New unit formed to combat health care fraud in West Virginia

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – A new initiative to combat health care fraud in West Virginia was launched today in Wheeling, according to United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld. State and federal agencies gathered…

January 19, 2022

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Former Executive Vice President Of T.J. Martell Foundation Charged With Embezzling Over $3.7 Million

Department of Justice Press Releases

NASHVILLE – A criminal Information filed today charges Melissa Goodwin, 55, of Nashville, Tennessee, with wire fraud in relation to a fraudulent scheme in which she embezzled over $3.7 million from the…

January 19, 2022

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Former City of New Orleans Building Inspector Sentenced

Department of Justice Press Releases

NEW ORLEANS, LA – The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced today that KEVIN RICHARDSON, 59, of New Orleans, was sentenced on January 13, 2022 by United States District Judge Susie Morgan to thirty…

January 19, 2022

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Jake’s Fireworks Owner Guilty of Federal Drug Trafficking Violations

Department of Justice Press Releases

BEAUMONT, Texas – Two Jake’s Fireworks defendants, including the owner of the Nederland business, have pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit…

January 19, 2022

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Palm Bay Man Sentenced To Five Years In Federal Prison For COVID Relief Fraud And Tax Fraud

Department of Justice Press Releases

Orlando, Florida –U.S. District Judge Anne C. Conway today sentenced Johnson W. Eustache to five years in federal prison for wire fraud and aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax…

January 19, 2022

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Southfield Resident Pleads Guilty In COVID-19 Fraud Scheme

Department of Justice Press Releases

DETROIT – Southfield resident Mykia King pleaded guilty today to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft arising out of a pandemic-related unemployment insurance fraud scheme, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.…

January 19, 2022

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Paterson Police Officer Indicted on Civil Rights Violations and Obstruction

Department of Justice Press Releases

NEWARK, N.J. – A Paterson Police officer was indicted today for physically assaulting a victim and then attempting to cover it up, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Kevin Patino, 29, of…

January 19, 2022

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Paterson police officer indicted for assaulting victim, then trying to cover it up

New Jersey News·North Jersey News

PATERSON, NJ – A Paterson Police officer was indicted today for physically assaulting a victim and then attempting to cover it up, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Kevin Patino, 29, of…

January 18, 2022

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Police seeking driver in fatal hit and run on Old Spanish Trail

Police Blotter

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash at 1000 Old Spanish Trail about 10:10 p.m. last Friday. The identity of the male victim is pending verification by the…

January 18, 2022

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2022 Healthcare open enrollment extended in Maryland

Health and Wellness·Maryland News

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced that open enrollment will continue on Maryland Health Connection through February in light of the ongoing public health emergency. A record number of Marylanders—181,603—have enrolled in coverage for…

January 18, 2022

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Luzerne County Man Sentenced To 57 Months’ Imprisonment For Methamphetamine Trafficking

Department of Justice Press Releases

SCRANTON -The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Richard Notarfrancesco, age 30, formerly of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on January 13, 2022, to 57 months’ imprisonment…

January 18, 2022

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State Superintendent Says She Won’t Approve Curriculum That Instructs Disabled Preschoolers To ‘Deconstruct Whiteness’

North Carolina News·School and Education News·US and World News

The North Carolina State Superintendent walked back plans to implement a statewide curriculum that would teach disabled preschoolers to “deconstruct whiteness,” according to a report from Education First Alliance (EFA). Catherine Truitt, North…

January 18, 2022

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Houston police investigating fatal crash

Police Blotter

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 10500 East Freeway (East Interstate Highway 10) about 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday (January 12). The identity of the male victim, 29,…

January 17, 2022

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Sioux Falls Men Charged with Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Drug User in Possession of a Firearm

Department of Justice Press Releases·Government News

United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that two Sioux Falls, South Dakota, men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Drug User in…

January 17, 2022

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ICE HSI Dallas collaboration with federal, state and city law enforcement agencies lead to dismantlement of large-scale retail theft ring

Government News

DALLAS – Twenty-nine members of a large-scale theft ring operating from northeastern Oklahoma were charged by federal and state prosecutors for their roles in an organization whose operations crossed state lines, resulting…

January 17, 2022

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Indiana man sentenced in NM to 18 years in prison for sex trafficking conspiracy, following ICE HSI investigation

Government News

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – An Indiana man was sentenced Monday in federal court to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking by means of force, threats, fraud and coercion and aiding and abetting. U.S. Immigration…

January 17, 2022

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LA Cop shot perp after he pulled gun from waistband

California News·Police Blotter

Los Angeles – Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Force Investigation Division is investigating an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) that occurred in Newton Division. On January 11, 2022, around 8:14 p.m., Hollenbeck patrol officers pulled…

January 17, 2022

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Jackson Township to create an advisory board to decide future of Rova Farms property

Community News·Featured News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – When the Jackson Township governing body chose to purchase the aging Rova Farms property, once a community and regional entertainment hot spot, they had no future plan in…

January 16, 2022

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U.S. Citizen Charged with Conspiring to Provide Electronic Equipment and Technology to the Government of Iran

Department of Justice Press Releases·Government News

A criminal complaint has been unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn charging Kambiz Attar Kashani, a dual citizen of the United States and Iran, with conspiring to illegally export U.S. goods, technology,…

January 16, 2022

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Cold Case: Two pedestrians struck in hit and run, but the driver left this clue at the scene, now police need your help

Delaware News·Featured News·Police Blotter

Delaware – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Units (CRU) based throughout the State are seeking the assistance with Cold Case Fatal Hit and Runs. The following are six cold case investigations the…

January 16, 2022

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