Miami, Florida – On Friday, a Miami federal judge sentenced a 38-year-old Arizona resident to 76 months in federal prison for his role in a sophisticated fraud scheme involving millions …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Cutt Master Barber School Settles Allegations of False Claims Act Violations
EL PASO –Victor Phillips, owner of Cutt Master Barber School, LLC (Cutt Master), has agreed to pay $900,000 to settle allegations that he violated the False Claims Act by falsely …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Pasadena Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Shooting and Killing Victim During a Carjacking in South Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett today sentenced Collin Davis, age 34, of Pasadena, Maryland, to 25 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised …
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SWEETGRASS, Mont. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations Area Port of Sweetgrass announces the seizure of 69.5 pounds of cocaine from a commercial vehicle on …
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EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector (RGV) agents utilize assets, technology, and cooperate with partners to perform lifesaving efforts. Friday morning, McAllen Border Patrol Station (MCS) agents …
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EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector agents interdict two drug smuggling attempts resulting in the seizure of more than 393 pounds of marijuana. Saturday morning, Weslaco Border …
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YUMA, Ariz. – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents responding to a 911 call early Sunday morning rescued three migrants in distress and found one deceased. At approximately 3 a.m., a …
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EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector (RGV) agents arrested a Mara-Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang member and a previously convicted sex offender. Friday morning, Rio Grande City Border Patrol …
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CHICAGO— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW) are encouraging travelers to use the Global Entry Facial Recognition capabilities during …
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Police Blotter
CBP Officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Sex Offense Against a Child
EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry detained a wanted man with an outstanding felony warrant for the sex …
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KANSAS CITY, Mo— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the implementation of Simplified Arrival at Kansas City International Airport (KCI) earlier this month. Simplified Arrival is an enhanced international …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Navajo man sentenced to two years in prison for assault with a dangerous weapon in Indian Country
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Darrin Begay, 29, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced by a federal judge on July 27 to two …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act and the Federal Gun Control Act
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – RONALD JACOBS, age 38, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty today before the Honorable Jay C. Zainey to an indictment charging him with violating the Federal …
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BEAUMONT, Texas – A Port Arthur man has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. Jesus …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Three Men Admit to Stealing from ATMs & Gas Pumps, Staging a Fake Car Accident in Nationwide Fraud, Money Laundering Scheme
SAN DIEGO – Three more men pleaded guilty today to engaging in a years-long, nation-wide fraud conspiracy that stole victims’ financial information from ATMs and gas pumps in San Diego …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
West Hollywood Man Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Prison for Real Estate Fraud Scheme that Victimized More Than 2,000 Homeowners
LOS ANGELES – A West Hollywood man was sentenced today to 152 months in federal prison for orchestrating a real estate fraud scheme that victimized more than 2,000 homeowners, …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Previously convicted felon pleads guilty to federal firearms charge
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Eduardo Zazueta, 25, pleaded guilty on July 30 in federal court to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. …
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BANGOR, Maine: A Mars Hill man pleaded guilty in federal court today to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Donald E. Clark announced. …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Federal Judge Convicts Northeast Harbor Man of Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
BANGOR, Maine: A federal district court judge convicted a Northeast Harbor man today of failing to register as a sex offender following a half-day bench trial, Acting U.S. Attorney Donald …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Kilograms of Cocaine in Maryland and Bribing U.S. Postal Letter Carriers
Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Russell Stanley III, age 40, of Bowie, Maryland, today to 11 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Cresco Man Will Spend a Decade in Federal Prison for “Tormenting” Minnesota Woman for Two Years
A Cresco man who cyberstalked a Minnesota woman for nearly two years was sentenced on July 30, 2021, to ten years in federal prison. Michael Shawn McGuire, age 58, from …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Federal Prison for Multiple Firearm Violations
Acting United States Attorney Ellison C. Travis announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced Edward Thompson, age 35, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 78 months in federal prison …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Two MSC Gayane Crew Members Sentenced for Conspiracy to Smuggle $1 Billion Worth of Cocaine into the United States
PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced today that Ivan Durasevic, 31, and Nenad Ilic, 41, both of Montenegro, were sentenced by United States District Court Judge …
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Department of Justice Press Releases
Providence Man Charged in Schemes to Defraud RI Businesses, MA Foundation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Providence man has been charged in federal court based on allegations that he orchestrated schemes to defraud Rhode Island businesses and a Massachusetts foundation of tens …
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Yankee Cat: This cat at Yankee Stadium was the highlight of Monday’s 7-1 loss to the Orioles
by Adam Devineby Adam DevineBRONX, NY – New York Yankees fans chanted “MVP” and “Let’s Go Cat” as a cat eluded park security and groundskeepers for nearly four minutes Monday night. The cat ended …