News from January 2025
York County man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Shontez Andrews, a 35-year-old resident of York County, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 80 months in prison.
Burlington man sentenced to two decades for meth distribution conspiracy
A Burlington man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.
Brockton man sentenced for fentanyl distribution and firearm offenses
A Brockton man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug and firearms offenses.
New Orleans man sentenced for role in major cocaine distribution conspiracy
Derrick Washington, also known as "Eyes," a 53-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced on January 29, 2025. U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo handed down the sentence after Washington pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and...
Mexican citizen pleads guilty to transporting undocumented aliens
Angel Ramon Lopez-Hernandez, a 36-year-old Mexican citizen, has admitted guilt in a case involving the illegal transportation of undocumented aliens within the United States.
Former Sanger police officer convicted for sexually assaulting women
On Wednesday, a federal jury in Fresno found former Sanger Police Department Officer J. DeShawn Torrence guilty of eight counts of deprivation of constitutional rights under color of law.
Dangerous roof leaks & literally ‘shocking’ electrical conditions lead Attorney General Todd Rokita to major legal win against landlord
Attorney General Todd Rokita won a lawsuit on behalf of Hoosiers in the Northern Indiana town of Plymouth who were subjected to roof leaks, black mold, and unsafe electrical conditions at The Pointe Apartments on Kingston Road.
Joint Statement from 11 State Attorneys General: State and Local Law Enforcement Cannot be Commandeered for Federal Immigration Enforcement
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with the attorneys general of California, New York, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Mexico, and Vermont, issued a joint statement addressing a memorandum from a Trump political appointee at the U.S. Department of Justice addressing state and local involvement in federal immigration enforcement.
Raleigh County man sentenced for fentanyl distribution
Anthony Darnell Deberry, a 40-year-old resident of Beckley, has been sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for distributing fentanyl.
Monessen resident receives two-decade prison sentence for child exploitation material
A former resident of Monessen, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release.
Justice Department settles lawsuit with Pennsylvania township over Amish residents' rights
The Justice Department has reached an agreement with Sugar Grove Township and the Sugar Grove Area Sewage Authority (SUGASA) in Pennsylvania to address allegations that they violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA).
Mount Pleasant man arrested for alleged child exploitation offenses
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Darryn Eugene Himes, a 45-year-old resident of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Minnesota AG sues nonprofits for deceptive practices
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has initiated legal proceedings against David Singleton and five nonprofits he oversees.
Scottish man sentenced to 25 years for child abuse material transport
U.S. District Judge Wendy D. Berger has sentenced Steven Paul McInally, a 36-year-old man from Scotland, to 25 years in federal prison for transporting and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Des Moines man receives federal sentence for fentanyl distribution
A Des Moines resident has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance containing fentanyl.
Havre man receives decade-long sentence for drug trafficking
A Havre man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution conspiracy in Montana.
Michigan woman sentenced for fentanyl distribution conspiracy
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a woman from Clark Lake, Michigan, has been sentenced for her involvement in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence on January...
Two women charged with kidnapping after transporting victims from Fresno to Mexico
A federal grand jury has indicted Rosa Ventura, 34, and Claudia Gonzales, 38, both from Fresno, on charges of conspiracy to kidnap, kidnapping, and kidnapping involving a child.
Attorney General resolves fraudulent pet adoption case with Oshtemo Township resident
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has concluded an investigation into fraudulent activities related to pet adoption.
Alabama woman pleads guilty in sadistic animal torture video case
An Alabama woman, Stacey Storey, has admitted to her involvement in a conspiracy to create and distribute videos depicting animal torture.