Former Columbus Zoo purchasing agent sentenced in fraud case
DELAWARE, Ohio — A former purchasing agent for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was sentenced Monday to 60 days in jail for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded the zoo of…
Armstrong County Man Sentenced for Fatal Overdose of Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine
HARRISBURG, PA – Nathan R. Wolfe, a 41-year-old resident of Kittanning, Armstrong County, has been sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison. This sentencing follows his conviction for supplying a deadly…
New York appeals court returns murder charge against State Trooper who killed young girl
ALBANY, N.Y. — A New York State appeals court has reinstated a second-degree murder charge against former state trooper Christopher G. Baldner, accused of causing the death of 11-year-old Monica Goods during…
Baltimore Cops to be charged in deadly shooting of Sha-Kim Webley
BALTIMORE — Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced on Thursday that no charges will be filed in the fatal police-involved shooting of Sha-Kim Webley, which occurred in January in Baltimore County.…
Pennsylvania Police Chief Pocketed Crime Scene Drug Cash, AG Alleges
Harrisburg, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced that criminal charges have been filed against former Arnold Police Department Chief Joshua Stanga following a joint investigation by the Office of Attorney…
Founder of Pennsylvania Non-Profit Charged with Unpaid Labor Scheme
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Kevin D. Kolb, founder of Sick Recovery, a Berks County-based non-profit organization for men with substance abuse issues, faces charges for allegedly using…
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia, co-founder of Sinaloa Cartel, arraigned in New York on international drug charges
MIAMI — Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia, 76, a notorious leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, was arraigned today in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, on multiple charges related to international drug…
Walgreens to pay $106.8 million to settle False Claims Act allegations for billing unfilled prescriptions
WASHINGTON — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. and Walgreen Co. (together, Walgreens) have agreed to pay $106.8 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by billing government health care…
Dominican national pleads guilty in human smuggling case resulting in migrant deaths
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A Dominican national pleaded guilty today to his involvement in a human smuggling operation that led to the deaths of 11 migrants, according to the U.S. Department…
Former federal corrections officer pleads guilty to sexual abuse of inmates
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Jacob Salcido, 40, a former correctional officer at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Lexington, pleaded guilty today to three counts of sexual abuse of a ward, according to…
Philadelphia Cop Shot During June Traffic Stop in Kensington Dies
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry expressed condolences Wednesday following the death of Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman, who succumbed to injuries sustained during a traffic stop more than two…
Tim Walz Appears to Call Harris a Young “Prostitutor” at Campaign Rally
It looks like Governor Tim Walz had quite the verbal slip-up, referring to Kamala Harris’ early career as a “young prostitutor” instead of “prosecutor.” Of course, that’s not a real job title—just…
Former Williamsport finance director charged with felony theft of public funds
HARRISBURG, Pa. — William “Bill” Nichols, the former finance director for the City of Williamsport, has been charged with felony theft and tampering with records for misusing more than $500,000 in public…
Marlboro officials address recent burglary attempts and police response
MARLBORO, N.J. — Marlboro Township Mayor Jonathan Hornik and Police Chief Peter Pezzullo addressed residents Monday following two unsuccessful burglary attempts in the town last week. In a joint statement, they commended…
New Jersey Sues Truck Driving School Over Employee Contractor Arrangement
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) have filed a lawsuit against Jersey Tractor Trailer Training, Inc. (JTTT), alleging the company…
Mastermind Behind Terrorist Plot to Bomb New York City Jewish Center Arrested in Canada
NEW YORK, NY – Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a 20-year-old Pakistani national residing in Canada, has been charged with plotting a terrorist attack in New York City. Khan, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon,…
New Jersey AG Returns to Federal Courts to Support Title IX Protections for LGBTQ+ Students
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, in partnership with California and Pennsylvania, announced the filing of two amicus briefs defending Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students. The briefs…
Former Pennsylvania FOP Officer Charged with Misappropriating $1 Million in Union Funds
HARRISBURG, PA – A McKeesport detective and former financial officer of the local Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) lodge has been charged with the theft of over $1 million from union funds,…
Maryland care provider convicted of assaulting vulnerable adult
BALTIMORE, MD — Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the conviction of a Washington County care provider found guilty of assaulting a vulnerable adult in his care. Kehinde Oluwatobi Ososanya, 38,…
Maryland Police Arrest Organizer of Pop Up Car Rally, Guns Found
DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. — Maryland State Police arrested Adin Tyrone Carr, 20, of District Heights, following a months-long investigation into illegal street exhibitions and takeovers in Prince George’s County, authorities announced Wednesday.…