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Drug ring member linked to Aryan gangs sentenced for trafficking offenses

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A key figure in a drug distribution network linked to Aryan prison gangs has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Justice Department supports church in Pennsylvania zoning dispute

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The Justice Department has filed a statement of interest in the Western District of Pennsylvania, supporting Hope Rising Community Church's lawsuit against the Borough of Clarion.

Edmond addresses youth justice with grant-supported initiatives

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The City of Edmond is implementing new measures to address youth substance abuse and related challenges, supported by a grant from the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board.

Los Fresnos man sentenced for smuggling illegal alien

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A Los Fresnos resident has been sentenced to federal prison for attempting to smuggle an illegal alien further into the United States.

Beckley man pleads guilty to meth distribution; faces up to 40 years

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Leondus Whittenburg, a 42-year-old resident of Beckley, West Virginia, has entered a guilty plea to the charge of distributing five grams or more of methamphetamine.

Attorney general highlights consumer protection achievements during national week

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During National Consumer Protection Week, from March 3rd to 7th, the Office of Attorney General will focus on sharing information about its ongoing efforts to protect consumer rights.

Former teacher convicted for coercion and abuse involving students

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Paul Geer, a former teacher from Hancock, New York, has been convicted by a federal jury on charges related to coercing and transporting minors for unlawful sexual activities.

Muskogee resident pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution charge

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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has reported that Dewayne Tyree Miller, also known as Dejuan Tyree Miller, aged 28 from Muskogee, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a charge of possession with intent to...

Clay County man pleads guilty to firearm possession as convicted felon

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Toby Harris, a 46-year-old resident of Clay County, has entered a guilty plea for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

Illegal alien indicted for transporting aliens and possessing heroin

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.