Armored truck heist in Chicago Loop ends with suspect shot and cash recovered
CHICAGO – A 23-year-old man was charged in federal court Friday after allegedly attacking an armored truck driver and stealing a bag of cash during a brazen daylight robbery in the Loop.…
Minneapolis Woman Indicted for Orchestrating Multimillion-Dollar Accounts Receivable Factoring Scheme, PPP Loan Fraud
MINNEAPOLIS – A federal grand jury returned an indictment against a Minneapolis woman for orchestrating an accounts receivable factoring fraud scheme and a PPP loan fraud scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M.…
Man charged with preparing false joint income tax return
HOUSTON – A tax preparer is set to appear in court on charges of preparing a false joint income tax return, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Fabrice Mahinga is expected to…
Suspects in Randleman Road Robbery Plead Guilty
GREENSBORO, NC – Two Asheboro men, Deante Tre’Devaughn Cheek (“Cheek”) and Amir Joseph Marshall (“Marshall”), pleaded guilty to robbery and firearms charges, announced U.S. Attorney Sandra J. Hairston of the Middle District…
Baltimore Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm in a School Zone and for Possession With Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Other Drugs
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III sentenced Vashawn Watkins, age 22, of Baltimore, Maryland, today to nine years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release,…
U.S. Attorney, Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney form new partnership
CHARLES TOWN, WEST VIRGINIA — A new partnership between state and federal prosecutors has been formed to enhance public safety in the Eastern Panhandle. United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld and Jefferson County…
Los Angeles Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Stealing Nearly $5.5 Million in COVID Jobless Relief and for Drug Trafficking
SANTA ANA, California – A downtown Los Angeles man pleaded guilty today to federal drug trafficking and fraud charges, admitting, among other things, that he fraudulently obtained nearly $5.5 million in…
Former MLB Player Agrees to Plead Guilty to Felony Charge for Lying to Federal Agents Investigating Illegal Gambling Operation
LOS ANGELES – A former Major League Baseball (MLB) player has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge for lying to federal law enforcement officials about bets on sporting events…
Buffalo Man Charged With Conspiracy To Possess And Smuggling Machine Guns
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Angel Flores, 34, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by complaint with conspiracy to…
Jury Convicts Former Oregon Securities Broker of Tax Evasion
PORTLAND, Ore.—After a two-week trial, a federal jury in Portland found a McMinnville, Oregon man guilty today of evading $2.5 million in income taxes by hiding his income in multiple bank accounts…
Former Owner and General Manager of Oregon Dump Truck and Concrete Companies Pleads Guilty after Failing to Pay Employment Taxes
PORTLAND, Ore.—The former owner and general manager of dump truck hauling and concrete companies based in Damascus, Oregon pleaded guilty today to willfully failing to pay employment taxes despite withholding them from…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Joins Community and Law Enforcement Partners in Launching San Diego’s First United Against Hate Week
Assistant U. S. Attorneys Cindy Cipriani (619-546-9608) and Alicia Williams (619-546-8917) and Law Enforcement/Outreach Coordinator Shastity Urias (619-546-9399) NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – November 14, 2022 SAN DIEGO – Beginning today, U.S. Attorney…
Sixth defendant in scuba fraud investigation admits filing false claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs
BRUNSWICK, GA: The training director of a Camden County dive shop has admitted participating in the submission of false claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for scuba classes targeting military…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Resolves ADA Accessibility Complaint with Burger King Restaurant in Indian River, Michigan
DETROIT – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan settled a complaint regarding the accessibility of a Burger King restaurant located in Indian River, Michigan. The settlement agreement…
Utica Man Sentenced to 33 Months for Fentanyl Conspiracy and Distribution
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Daequon D. Perkins, age 26, of Utica, New York, was sentenced Thursday to 33 months’ imprisonment for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 40 grams…
Marrero Man Indicted for Receipt of Child Sexual Abuse Material
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that CHRIS BAO NGUYEN (“NGUYEN”), age 30, of Marrero, Louisiana, was indicted on November 10, 2022 for receipt of child [censored]ography in…
Logan County Felon Sentenced to 92 Months in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
Bowling Green, KY – A Logan County man was sentenced today to 92 months in prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of…
Riverhead Man Sentenced to 27 Years’ Imprisonment for Firearm Related Murder
Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Jason Langhorn, an associate of the “Red Stone Gorilla” subset of the Bloods, a violent criminal enterprise based in Riverhead, New York, was sentenced…
Riverside County Man Sentenced to 8½ Years in Prison for Stealing Over $6.6 Million in COVID-19 Loans Intended for Small Businesses
LOS ANGELES – A Corona man was sentenced today to 102 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $6.6 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster…
Connecticut Man Sentenced to 84 Months of Imprisonment for Drug Distribution from Rutland Apartment
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Brownswell Cedano (a.k.a. “Twin,” “T,” and “J”), 28, of Hartford, Connecticut was sentenced to 84 months of imprisonment…
Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Evading Financial Reporting Requirements
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Gary McComas, 27, of Chesapeake, Ohio, was sentenced today to five months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for structuring financial transactions to evade…
Concord Man Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
CONCORD – Scott Wilkinson, 38, of Concord, New Hampshire, was charged in a criminal complaint today with one count of possession of child [censored]ography, United States Attorney…
Guatemalan National Arrested in Stamford Admits Illegally Reentering the U.S.
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JULIO BAYRON-ARRIOLA, 49, a citizen of Guatemala last residing in Stamford, pleaded guilty today in Hartford federal court to…
CityXGuide Owner Sentenced to 8+ Years in Prison for Reckless Disregard of Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Conspiracy
The owner of CityXGuide.com – a leading source of online ads for sex trafficking victims – was sentenced today to more than eight years in federal prison and ordered to forfeit more…
Middlefield Man Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding State Jobs Programs
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DAVID KANIA, 63, of Middlefield, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to two…
Former Auditor at Newport Beach Commercial Real Estate Agency Arrested on Complaint Alleging He Stole $2.5 Million from Employer
SANTA ANA, California – A former executive at an Orange County commercial real estate agency was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint alleging a decade-long scheme in which he stole…
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