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Former controller charged with embezzling over $1 million from Fresno wholesaler
On February 27, 2025, a federal grand jury indicted Sergio Zacarias Lopez on charges of bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and illegal re-entry of a removed alien.
New Orleans man faces firearm possession charge as convicted felon
Haven Patterson, a 42-year-old resident of New Orleans, was indicted on March 13, 2025, for being a felon in possession of firearms.
Mexican national sentenced to prison for third illegal reentry into United States
Pedro Zuniga-Lopez, a 35-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison with an additional two years of supervised release for illegal reentry into the United States after deportation.
Court upholds conviction of man for kidnapping and murdering Horry County woman
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has confirmed the 2022 conviction of Dominique Devonah Brand for kidnapping and murdering Mary Ann Elvington, an 80-year-old woman from Horry County.
Attorney General Bonta opposes Trump's plan to dismantle U.S. Department of Education
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has expressed strong opposition to President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.
Broome County man sentenced for sex offender registration violations
Timmy Rifenburg, a 49-year-old resident of Binghamton, New York, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison.
Brownsville man sentenced for transporting illegal alien
A Brownsville man, Juan Andres Vasquez, has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for unlawfully transporting an illegal alien.
Six charged with attempting $80M government check fraud scheme
Six individuals have been charged in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain approximately $80 million through government check fraud.
Vermont man faces charges related to child sexual abuse
Stephen Kingsbury, a 23-year-old resident of Rutland, Vermont, faced arraignment today on multiple serious charges.
St. Louis man indicted for alleged COVID-19 relief fund fraud
Cortney Merritts, a 46-year-old resident of St. Louis, Missouri, has been indicted on two counts of wire fraud.
Attorney general secures baby formula donations following investigation into price gouging
New York Attorney General Letitia James has facilitated the donation of $6,300 worth of baby formula to families in Brooklyn.
Maryland announces indictments for illegal alien firearm possession
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland has announced indictments against five individuals in connection with offenses related to illegal aliens possessing firearms and ammunition, as well as firearms trafficking.
Guatemalan man pleads guilty to illegal reentry into US
U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that Andiyer Eduardo Con Yucutie, a 25-year-old Guatemalan citizen, pleaded guilty to the charge of reentry of a removed alien and was sentenced to time served.
Lexington Park man indicted federally for firearm possession
A federal grand jury has indicted Jerod Adam Taylor, a 39-year-old resident of Lexington Park, Maryland, for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Burlington County man sentenced to 10 years for armed robberies
A Burlington County man has been sentenced for his involvement in two armed robberies that took place in August 2022 in Passaic County, New Jersey. U.S. Attorney John Giordano announced the sentencing of Kareem Powell, 32, from Willingboro, New...
Bronx man pleads guilty to fleeing checkpoint and illegal ammunition possession
Miguel Rodriguez, a 36-year-old resident of the Bronx, New York, has pled guilty to charges related to fleeing an immigration checkpoint and possessing ammunition unlawfully.
Gang member sentenced for coordinating drug deals from prison
A Corpus Christi resident has been sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Griggs County Central students learn about court systems at Supreme Court visit
Juniors and seniors from Griggs County Central, under the guidance of Mr. Carson Reiniets, visited the Supreme Court on March 20.
New Orleans man sentenced for major drug trafficking offenses
A New Orleans man, Terence Wilson, 43, has been sentenced to 240 months in prison for drug-related offenses and firearm possession.
Placer County care home owner charged with over $500K Medi-Cal fraud
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced felony charges against the owner and facility manager of Granite Bay Residential Care Home.