Media Advisory In-Person Press Conference

WHEN: Monday, March 21, 2022 at 10:00 AM WHERE: Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office 70 Stamp Act Drive Bolivia, NC 28422 Re: Arrests…

Computer consultant sentenced to prison for access device fraud scheme

ATLANTA – Kevin Kirton has been sentenced for running an access device fraud scheme that involved stealing over $600,000 in fraudulent tax refunds from the Internal Revenue Service. “Kirton created technical ‘solutions’…

Suspended Attorney Sentenced for Visa Fraud

NEW BERN, N.C. – A Wilmington woman was sentenced today by United States District Judge Louise W. Flanagan to 12 months and one day and two years of supervised release for Fraud…

Correctional Officer Greg Mckenzie Indicted For Obstructing Investigation Of Smuggling Of Firearm Into Metropolitan Correctional Center

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), and…

Justice Department honors fifth annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing

ATLANTA – The Justice Department announced the recipients of the Fifth Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing. This year’s awards recognize the exceptional work of 18 law enforcement…

Chinese national pleads guilty in money laundering scheme

ATLANTA – Jianjie Liu has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. Liu was charged in an 11-count indictment with money laundering conspiracy, nine counts of money laundering, and access device…

California Man Charged With Trafficking 9 Pounds Of Fentanyl-Laced Pills

California Man Charged With Trafficking 9 Pounds Of Fentanyl-Laced Pills Jennie Taer on March 18, 2022 A California man was charged with trafficking 9.1 pounds of fentanyl-laced pills from Los Angeles to…

Convicted felon, Elizabeth drug dealer charged

NEWARK, N.J. – A convicted felon from Elizabeth has been charged by the Department of Justice after selling drugs to an undercover law enforcement agent. The agency today said Shaquan Little-Bethea, 28,…

Jennifer May-Parker Awarded Federal Bar Association Excellence Award, Assumes New Role as Chief Counsel for Litigation

RALEIGH, N.C. – Michael Easley, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina is pleased to announce that the Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of North Carolina Chapter, has awarded Assistant…

Former National Guard Member Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Using the Internet to Commit Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jaziz Jesahias Cea, 24, of Galt, was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for transportation, receipt, and possession of visual depictions of children engaging in sexually explicit conduct,…

Sioux City Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting a Child

A Sioux City man who sexually assaulted a child pled guilty March 10, 2022, in federal court in Sioux City. Juan Pablo Hernandez, age 44, from Sioux City, Iowa was convicted of…

U.S. Attorney’s Office Files Lawsuit Against Flint Neurological Centre P.C. For Violating the Rights of Individuals Who Have Disabilities

FLINT, MI — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan today announced that it has filed a lawsuit against Flint Neurological Centre P.C., alleging that the medical practice violated…

Lancaster Company Agrees to Pay $820,000 for Improper Billing of Defense Intelligence Agency

PHILADELPHIA, PA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Reveal Global Consulting, LLC (“Reveal”) has agreed to pay $820,000 to the federal government to resolve allegations that it violated the…

‘Beat Him Until He Cannot Run For Election’: Chinese Secret Police Target Congressional Candidate And Other Americans

‘Beat Him Until He Cannot Run For Election’: Chinese Secret Police Target Congressional Candidate And Other Americans Philip Lenczycki on March 17, 2022 The FBI charged five individuals with crimes related to…

Gwinnett County violent felon enters guilty plea to unlawful firearm possession

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Henry Jonathan Saravia has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm while being a convicted felon. Saravia was previously convicted of several violent felonies, including homicide by vehicle and aggravated…

Chinese spies stalked and harrassed Chinese nationals, U.S. citizens living in New York City, feds say

NEW YORK, NY – The secret police of the People’s Republic of China have had gents operating in the United States, targeting Chinese nationals and American citizens, the Department of Justice announced…

Two charged for running Burlington County crack and cocaine operation

WILLINGBORO, NJ – The Department of Justice has announced the arrest of two men from South Jersey, for dealing drugs, including crack and cocaine. The DOJ said one of the men was…

Flanders bank employee ran scheme to bilk $8 million from employer

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced a Morris County man was indicted for his role in a conspiracy to bilk millions of dollars from a bank, U.S. Attorney Philip…

Nine arrested in illegal North Jersey gun and drug operation

NEWARK, N.J. – The Department of Justice has charged nine from North Jersey with various gun and drug charges stemming from a shooting that took place in the Penning Court housing complex…

New Jersey defrauded Paycheck Protection Program out of $1.6 million, feds

EDISON, NJ – An Edison man has admitted to scamming the U.S. Government out of $1.6 million in COVID-19 relief funds, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, The DOJ said Jordan…

DOJ- Page 89