Indira Patel

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Massachusetts man sentenced to 7 years for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine in Connecticut

Bridgeport, CT – A Massachusetts man was sentenced to seven years in federal prison Friday for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine while on supervised release from a prior heroin conviction, prosecutors said. Yoanni Suarez, 48, also known as “Cuba,” of Springfield,…

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Minneapolis man sentenced to 24 years for kidnapping, fraud, and identity theft

St. Paul, MN – A Minneapolis man will spend 24 years in federal prison after a jury convicted him of kidnapping, bank fraud, and identity theft in a violent crime spree that included holding two women at gunpoint, federal prosecutors…

West Virginia man sentenced, Virginia woman pleads guilty in multi-county drug conspiracy

Martinsburg, WV – A West Virginia man was sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison, while a Virginia woman admitted guilt in connection with a drug trafficking operation spanning several counties,…

Justice Department launches sweeping reforms to curb suicides in federal custody

Washington, DC – The Justice Department announced a slate of more than 50 new measures Friday aimed at reducing suicides among adults held in federal custody, unveiling one of the most extensive…

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Riverside County Gets Five Years for Federal Firearm and Drug Charges After High-Speed Chase

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Riverside County resident Shane Glazer, 30, received a 60-month federal court sentence for possession of a firearm with intentions to distribute drugs, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin. On…

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Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Transport Illegal Migrants to Into New York

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Juan Manuel Rivera-Aguilar, 36, of Hixson, Tennessee, entered a guilty plea for his involvement in a conspiracy to transport aliens for financial benefits. The announcement was made by…

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Jury Convicts D.C. Man For 2022 Shooting

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Raekwon Sutton, 26, of Washington, D.C., was convicted of multiple charges, including assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. The charges…

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WMATA Employee Charged with Extortion and Bribery Connected to Surplus Property Sales

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A WMATA employee, Tyrone Hunter, 52, of Seat Pleasant, MD, has been charged with two counts each of extortion and bribery related to federal programs. The indictment alleges that…

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Florida Man Found Guilty of Felony Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON, DC – A 49-year-old man from Hialeah, Florida, Gilbert Fonticoba, has been found guilty today of two felony charges related to his involvement in the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6,…

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Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON, DC – Cameron Edward Hess, a 27-year-old from Cleona, Pennsylvania, entered a guilty plea today in connection with his actions during the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021. This disturbance…

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Texas Man Sentenced on Felony Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON, DC – Shane Jenkins, a 45-year-old from Houston, Texas, was sentenced today for various charges stemming from his actions during the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021. This breach interrupted…

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Gang Members Sentenced in Connection with the Murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson

WASHINGTON, DC – Two individuals affiliated with the Wellington Park Crew received their sentences today for their roles in the tragic shooting that led to the death of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson on…

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Syracuse Man Convicted for Setting Up Meeting for Date with Child Online

SYRACUSE, NY – Bruce Wakker, 68, of Syracuse, has been found guilty of trying to lure a minor for illegal sexual activities and attempting to send inappropriate materials to a minor. This…

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Jury Convicts 18-Year-Old from D.C. For Robbing Construction Worker with Ice Pick

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, a jury in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia found 18-year-old Kevin Diaz of Washington, D.C., guilty of robbery, assault with the intent to rob, and…

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D.C. Man Charged with July Murder in Benning Neighborhood

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Christopher Tyler, a 46-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., appeared in Superior Court today facing charges of first-degree felony murder while armed in connection with the killing of Nolan Edwards,…

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North Carolina Drug Dealer Convicted for Selling Deadly Dose by Mail to Dubuque Victim

DUBUQUE, IA – James Adam Earwood, 38, of Lake Lure, North Carolina, was convicted on October 5, 2023, by a jury for distributing a controlled substance, heroin and fentanyl, resulting in a…

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Six Drug Dealers Charged in Burlington

BURLINGTON, VT – Six individuals are facing charges in Burlington for allegedly conspiring to distribute cocaine and fentanyl, as announced by the United States Attorney’s Office. The individuals named in the superseding…

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Williamsburg Restaurant Owner Admits to Tax Fraud

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Stephen G. Genakos, a 62-year-old Williamsburg resident, admitted to tax fraud in court. Documents state that between 2016 and 2020, Genakos was the only owner and director of…

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Harpers Ferry Man Charged with Theft of Surplus Government Firearms

MARTINSBURG, WV – Todd Matthew Raymond of Harpers Ferry faces charges linked to theft of government property and firearms-related offenses. Court documents reveal that Raymond worked for U.S. Customs and Border Protection…

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Weaverville Man Indicted For Attempted Murder Of U.S. Postal Carrier

In Asheville, Jaden Isaiah Garay, 24, faces a four-count criminal indictment following an attempt on the life of a U.S. Postal Service Rural Mail Carrier. Garay is charged with attempted murder, carjacking,…

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Newark Crips Gang Member Admits to Racketeering Charges

NEWARK, NJ – Tre Byrd, known by his aliases “Bands” and “G Bandz,” a 22-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, has confessed to participating in a racketeering conspiracy, as…

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Rochester Army Contractor Sentenced for Providing Faulty Gas Mask Filters for Increased Profitability

ROCHESTER, NY – Reginald Cannon, 55, of Rochester, received a sentence of two years’ probation, a $200,000 fine, and is ordered to pay restitution amounting to $315,944 for wire fraud, as announced…

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Newport News Felon Admits to Illegal Gun Charge

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Iziaha Tisdale, 25, of Hampton, admitted to the charge of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon in a Newport News court today. As per court records, on…

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Two Maryland Men Indicted for Operating Dog Fighting Ring

BALTIMORE, MD – Two Maryland residents, Frederick Douglass Moorefield, Jr., 62, of Arnold, and Mario Damon Flythe, 49, of Glen Burnie, have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related…

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