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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.
Michigan man receives prison sentence for fentanyl distribution
Mannie Lamar Terry, a 37-year-old resident of Ypsilanti, Michigan, has been sentenced to two years and one month in prison.
Attorney General James releases report on Shawn Sheridan's death after police encounter
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report regarding the death of Shawn Sheridan, who died on August 10, 2023, following an encounter with law enforcement in Russell, St. Lawrence County.
Pembina County Courthouse to close early on December 20
Pembina County Courthouse will be closed on Friday afternoon, December 20th, at 1:15 P.M. For those needing assistance during this time, the Cavalier County Clerk of Court can be reached at 701-256-2124
Braddock man indicted for assaulting federal court security officer
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Joseph Louis Camino, a 56-year-old resident of Braddock, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury.
Christopher Green found guilty in racketeering case linked to swim coach's death
Christopher Green, a 38-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been found guilty of racketeering and other charges related to a 2017 shooting that resulted in the death of a swim coach.
Jacksonville man sentenced to seven years for illegal firearm possession
Senior U.S. District Judge Timothy Corrigan has sentenced Anthony Tyrone Mackey, a 41-year-old resident of Jacksonville, Florida, to seven years in federal prison for possessing firearms as a convicted felon.
Bronx gang member charged with murder in drive-by shooting
Authorities have charged a Bronx gang member, Paul Johnson, also known as "PJ Glizzy," with multiple offenses related to the murder of 18-year-old Jayquan McKenley.
Noblr pays $500K settlement over data breach affecting thousands
New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a $500,000 settlement with auto insurance company Noblr over a data breach that compromised the personal information of more than 80,000 New Yorkers.
Nine charged over $20M fraud at South Philly pharmacy
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced charges against nine individuals in connection with a $20 million Medicaid and Medicare fraud scheme.
Court upholds EGLE's inspection rights amid ongoing wetland protection case
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the authority of Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to conduct inspections to ensure compliance with its orders.
New Hope resident pleads guilty to cyberstalking and child pornography charges
A New Hope man has pleaded guilty to charges of cyberstalking, extortion, and producing child pornography involving two minor victims.
Archegos founder Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years for market manipulation
Edward Y. Kim, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Bill Hwang, founder and head of Archegos Capital Management, was sentenced to 18 years in prison. U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein delivered...
Troy man faces charges for alleged pandemic unemployment insurance fraud
Daion Morris, a 32-year-old resident of Troy, New York, has been charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.