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Illegal alien indicted for transporting aliens and possessing heroin
Last week, a grand jury indicted Edgar Guadalupe Jimenez-Aguilar, an undocumented immigrant residing in Phoenix, on charges of conspiracy to transport illegal aliens and possession with intent to distribute heroin.
Consumer Protection Week kicks off with educational events across Washington
Today marks the beginning of Consumer Protection Week in Washington, an initiative led by the Attorney General's Office to highlight consumer protection efforts and educate residents on safeguarding themselves.
Nigerian man faces charges for defrauding pandemic relief programs
A Nigerian man has been charged with defrauding the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Benefits Program and the Paycheck Protection Program, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad Meacham.
Arizona AG reveals top consumer fraud trends during Consumer Protection Week
Attorney General Kris Mayes has initiated Consumer Protection Week by unveiling the top consumer fraud complaint trends for 2024 and offering advice to prevent scams.
Sioux City man receives federal prison sentence for drug convictions
Shannon Ivory, a 43-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, has been sentenced to 125 months in federal prison.
Gardena man receives prison sentence for assaulting postal worker
A Gardena man has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for assaulting a United States Postal Service (USPS) employee last year.
Drug trafficking investigation leads to over thirty federal prison sentences
Over 30 individuals have been sentenced to federal prison following a comprehensive investigation into drug trafficking in the Eastern District of Texas.
Las Vegas man sentenced to 26 years for robberies and assault
A Las Vegas resident, Wyatt Scott Peterson, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in armed robberies and an assault on a federal officer.
Dominican national sentenced for cocaine possession with intent to distribute
A Dominican national residing in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute.
Macon man sentenced to life plus five years for armed drug trafficking
A Macon man, Johnifer Dernard Barnwell, also known as "Whoop" and "Malixe," has been sentenced to life in prison for armed drug trafficking.
Kern County man receives two-year sentence for meth trafficking conspiracy
Mark Garcia, a 25-year-old resident of Lamont, California, has been sentenced to two years in prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy.
Camden County man sentenced for directing Bucks County warehouse arson
Acting United States Attorney Nelson S.T. Thayer, Jr., has announced the sentencing of Ramiz Duka, a 62-year-old resident of Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Pinellas County man convicted for brandishing firearm during convenience store robbery
A federal jury in Tampa, Florida, has found Jhakheem Smith guilty of brandishing a firearm during a violent crime.
Charlotte businesswoman sentenced for $1.5 million COVID-19 loan fraud
Jeannetta Blackmon, also known as Jeannetta Regan, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for orchestrating a fraudulent loan scheme that resulted in over $1.5 million being obtained from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury...
Columbus men receive long sentences for roles in drug trafficking operations
Two men from Columbus, Ohio, have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in drug and human trafficking operations.
California's top 10 consumer complaints revealed by Attorney General Bonta
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has released the state's top 10 consumer complaints for 2024 in recognition of National Consumer Protection Week.
Maine Judicial Branch warns public about scam calls impersonating law enforcement
The Maine Judicial Branch has issued a warning regarding fraudulent telephone calls impersonating law enforcement officials.
Former entrepreneur pleads guilty to multimillion-dollar fraud schemes
Josh S. Verne, a former entrepreneur from Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, now residing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of fraud.
Virginia man pleads guilty to stealing over $37K from employer
Joshua Sneed, a 35-year-old resident of Bluefield, Virginia, has entered a guilty plea to charges of possessing stolen money.
New Hampshire man sentenced for multi-state drug trafficking conspiracy
A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for his role in a multi-state drug trafficking conspiracy.