Three Individuals Charged with Stealing Unemployment Benefits
NEWARK, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man and woman and a New York man were arrested today and charged for their alleged roles in a fraud committed in connection with…
New York Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution
BOSTON – A Bronx, N.Y. man was sentenced on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 in federal court in Boston for fentanyl distribution. Carlos Nunez, 49, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Indira…
Camden Woman Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization
CAMDEN, N.J. B A Camden woman was sentenced today to 51 months in prison for conspiring to distribute heroin in the City of Camden. Elisa Rivera, 31, previously pleaded guilty before…
Hartley Man to Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms
A man who was prohibited from possessing firearms was sentenced on December 8, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Jeremy Walters, 40, from Hartley, Iowa, pled guilty on July 15, 2021,…
Camden County Woman Convicted in Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Scheme
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden County, New Jersey, woman was found guilty for her role in an extensive scheme to obtain money through fraudulently obtained refund checks issued by the U.S. Treasury, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today. …
Illegal immigrant charged with DWI, assaulting police officers
FREDERICK CO., MD – On Dec. 07, 2021, the Frederick Police Department arrested Juan Chica-Pereira, age 29, of Frederick, on charges including three counts of second-degree assault of three police officers, resisting…
Convicted Sex Offender Arrested by Border Patrol Agents
INDIO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested an undocumented individual Monday morning with prior sexual offense conviction. At approximately 12:45 a.m., agents assigned to…
Agents Seize Clone Van Attempting to Smuggle 3 Individuals, USC Driver Arrested
SALTON CITY, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents seized a clone delivery truck and arrested a United States citizen accused of transporting three undocumented individuals Thursday afternoon. At approximately 3:20…
Agents Render Aid to Injured Civilians
CALEXICO, Calif. – A U.S. Border Patrol agent assigned to the El Centro Sector provided aid in requesting medical assistance to, two civilians injured in an off-roading vehicle accident, Monday morning. At…
A FARC Guerrilla Member and Five Salvadoran Gang Members Arrested
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents arrested a guerrilla member of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), four Mara-Salvatrucha (MS-13), and an 18th Street gang member.…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol and law enforcement partners continue to discover stash houses
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents along with local law enforcement partners continue to discover more stash houses in Laredo, Texas. Laredo Sector Intelligence agents with the assistance of Laredo Sector…
Keene Couple Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
CONCORD – Jason Martin, 36, and Heidi Compos, 54, of Keene, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to distribute, and possession with intent to distribute,…
Dominican National Arrested for Identity Theft and Unemployment Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
BOSTON – A Dominican National residing in Boston was arrested today for allegedly using others’ identities to fraudulently obtain Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits. Wilson Radhames Peguero Brea, 52, was charged with…
Keene Couple Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
CONCORD – Jason Martin, 36, and Heidi Compos, 54, of Keene, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to distribute, and possession with intent to distribute,…
Two Bakersfield Men Charged in Separate Cases for Unlawful Possession of Firearms and Ammunition
FRESNO, Calif. — Bakersfield residents Spencer Manning, 27, and Jeremy Albert, 24, were charged today by a federal grand jury in separate indictments with firearm offenses, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert…
Tampa Bay Area Man Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering Conspiracy
Tampa, Florida – Sebastian Visicaro (62, Trinity) today pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not…
Burlington County Man Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Role in $350,000 Fraud Scheme
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Burlington County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 42 months in prison for stealing more than $350,000 from a special needs trust, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A.…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Arrest over 60 Individuals inside a Stash House
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents discovered a stash house and apprehended over 60 undocumented individuals in El Cenizo, Texas. The incident occurred on Dec. 8., when agents responded to…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Stop Human Smuggling Attempt near Hebbronville
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Hebbronville Station stopped a human smuggling attempt after conducting a vehicle stop southwest of Hebbronville, Texas. The incident occurred on Dec. 8,…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents arrest wanted undocumented criminal individual
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents from the Cotulla Station arrested a wanted undocumented criminal individual near Encinal, Texas. The arrest occurred on Dec. 8, when agents apprehended a group…