Former Doctor Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DAVID CIANCIMINO, 63, of Trumbull, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Omar A. Williams in Hartford to 46…

May 26, 2022

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Virginia Man Sentenced For Passing Counterfeit U.S. Currency

Department of Justice Press Releases

HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on May 25, 2022, Dale Richard Estep II, age 35, of Colonial Beach, Virginia, was sentenced by…

May 26, 2022

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“Long Time Coming” Update: Chicago Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Methamphetamine Conspiracy

Department of Justice Press Releases

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Chicago man was sentenced today to nine years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in a multi-state conspiracy responsible for…

May 26, 2022

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Former Illinois State Representative Sentenced to Nearly Five Years in Federal Prison for Participating in Bribery Scheme

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CHICAGO — Former Illinois State Rep. LUIS ARROYO has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for participating in a bribery scheme involving a fellow state lawmaker and Arroyo’s private…

May 26, 2022

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Leader of Hillsboro Methamphetamine Distribution Cell Sentenced to Federal Prison

Department of Justice Press Releases

PORTLAND, Ore.—On May 25, 2022, a Hillsboro, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison for leading a Hillsboro area methamphetamine distribution cell that was part of a conspiracy to traffic large quantities…

May 26, 2022

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Mon Power and Potomac Edison Now Subscribing Solar Energy Customers in West Virginia

Business News

SRECs are certificates that represent the environmental attributes of solar power and prove solar energy was generated on the purchasers’ behalf. For every megawatt hour of solar renewable electricity generated, one SREC is…

May 26, 2022

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FirstEnergy Commences Cash Tender Offer for up to $800 Million Aggregate Purchase Price of Certain of Its Outstanding Notes

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AKRON, Ohio, May 25, 2022 — FirstEnergy Corp. (“FirstEnergy”) (NYSE: FE) announced today that it has commenced an offer to purchase for cash (the “Tender Offer”) up to the maximum combined aggregate…

May 26, 2022

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Man Convicted Of Threatening To Kill 911 Dispatcher

Department of Justice Press Releases

Defendant made the calls on the way to the U.S. Capitol riot GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — Jonathan Joshua Munafo pleaded guilty today to communicating a threat in interstate…

May 26, 2022

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Guilty Verdict in Macon State Prison Contraband Trial

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MACON, Ga. – A Metro Atlanta resident was found guilty of trafficking methamphetamine intended for Macon State Prison. Raquan Emahl Gray, 26, of Conley, Georgia, was found guilty of one count of…

May 26, 2022

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U.S. Marshals Continue Search for Austin Homicide Suspect Sought in Cyclist’s Murder

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Austin, TX – The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force assisting with the fugitive investigation of an Austin woman wanted for a homicide that occurred May 11 in the 1700 block…

May 25, 2022

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Vermont Man Sentenced to 46 Months for Traveling to New York to Engage in Sexual Activity with a Minor

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ALBANY, NEW YORK – Robert McAdam, age 49, of Rutland, Vermont, was sentenced today to 46 months in prison for traveling to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, announced United…

May 25, 2022

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Annapolis MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Three Violent Murders

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Baltimore, Maryland – Chief U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Juan Carlos Sandoval-Rodriguez, a/k/a “Picaro,” “El Pastor,” and “Gasper,” age 24, of Annapolis, Maryland, to life in federal prison for a…

May 25, 2022

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Florida Felon Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearm During High-Speed Chase in Baldwin County

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MOBILE, AL – A Florida man was sentenced today to 51 months in prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, Mark Allen Snellgrove, 29,…

May 25, 2022

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Fomer Creola Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Depriving Arrestee of Civil Rights by Use of Unreasonable Force

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MOBILE, AL – A former City of Creola police officer pleaded guilty today to depriving a man of his right to be free from the use of unreasonable force while in custody.…

May 25, 2022

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Las Cruces Man Found Guilty of Kidnapping and Carjacking

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EL PASO – Yesterday, a federal jury convicted Fernando Angel Puga, aka Cholo, 36, from Las Cruces, NM, of kidnapping, carjacking resulting in serious bodily injury and transportation of a stolen vehicle…

May 25, 2022

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Valley resident sentenced for smuggling cocaine worth $2M

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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 29-year-old man residing in Mission has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of possession with the intent to distribute drugs, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B.…

May 25, 2022

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Exploiting Philippine minors through Facebook lands Texan in federal prison

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A 47-year-old Harlingen man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of receiving child [censored]ography, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Rico Giovanni Machietto pleaded guilty Oct.…

May 25, 2022

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Nearly 24,000 Pounds of Unused Medications Collected in Pacific Northwest During DEA Drug Take Back Day

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Spokane – United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington Vanessa Waldref and DEA Acting Special Agent in Charge Jacob D. Galvan announced the collection of thousands of pounds of unused…

May 25, 2022

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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Suburban Chicago Police Chief for Allegedly Corruptly Accepting Money From Local Businessman

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CHICAGO — The Chief of Police in the village of Summit, Ill., corruptly accepted money from a local businessman intending to be influenced and rewarded in connection with the transfer of a…

May 25, 2022

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St. Paul Man Charged for Online Sextortion Scheme Targeting More Than 500 Minor Victims

Department of Justice Press Releases

MINNEAPOLIS – A St. Paul man has been charged in an extensive online sextortion scheme that victimized more than 500 minor girls across the country, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According…

May 25, 2022

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