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Pawtucket Man Charged for Allegedly Traveling to the Dominican Republic to Engage in Sex with a Minor

PROVIDENCE – A Pawtucket man who traveled repeatedly to the Dominican Republic, where he allegedly had sexual contact with a minor, has been charged in federal court in Providence with engaging in…

June 14, 2022

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Alleged Health Care Fraudster Ordered Detained Pending Trial After Being Arrested on a Jet Ski Headed Toward Cuba

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Miami, Florida – Yesterday, a federal judge in Miami ordered that a Hialeah resident who allegedly submitted more than $4 million in fraudulent health care claims to Medicare be detained pending trial,…

June 14, 2022

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Former federal agent convicted of corruption in connection to illicit Syrian relationship

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HOUSTON –A 48-year-old former special agent with Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) has been convicted of obstructing justice, making false statements and accepting money and gifts for official acts, announced U.S. Attorney…

June 13, 2022

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Berkeley County man sentenced for role in drug trafficking and firearms conspiracy

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MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Matthew Todd Crimm, of Bunker Hill, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 30 months of incarceration for a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Crimm, 30,…

June 13, 2022

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Jefferson County man sentenced for drug charge

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MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Michael Lynch, of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, was sentenced today to three years of probation for a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Lynch, 58, pleaded…

June 13, 2022

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Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Defrauding an Elderly Veteran

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United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Shawn Phillips, age 44, of Baton Rouge, to 33 months in federal prison following his conviction…

June 13, 2022

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Clearfield Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine

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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A former resident of Clearfield, PA pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Andrew Knepp,…

June 13, 2022

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Binghamton Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Offense

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SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Adam Baldwin, age 41, of Binghamton, New York, pled guilty yesterday to attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla…

June 11, 2022

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Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of “Molly”

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SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Frederick A. Powers, age 42, of Syracuse, pled guilty yesterday to distributing N-Ethylpentylone, also known as “molly,” a Schedule I controlled substance. The announcement was made by United…

June 11, 2022

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Mexican National Sentenced for Shooting at U.S. Border Patrol Agent

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DEL RIO – Today Sergio Trevino, 35, a Mexican national was sentenced to a total of 214 months in prison for shooting at two U.S. Border Patrol agents near Brackettville. According to…

June 10, 2022

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St. Petersburg Child Sex Trafficker Sentenced To 40 Years In Federal Prison

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Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle has sentenced Julius Arline (31, St. Petersburg) to 40 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for engaging in…

June 10, 2022

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ACTIVITY IN THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

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Chief United Stated District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl sentenced PEDRO NAVARRETTE-GOMEZ, 24, of Sacramento, California (originally from Tapachula, Chipas, Mexico) on May 27, 2022, for being an illegal alien in possession…

June 10, 2022

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More charges filed in nationwide fraud scam targeting elderly victims

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HOUSTON – A 24-year-old Indian citizen has been taken into custody on charges related to a large nationwide conspiracy to commit mail fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Anirudha Kalkote is…

June 10, 2022

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Pesticide Smuggling Ringleader Sentenced to 8 Months in Prison

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For Further Information, Contact:Assistant U. S. Attorney Melanie K. Pierson (619) 546-7976 SAN DIEGO – Sofia Mancera Morales, the ringleader of a pesticide smuggling organization, was sentenced to eight months in custody…

June 9, 2022

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Federal Grand Jury A Indictments Announced- June 2022

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United States Attorney Clint Johnson today announced the results of the June 2022 Federal Grand Jury A. The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned…

June 9, 2022

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Navy Sailor Sentenced for Sexual Exploitation of Children

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NORFOLK, Va. – A Newport News man was sentenced today to 25 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for sexually abusing a child. According to court documents, Travis…

June 9, 2022

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Former Tungsten Heavy Powder & Parts CEO Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Export United States Defense Articles including to The People’s Republic of China

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For Further Information, Contact:Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kareem A. Salem (619) 546-8904 and John Parmley (619) 546-7957 SAN DIEGO – Joe Sery, former owner and chief executive officer of Tungsten Heavy Powder &…

June 9, 2022

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Westwood Man Arrested on Indictment Alleging Scheme Offering Surety Bonds that Defrauded Clients Out of $5.2 Million

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LOS ANGELES – A Westwood man was arrested today on a 27-count federal grand jury indictment alleging he defrauded victims out of more than $5 million by purporting to sell bonds…

June 9, 2022

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Toronto Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Operating Dozens of Illegal Asian Brothels in Three Countries

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PORTLAND, Ore.—A Canadian man was sentenced to federal prison today for his leadership role in an international sex trafficking organization operating dozens of illegal Asian brothels in the United States, Canada and…

June 9, 2022

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40 Alleged Meth Traffickers Charged in Operation Kullvid-20

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Fourteen alleged methamphetamine traffickers were arrested on Wednesday in Operation Kullvid-20, to announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham. Led by the DEA’s North Texas Strike Force,…

June 9, 2022

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