News from 2024
Sanford felon pleads guilty to firearm possession and drug distribution near playground
San’Drevious Jerome Lane, a 23-year-old resident of Sanford, has entered a guilty plea to charges related to firearms possession during a drug trafficking crime and distributing narcotics near a playground.
Taylor County man sentenced to over 13 years for firearm possession
David Allen Starkey, a 37-year-old resident of Flemington, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 165 months in federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm.
Officer-involved shooting under investigation in Webster
The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in the Town of Webster, Burnett County.
Columbus man sentenced for cyberstalking young gay men on dating apps
Omoruyi O. Uwadiae, a 29-year-old resident of Columbus, Ohio, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for cyberstalking and extortion activities targeting gay and bisexual men across several states.
Minnesota courts mandate digital exhibit uploads starting January 2025
The Minnesota Judicial Branch will implement a new digital system for court evidence starting January 1, 2025.
Colombian trafficker sentenced to over five years for distributing cocaine in U.S
Gilberto Javier Apraez-Munoz, a 55-year-old from Puerto Milan Caquetá, Colombia, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison by the U.S. District Court in Washington D.C. for his involvement in cocaine trafficking.
Sioux Falls man sentenced for illegal firearm possession
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of a Sioux Falls man for firearm possession as a prohibited person. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schrier sentenced Jerad Wade Olson, 35, to three years and ten months in...
Philadelphia man pleads guilty to four murders for hire
Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced that a Philadelphia man, Steven M. Williams, has pleaded guilty to his involvement in four murders committed for financial gain.
Georgia man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 Capitol breach
A Georgia man has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Florida woman sentenced for CARES Act fraud involving over $4 million
Calah Williams has been sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding federal programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lexington nurse pleads guilty to medication tampering
A Lexington, Kentucky woman, Abigail Hall, aged 51, has pleaded guilty to tampering with a consumer product.
Wilmington man pleads guilty in fatal kidnapping case
A Wilmington man has admitted guilt in a federal court for his role in a kidnapping that led to the death of a local resident.
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to selling fentanyl online via Darknet
Jacob Blair, a 26-year-old from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a drug conspiracy that involved selling counterfeit narcotics on the Darknet marketplace Tor2Door.
American Airlines agrees to halt discriminatory hiring after legal challenge
The Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has informed America First Legal (AFL) that American Airlines will cease discriminatory employment practices.
Spokane Valley woman receives 10-year sentence for drug trafficking
On December 17, 2024, Shannon Ray Ault from Spokane Valley, Washington, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for drug distribution charges.
Rochester businessman pleads guilty to tax evasion charges
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross has announced that Scott Reeves, a 72-year-old resident of Victor, New York, has pleaded guilty to tax evasion.
Arizona man charged for alleged role in January 6 Capitol breach
An Arizona resident, David Caleb Crosby, was arrested after self-surrendering for charges related to the events of January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol.
Houston gun dealer sentenced for illegal firearm sales
A Cypress resident, Nicah Anderson, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for aiding and abetting the illegal dealing of firearms without a license.
Kern County woman sentenced for $825k fraud using stolen health data
Karina Arceo, a 34-year-old resident of Wasco, California, has been sentenced to five years in prison for her involvement in a significant credit card fraud scheme.
Jersey City gang member charged with shooting rivals
A member of the Rutgers neighborhood street gang in Jersey City has been charged for his involvement in a shooting incident targeting rival gang members.