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Evansville man sentenced for illegal firearm possession following police chase
Arties Dushawn Brown, a 35-year-old resident of Evansville, Indiana, has been sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release.
California bans most forms of medical debt from appearing on credit reports
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert, informing residents that it is now illegal for most forms of medical debt to appear on credit reports.
St. Louis County man admits to defrauding online sellers with fake money
A man from St. Louis County has confessed to defrauding at least 13 online sellers using movie prop money, resulting in losses amounting to $229,200.
Man charged with robbing postal worker; second suspect fired at investigators
A man from Kankakee, Illinois, has been charged in federal court with the armed robbery of a United States Postal Service carrier in Harvey, a suburb of Chicago.
AG Moody addresses rise in antisemitic hate crimes with new training initiative
Following a report indicating a significant rise in hate crimes against Jewish residents in Florida, Attorney General Ashley Moody is set to host a law enforcement training session aimed at addressing antisemitism on college campuses.
Dawn N. Ison resigns as US attorney for Eastern District of Michigan
United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison has announced her resignation, effective January 19, 2025.
Vanessa R. Waldref concludes service as U.S. attorney for Eastern Washington
United States Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref will conclude her service as the chief federal law enforcement officer for Eastern Washington later this month, aligning with the transition to a new presidential administration.
Michigan AG warns Lions fans about potential ticket scams
The Detroit Lions have secured the No. 1 seed as NFC North Champions, marking their return to the playoffs.
Slidell chiropractor pleads guilty to healthcare fraud involving COVID-19 test kits
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Dennis Michael Peyroux, a 57-year-old chiropractor from Slidell, Louisiana, pled guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud.
Erie man sentenced for distribution of child sexual abuse material
A resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing and attempting to distribute child sexual abuse material.
Phoenix man sentenced for mailing drugs hidden in books to federal inmates
Julius Darnell Dixon, a 54-year-old resident of Phoenix, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison.
Pennsylvania man sentenced for unemployment benefit fraud during COVID-19
Scott Christie, a 38-year-old resident of Petrolia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to four years of federal probation and must pay $24,338 in restitution for theft of public money, property or records.
Fresno man sentenced to over two decades for major drug trafficking
Horacio Torrecillas Urias Jr., a 24-year-old resident of Fresno, California, has been sentenced to 23 years and one month in prison.
Mexican woman sentenced for cocaine smuggling attempt with teenage daughter
A Mexican national has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for her involvement in a drug smuggling operation, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Ken Paxton sues Allstate for alleged unlawful collection of driving data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated legal action against Allstate and its subsidiary, Arity, accusing them of unlawfully collecting, using, and selling driving data from over 45 million Americans.
Kennebunk woman admits guilt in PPP loan fraud scheme
A Kennebunk woman, Meghan Martell, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a U.S. District Court in Portland.
Chinese national sentenced for illegal outfitting scheme in Alaska
A Chinese national has been sentenced in Fairbanks, Alaska, for his involvement in an illegal guide-outfitter scheme.
Fayette County man sentenced for drug crimes involving methamphetamine and fentanyl
Jeff Allen Adkins, a 66-year-old resident of Fayetteville, has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.
U.S. Attorney's Office releases report on achievements during fiscal year 2024
United States Attorney Mac Schneider has announced the release of the 2024 Community Report from the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of North Dakota (USAO-ND).
Charleston man pleads guilty in fentanyl distribution case
Jaron Andrew O'Neal, a 38-year-old resident of Charleston, entered a guilty plea to charges of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.