U.S. Attorney Rebecca C. Lutzko
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Ohio man sentenced for illegal firearm sales linked to violent crimes
Richard Seawright, a 28-year-old resident of Cleveland, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison. -
Cleveland woman sentenced for selling nearly $300k in stolen treasury bonds
A Cleveland woman has been sentenced to 32 months in prison after admitting guilt to several charges involving U.S. Treasury bonds. -
Organized crime task force concludes year with significant achievements
The Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Unit of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio has concluded 2024 with significant accomplishments. -
Elder fraud remains priority for Northern District of Ohio USAO
The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Northern District of Ohio continues to prioritize combatting elder fraud. -
New task force targets government contract fraud in Ohio
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio has announced the formation of a new interagency task force aimed at preventing procurement fraud and ensuring supply chain integrity. -
U.S. Attorney's Office collects nearly $28M in FY 2024
In the fiscal year 2024, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio reported collections amounting to $27,882,120.34 from civil and criminal actions. -
USAO highlights achievements against violent crime in Northern Ohio for 2024
The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Northern District of Ohio has concluded 2024 with significant accomplishments in its General Crimes Unit. -
Ohio USAO seizes over $7M in criminal assets amid ongoing investigations
The U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Northern District of Ohio has announced the forfeiture of $7,701,470 in criminal assets for fiscal year 2024. -
Ohio man indicted for alleged sexual abuse of federal detainee
A federal grand jury in Cleveland, Ohio, has indicted Damon K. Perry, a 52-year-old resident of Youngstown, on charges of sexually abusing a female inmate at the Mahoning County Jail. -
Ohio man sentenced for defrauding COVID aid programs and stealing checks
Darmani Hawkins, a 21-year-old from Aurora, Ohio, has been sentenced to five years in prison by U.S. District Judge Donald Nugent. -
Mexican national sentenced for drug conspiracy involving fentanyl and cocaine
Ronald Rendon-Luna, a 37-year-old Mexican national living in Painesville, Ohio, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for his involvement in a drug-trafficking conspiracy. U.S. District Chief Judge Sara Lioi delivered the sentence after... -
Akron man receives lengthy prison sentence for series of armed robberies
Timothy Hyatt, a 36-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. -
Ohio auction company halted over animal welfare act breaches
A federal court has issued a consent decree preventing the Mt. -
Ohio gang members indicted on multiple federal charges
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio has unveiled a second superseding indictment against 18 individuals associated with a Cleveland-based street gang, the Fully Blooded Felons (FBF). -
Ohio man loses life savings in crypto scam; authorities seize $947K
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio has initiated a civil complaint in forfeiture concerning 947,883 Tether (USDT) cryptocurrency, which is valued at approximately $947,883. -
Former Cleveland councilman Basheer Jones charged with fraud and bribery
Basheer Jones, a former Cleveland city council member, faces charges related to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and honest services fraud.