GBI Investigates Death in Dawson, GA
UPDATE: The GBI has charged Nakia West, age 26, of Albany, GA with Felony Murder and Aggravated Assault in connection with the death of Annie Josie Chappell. He was arrested in Greenville,…
Americus Man Arrested for Trafficking Methamphetamine
Americus, GA (January 25, 2022) – On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, the GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office (SWRDEO) and Americus Police Department arrested Kasie Monson, age 30, for trafficking methamphetamine, possession…
Police Officer Arrested for Sale of Marijuana
Warwick, GA (February 2, 2022) – On Friday, January 28, 2022, the GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office (SWRDEO), arrested Leon Mitchell, age 32, of Albany, GA on the following charges: Two…
Utica Felon Convicted of Illegally Possessing Firearm
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Khyri Oliver, age 32, of Utica, New York, pled guilty today to possession of a firearm by a felon. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla…
Halfmoon Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Enticement of a Minor
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Kevin J. Nugent, age 44, of Halfmoon, New York, was sentenced today to serve 120 months in prison for attempting to coerce and entice a minor to engage…
Albert Lea Sex Offender Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sextortion, Online Child Sexual Exploitation
MINNEAPOLIS – An Albert Lea man has been sentenced to life plus ten years in prison for engaging in sextortion and online sexual exploitation of minors. Acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats…
Vermonter Arrested for Attempted Enticement and Coercion of a Minor
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Scarlet Shadows a/k/a “Dragongurl69,” age 31, of West Rutland, Vermont, appeared today in federal court on a charge that she attempted to entice a minor into sexual activity.…
Gloversville Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearm Charges
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Kent Tucker, age 24, of Gloversville, New York, pled guilty today to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine base, and possession of a firearm in furtherance…
Saugerties Man Sentenced in Ulster County Cocaine and Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Russell J. Neglia, age 26, was sentenced today to 21 months in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization in Ulster County that was dismantled in…
Former Owner Of Latitude 360 Indicted For Payroll Tax Fraud
Jacksonville, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Brent Brown with 17 counts of failing to remit to the IRS payroll taxes withheld from employees…
Son stabbed dad multiple times with screwdriver, tried to set him on fire
ALBANY, NY – A 23-year-old Albany man who seriously injured his father during a domestic related incident this morning on Orange Street has been charged with attempted murder. Gerald Fraser was arrested…
Troy Man Sentenced for Possessing and Intending to Distribute Cocaine and Cocaine Base
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Marquese Pompey, age 25, of Troy, New York, was sentenced today to 37 months in prison for possessing cocaine and cocaine base with intent to distribute. The announcement…
17 YPF gang members arrested on murder and gun charges
BROOKLYN, NY – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell, today announced that 17 alleged members of three violent street gangs known collectively as YPF…
New York Governor Hochul calls for police to ‘spot check’ New Yorkers under new face mask policy
ALBANY, NY – New York Governor Kathy Hochul said she would have state inspectors and police conduct ‘spot checks’ to ensure COVID-19 mask compliance. Her statement comes as many New York counties…
Hudson Man Sentenced to 71 Months for Cocaine Base, Fentanyl Distribution
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Micah Hines, a/k/a “Water,” age 42, was sentenced today to 71 months in prison, to be followed by 4 years of supervised release, for distributing more than 28…
California Man Pleads Guilty to Traveling to Syracuse Intending to Engage in Sexual Conduct with a Child
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Edward Mercado, age 34, of Los Angeles, California, pled guilty yesterday to traveling to New York from California for the purpose of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with…
Schenectady Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Charges
ALBANY, NEW YORK – James King, age 33, of Schenectady, New York, pled guilty today to possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance. The announcement was made by…
Schenectady Woman Sentenced For Unlawfully Possessing a Defaced Firearm and Distributing Heroin
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Nakia Barber, age 46, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced today to time served (approximately 3 months), followed by 3 years of supervised release, for unlawfully possessing a…
Four Men Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Construction Insurance Fraud Scheme
Miami, Florida – Today, a South Florida federal district judge sentenced three men from different parts of the country to federal prison terms for their roles in a conspiracy to defraud companies…
Jury Convicts Georgia Man of Entry Under False Pretenses
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Andrew Avila, age 45, of Acworth, Georgia, was convicted today of entry under false pretenses following a four-day jury trial, announced United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and…