting over $75K in bribes
A former sheriff of Culpeper County, Virginia, has been found guilty of federal bribery charges.
Illinois auto group faces $20M settlement over consumer fraud allegations
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has announced a proposed $20 million settlement with Leader Automotive Group and its parent company, AutoCanada.
Ellicott City woman admits to defrauding real estate agency of over $1 million
Jennifer Tinker, a 41-year-old resident of Ellicott City, Maryland, has admitted guilt to a federal charge of wire fraud.
America First Legal challenges CISA's role in monitoring COVID-19 narratives
America First Legal (AFL) has released a document obtained through litigation against the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), revealing insights into CISA's monitoring of social media narratives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mifflintown man indicted on drug trafficking and firearm charges
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the indictment of Janssen Rodriguez Velez, a 27-year-old from Mifflintown, on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms.
Minnesota AG secures $300K settlement over worker misclassification
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has reached a settlement with Arise Virtual Solutions, Inc., addressing allegations that the company misclassified its workers as independent contractors.
Postal service supervisor charged with theft and fraud involving stolen checks
A United States Postal Service supervisor has been arrested on charges of bank fraud, following allegations that she stole over $281,000 in checks from the mail.
Charleston man receives prison sentence for federal drug crime
Terrence Jay Mason, a 31-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has been sentenced to seven years and four months in prison for distributing five grams or more of methamphetamine.
Port Arthur felon sentenced for gun violation
A Port Arthur resident has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations.
Catawba man sentenced to ten years for drug trafficking offenses
Antoine Durel Reid, a 39-year-old resident of Catawba, North Carolina, has been sentenced to ten years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Houston trio sentenced for armed robberies at jewelry store and bank
Three Houston residents have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in armed robberies of commercial businesses, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.