St. Croix Man Charged with Illegal Possession of a Firearm at the Frederiksted Post Office

St. Croix, USVI – U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced that Moises Figueroa, Jr., age 45, of St. Croix, was charged today with Possession of a Firearm on U.S. Postal Service Property…

Martinsburg man admits to drug distribution

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Kasem Damone Humphrey, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced. Humphrey, 37, pleaded guilty today to one count…

Wheeling man admits to methamphetamine distribution

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Scott Everly, of Wheeling, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced. Everly, also known as “Capt,” 70, pled guilty today…

Two Postal Employees Charged with Fraud in Conection with Unemployment Insurance Benefits

NEWARK, N.J. — Two New Jersey postal employees were arrested today for their alleged roles in a fraud committed in connection with unemployment insurance benefits, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Khaori…

Detroit man sentenced to seven years for his role in a drug trafficking operation

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Tyron Terreono Adams, of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced today to 84 months of incarceration for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard…

Justice Department Settles with Newark Public Schools to Protect English Learner Students

NEWARK, N.J. – The Justice Department has reached a settlement with Newark Public Schools to resolve the department’s investigation into the school district’s programs for its English learner students, Acting U.S. Attorney…

Lawmakers call for investigation into Facebook, Google anti-trust violation

Four Democrat lawmakers on Tuesday demanded the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigate allegations that Google and Facebook secretly colluded to fix prices for digital advertising. The letter, dated Aug. 31 and sent by…

Florida man indicted for extortion of Matt Gaetz in ongoing underage sex scandal

A Florida developer was indicted Tuesday on a charge that he tried to extort $25 million from Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz’s father in exchange for a presidential pardon that would effectively end…

Brooklyn Woman Pleads Guilty to Unauthorized Intrusion into Credit Union’s Computer System

Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Juliana Barile pleaded guilty to one count of computer intrusion arising from the defendant’s unauthorized intrusion into, and destruction of data on, the computer system…

Long Island Man Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Scheme

Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, former unlicensed mortgage broker Brent Kaufman pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto to a criminal information charging him with stealing…

U.S. Justice Department Finds that Conditions at the San Luis Obispo County Jail Violate the Constitution

SLO JAIL FINDINGS LOS ANGELES – The San Luis Obispo County Jail violates the rights of prisoners by, among other things, failing to provide adequate medical care and subjecting…

Serial robber sentenced for string of North Georgia robberies

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Giovanni Annucci-Romero has been sentenced for a string of armed robberies in the cities of Gainesville and Cleveland, Georgia. “The excellent coordination of federal and local law enforcement officers…

America First Legal demands invetigation of Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal

America First Legal is demanding an investigation into the Biden administration regarding its withdrawal from Afghanistan and is requesting answers from a number of government agencies over the handling of evacuees, according…

Active-duty Sailor and his former Navy colleague are charged with conspiring to traffic guns from Georgia to New Jersey

ATLANTA – Elijah Isaiah Boykin, an active-duty U.S. Navy Sailor, and Elijah Keashon Barnes have been indicted for unlawfully obtaining and transporting dozens of firearms that were later used in New Jersey-area…

Camden Man Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute over 1 Kilogram of Heroin

CAMDEN, N.J. B A Camden man was sentenced today to 87 months in prison for conspiring to distribute more than 1 kilogram of heroin, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. …

Maryland man sentenced for firearms offense

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Alieu Crayton, of Silver Spring, Maryland, was sentenced today to 57 months of incarceration for a firearms charge, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced. Crayton, 22, pleaded…

Two Georgia men sentenced for stealing millions from Synchrony Bank

ATLANTA – Franck Davidoff and Dwight Pearson have been sentenced after pleading guilty to a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme that resulted in a loss of over $2,000,000 to Synchrony Bank. “These two defendants…

Violent felon charged with using stolen ID to purchase guns recovered from crimes scenes in multiple states

ATLANTA – Dawuan Na’jee Williams has been indicted on federal charges of making false statements to federally licensed firearms dealers, aggravated identity theft, and possession of firearms by a convicted felon. “Convicted…

Middlesex County Man Admits Lying in Employment Application with DEA

NEWARK, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man today admitted to lying about his educational background in his application for employment with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael…

Norfolk Man Sentenced for Role in Colonial Heights Armed Robbery

RICHMOND, Va. – A Norfolk man was sentenced today to over 14.5 years in prison for his role in a violent armed robbery of a Sprint Store in Colonial Heights. According to…

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