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Tampa man convicted for trafficking minors and producing child abuse material
A federal jury has found Dontae Dajuan Burton, a 40-year-old resident of Tampa, guilty of two counts of sex trafficking minors and one count of producing child sex abuse material. -
Justice Department sues Walgreens over alleged illegal prescription practices
In a recent development, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance and its subsidiaries, accusing them of dispensing millions of unlawful prescriptions in violation of federal laws. -
Indictment charges Polk City man with transporting child sex abuse material
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of James Oxley, 52, from Polk City. -
Orlando man faces charges for transporting child sex abuse material
Orlando, Florida – Matthew A. Inman, a 39-year-old resident of Orlando, has been arrested and charged with the transportation of child sex abuse material. -
New federal charges filed against seven individuals in Florida crime spree
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced a new 16-count federal indictment against seven individuals linked to a series of crimes over four years, including drug trafficking and armed robberies culminating in a double homicide on... -
Colombian leaders plead guilty in major U.S.-bound cocaine smuggling operation
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced that Jorge Hernan Gonzalez-Ortiz and Carlos Andres Aldana-Gil, both from Colombia, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States. -
Fort Myers man sentenced to 15 years for illegal firearm possession
U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber has sentenced Carl Samuel Thompson, Jr., a 60-year-old resident of Fort Myers, to 15 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon. -
Georgia man convicted for transporting minor for sex; possession of firearm after felony
A federal jury in Fort Myers, Florida, has convicted Vincent Joseph Robusto of Georgia on charges of transporting a minor with the intent to engage in sexual activity and possessing a firearm after a felony conviction. -
Fort Myers man sentenced for firearm possession and drug distribution
U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber has sentenced James Wallace Mathis, Jr., a 44-year-old resident of Fort Myers, to five years in federal prison. -
Kissimmee businessman admits guilt in multi-million dollar government funds theft
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced that Edwin Rivera, a businessman from Kissimmee, has pleaded guilty to the theft of government property. -
St. Petersburg felon pleads guilty to firearm possession
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Darrius Lovett, a 27-year-old from St. Petersburg, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. -
Four indicted for alleged $128M bank fraud and money laundering schemes
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the unsealing of an indictment in Tampa, Florida. -
Convicted felon pleads guilty to firearm possession; faces up to life sentence
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced that Martez Manning, a 26-year-old resident of St. Petersburg, Florida, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. -
Arcadia felon pleads guilty to selling firearms to undercover ATF agent
Tampa, Florida – William Roger Clayton, a 41-year-old resident of Arcadia, has entered a guilty plea for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. -
Tennessee man faces charges after alleged armed robbery at Tampa pizza shop
A Tennessee man, Justin Alan Seymour, has been indicted for robbing a pizza shop in Tampa, Florida. -
Orlando residents sentenced for bank fraud using stolen mail
Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton has sentenced Jamel Williams and Levar Baker to federal prison for their roles in a conspiracy involving bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. -
Jacksonville man receives lengthy federal sentence for major drug trafficking operation
Jacksonville, Florida – A federal court has sentenced Ronald Holland, a 46-year-old Jacksonville resident, to 18 years and 9 months in prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy. -
Tampa man pleads guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material
Jack Rocker, a 19-year-old resident of Tampa, has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). -
Former teachers union leaders indicted for fraud involving over $1 million
Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the unsealing of an indictment against Teresa Brady and Ruby George, both residents of Jacksonville. -
Florida man sentenced for obstructing IRS with tax fraud scheme
A Florida resident, Arthur Grimes, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for obstructing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) through his involvement in a tax fraud scheme known as the "Note Program."