News from February 2025
Greer women charged with exploiting vulnerable adult and committing fraud
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of two women from Greer, Caitlyn Danielle Morgan and Debra Jones Howard, by his office's Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF).
Othello man faces charges for child abuse material and extortion
Spokane, Washington - Andres Burgos-Silva from Othello, Washington, has been indicted on 11 criminal counts by a federal grand jury for the Eastern District of Washington.
Newport man sentenced to 15 years for attempted meth trafficking
A Newport, Kentucky man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Kansas man sentenced for distributing child sexual assault material
A Kansas resident has been sentenced for distributing child sexual assault material while in Laredo, Texas.
Felon receives additional prison time after Houston police chase
A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to federal prison following a high-speed chase in Houston, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Men plead guilty in fatal St. Louis drug robbery
Two men have admitted guilt in a case related to the fatal robbery of a drug dealer in St. Louis, Missouri, which occurred in 2022.
Orlando man indicted for alleged child sextortion scheme
Orlando, Florida – Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney has announced the indictment of Montrey Roseberry, a 19-year-old from Orlando, on charges related to a child sextortion scheme.
Tulsa man receives life sentence for murder conviction
A man identified as Cameron Lynn has been sentenced to life imprisonment plus an additional ten years following his conviction for multiple crimes, including first-degree murder. U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell handed down the sentence in...
Wells Fargo drops net-zero goal after Texas AG's review
Wells Fargo has decided to abandon its net-zero emissions target for financed emissions by 2050, a move welcomed by Attorney General Paxton.
Indian brothers face trial for selling counterfeit cancer drugs
Two brothers from India, Avanish Kumar Jha and Rajnish Kumar Jha, appeared in a Seattle court following their indictment on charges related to selling counterfeit and adulterated drugs in the United States.
San Diego man sentenced for $35M securities fraud involving family
Denny Thakorbhai Bhakta, a San Diego resident, has been sentenced to 235 months in federal custody following his conviction on charges of securities fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering.
Cayce woman receives federal prison sentence for drug trafficking offenses
Kayla Martin, a 34-year-old resident of Cayce, has been sentenced to over ten years in federal prison following her guilty plea to drug trafficking charges.
Operation Blue Laces leads to arrest of eight gang members in South Dallas
Eight gang members were apprehended on Tuesday as part of "Operation Blue Laces," led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF).
San Luis Obispo County woman charged with creating fake immigration medical documents
A woman from San Luis Obispo County has been arrested following allegations that she produced hundreds of fraudulent immigration documents.
North Carolina man faces trial for alleged cold-case assault at fraternity house
Last week, Dustin Thomas, a 35-year-old resident of Cameron, North Carolina, was ordered to stand trial in the 9th Circuit Court on a charge of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct.
Des Moines man sentenced for wire fraud involving nearly $2M in PPP loans
A Des Moines resident, Bryan David Sampica, has been sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering.
Chesapeake man pleads guilty in child enticement case
A Chesapeake man has admitted guilt in a case involving attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.
Los Angeles woman sentenced for COVID loan fraud totaling over $2 million
A Los Angeles woman has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining over $2 million in COVID-19 relief loans and attempting to secure nearly $1.3 million in pandemic-related tax credits.
Mexican national extradited for alleged cocaine importation into US
Itiel Palacios Garcia, also known as "El Playa" or "El Compa Playa," has been extradited from Mexico to the United States.
Coalition supports lawsuit against Trump's dismissal of NLRB board member
Attorney General Keith Ellison has spearheaded a coalition of 20 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief in the case of Wilcox v. Trump, currently before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.