Tillamook Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing 15 Firearms from Sporting Goods Store

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Tillamook, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison today for stealing 15 firearms from a sporting goods store in Tillamook while on post-prison supervision. Robert Jon Gilliam, 52, was sentenced…

December 13, 2021

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Lynn Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Possessing Three Pounds of Methamphetamine and Two Firearms

Department of Justice Press Releases

BOSTON – A Lynn man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and possessing firearms. David Oth, a/k/a “Baby Bouncer,” a/k/a “BB,” 32, was sentenced today…

December 10, 2021

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Local Man Faces Federal Charges for Hoax Bomb Threats Directed at Multiple Schools and a Hospital in Oregon

Department of Justice Press Releases

PORTLAND, Ore.—A federal grand jury in Portland returned an indictment today charging a former resident of Newberg, Oregon with calling in hoax bomb threats to three schools and one hospital in Oregon.…

December 3, 2021

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Pendleton Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Distribution of Methamphetamine

Department of Justice Press Releases

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Pendleton, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison today for shooting a family member with a semi-automatic pistol and distributing methamphetamine. Royce Francis Speedis, 34, was sentenced to 77 months…

December 2, 2021

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New Jersey Armed Robbery Suspect Captured in Maine

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Portland, ME – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) announces the arrest of Mackenzie Brennan, 24, in Saco, Maine. Brennan was wanted by the New Jersey State Police on an arrest warrant charging Brennan…

November 23, 2021

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Albany Drug Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison

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PORTLAND, Ore.—An Albany, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison today for distributing heroin and methamphetamine in and around Linn County, Oregon. Anthoni Joseph Bassetti, 28, was sentenced to 60 months in…

November 17, 2021

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Sanford Man Sentenced for Making False Statements to Firearms Dealers

Government News

PORTLAND, Maine: A Sanford man was sentenced today in federal court for providing false information to firearms dealers while purchasing firearms, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. U.S. District Judge D. Brock…

November 16, 2021

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Former Brunswick Resident Pleads Guilty to Transferring Obscene Matter to Minor and Obstructing Justice

Government News

PORTLAND, Maine: A former Brunswick resident, most recently living in Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty today in federal court to transferring obscene matter to a minor and obstructing justice, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee…

November 11, 2021

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Rhode Island Man Admits Stealing and Selling Luxury Car Tires and Rims

Government News

Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MICHAEL FARIAS, 56, of Providence, Rhode Island, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in…

November 11, 2021

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Sanford Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking Resulting in Death

Government News

PORTLAND, Maine—A Sanford man was sentenced today in federal court for conspiring to distribute fentanyl resulting in death and serious bodily injury, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. U.S. District Judge D.…

November 10, 2021

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Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Unlawfully Possessing Firearm

Government News

PORTLAND, Maine: A Massachusetts man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Portland for being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. U.S. District Judge…

November 10, 2021

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Kavanaugh And Barrett Had Some Tough Questions About Texas’ Novel Abortion Ban

US and World News

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for three hours Monday regarding Texas’ Heartbeat Act, which bans most abortions at about 6 weeks after conception. The majority of the justices asked questions…

November 1, 2021

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Illinois Considers Repealing Parental Notification For Minors Getting Abortions

Featured News·Health and Wellness·Illinois News·US and World News

The Illinois Senate voted to repeal a 1995 law Tuesday which required parents to be notified when their under-18 children seek out abortions. The notification requirement does not require parents to consent…

October 27, 2021

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Woman charged for aiding 16-year-old runaway who went missing in July

North Carolina News·Police Blotter

CLAYTON, NC – On Friday, July 30, 2021, Clayton Police Officers responded to a residence on Hamby Street in reference to a missing female juvenile, age 16. According to the parents of…

October 16, 2021

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Rhode Island Man Sentenced to 33 years in Federal Prison for His Leadership Role in a Large-Scale International Fentanyl Trafficking Operation, Investigated Under “Operation Denial”

Government News

FARGO – Acting United States Attorney Nicholas W. Chase, District of North Dakota, along with Acting United States Attorney Scott E. Asphaug, District of Oregon, and Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite,…

October 15, 2021

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19 Defendants Charged With Defrauding The National Basketball Association Players’ Health And Welfare Benefit Plan

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Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), and…

October 7, 2021

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Oregon Man Pleads Guilty To His Role In Cross Country Marijuana Conspiracy

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CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 OREGON MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO HIS ROLE IN CROSS COUNTRY MARIJUANA CONSPIRACY BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Robert…

October 6, 2021

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Weekend shooting victim identified

Police Blotter

PORTLAND, OR – Police in Portland have identified the man who was shot and killed on Friday when East Precinct officers responded to a report of someone shot at a house in…

October 3, 2021

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California Man Pleads Guilty for Role in Eastern Oregon Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy

Breaking News

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Vacaville, California man pleaded guilty today for his role in a conspiracy to traffic large quantities of methamphetamine from California for distribution in Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington. Noel Lomas…

September 28, 2021

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Massachusetts Man Sentenced to Over 13 Years for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl

Breaking News

PORTLAND, Maine: A Lawrence, Massachusetts man was sentenced yesterday in U.S. District Court in Portland for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, Acting…

September 28, 2021

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