U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California
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Fresno County man pleads guilty in fentanyl distribution conspiracy
Lakota Tehya Wakley, a 21-year-old resident of Clovis, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess fentanyl with the intent to distribute. -
Hard money lender pleads guilty over fraudulent $20M loan scheme
Andrew Adler, a 31-year-old resident of Greenwich, Connecticut, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. -
Fresno man sentenced to three years for vehicle pipe-bombings
Paul New, a 57-year-old resident of Fresno, California, has been sentenced to three years in prison. -
Sacramento man pleads guilty to producing child sexual abuse materials
Jordan Anthony Hughes, a 24-year-old resident of Sacramento, has pleaded guilty to producing child sexual abuse materials. -
Fresno man faces federal indictment for firearm possession after police chase
A federal grand jury has indicted David Garcia, a 32-year-old resident of Fresno, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. -
Sacramento man charged with multimillion-dollar bank fraud
A federal grand jury has indicted Akash Kumar Singh, 48, of Sacramento on charges related to bank fraud and money laundering. -
Sacramento man sentenced for fraud involving medical device sales
Michael Andrew Scott, a 38-year-old resident of Fair Oaks, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for his involvement in a fraudulent medical device sales scheme. -
Red Bluff man indicted for child exploitation and distribution offenses
On February 13, 2025, a federal grand jury indicted Ricardo Gutierrez, 27, from Red Bluff, on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and distribution of visual depictions involving minors in sexually explicit conduct. -
Aryan Brotherhood members convicted in racketeering case involving murder
Following a four-week trial, three members of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang were convicted of racketeering activities that included murder, drug trafficking, fraud, and robbery. -
Health Net and Centene settle over false cybersecurity claims
Health Net Federal Services Inc. (HNFS) and its parent company, Centene Corporation, have agreed to pay $11,253,400 to settle allegations of non-compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements. -
Merced man indicted for trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl
An indictment has been unsealed against Jesus Magana Mellin, also known as "Compadre," a 34-year-old resident of Merced. -
Fresno man indicted for assaulting minor at veterans affairs facility
A federal grand jury has indicted Daryl Vinson, a 65-year-old resident of Fresno, on charges of assault and abusive sexual contact involving a minor. -
Sacramento man sentenced for drug trafficking and weapons charges
Alberto Gonzalez Salgado, a 45-year-old resident of Sacramento, has been sentenced to over 13 years in prison for his involvement in drug trafficking and firearms offenses. -
Mexican national sentenced for methamphetamine trafficking
Pedro Cerna Arias, a 62-year-old Mexican national residing in Milpitas, has been sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking. -
Former university employee charged with selling stolen Apple products
An indictment was unsealed today in Sacramento, charging Tung Pham, a 59-year-old from San Jose, with conspiracy to transport stolen property interstate. -
Sacramento woman admits guilt in $2.6 million COVID-19 benefit fraud
Tabitha Leigh Markle, a 53-year-old resident of Sacramento, has pleaded guilty to charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. -
Mexican national sentenced for meth distribution in Fresno
Dario Mata-Manzo, a 33-year-old Mexican national living in Fresno, has been sentenced to eight years and eight months in prison for distributing methamphetamine. -
San Joaquin man sentenced for firearm possession as part of crime reduction effort
Aaron Michael Correia, a 38-year-old resident of San Joaquin County, has been sentenced to five years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. -
Marysville man faces charges for alleged assault on postal worker
Edgar Castro, a 40-year-old resident of Marysville, has been charged with assaulting a federal employee. -
Bakersfield man pleads guilty to aiming laser at sheriff’s helicopter
Jesse Torres-Alonso, a 35-year-old resident of Bakersfield, has entered a guilty plea for directing a laser pointer at an aircraft.