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Gumrukcu convicted in murder-for-hire and wire fraud case in Vermont
Burlington, Vermont – A federal jury has convicted Serhat Gumrukcu, 42, of Los Angeles, California, on charges of murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
D.C. resident charged with firearm possession and oxycodone distribution
Don Diego Chase, a resident of the District of Columbia, has been indicted on federal charges related to firearms and drugs.
Felon sentenced to 24 months for firearm possession in Washington, D.C
Damani Lamont Carmon, a 31-year-old resident of the District, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison by the U.S. District Court for possession of a Glock firearm.
Louisville man receives 15-year sentence for meth trafficking conspiracy
Louisville, KY - The last of three defendants involved in a federal methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy has been sentenced. U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge John Nokes of the ATF...
Garvin County woman receives 15-year federal sentence for child sexual abuse
Amanda Stowers, a 40-year-old resident of Garvin County, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for sexually abusing a minor.
Justice Department alleges Barco Uniforms avoided customs duties, files False Claims Act complaint
The United States has initiated legal action against Barco Uniforms Inc., along with Kenny Chan, David Chan, and their associated companies, over alleged violations of the False Claims Act.
Attorneys general file briefs supporting law firms against Trump's executive orders
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has aligned with a coalition of 21 attorneys general by filing two amicus briefs in support of law firms challenging executive orders issued under the Trump administration.
Idaho AG launches summer effort against online child predators
Attorney General Raúl Labrador recently addressed an assembly at the Idaho State Capitol to initiate "Operation Safe Online Summer."
USA of Northern Ohio charges individuals with immigration-related offenses
The U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) has announced that federal grand juries in the Northern District of Ohio have returned indictments for several individuals charged with immigration-related violations.
Massachusetts drug operation leads to 16 arrests for fentanyl, cocaine trafficking
A significant law enforcement operation recently resulted in the arrest of 16 individuals involved in fentanyl and cocaine trafficking in southeastern Massachusetts.
Michigan AG department introduces first victim advocate dog to assist crime victims
Michigan's Department of Attorney General has introduced its first victim advocate dog, Baylee, who joined the department this week.
Mississippi man pleads guilty to charges of producing explicit images of minors
A Long Beach, Mississippi resident, Jason Leonard Rhodes, entered a guilty plea to three counts of producing images and videos of minors involved in sexually explicit conduct and one count related to distributing such material.
Federal charges filed against individuals for illegal re-entry and theft in Los Angeles
Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles have initiated criminal proceedings against 34 individuals accused of being found in the United States following their removal.
Ethiopian man sentenced to 12 years for armed robbery in Gulfport
An Ethiopian national, Milki Ibrahim, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for committing armed robbery at a Gulfport supermarket.
Vermont resident faces charges of possessing child sexual abuse materials
Adam Ranslow, a resident of Whitingham, Vermont, has been charged on four felony counts of possessing child sexual abuse materials, according to a statement from the Attorney General’s Office today.
Burlington man sentenced to 85 months in federal prison for firearm possession
A Burlington, Kentucky resident, Juan Velazquez-Rodriguez, 48, has been sentenced to 85 months in prison.
Man sentenced in zoo monkey smuggling case
Sarmad Ghaled Dafar, a Houston resident, received a prison sentence in federal court for his involvement in baby Mexican spider monkey trafficking.
Timothy Clark indicted on federal firearms charge following a D.C. traffic stop
Timothy Clark, a 30-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been indicted on federal firearms charges.
U.S. Attorney files 135 cases linked to border crime in Southern California
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California have filed 135 border-related cases this week.
Russell Laffitte pleads guilty to conspiracy, bank fraud, and misapplying bank funds
Former banker Russell Lucius Laffitte, aged 54, from Estill, South Carolina, has entered a guilty plea in federal court to charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, and three counts of misapplying...