Cincinnati area man charged with perpetrating an online romance scam, laundering proceeds

Department of Justice Press Releases·Government News

CINCINNATI – A federal grand jury has charged a former Fairfield and Cincinnati man with crimes related to an online romance fraud scheme. De-love Kofi Amuzu, 23, was arrested on Jan.…

January 27, 2022

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14 charged in narcotics conspiracy involving millions of dollars’ worth of opioids

Department of Justice Press Releases

CINCINNATI – A federal grand jury has charged 14 individuals in a narcotics conspiracy alleged to have occurred for at least the past four years. Each of the defendants is charged…

December 1, 2021

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Gang Member Admits Role in Courthouse Shooting

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LAHEEM JONES, also known as “Heemie,” 27, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to racketeering and attempted murder offenses stemming from his participation…

November 20, 2021

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Bridgeport Gang Member Admits Murder, Role in Courthouse Shooting, Other Violent Acts

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TYIESE WARREN, also known as “Loose Screw,” 21, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooly in Bridgeport to a racketeering offense stemming from a murder and other…

October 25, 2021

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Columbia Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison

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Columbia, South Carolina — Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart announced that James Eric Hampton, Jr., 37, of Columbia, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison today after pleading guilty…

October 21, 2021

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Gang Member Admits Role in Bridgeport Courthouse Shooting

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ASANTE GAINES, also known as “Santi,” 24, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to racketeering and attempted murder offenses stemming from his participation…

October 20, 2021

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Over 3,000 South Carolina Students to Participate in State’s 20th Annual National Day of Concern & Student Pledge Against Gun Violence

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COLUMBIA, South Carolina —- Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart stated today that on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO), along with their local, state, and federal…

October 18, 2021

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Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A convicted felon pleaded guilty today for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives…

October 13, 2021

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Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A convicted felon pleaded guilty today for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives…

October 13, 2021

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Silent Witness Ceremony Honored 2020 Victims of Fatal Domestic Violence

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Ceremony Held During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month COLUMBIA, S.C. – Attorney General Alan Wilson led participants through the 24th annual Silent Witness Domestic Violence ceremony that was held today on the…

October 6, 2021

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Bridgeport Man Admits Participating in Gang-Related Shootings

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DIOMIE BLACKWELL, also known as “Yamo,” 24, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today to a racketeering offense stemming from his participation in gang-related shootings, including a shooting in front of a state courthouse…

October 4, 2021

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Police identify man who drowned at Toms River beach, three others rescued in rough surf

New Jersey News·Ocean County News

TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Saturday, September 18, 2021, at approximately 11:20 AM police and EMS were dispatched to 2nd Ave and Ocean Terrace in Normandy Beach for a swimmer in distress.…

September 19, 2021

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Bridgeport Teen Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Charge, Admits 2 Gang-Related Shootings

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JACQUON BENEJAN, also known as “Blick,” 19, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to a racketeering offense stemming from his participation in two…

September 18, 2021

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Bridgeport Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges Stemming from Courthouse Shooting

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MARQUIS ISREAL, also known as “Garf” or “Gbaby,” 25, pleaded guilty today in New Haven federal court to racketeering offenses related to his participation in a gang-related shooting in front of a…

September 11, 2021

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School board meeting hit by Phil McCracken, Don Kehedik and Ben Dover prank

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by Hugh Jass A Virginia school board meeting’s public comment section was briefly interrupted after the board member read names to be called for public comment, but there was just one problem.…

August 30, 2021

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Former Essex County Postal Employee Admits Stealing Credit Cards from Mail in Access Device Fraud Scheme

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NEWARK, N.J. – A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee today admitted stealing credit cards sent through the mail as part of a conspiracy to commit access device fraud, Acting U.S. Attorney…

August 25, 2021

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17 Essex County Cops cited in Attorney General’s “Major Discipline Report”

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

NEWARK, NJ – Disciplinary measures taken against law enforcement officers in New Jersey have been off-limits to the public, but now, a new directive issued by the Attorney General’s Office is forcing…

August 16, 2021

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Two Vauxhall Men Indicted in Scheme to Steal Mail, Commit Credit Card Fraud and Defraud United States

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NEWARK, N.J. – Two men were charged today for their roles in a conspiracy to possess stolen mail, including credit cards and pandemic relief credit cards, commit bank fraud, and defraud the…

August 11, 2021

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Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Federal Prison for Multiple Firearm Violations

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Acting United States Attorney Ellison C. Travis announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced Edward Thompson, age 35, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 78 months in federal prison following his…

August 2, 2021

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Former CFO Pleads Guilty to Embezzling over $1.6 Million

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Christopher Firle, 51, of Fairfield, pleaded guilty today to one count of wire fraud, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, Firle was the Chief…

July 7, 2021

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