Springfield Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearm Charges
BOSTON – A Springfield man pleaded guilty on Feb. 16, 2022, in federal court in Worcester to drug and firearm offenses. Lavon Pemberton, 34, pleaded guilty to one count of being a…
Bronx Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute More than One Kilo of Heroin in Springfield
BOSTON – A Bronx man was sentenced yesterday in connection with his role in a large-scale drug conspiracy that trafficked dozens of kilos of heroin and fentanyl into Springfield, Mass. from Bronx,…
Maine Man Indicted for Hate Crime Offenses Relating to Burning of a Black Church in Springfield, Massachusetts
BOSTON – A Maine man was indicted today by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Mass., in connection with the Dec. 28, 2020, fire that destroyed a predominately Black church in Springfield.…
Springfield Man Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Cocaine and Money Laundering
BOSTON – A Springfield man was sentenced Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in federal court in Worcester for his role in a conspiracy to traffic drugs from California to Western Massachusetts and launder…
Springfield-Area Dentist Charged with Tampering with Drugs Administered to Patients and Other Crimes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –A federal grand jury returned an indictment against Phillip Jensen, DMD, 61, of Rochester, Illinois, on February 1, 2022, charging him with eight counts of drug diversion, eight counts of…
Springfield, Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Possessing Homicide Weapon and Ammunition in Violation of Federal Law
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Justin Orwat, 51, of Springfield, Massachusetts, was sentenced today in federal court to a prison term of 90…
Springfield Woman Sentenced for Social Security Benefit Theft
BOSTON – A Springfield woman was sentenced today for stealing over $62,000 in Social Security benefits. Patricia Shibles, 50, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Mark Mastroianni to three years of…
Springfield Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Fraud Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
BOSTON – A Springfield woman pleaded guilty yesterday in connection with her involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19-related unemployment assistance. Audri Ford-Victory, 61, pleaded guilty to one count of wire…
Man gets two years of probation for punching Springfield Middle School teacher
SPRINGVILLE, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 53-year-old Shawn R. Connors of Springville was sentenced this morning before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to two years of…
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…
Springfield Man Indicted for Child Sexual Exploitation
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield, Missouri, man who contacted hundreds of children through a teen dating website was indicted by a federal grand jury today on child sexual exploitation charges. Kody Ryan…
Springfield Man Pleads Guilty to Ammunition Offense
BOSTON – A Springfield man pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of ammunition. David Cecchetelli, 54, pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition…
Former Springfield Man Sentenced for Charges Related to Sham Marraige
BOSTON – A former Springfield man was sentenced today in connection with entering into a sham marriage in order to obtain immigration benefits for another individual. Phu Thanh Huynh, 33, was sentenced…
Two Springfield Men Convicted in Large-Scale Cocaine and Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
BOSTON – Two Springfield men were convicted yesterday by a federal jury in Worcester for their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking organization supplied by sources in Mexico and spanning at least four states. Isaac Cardona, 34, and…
Springfield Man and Woman Charged with Bank Robbery
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Two Springfield, Illinois, residents – Heather Horrighs, 42, and Theodis Parnell, 50 – were arrested on October 14, 2021, for allegedly robbing the Alliance Community Bank on September 13,…
Springfield Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Conspiracy
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield, Missouri, woman was sentenced in federal court today for her role in a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine. Cassidy R. Clayton, 25, was sentenced by…
Springfield Man Sentenced for Extortion
BOSTON – A Springfield man was sentenced today in federal court in Springfield for collecting on an extension of credit by extortionate means. Anthony J. Scibelli, 52, was sentenced by U.S. District…
Former Member of Springfield Latin Kings Chapter Pleads Guilty to Firearm Offense
BOSTON – A former member of the Springfield Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) pleaded guilty yesterday to a firearm offense. Hector Adorno, a/k/a “King Gordo,”…
Springfield Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Trafficking, Illegal Firearm
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and for illegally possessing a firearm. Maxwell L. Fleming, 25,…
Springfield Man Sentenced for Racketeering Offenses Relating to Prostitution
BOSTON – A Springfield man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Springfield for racketeering offenses relating to the promotion of commercial sex. Kevin Smoot, 60, was sentenced by U.S. District Court…