Four Defendants Plead Guilty in $11.5 Million Fraud Case

LITTLE ROCK—Four women, all sisters, have pleaded guilty to their involvement in defrauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture out of over $11.5 million that was intended to benefit farmers…

Atlanta Man Sentenced for Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JONATHAN JOHNSON, age 32, a resident of Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk to one-hundred fifty (150) months’ imprisonment, eight (8) years of…

Westfield Police Blotter, Here’s What’s Happening in Town

WESTFIELD, NJ – It’s been a busy week for police in Westfield, New Jersey as the department releases police blotter reports for various criminal-related activities. The department said June 19 to June…

Birmingham Man Sentenced on Drug and Gun Charges

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Birmingham man was sentenced this week for drug and gun charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Drug Enforcement Administration Assistant Special Agent in Charge Towanda Thorne-James. …

2 Cincinnati men sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for armed carjacking

CINCINNATI – Two Cincinnati men were sentenced in U.S. District Court to more than 11 years in prison each for their roles in an armed carjacking. Eric Lang, 32, was sentenced…

Howard County Crime Report: June 16-20, 2022

HOWARD COUNTY, MD – The Howard County Police Department issued their daily police response and crime report on June 20th. The following incidents do not represent all calls for service by the…

Kastle Systems Announces Partnership with EarthCam, Expanding Video Surveillance Capabilities

“This partnership with EarthCam expands Kastle’s advanced video services and access control capabilities in serving the construction industry,” said Haniel Lynn, Kastle Systems CEO, “Our goal is to provide cutting-edge property protection…

China’s Military Has Violated Taiwan Airspace 3 Times More Under Biden Than Trump

China’s Military Has Violated Taiwan Airspace 3 Times More Under Biden Than Trump Philip Lenczycki on June 20, 2022 The Chinese military has violated Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) over 1,400…

Galloway Man Killed in Crash with New Jersey Transit Bus in Absecon

ABSECON, NJ – The driver of a 2006 Mercedes was killed after being involved in a crash with a New Jersey Transit bus in Absecon Friday evening. Police said John Barker, 48,…

Philadelphia Police Release Video Footage of May Murder and Shooting

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for three suspects wanted for the May 29th shooting murder that left one woman shot and a man dead on North Lawrence Street. …

Hamden Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DARRYL SMALL, 34, of Hamden, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 84…

St. Louis County man sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug crimes

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey on Thursday sentenced a St. Louis County man to 10 years in prison for drug and gun crimes. Bryant Taylor, 31, sold oxycodone,…

Westfield Police Blotter: June 5-11, 2022

WESTFIELD, NJ – The following incidents were reported by the Westfield Police Department representing a portion of calls responded to by officers between June 5-11, 2022. This police blotter does not list…

Pennsylvania Man Injured in Egg Harbor Crash

EGG HARBOR, NJ – Police in Egg Harbor are investigating a crash that occurred on Thursday at around 8:57 pm. According to police, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department and Margate Police…

28-Year-Old Sentenced on Drug and Firearm Charges

Acting United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Daniel Rojas, 28, was sentenced on June 2, 2022, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, as an addict in possession of a firearm and…

New Orleans Resident Sentenced to 120 Months for Possessing a Loaded Ak-47 And for Possessing with Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine Found Hidden on His Body at Jail

NEW ORLEANS, LA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Judge Wendy B. Vitter sentenced BLAKE MONROE on June 2, 2022, to 120 months in prison, three (3) years of supervised…

Los Banos Man Charged with Drug Trafficking Offense While on Probation

FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Joshymar Estrada, 33, of Los Banos, charging him with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, U.S. Attorney…

Texas Man Charged in Rhode Island with Fraud, Money Laundering, SCAMS Act

PROVIDENCE – A Texas man who allegedly participated in a conspiracy where one member posed as a high-ranking military officer stationed overseas while befriending and gaining the trust of seniors in at…

New Orleans Man Sentenced to 262 Months for Conspiring to Distribute Heroin

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that on May 19, 2022 Judge Susie Morgan sentenced ARTHUR JOHNSON, age 45, of New Orleans, Louisiana, to 262 months of imprisonment,…

Fifteen People Charged with Trafficking Semi-Truckloads of Marijuana and Laundering Drug Proceeds, Over $40 Million in Assets Seized

INDIANAPOLIS – A federal grand jury has indicted fifteen people on drug trafficking and money laundering charges. Specifically, the indictment charges the defendants with a conspiracy to distribute semi-truckload quantities of marijuana…

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