Two “New Aryan Empire” Associates Sentenced to More than 28 Years in Prison

LITTLE ROCK—Two defendants were sentenced today for their involvement in activities carried out on behalf of a white supremacist gang. Carey Mooney, 46, of Dover, was sentenced to 223…

June 14, 2022

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Jury Finds Doctor Guilty in $10 Million TRICARE Scheme

Department of Justice Press Releases

LITTLE ROCK—An Alexander doctor has been convicted for his involvement in a multi-million-dollar kickback conspiracy at the conclusion of a week-long trial. A federal jury found Joe David “Jay”…

June 10, 2022

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Hartford Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Sexual Exploitation of a Child

Department of Justice Press Releases

Montgomery, Alabama – On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, Steven Anthony Jackson, a 21-year-old from Hartford, Alabama, was sentenced to 360 months in prison for sexual exploitation…

June 9, 2022

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Former Reality Television Personality Sentenced to 151 Months in Federal Prison for Downloading Child Sexual Abuse Material

Department of Justice Press Releases

FAYETTEVILLE – A Springdale man was sentenced today to 151 months in prison without the possibility of parole on one count of Receiving Material Depicting Minors Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct. The…

May 25, 2022

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Mastermind of $11.1 million Paycheck Protection Program fraud scheme sentenced to fifteen years

Department of Justice Press Releases

ATLANTA – Darrell Thomas has been sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud and to money laundering for masterminding a scheme to obtain 14 fraudulent loans…

May 19, 2022

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Former Stone County Sheriff’s Deputy Faces Fraud, Extortion, and Firearms Charges

Department of Justice Press Releases

LITTLE ROCK—A former Chief Deputy with the Stone County Sheriff’s Office appeared in federal court today for arraignment on charges of bank fraud, selling a stolen firearm, and extortion.…

May 19, 2022

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Schertz Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Transporting a Minor for Criminal Sexual Activity

Department of Justice Press Releases

SAN ANTONIO – Yesterday, a Schertz man was sentenced to 168 months in prison for transporting a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity. According to court documents, in early January 2020,…

May 13, 2022

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U.S. Marshals Task Forces in Western Tennessee and Eastern ArkansasCapture Double Murder Fugitive

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Jackson, TN – Tyreece Miller, U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee, and Jackson Police Chief Thom Corley announce the arrest of double murder fugitive Jadan Jermaine Bills, 19, of Jackson.…

May 11, 2022

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Former DEA Supervisory Agent Sentenced to 135 Months in Prison for Accepting Bribes from Drug Kingpin

Department of Justice Press Releases

LITTLE ROCK—A former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent was sentenced today for accepting bribes from a drug trafficker. Nathan Koen, 45, now of Auburn, Illinois, was sentenced to 135…

May 11, 2022

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Two Drug Dealers Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Federal Witness

Department of Justice Press Releases

LITTLE ROCK—Two drug dealers will spend the remainder of their lives in prison after conspiring to cause witness tampering resulting in death. Samuel “Big Hit” Sherman, 38, of Batesville,…

May 11, 2022

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Arkansas Prisoner Guilty of Threatening Federal Judges, Prosecutor

Department of Justice Press Releases

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – An Arkansas inmate has pleaded guilty to federal violations, announced Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Jeffrey Scott Williams pleaded guilty to mailing threatening communications…

May 4, 2022

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Ringleader of $10 Million TRICARE Scheme Sentenced

Department of Justice Press Releases

LITTLE ROCK—The organizer of a multi-million-dollar kickback conspiracy was sentenced today. Brad Duke, 47, of Little Rock was sentenced to 36 months’ imprisonment and ordered to forfeit $1,055,855.86 by…

May 4, 2022

1 min read

Beebe Man Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Prison for Defrauding Social Security Administration

Department of Justice Press Releases

LITTLE ROCK—A Beebe man was sentenced for collecting more than $20,000 in Social Security Disability payments when he was not actually disabled. Ryan Kinsey, 35, was sentenced to 30…

April 29, 2022

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Two Fugitives Arrested in Methamphetamine Conspiracy

Department of Justice Press Releases

LITTLE ROCK— Two Little Rock men were arrested Wednesday on federal drug conspiracy charges. Richard Smith, 48, and Enrique Salazar-Pacheco, 22, were charged by a grand jury in an…

April 29, 2022

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Texas Man and Arkansas Woman Arrested for Running Illegal Money Transmitting Business

Department of Justice Press Releases

BOSTON – A Texas man and an Arkansas woman were arrested today in connection with allegedly operating a money transmitting business that laundered the proceeds of online investment fraud schemes. Charles Ochi,…

April 28, 2022

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Florida Man Sentenced for Misleading Federal Agents

Department of Justice Press Releases

LITTLE ROCK—A Florida man was sentenced today for lying to federal agents. Steve Hill, 57, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to forfeit $345,727.15 by United…

April 26, 2022

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Oklahoma Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison

Department of Justice Press Releases

LITTLE ROCK—An Oklahoma man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy that resulted in the trafficking of firearms to Mexican cartels. Andrew…

April 20, 2022

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Jury Convicts Monticello Man of Selling Methamphetamine Multiple Times

Department of Justice Press Releases

LITTLE ROCK—A Monticello man has been convicted of selling methamphetamine three different times in 2018 following a two-day trial that featured videos of all three sales. A federal jury…

April 13, 2022

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Arkansas Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Nacogdoches Drug Trafficking

Department of Justice Press Releases

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Little Rock, AR man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Leanthony Ray…

April 5, 2022

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Springfield Health Care Charity Pays More Than $8 Million Related to Federal Embezzlement, Bribery Investigation

Department of Justice Press Releases

FORT SMITH – Springfield, Missouri-based nonprofit Preferred Family Healthcare will pay more than $8 million in forfeiture and restitution to the federal government and the state of Arkansas under the terms of…

April 1, 2022

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