New Orleans Resident Sentenced to Probation for Laundering Drug Money

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that Judge Susie Morgan sentenced ANNICE FALKINS, age 35, of New Orleans, Louisiana, to (5) five years of probation, which includes (1)…

Grand Theft Auto in Holmdel as High End Vehicle Targeted Again

HOLMDEL, NJ – On Wednesday morning at 6:20 am, a Telegraph Hill Road resident reported their 2021 Range Rover had just been stolen from their driveway. Officers located the Range Rover on…

New Yorker Charged with Hate Crime for Smashing Statue at Temple

QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Sukhpal Singh, 27, was arrested and charged with criminal mischief as a hate crime for allegedly smashing a statue in front…

Newark Police Seeking to Identify Armed Robbery Suspect

Police Seek the Public’s Help in Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé requests the public’s help in identifying the below-pictured male suspect in connection with an armed robbery…

Norfolk Woman Sentenced for Identity Theft Impersonation Scheme

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A Norfolk woman was sentenced last week to 10 years in prison for misuse of a Social Security number, loan fraud, and identity theft. According to court documents,…

Audi Q7 Stolen From Driveway in Holmdel

HOLMDEL, NJ – On Friday morning at about 3:15 am, Ptl. Disko observed an Audi Q7 and Mercedes SUV driving carelessly on Crawfords Corner Road near Longstreet Road. As Ptl. Disko turned…

Brockton Man Sentenced for Role in Dark Web Drug Trafficking Operation

BOSTON – A Brockton man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for his role in a highly sophisticated drug trafficking operation that manufactured and distributed a multitude of controlled substances…

Former Administrative Manager for Covington Public Works Department Indicted for Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

COVINGTON, Ky. – The former administrative manager for the City of Covington Public Works Department, Allison Donaldson, 49, of Covington, was indicted by a federal grand jury, on four counts of wire…

Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Committing an Armed Robbery and Two Armed Carjackings

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel sentenced Rashaun Onley, age 23, of Washington, D.C., today to 14 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, on…

Kahwa Coffee Kicks Off September with Franchise Launch

The boutique coffee shop and wholesaler is seeking new franchisees in Florida and surrounding areas to start its sales push. St. Petersburg, FL (PRESS RELEASE) Coffee shop and wholesale roaster Kahwa Coffee…

Thief Steals Two Cars from Newark Service Station

NEWARK, NJ – A brazen criminal broke into Smitty’s garage on Monday and drove off with two vehicles and a cashbox. Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said at approximately 1:30…

Stockton Woman Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking Children

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Dawniel Santangelo, 44, of Stockton, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller to 17 years and seven months in prison for conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking…

Off-Duty New Jersey Cop Injured While Helping Out at Crash Scene in Kearny

KEARNY, NJ – An off-duty Jersey City Police Officer who was stopped to assist motorists involved in a collision Thursday night was injured when an additional car crashed into the accident scene.…

Sexual Abuse Charges Against Former Federal Prison Warden Expanded To Include Two Additional Inmate Victims

OAKLAND – A federal grand jury issued an eight count superseding indictment today charging former federal prison warden Ray J. Garcia with seven counts of sexually abusive conduct against three female victims…

Three Armed Carjackers Who Shot Federal Agents Plead Guilty

Memphis, TN – Barium Martin, 19, Julius Armstrong, 19, and Adairius Armstrong, 20, have pled guilty to armed carjacking crimes. Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., United States Attorney, announced the guilty verdict today. According to…

Westfield Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

WESTFIELD, NJ – The Westfield Police Department has issued the following police blotter reports for events that took place over the past few days. The information provided does not represent the total…

Jersey City Armed Carjacker Who Robbed Couple Waiting for Food Delivery Charged

by NJ Attorney General Matt Platkin’s Office TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced first-degree carjacking, robbery, and conspiracy charges against a Hudson County man who allegedly stole a…

New York City Police Investigating Early Morning Drive-by, Shooting in Queens

NEW YORK, NY – Police in New York City are investigating after a broad daylight shooting took place in Queens on Monday morning. According to the NYPD, the shooting occurred near the…

Stamford Man Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $4 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds

Moustapha Diakhate, 46, of Stamford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 42 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for fraudulent receiving…

Farmington Man Going To Prison On Gun And Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop On School Campus

CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Benyadiel Merced, 21, of Farmington, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute…

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