Armed Career Criminal to Federal Prison for Meth and Firearm Convictions

A man who distributed methamphetamine while illegally possessing firearms was sentenced November 18, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Melvin Cloud, Jr. 44, from Sioux City, Iowa, pled guilty on June…

Narcotics Dealer Sentenced to Ten and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Federal Drug Trafficking Charges and Assault on a Federal Officer

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm sentenced Andrew Joseph Trimmer, age 32, of Bowie, Maryland to ten and a half years in federal prison, followed by three years of…

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Massive Democratic Multi-State Climate Change Initiative Crumbles

Several Democratic states withdrew from an ambitious plan to curb transportation emissions less than a year after signing onto the agreement. Massachusetts and Connecticut abandoned the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) last…

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15 States Vow To Protect Oil, Gas Industry From ‘Woke’ Banks

A coalition of 15 states announced a commitment to scrutinize future business with banks that divest from the fossil fuel industry. The coalition of top state financial officers, formed by West Virginia…

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Nebraska Governor Criticizes University For Its ‘Anti-Racism’ Equity Plan

Nebraska Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts criticized the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) for its “Anti-Racism and Racial Equity” plan which he called “ideological indoctrination” in a Thursday press release. “From racially…

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Multiple Men Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Columbus Alvin Hooper, IV, 26, of Honea Path, S.C., and Jackson Paul Miller, 20, of Taylors, S.C., on 19…

Police Blotter·South Carolina News

Mexican national has U.S. citizenship revoked for being a convicted child rapist, lying on citizenship application

GREENSBORO, N.C. – A Lee County resident was sentenced on November 17, 2021, to 6 months in prison and was judicially denaturalized. Ruben Rosas-Avalos, age 25, a naturalized citizen of the United…

Bernie Sanders Endorses Peter Welch, Vermont’s Lone Representative, For Senate Minutes After He Launches Bid

Vermont Democratic Rep. Peter Welch announced that he would forgo reelection and instead launch a bid to succeed Sen. Patrick Leahy on Monday. Welch, Vermont’s lone House member, was long expected to…

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Worcester Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Purchasing MBTA Passes Using Others’ Identities

BOSTON – A Worcester man was sentenced today in connection with using stolen identities to fraudulently purchase over $150,000 in MBTA passes. Kokou Kuakumensah, 31, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge…

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The Independent Falsely Stated Rittenhouse Shot 3 Black Men

The Independent falsely claimed that Kyle Rittenhouse shot three black men after he was acquitted of all charges Friday for shooting three white men in self-defense during the August 2020 Kenosha, Wisconsin,…

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Federal Jury Convicts Wyandotte Man for Methamphetamine Drug Conspiracy

A federal jury convicted a Wyandotte man Thursday for his role in a methamphetamine drug conspiracy, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Adam Douglas Sherwood, 43, was found guilty of drug conspiracy,…

Gang Member Admits Role in Courthouse Shooting

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…

Seattle Doctor Found Guilty of Fraudulently Obtaining Millions of Dollars from COVID-19 Relief Programs

A federal jury convicted a Seattle doctor yesterday of fraudulently seeking over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) COVID-19 relief funds. According to court documents…

Multiple Defendants Charged in a Scheme to “Straw Purchase” Firearms Appeared in Federal Court

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Three defendants charged in a scheme to “straw purchase” firearms appeared in federal court this week. Two additional defendants have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing. U.S. Attorney Prim F.…

Foreign National Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud and Wire Fraud in Relation to a Religious Institution Check Theft Conspiracy

Greenbelt, Maryland – Mateus Vaduva, age 29, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty on November 17, 2021 to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud, in connection with a scheme to steal…

D.C. Murder Suspects Wanted and Police Need Your help

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch seek assistance with locating several suspects who are currently wanted for homicide offenses. 2021 Homicide: Unit Block of Madison Street, Northeast (Washington, DC)…

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Happy Landover Winner Hugs Store Clerk after $50,000 Scratch-off Win

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – A 75-year-old Prince George’s County resident was so intrigued when she saw the green Holiday Riches scratch-off featuring a gift tied up in a red bow that she purchased three of…

Christmas CEO is newest Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movie

Build-A-Bear Entertainment today announced the premiere date of its newest film, Christmas CEO, which is part of Hallmark Channel’s annual “Countdown to Christmas” programming event. The film premieres in a prime slot the…

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‘A Tricky Question’: Top Biden Nominee Saule Omarova Struggles To Answer Question On Whether High Gas Prices Are Bad For Americans

Saule Omarova, President Joe Biden’s pick for a top Treasury Department position, struggled to answer whether she thinks higher gasoline prices are bad for the U.S. during a Banking Committee hearing Thursday.…

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Non-profit Agency Operator Indicted for Falsely Claiming to Hire Ex-Cons

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Missouri, man who operates a non-profit agency has been indicted by a federal grand jury for falsely claiming to employ convicted felons who were on…

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Armed Career Criminal to Federal Prison for Meth and Firearm Convictions

Narcotics Dealer Sentenced to Ten and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Federal Drug Trafficking Charges and Assault on a Federal Officer

Massive Democratic Multi-State Climate Change Initiative Crumbles

15 States Vow To Protect Oil, Gas Industry From ‘Woke’ Banks

Nebraska Governor Criticizes University For Its ‘Anti-Racism’ Equity Plan

Multiple Men Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

Mexican national has U.S. citizenship revoked for being a convicted child rapist, lying on citizenship application

Bernie Sanders Endorses Peter Welch, Vermont’s Lone Representative, For Senate Minutes After He Launches Bid

Worcester Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Purchasing MBTA Passes Using Others’ Identities

The Independent Falsely Stated Rittenhouse Shot 3 Black Men

Federal Jury Convicts Wyandotte Man for Methamphetamine Drug Conspiracy

Gang Member Admits Role in Courthouse Shooting

Seattle Doctor Found Guilty of Fraudulently Obtaining Millions of Dollars from COVID-19 Relief Programs

Multiple Defendants Charged in a Scheme to “Straw Purchase” Firearms Appeared in Federal Court

Foreign National Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud and Wire Fraud in Relation to a Religious Institution Check Theft Conspiracy

D.C. Murder Suspects Wanted and Police Need Your help

Happy Landover Winner Hugs Store Clerk after $50,000 Scratch-off Win

Christmas CEO is newest Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movie

‘A Tricky Question’: Top Biden Nominee Saule Omarova Struggles To Answer Question On Whether High Gas Prices Are Bad For Americans

Non-profit Agency Operator Indicted for Falsely Claiming to Hire Ex-Cons

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