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Tolleson man faces multiple charges including threats against President-elect
On Tuesday, a federal grand jury indicted Manuel Tamayo-Torres of Tolleson on several charges.
Port St. Lucie gun dealer pleads guilty to failing proper record-keeping
Michael John Pellicione, a 76-year-old firearms dealer from Port St. Lucie, Florida, has pleaded guilty to a five-count indictment related to improper record-keeping of gun sales.
Merrick Garland highlights efforts against violent crime in Oregon
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland addressed the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, expressing gratitude to federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.
Miami men convicted for kidnapping resulting in deaths
James Edward Daniels and Frederick Eugene Rudolph, both residents of Miami, were found guilty on December 17 for their involvement in a kidnapping conspiracy that resulted in death.
Dentist agrees to pay $120K penalty over controlled substances act violations
Dr. Donald J. Dinello, a dentist with practices in Harrisburg and Hershey, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $120,000 in civil penalties for alleged violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
Roseville man sentenced to nearly six years for ammunition possession
Arnes Krajinic, a 33-year-old resident of Roseville, was sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition.
Dutch national sentenced for laundering drug money through US banks
Xiomara Christian, a 37-year-old resident of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for her involvement in a money laundering conspiracy.
Christopher R. Kavanaugh resigns as U.S. attorney for Western District of Virginia
Christopher R. Kavanaugh has announced his resignation as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, effective December 20, 2024.
Oklahoma AG questions Stitt's budget accuracy; calls for legislative role
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has expressed his lack of confidence in the budget numbers presented by the Stitt Administration.
Former police officer charged with student abuse at Scranton high school
Attorney General Michelle Henry and the Pennsylvania State Police have announced charges against a former Lackawanna County police officer.
Dayton man faces federal charges for string of armed robberies
A Dayton man, Timothy Farr, 43, appeared in federal court on December 19, facing charges related to a series of armed robberies.
New California law strengthens flavored tobacco ban enforcement
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued guidance to businesses in anticipation of the new flavored tobacco enforcement law set to take effect on January 1, 2025.
Anchorage man charged with multiple counts related to child pornography
An Anchorage man was taken into custody at his home on charges related to child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).
Queensbury man sentenced for leading SEFCU bank fraud conspiracy
Evan Cutler, a 25-year-old resident of Queensbury, New York, has been sentenced to 44 months in prison for his involvement as a ringleader in a bank fraud conspiracy targeting SEFCU.
Tennessee Supreme Court raises attorney registration fees after fifteen years
The Tennessee Supreme Court has announced an increase in the annual registration fee for attorneys, marking the first such adjustment in 15 years.
Maryland man sentenced to 37 years for producing child sexual abuse material
U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang has sentenced Brian Patrick Werth, a 40-year-old resident of Beltsville, Maryland, to 37 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material.
Kalispell woman pleads guilty in hospital patient record fraud scheme
A Kalispell woman has admitted to charges of fraud and aggravated identity theft in a scheme involving the misuse of patient records from Kalispell Regional Medical Center. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced that Alecia Mae Leonetti, 50,...
Des Moines man sentenced to ten years for possession of child sexual abuse images
A Des Moines, Washington man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for possessing images of child sexual abuse.
Maryland men charged with $1M unemployment insurance fraud scheme
A federal grand jury has indicted two Maryland residents on charges related to a scheme involving more than $1 million in fraudulent unemployment insurance claims.
Correctional officer charged with conspiring in inmate assault
A federal grand jury has indicted Raquel Mosqueda, 36, of Porterville, California, and Jimmie L. Carter, 44, on charges of conspiring to violate the constitutional rights of an inmate at California State Prison-Corcoran.