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Orlando man receives federal sentence for possession of machinegun
U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. has sentenced Jeremiah Cundiff, a 19-year-old from Orlando, to one year and six months in federal prison for possessing a machinegun.
Charlotte man sentenced for possessing child sexual abuse material
Robert Upchurch, a 52-year-old resident of Charlotte, has been sentenced to 54 months in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Attorney General secures $6 million judgment against Brooklyn's Big Chief Smoke Shop
New York Attorney General Letitia James has obtained a $6 million judgment against the owner of Big Chief Smoke Shop, an unlicensed cannabis store located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
Lowell man sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine pills disguised as Adderall
A Cambodian man residing in Lowell, Massachusetts, has been sentenced for trafficking significant amounts of methamphetamine pills and fentanyl.
New Orleans man sentenced for role in methamphetamine conspiracy
Coris Addison, a 42-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 80 months in prison following his guilty plea for involvement in a methamphetamine conspiracy.
Charleston man pleads guilty to meth distribution charges
Justin Saunders, a 27-year-old resident of Charleston, West Virginia, has entered a guilty plea for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Massachusetts man sentenced for gun and drug offenses
Kyle Taylor, a 29-year-old resident of Malden, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Former Louisville attorney sentenced for defrauding estates and beneficiaries
A former attorney from Louisville has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for defrauding estates and beneficiaries.
Fort Myers man admits guilt in armed robbery; faces possible life sentence
Fort Myers, Florida – Shadarien Lamarr Ward, a 22-year-old from Fort Myers, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges including interference with commerce by robbery, brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, and possessing a firearm as a...
Lakeland man charged with firearm possession as convicted felon
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the filing of a criminal complaint against Taqiy Lewis, 27, from Lakeland, for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.
Atlanta man sentenced for nationwide fraud involving tax refunds and scams
Thomas Addaquay, an Atlanta resident, has been sentenced to 150 months in prison after being convicted of 30 felonies linked to two nationwide fraud schemes.
Commercial real estate firm head pleads guilty to $62M fraud targeting investors
Elchonon “Elie” Schwartz has admitted guilt in a significant wire fraud case involving an investment scheme that misled over 800 investors.
Fort Wayne woman receives prison sentence for firearm offense
Lorraina M. Rakes, a 24-year-old resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison.
Richard R. Barker named acting U.S. attorney for Eastern District of Washington
Richard R. Barker has been appointed as the Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington following the resignation of Vanessa R. Waldref.
U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron resigns after three years in office
Erek L. Barron has stepped down from his role as United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, effective February 12, 2025.
Ten plead guilty in multi-million-dollar sports-betting scheme
Ten individuals have admitted guilt in a case involving a multi-million-dollar sports-betting operation, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Special Agent in Charge Demetrius Hardeman of the Internal Revenue...
Nashville man charged as felon in possession of firearm after mall incident
Omari Rashad Moore, a 30-year-old resident of Nashville, has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm following a shooting incident near the Green Hills mall.
Ohio sex offender pleads guilty to child exploitation charges
A registered sex offender from Washington Court House, Ohio, Brian J. Roberts, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to charges of sexually exploiting a minor and possessing child pornography.
Rochester man pleads guilty to child pornography production and gun charge
Kelvin Hunt, a 48-year-old resident of Rochester, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges of producing child pornography and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
Philadelphia man sentenced for leading string of armed cell phone store robberies
United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Lawrence McKay, a 37-year-old resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, received a 32-year prison sentence today.