Northeast Harbor Man Sentenced for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender

BANGOR, Maine: A Northeast Harbor man was sentenced today in federal court for failing to register as a sex offender, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock,…

Former Navy commander headed to federal prison

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 58-year-old Portland man has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison following his conviction of conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute meth and possessing…

Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Minor

PORTLAND, Maine: A Michigan man pleaded guilty in federal court today to sexual abuse of a minor, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. According to court records, in August 2009, Matthew Boyd,…

Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Investment Fraud Scheme

PORTLAND, Maine: An Arizona man pleaded guilty in federal court today to conspiring to commit wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. According to court records, in 2017 and 2018, Arthur…

DUI driver fled cops, crashed; officers pulled passenger from burning vehicle

PORTLAND, OR – On Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 12:42a.m., two East Precinct officers were stopped at a red light at Southeast 122nd Avenue and Southeast Division Street when a driver in…

Dartmouth Cancels Conservative Group’s Event After Alleged Antifa Threats

A conservative group at an Ivy League college was reportedly forced to take a planned event virtual after reported threats tied to a left-wing protest group, according to journalist Andy Ngo. The…

Springfield Man Pleads Guilty for Distributing Marijuana on the Dark Web and Laundering Proceeds

PORTLAND, Ore.—On January 18, 2022, a Springfield, Oregon man pleaded guilty for distributing marijuana on the dark web and laundering his cryptocurrency proceeds. Robert Kelly O’Neil, 59, waived indictment and pleaded guilty…

Salem Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison

PORTLAND, Ore.—On January 19, 2022, a Salem, Oregon man on federal supervised release was sentenced to federal prison after he was found in possession of more than 1.5 kilograms of methamphetamine and…

Local Adoption Agency Bookkeeper Sentenced to Federal Prison for Scheme to Defraud Employer and Family

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Hillsboro, Oregon woman was sentenced to federal prison today for engaging in a multi-year scheme to defraud her employer, a non-profit adoption and surrogacy agency operating in Oregon and Washington,…

School District Banned Political Symbols, But Wealthy Progressives, Schools Are Ignoring Their Policies

A school district in a conservative-leaning community outside of Portland, Oregon, banned political symbols and ideology, but wealthy progressives and school administrators have snubbed the new guidelines, the Daily Wire reported. Four…

School District Openly Promotes Implementation Of CRT, High School Presentation Discusses ‘Pyramid Of White Supremacy’

A high school in Oregon gave a presentation featuring a “Pyramid of White Supremacy” that discussed concepts like “white fragility” and “white saviorism,” according to documents obtained by Parents Defending Education. Grant…

U.S. Attorney’s Office Commemorates National Human Trafficking Awareness Day–January 11, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore.—Today, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon commemorates National Human Trafficking Awareness Day—January 11, 2022—and joins its federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement partners in declaring a…

Watch this dog climb a ladder to help owner take down rooftop Christmas lights

Animals are great! Check out Ace climbing up a ladder to help his owner take down the rooftop Christmas lights in Portland. The owner looked over his shoulder and saw Ace standing…

Salem Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm While on Post-Prison Supervision

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Salem, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison today for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Bernard McEllen Welch, 33, was sentenced to 120 months in prison and…

30,000 Unvaccinated Students Throw Los Angeles District’s Mandate Into Limbo

The nation’s second largest school district was set to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students, but once school leaders realized they would have to send home thousands of students to learn…

Snowstorm Causes Road Closures And Accidents Up And Down West Coast

A massive snowstorm hit Northern California and Nevada over the Christmas weekend, causing road closures and car accidents, multiple sources reported. Three people were injured during a 20-car accident near Reno, Nevada,…

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…

Nikolas P. Kerest sworn in as U.S. Attorney

Nikolas P. Kerest has taken the oath of office to become the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont. Mr. Kerest was nominated by President Joseph Biden on September 28, 2021…

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

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…

School Closures Continue Across The US, Often Unrelated To COVID

The school closures which became commonplace during the pandemic are continuing nationwide for reasons not directly related to COVID-19, including teacher burnout and general mental health, multiple outlets reported. More than 20…

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