Judge sentences St. Louis man for tax evasion
ST. LOUIS – On Wednesday, August 12, 2021, United States District Court Judge Henry E. Autrey sentenced Nicholas Franke, 58, of St. Louis, Missouri, to a 24-month term of imprisonment to be…
Social Security Employee Charged With Pandemic Fraud Scheme
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Takiyah Gordon Austin, age 46, of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, was charged ina 29-count Indictment on July 20,…
Former City of Shreveport Employee Sentenced for Conspiracy and Aggravated Identity Theft
SHREVEPORT, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that Tory Deshawn Jackson, 42, of Shreveport, Louisiana, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote to…
Former Pharmacy Technician Pleads Guilty to Prescription Fraud
NORFOLK, Va. – A Virginia Beach man pleaded guilty today to acquiring over 50,000 dosage units of prescription medications through fraudulent means. “Pharmacy technicians are entrusted with safeguarding and maintaining prescription medications…
Prison Inmates Among Four Defendants Indicted for Unemployment Insurance Fraud
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Two New York State prison inmates and two others were indicted last week for conspiring to defraud COVID-19 pandemic-related unemployment insurance programs administered by the New York State…
Denton Sex Offender Indicted for Failing to Register
SHERMAN, Texas – A Denton man has been indicted on federal sex offender registry violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. Chad Allan Titus,…
Stroudsburg Man Sentenced To 120 Months’ Imprisonment For Attempted Online Enticement Of A Minor
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Robert Duus, age 35, of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on August 11, 2021, to 120 months’ imprisonment…
Bates City Man Sentenced for Meth Trafficking, Illegal Firearm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Bates City, Missouri, man who was responsible for distributing nearly 100 kilograms of methamphetamine, has been sentenced in federal court after law enforcement officers seized nearly two…
Former Manager at Fort Leonard Wood Pleads Guilty to Theft
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The former general manager of the hospital dining facility at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, pleaded guilty in federal court today to stealing more than $69,000 from the cash registers.…
Illinois Man Ordered to Pay Over $82,000 In Restitution
HAMMOND-Mohammed Shahbaz Khan, age 46, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after pleading guilty to making false claims related to mortgage assistance from the…
Houstonian sentenced for firearm smuggling
LAREDO, Texas – A 50-year-old Houston resident has been ordered to federal prison for smuggling goods from the United States and making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm, announced…
Charleston Hotel Employees Charged in 21-Count Federal Indictment for Wire Fraud
Charleston, South Carolina — Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart stated today that a Federal Grand Jury has returned a 21-count indictment charging Star Barkley, 39, of Ladson, and Audrina Lincoln,…
Columbia Man Receives Maximum Federal Prison Sentence for Firearm and Drug Charges
Columbia, South Carolina — Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart announced that Eric Jahann Nixon, 39, of Columbia, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on firearm and drug charges,…
Paducah Felon Convicted by Federal Jury of Illegally Possessing Handgun
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Internet predator admits coercing children to provide sexual images
STATESBORO, GA: A Bulloch County man faces substantial time in federal prison after admitting he persuaded children to send him sexual images and photos. Jasiri Hutchison, 20, of Statesboro, is awaiting sentencing…
Jury Convicts Belleville Man of Attempting to Arrange Sex with Young Girl
East St. Louis, Ill. – A Belleville man is facing at least 10 years in prison after a federal jury found him guilty today of attempting to arrange sexual activity with a…
Federal Charges Filed Following Record-Breaking Drug Seizure
Special Assistant U. S. Attorney Steven Lee (619) 546-8893 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – August 6, 2021 SAN DIEGO – Acting U.S. Attorney Randy Grossman announced federal drug charges today (August 6) against…
Will County Man Arrested on Federal Charges for Allegedly Transporting a Minor From Iowa To Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity
CHICAGO — A Will County man has been arrested on federal charges for allegedly transporting a minor to Illinois from Iowa to engage in criminal sexual activity. RYAN ZELEK, 28, of Wilmington,…
Elberta Man Sentenced in Federal Court on Methamphetamine and Firearm Charges
MOBILE, AL – An Elberta, Alabama, man was sentenced today, to 72 months in prison for his participation in a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine ice and for his…
Atmore Woman Sentenced in Federal Court for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine
MOBILE, AL – An Atmore, Alabama, woman was sentenced on August 10, 2021, to 38 months in prison for her participation in a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine ice. …
