Drug trafficker from Canada sent to prison

HOUSTON – A 51-year-old woman has been ordered to federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Elizabeth K. Fisher pleaded guilty…

Odessa Businessman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Defrauding Family and Friends out of $18 Million

In Midland today, a federal judge sentenced 45-year-old James Clinton Fletcher, owner of now-defunct San Jan, LLC, to 15 years of imprisonment for defrauding investors out of more than $18 million through…

Nigerian National Sentenced for Role in Fraud Scheme

In Austin today, a federal judge sentenced Akhabue Ehis Onoimoimilin, aka “David Harrison,” a 29-year-old Nigerian national residing in Houston, to 87 months of imprisonment for his participation in a money laundering…

Final Defendant Pleads Guilty in Drug Conspiracy Involving Aryan Circle

A Louisiana man pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiring with members of the Aryan Circle (AC) and others to sell methamphetamine. He is the fourth and final defendant charged in the conspiracy to…

Kansas Man Sentenced to 21 Years on Federal Drug Charges

East St. Louis, Ill. – Lloyd Parker, 32, of Hutchinson, Kansas, was sentenced last week to 262 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine. Parker pled guilty to …

Eastern District of Texas Delivers Another Blow Against White Supremacist Prison Gang

BEAUMONT, Texas – Three individuals connected to the Aryan Circle (AC) prison gang have pleaded guilty to federal violations, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. Anthony Levi Cochran, 39, of…

100 pounds of meth worth $1.9 million seized at Veterans bridge border crossing

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Veterans International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged methamphetamine, hidden within a 2014 Nissan. “Our officers remain vigilant as they…

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Weirdo Major League pitcher throws warmup pitch mid-at bat, confusing batter

Houston Astros pitcher Zack Greinke is a weird guy, everyone knows that. What he did this week against Cleveland Indians hitter Eddie Rosario pushes his weirdness to a new level. In the…

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Man Pleads Guilty for Violating Federal Controlled Substances Act

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on June 30, 2021, that YRIAN DEVORE “DEVORE”, age 48, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana pled guilty to count five…

Six Alleged Ms-13 Members Facing Federal Indictment for Extortion of Maryland Businesses

Baltimore, Maryland – Six federal criminal complaints charging six defendants with conspiracy to interfere with commerce by violence or threats of violence including extortion were unsealed in the U.S. District Court in…

4 gang members charged with sex trafficking underage girls following ICE HSI, local law enforcement investigation

HOUSTON — Four Houston-area gang members are in custody following the return of a federal indictment for allegedly sex trafficking underage girls. The investigation was conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s…

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Sixty Defendants Charged in Nationwide Takedown of Sinaloa Cartel Methamphetamine Network

For more information contact: Assistant U. S. Attorney Matthew J. Sutton (619) 546-8941, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicole Bredariol (619) 546-8419, and Assistant U. S. Attorney Amy B. Wang (619) 546-6968 Click…

Killeen Couple Admit to Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme Involving Mass Transportation Benefit Program at Fort Hood

WACO – Today, 42-year-old Kevin Romulus Pelayo and 37-year-old Cristine Furio Fredericks admitted to conducting a multi-million-dollar scheme to defraud the U.S. Army with respect to a mass transportation benefit program at…

Brownsville, PA Man Gets Lengthy Sentence for Producing and Possessing Sexually Exploitive Visuals of Minors

PITTSBURGH – A former resident of Washington County, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 28 years’ incarceration, consecutive to any state court sentence, and lifetime supervised release on his conviction…

Gang members charged with trafficking young girls for sex

HOUSTON – Four Houston-area gang members are in custody following the return of a federal indictment on allegations of human trafficking, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Clarence Chambers aka Chris,…

Jury finds Webster aviation company liable for violating FAA regulations

HOUSTON – Ascent Aviation Solutions LLC and its owner have been ordered to pay nearly $240,000 in penalties for violating safety regulations, announced acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Michael King had…

Alleged NCAA ticket fraudster taken into custody

HOUSTON – A 46-year-old California resident has been charged in a nationwide ticket scam that included a Texas A&M football game, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. A Houston federal grand…

Jefferson County Doctor Sentenced to Federal Prison for Health Care Fraud Violations

BEAUMONT, Texas – A physician practicing in Beaumont has been sentenced to prison for federal health care fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei…

Lacey Police Blotter: Woman fell from moving car

Fraud- On Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 4:21 p.m., Officer Dallas Gant met with a Forked River resident reporting fraud. The victim claimed that he received notice from NJ Unemployment concerning his application. …

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Suspect who shot and killed two women fires at police car

HOUSTON, TX – Two women were shot and killed and in a deadly domestic violence incident where a male suspect shot his girlfriend and his mother. Both were pronounced dead. At 9:13…