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Fentanyl dealer sentenced to over five years in prison
Derek Gaines, a 37-year-old from Severn, Maryland, was sentenced to 65 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and cocaine.
DOJ probes Los Angeles County Sheriff's handling of Second Amendment rights
The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division has initiated an investigation into the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Clearfield resident sentenced to over six years for meth distribution
A Clearfield, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 80 months in federal prison followed by six years of supervised release due to his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking.
Bridgeport gang member sentenced to over 22 years in prison
Travon Jones, known as "Budda," has been sentenced to 22 years and six months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release.
Tennessee Attorney General announces end of Wells Fargo ESG policy investigation
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with a coalition of attorneys general from 17 other states, announced the completion of an investigation into Wells Fargo & Company.
Sonya H. Toma appointed District Family Court Judge for Maui County
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald today announced the appointment of Sonya H. Toma as a judge for the District Family Court of the Second Circuit in Maui County.
Mexican national indicted for illegal reentry into the US
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the indictment of Daniel Martinez-Canjay, a 34-year-old from Mexico, on a charge of illegal reentry into the United States.
Whiteville man sentenced to 23 years for drug trafficking
A Whiteville man, Marion Lamont Flowers, was sentenced to 23 years in prison for drug trafficking activities involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine.
Nigerian national charged for alleged $2.5 million romance scam and money laundering scheme
A Nigerian national, Charles Uchenna Nwadavid, has been charged in connection with a scheme to defraud victims out of more than $2.5 million through romance scams, subsequently laundering the proceeds through cryptocurrency accounts under his...
Investigations into university admissions launched by Justice Department
Attorney General Pamela Bondi has announced that the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice will conduct compliance review investigations into the admissions policies of Stanford University, as well as the University of California's...
Hampden man sentenced to 10 years for child sexual abuse material possession
A Hampden resident, Michael King, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison following a guilty plea for possessing child sexual abuse material. U.S. District Judge Stacey D. Neumann handed down the sentence, which includes an additional 10...
Talihina man sentenced for firearm possession
A Talihina resident, Jerad Daniel Abbott, 39, has been sentenced to 23 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition.
Sacramento man sentenced to 46 months for heroin trafficking
Manuel Greenhalgh, a 32-year-old resident of Sacramento, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for heroin trafficking.
Gang member sentenced to 15 years for shootout and firearm possession
Ulysses Jaheim Page, a 22-year-old gang member associated with the Bloods, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for firearm possession and participating in a gang-related shooting.
McAllen man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution charges
A resident of McAllen, Texas, has pleaded guilty to charges related to cocaine distribution. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Narciso Dominguez III, aged 26, was apprehended for possession with the intent to distribute cocaine.
Fresno man convicted for orchestrating multimillion-dollar catalytic converter theft ring
Following a jury trial spanning four days, George Thomas, 72, formerly of Fresno and Clovis, has been found guilty of selling over $2.7 million worth of stolen catalytic converters.
Cornville man sentenced to 30 months for accessing child sexual abuse material
A Cornville resident received a 30-month prison sentence for accessing child sexual abuse material, as handed down by U.S. District Judge Stacey D. Neumann in Bangor, Maine.
Mexican national charged with child pornography possession in Mississippi
A Mexican national residing illegally in the United States was detained by a Federal Magistrate Judge in Oxford, Mississippi.
Houston resident convicted in sex trafficking of minors in two cities
A Houston man has been convicted of trafficking minors and enticing underage individuals for illicit activities in both Houston and Dallas.
Bridegan foundation receives Back the Blue award from Florida Attorney General
Attorney General James Uthmeier of Florida presented the Back the Blue Award to Kirsten Bridegan in recognition of her significant contributions to supporting law enforcement and her community.