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Leader of Detroit gang sentenced to 20 years for drug trafficking and laundering
A 34-year-old man from Shelby Township, Martaze Davis, received a 20-year prison sentence for his role in trafficking methamphetamine and laundering the proceeds of drug sales. -
Eastern Michigan marks national crime victims' rights week with series of events
DETROIT, MI – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan, in collaboration with the Detroit Crime Victims’ Action Team, will observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 6-12, 2025. -
Detroit man sentenced for trafficking heroin and cocaine
A Detroit man, Israel Crumpton, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for drug trafficking. -
Justice Department enhances FBI resources to tackle crime in Indian Country
The Justice Department has announced a concerted effort to address unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country, focusing particularly on issues related to missing and murdered indigenous persons. -
Detroit man sentenced to over two years for firing gun on sidewalk
A Detroit resident has been sentenced to 25 months in federal prison for discharging a firearm on a crowded sidewalk last July. -
Detroit woman receives additional prison time for failing to surrender
Tamara Smith, a 39-year-old resident of Detroit, has been sentenced to an additional 18 months in prison for failing to surrender as ordered by the court. -
Saginaw man sentenced to over 17 years for distributing child pornography
Ayden Burge, a 22-year-old resident of Saginaw, has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography. -
Florida man receives prison sentence for hate crime threats against CAIR Michigan
Michael Shapiro, a 73-year-old resident of West Palm Beach, Florida, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for making death threats against the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Michigan Chapter. -
Former Michigan coach indicted on computer hacking charges
Former University of Michigan Co-Offensive Coordinator Matthew Weiss has been indicted on charges related to unauthorized computer access and identity theft. -
Former Eminem employee charged with selling unreleased music
Joseph Strange, a former employee of Marshall Mathers, also known as Eminem, has been charged with criminal infringement of a copyright and interstate transportation of stolen goods. -
Unemployment fraud ringleader sentenced for pandemic-related crimes
Kenny Lee Howard, a 32-year-old resident of Southfield, has been sentenced to 94 months in prison for his involvement in defrauding state unemployment insurance agencies during the Covid-19 pandemic. -
Detroit men charged with drug distribution conspiracy
Seven men from Detroit face charges in a 43-count indictment, including conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, weapons charges, and money laundering. -
Customs director charged with disaster aid fraud scheme
A federal criminal complaint has been filed against Serina Baker-Hill, the Director of the United States Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Center for Excellence and Expertise over Automotive and Aerospace Engineering. -
Detroit Club settles false claims act allegations over PPP funds
The owners and operators of The Detroit Club have agreed to pay $357,669 to settle allegations that they violated the False Claims Act. -
Monofrax LLC settles over improper PPP loan allegations
Monofrax LLC, a company based in Falconer, New York, has agreed to pay $1,977,119 to address allegations of improperly obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). -
Flat Rock man pleads guilty in explosive device case causing home explosion
A Flat Rock man, Steven Marchbanks, has admitted guilt in a case involving the illegal transportation and receipt of an explosive device. -
U.S. Attorney's Office charges 46 aliens with crimes including drug trafficking
Since January, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan has charged 46 individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. with various offenses. -
Detroit man sentenced for leading pandemic-era drug trafficking network
Joseph Twilley, a 65-year-old Detroit resident, has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison for leading a drug trafficking network during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Farmington Hills man convicted for racially motivated assault on postal worker
A Farmington Hills man has been found guilty of assaulting a United States Postal Worker in an incident described as racially motivated. -
Detroit man sentenced for role in multi-state unemployment fraud scheme
A Detroit man has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison for his involvement in a multi-state unemployment insurance fraud scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic.