Connecticut Man Sentenced to 70 Months’ Imprisonment for Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Cocaine Base from Rutland Apartment

The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Ralph Mariani (a.k.a. “D”), 28, of West Hartford, Connecticut was sentenced on July 20, 2022 in United States…

July 21, 2022

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Waterbury Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison

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Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MICHAEL MUNN, 55, of Waterbury, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford to 60…

July 20, 2022

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Operator of Missouri Aircraft Supply Businesses Pleads Guilty in $7 Million Fraud Scheme

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Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Joleen D. Simpson,…

July 19, 2022

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Windsor Resident Admits Defrauding Employer and its Lender of More Than $700K

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Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced that MARGARET…

July 19, 2022

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Bronx Man Involved in Brazen Burglary Ring Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison

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Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOSEPHER Y. CARTAGENA, 26, of the Bronx, New York, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea…

July 19, 2022

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Naugatuck Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Heroin and Crack

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Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ANTONIO SMALL, also known as “Tone” and “Bert,” 30, formerly of Naugatuck, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge…

July 15, 2022

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Connecticut Man Charged with Child Exploitation Offenses, Making Interstate Threats

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Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, today announced that…

July 15, 2022

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Connecticut Ophthalmologist Pleads Guilty to Five-Year Health Care Fraud Scheme

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BOSTON – A Connecticut doctor pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to receiving kickbacks in exchange for ordering medically unnecessary brain scans. Dr. Donald Salzberg, 67, of Avon, Conn., pleaded…

July 14, 2022

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East Haven Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime

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Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that LUIS SALAMAN, also known as “J,” “Lou Benz,” “Louie Benz” and “Benz,” 20, of East Haven, pleaded guilty today…

July 14, 2022

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Rome Donut Shop Owners Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion

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SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – A Rome, New York couple and their adult son were sentenced today in federal court in Utica for tax evasion and conspiracy to defraud the United States, announced…

July 13, 2022

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Seymour Man Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Federal Prison for Drug and Firearm Offenses

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Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that LOUIE McDOWELL, 49, of Seymour, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford to…

July 13, 2022

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Stratford Man Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses

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Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that LUIS COLON, also known as “Big Lou” and “Hitman,” 51, of Stratford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge…

July 12, 2022

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Wife of Former West Haven City Employee Admits Role in Scheme to Steal COVID Relief Funds

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Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that LAUREN DiMASSA, formerly known as LAUREN KNOX, 38, of West Haven, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Omar…

July 12, 2022

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Susan G. Komen® Announces The Return Of MORE THAN PINK Walk, Race for the Cure And Walk Where You Are Across The U.S.

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Susan G. Komen’s annual MORE THAN PINK Walk and Race for the Cure series will return in 40 cities across the U.S. Tweet this For many of the cities, this will be…

July 12, 2022

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East Windsor Man Admits Role in Oxycodone Prescription Fraud Scheme

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Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that an East Windsor man has admitted his role in a scheme to acquire and distribute oxycodone obtained through…

July 11, 2022

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Liverpool Man Going To Prison For Robbing Banks In Brighton And Buffalo, And Attempting To Rob A Third Bank In Niagara Falls

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CONTACT: Barbara BurnsPHONE: (716) 843-5817FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Michael Tyo, 34, of Liverpool, NY, who was convicted of bank robbery and attempted bank robbery,…

July 8, 2022

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One State’s Schools Are Getting Paid To Change Their ‘Racist’ Mascots

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One State’s Schools Are Getting Paid To Change Their ‘Racist’ Mascots Reagan Reese on July 7, 2022 Several Michigan school districts will receive more than $400,000 in funding to change their mascots,…

July 7, 2022

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Five Alleged Members of Enfield-Area Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted

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Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, and Enfield Police Chief Alaric Fox…

July 7, 2022

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U.S. Attorney Makes Supervisory Appointments

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United States Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery today announced several supervisory appointments within the U.S. Attorney’s Office. “I am fortunate to lead an office with a long roster of extremely talented individuals who…

July 7, 2022

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Hamden Man Charged with Mailing Numerous Threatening Letters

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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Boston Division, announced that GARRETT SANTILLO, 43, of Hamden, was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint…

July 6, 2022

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