News from February 2025
El Paso man pleads guilty after high-speed chase ends in drug discovery
An El Paso resident, Jeffery Christopher Saint Louis, has admitted guilt to federal drug trafficking charges.
Madeline Sieren departs from role as Missouri AG's communications director
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced the departure of Communications Director Madeline Sieren.
Federal complaints allege $13 million laundered through scam victims' funds
Three individuals, including two Chinese nationals, have been arrested on federal criminal complaints for allegedly setting up shell companies to launder over $13 million from victims of investment scams known as "pig butchering."
Houston woman sentenced for trafficking fentanyl hidden in vehicle
A Houston woman has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Missouri woman pleads guilty to defrauding Elvis Presley's family
A Missouri woman has admitted guilt in a scheme to defraud the family of Elvis Presley, aiming to deprive them of millions and seize their ownership interest in Graceland.
Whitcraft Companies settle for $1.3 million over false claims allegations
The United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Marc H. Silverman, has announced a civil settlement involving Whitcraft LLC and Berkshire Manufactured Products, Inc., which are collectively known as the "Whitcraft Companies."
Waterbury man pleads guilty to violent carjacking charge
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Michael McCann-Ortiz, also known as "Bando," aged 24 from Waterbury, has pleaded guilty to a carjacking offense.
Former teacher pleads guilty to possession of child pornography
A former middle school teacher from St. Louis County, Missouri, has admitted to possessing child pornography.
Honduran national sentenced for firearm possession in New Orleans
Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the sentencing of Joan E. Escobar-Reyes, a 26-year-old native of Honduras, by United States District Judge Susie Morgan.
New York man sentenced for defrauding Bernalillo County out of $447K
A New York man has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded Bernalillo County of over $447,000.
Jeffersonville woman sentenced for Medicaid fraud and other charges
Kristen Connolly, a 56-year-old resident of Jeffersonville, Vermont, has been sentenced in the Vermont Superior Court, Lamoille Criminal Division.
Officer involved death under investigation in Fond du Lac
The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation is currently investigating an officer-involved death in the Town of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
Chicago man faces federal charge for firearm trafficking
A man has been charged in federal court for trafficking a firearm in Chicago.
Waterbury man receives five-year sentence for firearm possession offense
Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced the sentencing of Melquawn Jamison, a 26-year-old resident of Waterbury. U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport sentenced Jamison to 60...
Belmont contractor sentenced for wire fraud involving fake investment schemes
Matthew Mencarelli, a 39-year-old resident of Belmont, Michigan, has been sentenced to 97 months in prison for his involvement in a wire fraud scheme.
Coalition calls on Congress to address organized retail crime
Attorney General Dave Sunday has aligned with a coalition of 38 state Attorneys General urging Congress to pass legislation aimed at combating organized retail crime.
Federal grand jury indicts multiple defendants across Nebraska
The federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has issued 33 unsealed indictments against 35 defendants, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Matthew Molsen.
Chester business owner sentenced to prison over unpaid employee taxes
A Chester man, David Neel, has been sentenced to two years in prison for failing to account for or pay employment taxes.
North Carolina man sentenced for attempted enticement of a minor
A North Carolina man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for attempting to entice a minor, as announced by U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples.
Boston man receives ten-year sentence for drug and firearms offenses
A Boston man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for possessing drugs and firearms while on supervised release.