Three men steal $1.5 million from rapper 50 Cent’s New Jersey home
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – Rapper 50 Cent was the victim of a $1.5 million heist at his Bergen County crib back in January while the rapper was out of state. Now, police…
Takoma gun, drug traffickers sentenced to prison
Tacoma – Two Tacoma residents pleaded guilty this week in U.S. District Court to drug-distribution charges that carry mandatory-minimum sentences, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. Tyson Lloyd, 32, faces a…
Oncologist Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in Pill Mill Conspiracy
An oncologist has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for running a pill mill, announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Prerak Shah. Arrested in DEA Dallas’…
Office Manager Pleads Guilty To Embezzling More Than $1 Million From His Former Employer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Richard Allen Clark, 55, of Lenoir, N.C., appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge David C. Keesler today and pleaded guilty to federal charges for embezzling more than $1 million from…
St. Louis Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Meth Trafficking, Discharging Firearm
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A St. Louis, Missouri, man who shot a law enforcement officer before shooting himself was sentenced in federal court today for drug trafficking and illegally discharging a firearm in…
Charlotte Woman Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Falsely Obtaining Coronavirus Relief Loan
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Jasmine Johnnae Clifton, 24, of Charlotte, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge David C. Keesler today and pleaded guilty to wire fraud for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-19 loan for almost…
Previously Convicted Drug Trafficker Facing Federal Indictment for a Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy
Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Lamar Prilliman, a/k/a “Block”, age 48, of Baltimore, Maryland, on federal charges related to a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. The…
Get shot at the shore this weekend with a free COVID-19 vaccine at the beach
ASBURY PARK – Governor Phil Murphy and U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone today announced the “Shots at the Shore” vaccination program to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations over Memorial Day Weekend. The program, a partnership between…
Georgia Man Sentenced to 135 Months’ Imprisonment for Role in Health Care Fraud Scheme Against Tricare
Miami, Florida — A Georgia man was sentenced yesterday to over 11 years in federal prison for defrauding Tricare of approximately $12 million through a South Florida compounding pharmacy fraud scheme. Tricare…
Twenty-Three Gang Members Charged in Crackdown on South Bay Heroin, Methamphetamine and Firearms Traffickers
Assistant U. S. Attorneys Matthew J. Sutton (619) 546-8941 and Adam Gordon (619) 546-6720 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – May 27, 2021 SAN DIEGO – Eleven federal indictments unsealed in San Diego today…
Bryson City Woman Is Sentenced To 21 Years For Distribution Of A Controlled Substance Resulting In Death
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Shannon White, 44, of Bryson City, N.C. was sentenced to 21 years in prison late yesterday for distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death, announced William T. Stetzer,…
Cape May bust breaks up cocaine network with links to Puerto Rico drug traffickers
Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland, and Special Agent in Charge Susan A. Gibson of the Drug Enforcement Administration announce the conclusion of “Operation Yo-Yo” a large scale narcotics investigation initiated…
Joint Law Enforcement Efforts In Union County Result In Lengthy Sentences For Five Drug And Gun Offenders
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Acting U.S. Attorney William T. Stetzer announced today that five individuals have been sentenced to date on drug and gun charges as a result of proactive investigations led by…
Ft. Thomas Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Tax Evasion
COVINGTON, Ky. — Kevin R. Welsch, 48, of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky pleaded guilty today to federal charges of wire fraud and tax evasion. In his guilty plea, Welsch admitted defrauding clients of…
Convicted murderer, gang member who led drug trafficking organization from inside state prison is sentenced to federal term
SAVANNAH, GA: A former Savannah resident serving a life sentence in state prison for murder has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for operating a drug trafficking organization while incarcerated.…
New Golden Corral opens in Cicero
The Cicero community has a new go-to destination to enjoy delicious unmatched variety now that Golden Corral is open near Hawthorne Racecourse! Located at 3330 S. Cicero Ave., the new 11,000-square-foot restaurant offers the brand’s…
Richmond Man Convicted of Methamphetamine Trafficking and Firearms Charges
LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Richmond, Kentucky man was convicted on Tuesday, by a federal jury sitting in Covington, of distribution of more than 500 grams of methamphetamine, distribution of heroin, possession of…
Fort Bragg Marriage Fraud Arranger Sentenced for Marriage Fraud and Conspiracy
NEW BERN, N.C. – An ex-soldier from Fayetteville was sentenced today to 44 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release. On August 18, 2020, Ebenezer Yeboah Asane, a/k/a “Ben” pled…
Wilmington Man Convicted of PCP Distribution Plot
NEW BERN, N.C. – A federal jury convicted a Wilmington man yesterday on charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute one kilogram or more of a mixture…
Rhode Island Woman Charged with Phishing Scheme
BOSTON – A Rhode Island woman was charged today with sending phishing emails to candidates for political office and others. Diana Lebeau, 21, of Cranston, R.I., was charged in an Information with…