Cumberland County Man Admits Methamphetamine Distribution

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Cumberland County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Joan Benitez, 41, of Millville, pleaded…

Atlantic County Man Sentenced to 151 Months in Prison for Trafficking and Unlawfully Possessing Firearms

CAMDEN, N.J. – An Atlantic County, New Jersey, man with five prior felony convictions was sentenced today to 151 months in prison for illegally selling and possessing multiple firearms, Acting U.S. Attorney…

Providence Man Charged in Fraud Scheme Targeting Food Suppliers and Local Businesses, Assaulting Federal Agents

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Providence man arrested nine days after he allegedly eluded arrest by ramming federal law enforcement vehicles, nearly running down an FBI agent and task force officer in the…

Queens Man Pleads Guilty to Posting Threats to Kill Members of Congress and Illegally Possessing Ammunition

Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Eduard Florea pleaded guilty before United States Chief Magistrate Judge Cheryl L. Pollak to one count of transmitting threats to injure and one count of…

North Carolina Man and Woman Charged with Child Sex Trafficking in Myrtle Beach Area

Columbia, South Carolina — Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart, announced today that Johnny Thomas, 34, of Durham, NC, and Becca Mills, 25, of Whispering Pines, NC, have been charged in…

Cop impersonator tries to force woman from car in Wall Township

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A cop impersonator is roaming the Jersey Shore in a fake police uniform, using a blue dome light. On at least two occasions, the man targeted women and…

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U.S. opens investigation into Tesla’s autopilot feature after multiple crashes

The Department of Transportation opened an investigation into Tesla’s autopilot system, citing 11 crashes since 2018 that were potentially caused by the technology. The probe will be wide-ranging and won’t be limited…

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U.S. General says he expects terror threats to increase after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

A U.S. general told senators on Sunday that he expects terror threats from the Taliban and Al Qaeda to increase, the Associated Press reported Monday. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff…

Couple charged for sex trafficking children in Myrtle Beach area

Myrtle Beach, SC – Two people have been charged for sex trafficking and enticing children in South Carolina’s largest tourist spot. Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart, announced today that Johnny Thomas,…

Police Blotter·South Carolina News

National Weather Service says Tornado probably did not hit Silverton during late July Storm

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado did not strike the Silverton section of Toms River during a major passing storm on July 29th. According to…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

A tornado struck Jackson in July, NWS says

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A tornado touched down in Jackson Township on July 29th, the National Weather Service has confirmed. A passing storm brought high winds and moderate damage throughout the region,…

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Man shot during Lincoln Heights drug deal gone wrong

LINCOLN HEIGHTS, FL _ On August 10, 2021, Levy County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Detectives and Crime Scene personnel responded to a reported shooting in the East Williston subdivision of Lincoln Heights. LCSO…

Florida News·Police Blotter

Weed, booze, cash, and other wacky COVID-19 vaccination incentives

State leaders introduced a variety of creative incentives to promote the coronavirus vaccine, including material goods, cash, travel perks, free food, drinks, and even weed — but some experts are unsure that…

Government News·New Jersey News·Politics

Three Phoenix Men Indicted for Conspiracy to Purchase Firearms Using False Statements

PHOENIX, Ariz. – On August 3, a federal grand jury in Phoenix returned a 65-count indictment against Chris Oliver, 23, of Gilbert, Arizona, Michael Kelly, 23, of Tempe, Arizona, and Dion Delpino,…

Idaho Falls Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Trafficking LSD

POCATELLO – John Morgan McComas, 25, of Idaho Falls, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for trafficking lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. announced today.…

Maryland Man Sentenced to 7 ½-Year Prison Term For Fraud, Money Laundering, and Identity Theft Scheme

WASHINGTON – Kelvin Otunyo, 37, of Hyattsville, Md., was sentenced today to 90 months in prison on federal charges stemming from his role in at least…

Former Ft. Bragg Employees Accused of Receiving Bribes

RALEIGH, N.C. – Three men formerly employed at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina were arrested today on charges of bribery of a government official. Calvin Alfonza Jordan, 64, Edward Wade Crisco, 59, and…

California Man Charged With Unemployment Insurance Benefits Fraud

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – In a criminal complaint unsealed Thursday, a Stockton, California, man has been charged for allegedly using multiple California Employment Development Department (EDD) unemployment insurance benefits debit cards in…

Grant County man admits to firearms charge

ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – Bryan Edward Summerton, of Petersburg, West Virginia, has admitted to a firearms charge, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced. Summerton, 35, pleaded guilty today to one count…

Former Pharmacy Technician Pleads Guilty to Prescription Fraud

NORFOLK, Va. – A Virginia Beach man pleaded guilty today to acquiring over 50,000 dosage units of prescription medications through fraudulent means. “Pharmacy technicians are entrusted with safeguarding and maintaining prescription medications…

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