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Eldridge, Iowa, Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – An Eldridge, Iowa, man, Marius Avant, 26, of the 0-100 block of Manor Drive, was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on December 14, 2021, for possessing a firearm…

December 16, 2021

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Additional defendants charged with trafficking young girls for sex

Department of Justice Press Releases·Government News

HOUSTON – Three more people have been indicted and additional charges filed in human trafficking conspiracy involving young runaway girls on what it known as the “Blade,” announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer…

December 16, 2021

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Four Charged in $35 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme

Department of Justice Press Releases

A federal grand jury in Houston returned a superseding indictment, which was unsealed today, charging four additional individuals for fraudulently obtaining and laundering millions of dollars in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)…

December 15, 2021

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Springfield Man Indicted for Child Sexual Exploitation

Department of Justice Press Releases

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield, Missouri, man who contacted hundreds of children through a teen dating website was indicted by a federal grand jury today on child sexual exploitation charges. Kody Ryan…

December 14, 2021

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Owner of three Puyallup tribal smoke shops sentenced to prison for money-laundering scheme to evade state tobacco taxes

Department of Justice Press Releases

Seattle – A 43-year-old owner of three Puyallup tribal smoke shops was sentenced late Friday, December 10, 2021, in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 14 months in prison for a sophisticated…

December 14, 2021

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Lansing-Based Research And Development Firm Pays $500,000 To Resolve Federal Contract Fraud Allegations

Department of Justice Press Releases

Metna Co. And Its President Voluntarily Agree To Two-Year Ban From Federal Contracting GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — United States Attorney Andrew Birge announced today that Metna Co.,…

December 14, 2021

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Fort Smith Woman Sentenced to More Than 3 Years In Federal Prison For Pandemic Benefits Fraud Scheme

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FORT SMITH – A Fort Smith woman was sentenced on December 8, 2021 to 41 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and ordered to pay $120,978.00 in restitution…

December 14, 2021

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Former Realtor Sentenced for Attempting to Entice a Minor

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PROVIDENCE – A former Providence realtor convicted by a federal court jury of attempting to entice a 10 year-old girl to engage in sexual activity was sentenced today by U.S. District Court…

December 13, 2021

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Atlanta man sentenced to prison for attempting to conceal firearms in overseas shipment of household goods

Department of Justice Press Releases·Government News

SAVANNAH, GA: An Atlanta man has been sentenced in federal court after admitting he attempted to hide firearms in an overseas shipment of goods. Shawn Sabi, 53, of Atlanta, was sentenced to…

December 13, 2021

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Brevard County Man Sentenced To 13 Years For Receiving Child Sexual Abuse Videos Over The Internet

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Orlando, Florida – United States District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Fred Lee White (41, Titusville) to 13 years in federal prison for receiving images over the internet that depicted child…

December 13, 2021

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Man Sentenced for Smuggling Migrants Across Dangerous Terrain Where Three Sisters Died

Department of Justice Press Releases

Assistant U. S. Attorney Charlotte E. Kaiser (619) 546-7282 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – December 10, 2021 SAN DIEGO – Rito Rios-Quinones of Chihuahua, Mexico, was sentenced in federal court today to two years…

December 10, 2021

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Decatur Man Convicted of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon

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PEORIA, Ill. – A federal jury returned a guilty verdict on Thursday, December 9, 2021, against DeAngelo Banks, 31, of Decatur, Illinois, for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Sentencing…

December 10, 2021

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Sex Offender Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges

Department of Justice Press Releases

BOSTON – A registered sex offender was arrested yesterday in connection with allegedly receiving and possessing child [censored]ography via multiple groups on a messaging app. Angel Figueroa, 49, of Fall River, was…

December 10, 2021

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Former Vermont Resident Charged with Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Department of Justice Press Releases

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Wayne Miller, 34, formerly of Hartland, Vermont, was charged by criminal complaint in United States District Court in…

December 10, 2021

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New York Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution

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BOSTON – A Bronx, N.Y. man was sentenced on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 in federal court in Boston for fentanyl distribution. Carlos Nunez, 49, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Indira…

December 10, 2021

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Hartley Man to Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms

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A man who was prohibited from possessing firearms was sentenced on December 8, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Jeremy Walters, 40, from Hartley, Iowa, pled guilty on July 15, 2021,…

December 10, 2021

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Keene Couple Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Department of Justice Press Releases·Government News

CONCORD – Jason Martin, 36, and Heidi Compos, 54, of Keene, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to distribute, and possession with intent to distribute,…

December 10, 2021

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Dominican National Arrested for Identity Theft and Unemployment Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic

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BOSTON – A Dominican National residing in Boston was arrested today for allegedly using others’ identities to fraudulently obtain Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits. Wilson Radhames Peguero Brea, 52, was charged with…

December 10, 2021

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Keene Couple Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Department of Justice Press Releases

CONCORD – Jason Martin, 36, and Heidi Compos, 54, of Keene, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to distribute, and possession with intent to distribute,…

December 10, 2021

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Two Bakersfield Men Charged in Separate Cases for Unlawful Possession of Firearms and Ammunition

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FRESNO, Calif. — Bakersfield residents Spencer Manning, 27, and Jeremy Albert, 24, were charged today by a federal grand jury in separate indictments with firearm offenses, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert…

December 10, 2021

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