Man steals mortuary van while fleeing police, leaving body behind
CONYERS, GA – A man who was being sought by police used a mortuary van with a corpse in the back as his getaway vehicle of choice. Kijon Griffin, 23, of Atlanta,…
Jury Convicts Macon Man on Meth, Gun Charges
MACON, Ga. – A federal jury convicted a Macon man with a violent criminal history on drug and firearms charges this week. Roderick Chester, 34, of Macon, was found guilty of conspiracy to…
Supreme Court blocks Biden eviction moratorium
The Supreme Court ordered the Biden administration on Thursday to stop enforcing the federal eviction moratorium recently extended to October. In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the high court ruled that…
Tourist killed in Miami Beach by hallucinating gunman while trying to protect his child
MIAMI BEACH, FL – A 21-year-old father was shot and killed in Miami Beach, Florida, while protecting his 1-year-old son from a gunman who was allegedly high on mushrooms, local news station…
Savannah woman sentenced for assisting in scheme that stole millions of dollars from victims’ retirement accounts
SAVANNAH, GA: A Savannah woman has been sentenced after admitting she “structured” cash withdrawals, which were part of a scheme to steal millions of dollars from other people’s retirement accounts. Karen Dickerson,…
Multiple Defendants in ‘Grandparent Scam’ Network Indicted for Racketeering Conspiracy
Note: Click to view the indictment. A federal grand jury in San Diego has returned an indictment against eight defendants for their alleged roles in a federal racketeering conspiracy. The indictment alleges the…
Convicted child sex offender caught entering U.S. near Calexico
CALEXICO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested an undocumented individual with a prior conviction for a sexual offense on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 9 p.m.,…
New York man illegally sold over 100 guns, pleads guilty
ATLANTA – Randolph Anthony Scott, Jr., a prolific gun dealer, has pleaded guilty to charges of unlawfully dealing firearms, making a false statement to a federally licensed firearms dealer, and interstate travel…
Two Nigerian Nationals Plead Guilty in Maryland for Bank and Mail Fraud
Baltimore, Maryland – Two Nigerian nationals, Johnson B. Ogunlana, age 25, of Edgewood, Maryland, and Samson A. Oguntuyi, age 29, of Atlanta, Georgia, pleaded guilty on the eve of trial to federal…
Effingham County man sentenced to federal prison for aiming laser at commercial aircraft
SAVANNAH, GA: An Effingham County resident has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting he aimed a powerful laser at commercial aircraft. Roger Floyd Hendricks, 48, of Rincon, was sentenced to 18…
Brunswick men await sentencing after admitting to six armed robberies
BRUNSWICK, Ga: Two Brunswick men face substantial federal prison terms after admitting to the armed robberies of six Brunswick area businesses in August 2020. Zaeveon Deveon Cooper, 21, and Marquese Bolden, 20,…
More gang members arrested trying to cross U.S. border
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) agents have arrested and identified over 140 migrants gang members affiliated with ten different street gangs this fiscal year. Agents added to the yearly…
Pizza Hut to test “meatless pepperoni” at 70 restaurants
Pizza Hut and Beyond Meat have reunited, and it tastes so good. The two innovation leaders are entering another milestone in their partnership with the debut of Beyond Pepperoni™, a delicious plant-based version…
Felician Athletics Hires Brick Memorial, CBA Grads To Full-Time Spots
RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Felician University Department of Athletics has tapped two internal candidates to fill full-time positions, Director of Athletics Ben “JR” DiNallo has announced. DiNallo has appointed Nicole Aumack ’20…
Hurricane watch issued for northeast as tropical storm Henri gains strength
Tropical Storm Henri may turn into a hurricane as it moves toward the southern New England and eastern Long Island coasts. Forecasters issued a hurricane watch Friday morning on Long Island, Connecticut, Rhode Island…
Atlanta man sentenced for sextorting nine teenage boys
ATLANTA – Myles Frazier has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for the offenses of cyberstalking, enticement of a minor to engage in prostitution, and child [censored]ography production. “Frazier coerced numerous…
D.C. Detectives Arrest Suspect in Car Robbery
WASHINGTON D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District announce an arrest has been made in reference to a Robbery offense that occurred on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the…
Three men sentenced for illegal gambling operation
AUGUSTA, GA: Two Waynesboro, Ga., men and a Greenwood, S.C., man have been sentenced for participating in an illegal gambling operation. Grady Brandon Mobley, 44, of Waynesboro, was sentenced to five years…
Savannah felon convicted for illegal firearms possession
SAVANNAH, GA: A U.S. District Court jury found a previously convicted felon guilty of illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition after just 15 minutes of deliberation. Matthew Kearse, 30, of Savannah, now…
Manchester Man Sentenced to 10 Months for Access Device Fraud
CONCORD – Hayder Lefta, 25, of Manchester, received a 10-month sentence for access device fraud, Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today. …