Member of 36th Street Bang Squad Gang Sentenced for Attempted Murder and Multiple Shootings

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A Hampton man was sentenced on Friday to 30 years in prison for his role in a gang-related racketeering conspiracy, murder, and attempted murder. According to court documents…

Jury Convicts Hampton Return Preparer of Tax Fraud

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A federal jury convicted a Hampton man today of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns, theft of government funds, and failing to file federal…

Marine who stomped assailant holding woman at knifepoint awarded medal

Story by 2nd Lt. Isaac Listo MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII-On June 30, 2021, Lance Cpl. Tercell T. Byrd, a rifleman with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal…

36th Street Bang Squad Member Sentenced for Gang-Related Murders and Shootings

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A Newport News man was sentenced yesterday to four life sentences in prison for his role in a gang-related racketeering conspiracy, murder, and attempted murder. According to court…

Acting U.S. Attorney Raj Parekh Announces Enhanced Commitment to Civil Rights Enforcement in EDVA

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Raj Parekh, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), announced today the formation of a Civil Rights Team in the Office’s Criminal Division, which will be…

Virginia Beach Businessman Pleads Guilty to $2.5 Million Tax Fraud

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A Virginia Beach man pleaded guilty today to defrauding the IRS out of more than $2.5 million of taxes by, among other things, hiding assets, making false statements…

36th Street Bang Squad Member Sentenced for Gang-Related Murders and Shootings

NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA – A Newport News man was sentenced today to multiple life sentences for his role in a gang-related racketeering conspiracy that engaged in multiple murders, attempted murders, and drug…

Man offered teen modeling but was really exploiting and abusing the girls, now heading to prison

NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA – A Mathews County man was sentenced today to life in prison for engaging in a conspiracy to produce child [censored]ography in connection with a purported “teen modeling” endeavor.…

One of many Nigerian princes busted after taking $11 million from unsuspecting Americans

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – A Nigerian national was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a computer-based intrusion fraud scheme that caused approximately $11 million in known losses…

ICE Agents Get Conviction, Sentence of Illegal Alien Cartel Drug Lord Operating in Virginia and North Carolina

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The mastermind behind an extensive drug trafficking ring entered a guilty plea this week, and four other defendants either entered pleas or were sentenced recently to substantial terms…

Beloved Virginia Sheriff Passes on Crhsi

HAMPTON COUNTY, VA – Since 1992, the people of Hampton County and Newport News have elected and re-elected B.J. Roberts to serve as sheriff. After nearly 30 years of service to the…

Man Sentenced to Prison for Mail Fraud and ID Theft Scheme

NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA – A New York man who formerly resided in Newport News was sentenced today to three years in prison for a mail fraud and identity theft scheme. According to…

U.S. Attorney Wrigley Announces Charges For New York and Georgia Men for their Role in a $185,000 Scam of a North Dakota Attorney

FARGO, SOUTH DAKOTA – U.S. Attorney Drew H. Wrigley announced the unsealing of a complaint charging Inshan Baksh, age 32 from Queens, New York, and Sang Bae Chung age 36 from Lawrenceville,…

Norfolk Fraudster Stole $196,000 From PPP Loan Program

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A previously convicted felon pleaded guilty today to engaging in a COVID-19 related loan fraud scheme with losses of $196,000. According to court documents, Joseph Cherry, 40, of…

ICE Rounds Up Dozens of Violent Illegal Aliens in Sanctuary in D.C. Area

WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced Thursday the conclusion of a week-long targeted enforcement operation that resulted in the apprehension of more…

Motorists Evacuated from Underwater Interstate Tunnel After Fire Breaks Out

ROANOKE, VA – Hundreds of motorists were evacuated from the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel that connects Newport News to Roanoke, Virginia via Interstate 64. On Sunday night, traffic was stopped inside the…

Delaware State Police arrest two in multi-month metal theft spree across New Castle County

Investigators say the pair stole over $21,000 in copper and aluminum and caused nearly $80,000 in damage during a series of break-ins at local businesses. NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE – Delaware State…

I’m the AG, You’re Going to Regret This: Rhode Island Assistant Attorney General Arrested for Trespassing after Giving Cops a Hard Time During Investigation

NEWPORT, RI — A Special Assistant Attorney General for Rhode Island was arrested last week after allegedly refusing to leave a popular Newport restaurant and clashing with responding officers, repeatedly invoking her…

Man hospitalized with fractured skull after Brooklyn street assault

BROOKLYN, NY — A 28-year-old man suffered a fractured skull and multiple head lacerations after being attacked with a metal object in East New York on Thursday afternoon, police said. According to…

Pig captured in Bensalem, Police Ask Public, “No Jokes Please”

BENSALEM, PA — After evading authorities for days, a pig affectionately nicknamed “Porky” was successfully captured in the Newport Mews Drive area by Bensalem Township Police on Tuesday afternoon. The elusive pig…

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Member of 36th Street Bang Squad Gang Sentenced for Attempted Murder and Multiple Shootings

Jury Convicts Hampton Return Preparer of Tax Fraud

Marine who stomped assailant holding woman at knifepoint awarded medal

36th Street Bang Squad Member Sentenced for Gang-Related Murders and Shootings

Acting U.S. Attorney Raj Parekh Announces Enhanced Commitment to Civil Rights Enforcement in EDVA

Virginia Beach Businessman Pleads Guilty to $2.5 Million Tax Fraud

36th Street Bang Squad Member Sentenced for Gang-Related Murders and Shootings

Man offered teen modeling but was really exploiting and abusing the girls, now heading to prison

One of many Nigerian princes busted after taking $11 million from unsuspecting Americans

ICE Agents Get Conviction, Sentence of Illegal Alien Cartel Drug Lord Operating in Virginia and North Carolina

Beloved Virginia Sheriff Passes on Crhsi

Man Sentenced to Prison for Mail Fraud and ID Theft Scheme

U.S. Attorney Wrigley Announces Charges For New York and Georgia Men for their Role in a $185,000 Scam of a North Dakota Attorney

Norfolk Fraudster Stole $196,000 From PPP Loan Program

ICE Rounds Up Dozens of Violent Illegal Aliens in Sanctuary in D.C. Area

Delaware State Police arrest two in multi-month metal theft spree across New Castle County

I’m the AG, You’re Going to Regret This: Rhode Island Assistant Attorney General Arrested for Trespassing after Giving Cops a Hard Time During Investigation

Man hospitalized with fractured skull after Brooklyn street assault

Pig captured in Bensalem, Police Ask Public, “No Jokes Please”

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