Raytown Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud Scheme That Used Stolen Identities of Johnson County Employees

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Raytown, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to his role in a fraud scheme that utilized the stolen identities of Johnson County, Kansas, government employees…

U.S. Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref Announces FBI Sweep Down on Gang Activity, Drug Trafficking, and Violent Crime in Yakima County

Yakama, WA – Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that a federal Grand Jury has returned numerous indictments charging multiple individuals with various federal crimes…

Texarkana, Texas Men Arrested on Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Violations

TEXARKANA, Texas – Four Texarkana, Texas men have been arrested on drug trafficking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Deablo Deshon Lewis, a/k/a…

Spokane Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Sexual Exploitation of a Child

Spokane, Washington –United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice sentenced Fainyan Kain James Kimmerly, 22, of Spokane, Washington, to 12 years in federal prison for persuading a 13-year-old to produce sexual images…

New Jersey Postal Worker Gets Three Years in Prison for Fraudulent COVID-19 Loans

NEWARK, N.J. – A female postal worker has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing checkbooks and credit cards from the mail while employed as a U.S. Postal Service clerk…

AWH Announces US$36.5 Million Incremental Senior Debt Financing

— Closes additional funding under option to increase existing term loan — NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 – Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (“AWH” or the “Company”) (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX: AAWH), a multi-state,…

United Opens Its Largest Club in the Country

“As more and more customers return to the skies, United is committed to delivering a superior customer experience on and off the plane, especially in increasingly crowded airports,” said Aaron McMillan, United’s…

Springer Realty Group Adds New Revenue Stream for Agents

Springer Realty Group introduces its Ambassador Program as a new, passive revenue stream for agents EXTON, Pa., May 19, 2022 — Springer Realty Group (SRG) has successfully launched their Ambassador Program as…

Aetna Donates $225,000 to Iowa Community Health Partners

Funding will support social care needs and health care providers across The Hawkeye State DES MOINES, Iowa, May 19, 2022 — Aetna Health of Iowa Inc., dba Aetna Better Health of Iowa,…

Generac Grid Services, PosiGen Announce a First-of-its-Kind Program to Expand Access to Clean Energy for Low- to Moderate- Income Residents

Through the program, which will be facilitated by Generac Grid Services, PosiGen’s solar customers in Connecticut will be able to obtain a Generac PWRcell battery and Generac PWRmanager load management system to…

Annual Drizly Consumer Trend Report Finds Americans Thirstier for Tequila, Cocktails in Cans and Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Fourth annual Drizly Consumer Trend Report paints picture of emerging Gen Z imbibers – interested in red wine, willing to pay for premium; “just because” alcohol gifting on a potential upswing; home…

Sharp’s Erica Calise and Naeran Rubio Recognized as CRN’s 2022 Women of the Channel

By bringing innovative concepts, strategic business planning and comprehensive channel initiatives to life, these extraordinary women support partners and customers with exceptional leadership. CRN celebrates these women, who are so deserving of…

68-Year-Old Man Injured in Accident, Driver Pleads Guilty to Assault Charge

BUFFALO, NY – A 68-year-old man suffered head trauma from injuries caused in an accident on Tuesday and the driver of the other vehicle in the crash was charged with vehicular assault.…

Here’s Why China Still Hasn’t Given Up On Lockdowns

Here’s Why China Still Hasn’t Given Up On Lockdowns Philip Lenczycki on May 18, 2022 Chinese President Xi Jinping is sticking with lockdowns while the West returns to normalcy because China’s national…

High School Conservative Group’s Meeting Falls Into Chaos After Left-Wing Students Reportedly Force Cancellation

High School Conservative Group’s Meeting Falls Into Chaos After Left-Wing Students Reportedly Force Cancellation Harold Hutchison on May 18, 2022 Left-wing students reportedly forced the cancellation of a Turning Point USA (TPUSA)…

Louisville CBP Identifies Concealment Methods Used to Smuggle Narcotics

LOUISVILLE, Ky— Criminals use various ploys to smuggle their drugs across the border and into the U.S. They hide their drugs in false compartments on cars, taped to their body, in spare…

California Resident Pleads Guilty for His Role in Sim Swap Scam Targeting at Least 40 People, Including New Orleans Resident

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that RICHARD YUAN LI, age 21, a resident of Hercules, California, pleaded guilty on May 17, 2022 before United States District Judge Greg G. Guidry…

Austin Man Sentenced for Hotel Investment Fraud Scheme

AUSTIN – Today an Austin man was sentenced to 70 months in prison and ordered to pay $5,052,366.92 in restitution for his role in a fraud scheme. According to court documents, from…

CEO Of Renewable Energy Company Charged With Fraud, Identity Theft, Money Laundering, And Obstruction Offenses

SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that James Abrams, age 39, of Easley, South Carolina, was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury on…

Former Phoenixville-Area School District Finance Director Sentenced to Over One Year in Prison For Embezzling District Funds

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Christopher Gehris, 47, Phoenixville, PA, was sentenced today to one year and two months in prison and three years of supervised release,…

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