Federal Complaint Charges Bloomington Man with Possession of Machinegun

PEORIA, Ill. – A Bloomington, Illinois, man, Javares L. Hudson, 21, of the 600 block of Monroe Street, was charged by federal criminal complaint on January 27, 2022, with possessing a machinegun.…

Informational: Federal Court arraignments

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The…

Former Contract Mail Carrier sentenced to prison for vehicle smuggling scheme and possession of images of child rape and abuse

Tacoma – A 48– year-old Mason County, Washington resident was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to 30 days in custody for three federal felonies related to a smuggling scheme…

Fresno Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Selling Fentanyl to a Minor

FRESNO, Calif. — Fabian Garcia-Palacio, 19, of Fresno, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston to three years in prison for illegally distributing fentanyl to a minor, U.S. Attorney…

Maryland man admits to role in drug trafficking and firearms conspiracy

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Charles Grant, of Waldorf, Maryland, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Grant, 61, pleaded guilty today to one count of “Conspiracy to…

Pagan’s MC member arrested for cocaine, guns, drug dealing

KEY WEST, FL – A 31-year-old Key West man affiliated with the Pagan’s motorcycle gang was arrested Thursday after cocaine and firearms were found following a search of his residence. Justin August…

Seven Area Residents Indicted for Conspiracy to Transport Stolen Catalytic Converters Across State Lines

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Seven Rogersville, Missouri, and Springfield, Mo., residents have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a conspiracy to transport thousands of stolen catalytic converters across…

La Quarenta gang drug dealers plead guilty in poly-drug conspiracy

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Four Corpus Christi men have admitted to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute meth, heroin and cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Fernando Martinez, 44, Corpus…

Norwich Man Involved in Southeastern Connecticut Drug Ring Sentenced to 43 Months in Federal Prison

Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that VICTOR ENCARNACION, 34, of Norwich, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to 43…

Pennsylvania Man Admits Bank Fraud Conspiracy that Operated in South Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Pennsylvania man today admitted his role in a bank fraud conspiracy that targeted 12 financial institutions in southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…

Sioux City Man Sentenced to More Than 25 Years in Federal Prison for Meth and Firearm Convictions

A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine and possessed a firearm during his drug trafficking was sentenced January 24, 2022, in federal court in Sioux City. Jerry Powell, 32, from Sioux City,…

Jefferson County man admits to drug charge

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Michael Lynch, of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Lynch, 57, pleaded guilty today to one count of “Conspiracy…

Authorities Arrest Six People For Allegedly Supplying High-Powered Firearms To Massive Drug Cartel

Authorities have charged six men for allegedly operating a smuggling ring supplying firearms and ammunition to aid a Mexican drug cartel, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Monday. A federal grand jury…

Mid-State Man Sentenced To 35 Years In Federal Prison For Child Sexual Exploitation Crimes

NASHVILLE – A Minor Hill, Tennessee, man was sentenced yesterday to 35 years in federal prison for crimes related to the production of child [censored]ography, announced U.S. Attorney Mark H. Wildasin for…

ICE HSI, joint law enforcement operation leads to multiple human trafficking arrests and seizures

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A two-day undercover local, state and federal law enforcement operation resulted in the arrest of nine individuals, the seizure of six weapons and nine vehicles, as well as thousands…

Gloversville Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearm Charges

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Kent Tucker, age 24, of Gloversville, New York, pled guilty today to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine base, and possession of a firearm in furtherance…

Pemberton man charged for distribution, possessing lewd images of children

PEMBERTON TWP, NJ -Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Pemberton Township Police Chief Jason Watters announced that a 19-year-old Browns Mills man has been charged with possessing and distributing child sexual abuse…

Podiatrist Pleas Guilty in Sex for Drugs Diversion Scheme

DETROIT – A local podiatrist entered a guilty plea today to a two count Information charging unlawfully distribution of controlled substances for his involvement in a sex-for-drugs diversion scheme, announced United States…

Peoria Woman Arrested with Nine Pounds of Ice Methamphetamine in Morton, Ill. Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison

PEORIA, Ill. – A Peoria, Illinois, woman, Donna N. Mark, 39, of the 2000 block of North California Street, was sentenced on January 20, 2022 to 168 months’ imprisonment (14 years), to…

Ambridge Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison in Project Safe Childhood Case: Kevin Lude Also Ordered to Pay More than $72,000 to 22 Victims

PITTSBURGH – A former resident of Ambridge, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court to 8 years’ imprisonment and 10 years’ supervised release on his conviction of Receipt and Attempted Receipt of Material…

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