Woman Accused of Secretly Tracking Ex-Boyfriend Through Apps, Devices in Wake County Case

Apex, NC — A Wake County woman faces felony charges after investigators say she secretly tracked and monitored her ex-boyfriend’s digital life for an extended period, including accessing his private accounts and…

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High speed Jersey City crash comes back to hit driver with charge

Route 1 and 9 speed blast ends in charges after yearlong probe Jersey City, NJ – A violent pre-dawn crash that left wreckage scattered across a major highway has now led to…

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Man calls police then charged with murder after woman found dead in car at NJ hotel

Dead woman found in car after early morning call for help Franklin Township, NJ — A man who called police to report injuries at a hotel is now charged with murder after…

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Fugitive of the month wanted in NJ sex assault case

Fugitive wanted in New Jersey sex assault case resurfaces as May target Somerset County, NJ — A man wanted in connection with a sexual assault case dating back more than a decade…

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MAGA Influencer Craig Long Arrested in Polk County Sting, Charged With Soliciting Prostitution

Polk County, FL — A Tampa-based fitness entrepreneur with more than half a million social media followers now faces a criminal charge after investigators say he tried to pay for sex during…

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Illinois Woman Admits Paying for Monkey Torture Videos in Federal Animal Cruelty Case

WASHINGTON — An Illinois woman admitted in federal court to paying thousands of dollars to produce and distribute graphic “animal crush” videos depicting the torture of monkeys, marking the latest conviction tied…

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‘Tony Playboy’ Gang Shooter in 1989 Houston Attack Taken by ICE After Prison Release

HOUSTON, TX — A man once featured on “America’s Most Wanted” for a deadly 1989 gang shootout that killed two people in Houston’s Little Saigon is now back in federal custody after…

Judge Shields Anthem Deposition Prep Talks in Medicare Fraud Case, Denies Government Request

NEW YORK, NY — A federal judge has refused a government attempt to force testimony about behind-the-scenes legal strategy in a major healthcare fraud case against Anthem Inc., ruling that those communications…

Drug Traffickers Sentenced in Miami Killing Over Missing Meth, Federal Authorities Say

MIAMI, FL — A dispute over roughly 11 pounds of methamphetamine led to the fatal shooting of a man in a Miami hotel room, with two traffickers now sentenced to decades in…

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Federal Judge Upholds 270-Month Sentence in New Jersey Stash House Robbery Sting Case

CAMDEN, NJ — A federal judge has denied a prisoner’s attempt to overturn his 22.5-year sentence tied to a controversial undercover robbery sting, ruling that the conviction and punishment will stand. Leroy…

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Venezuelan Man Accused in Fatal San Francisco Hospital Stabbing Held as ICE Seeks Custody

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A 51-year-old man’s death following a stabbing inside Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital has drawn federal immigration scrutiny, as ICE officials confirm the suspect, Wilfredo Jose Tortolero-Arriechi, is…

Man Accused of Killing Co-Worker With Sledgehammer in Texas Held as ICE Files Detainer

HOUSTON, TX — A 19-year-old man accused of killing his co-worker with a sledgehammer at a Texas job site is now facing a murder case alongside federal immigration action after his arrest…

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Drunk Driver in Ocean County Had Illegal Weapon, Federal Immigration Detainer, Wanted by ICE

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A Saturday arrest in Ocean County led to multiple criminal charges against Carmelo S. Martinez, including assault and weapons offenses, along with a federal immigration detainer that could…

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Ex-FBI Director James Comey’s Former Judge Daughter Sues Feds Over Firing

NEW YORK, NY — A federal judge has cleared the way for former prosecutor Maurene Comey to pursue her wrongful termination lawsuit in federal court, rejecting the Justice Department’s attempt to push…

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ICE Pleads with Gov. Spanberger to Surrender Man Accused of Attempted Sexual Assault in Virginia

ARLINGTON, VA — A woman waiting for a rideshare in Arlington was able to escape an alleged early-morning sexual assault attempt, leading to the arrest of Luzvin Garcia Moran and a federal…

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Migrant with ICE Detainer Accused of Fleeing Ocean County DWI Stop, Faces Eluding Charges and Immigration Hold

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A drunk driving stop in Ocean County on Saturday escalated into a multi-charge criminal case after Ivan Cruz allegedly fled from officers, leading to felony-level charges and an…

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Woman Who Fled Fatal Florida Crash Deported After Prison Sentence, ICE Confirms

MIAMI, FL — A woman convicted of fleeing a fatal 2021 crash in Florida and attempting to cover it up has been deported after serving prison time, federal immigration officials said. Hilda…

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Man Convicted in Bronx Kidnapping-Murder Case Fails to Overturn Life Sentence in Federal Court

NEW YORK, NY — A man serving life in prison for the kidnapping and murder of a federal informant in the Bronx has lost his bid to overturn his conviction, with a…

Ocean County Man with ICE Detainer Accused of Strangling Domestic Violence Victim, Facing Child Abuse Charges

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A man booked into the Ocean County Jail on Saturday now faces multiple serious charges, including aggravated assault by strangulation and child abuse, according to jail records. Carlos…

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Atlantic City Man Admits Setting Apartment Fire That Flooded Building, Faces 7-Year Sentence

Mays Landing, NJ — A fire set inside an Atlantic City apartment building escalated into widespread damage affecting multiple units, and the man responsible has now pleaded guilty, prosecutors said. Khalil Washington,…

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