Keene Couple Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
CONCORD – Jason Martin, 36, and Heidi Compos, 54, of Keene, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to distribute, and possession with intent to distribute,…
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…
Lynn Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Possessing Three Pounds of Methamphetamine and Two Firearms
BOSTON – A Lynn man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and possessing firearms. David Oth, a/k/a “Baby Bouncer,” a/k/a “BB,” 32, was sentenced today…
California Man Indicted on Methamphetamine Charge
BOSTON – A California man was indicted yesterday on a charge of distributing and possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Cameron Graff, 29, of San Diego, Calif., was indicted on one count…
California Parent Agrees to Plead Guilty in College Admissions Case
BOSTON – The owner of a warehousing company for the shipping industry has agreed to plead guilty in connection with his involvement in the college admissions case. I-Hsin “Joey” Chen, 67, of…
New Hampshire Roofing Contractor Sentenced for Filing a False Tax Return
BOSTON – A New Hampshire roofing contractor was sentenced today in federal court in Boston in connection with failing to report income from his roofing and siding business to the Internal Revenue…
Democratic Dark Money Giant Poured Millions Into Bail Funds That Helped Violent Criminals Back Onto The Streets
A prominent Democratic dark money group funneled nearly $6 million into bail funds in 2020, some of which have a history of helping allegedly violent criminals back onto the street, tax records…
Parent Sentenced in College Admissions Case
BOSTON – The former chief executive of a California-based media company was sentenced today in connection with her involvement in the college admissions case. Elisabeth Kimmel, 56, of Las Vegas, Nev., was…
Taunton Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition
BOSTON – A Taunton man pleaded guilty today to illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. Jerrod Lee, 29, pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm…
Maine Woman Pleads Guilty to Distributing Methamphetamine
CONCORD – Deborah Cross, 65, of Sanford, Maine pleaded guilty on Wednesday in federal court to distributing methamphetamine, Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced…
Malden Man Sentenced for COVID-Relief Fraud and Identity Theft
BOSTON – A Malden man was sentenced today in connection with submitting fraudulent applications for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). The federal PUA program provides unemployment-related benefits to individuals who have been impacted by…
Saugus Woman Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Conspiracy
BOSTON – A Saugus woman pleaded guilty today to her role in a bank fraud scheme that fraudulently obtained more than $300,000 from customer accounts. Emelyn Clough, 24, pleaded guilty to one…
Florida Woman Sentenced in Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme
BOSTON – A Florida woman was sentenced today in connection with a multi-million-dollar Medicare fraud scheme. Talia Alexandre, 30, of Palm Springs, Fla., was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge George…
Pharmacist and Two Pharmacies Agree to Pay $1 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims for Anti-Overdose Drug
Riad “Ray” Zahr, a pharmacist in Dearborn, Michigan, along with two specialty pharmacies that Zahr formerly owned and operated, have agreed to pay the United States $1 million to resolve allegations that…
CBP Rescues Kidnapped Juvenile, Arrest Alleged Perpetrator
HIGHGATE SPRINGS, VT. — On December 2, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) rescued a 16-year-old missing female from her 19-year-old alleged kidnapper. The suspected kidnapper attempted to enter Canada with the…
Pharmacist and Two Pharmacies Agree to Resolve Allegations of False Claims for Anti-Overdose Drug
BOSTON – A Michigan pharmacist and two pharmacies agreed to pay $1 million to resolve allegations that they submitted false claims to Medicare for a drug used in rapid reversal of opioid…
Two Florida Men Arrested and Charged in Insider Trading Scheme
BOSTON – Two Florida men were arrested today in connection with their roles in an alleged insider trading scheme that generated at least $4 million in profits. Kris Bortnovsky, a/k/a “Kris Bort,”…
Former Enforcer for Massachusetts Latin Kings Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy
BOSTON – A former member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (“Latin Kings”) was sentenced today on racketeering charges. Michael Marrero, a/k/a “King Clumsy,”…
Watertown Man Sentenced to 68 Months for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK – Kavon Mason, age 33, of Watertown, New York, was sentenced today in federal court in Binghamton to 68 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to distributing and conspiring…
California Parents Plead Guilty in College Admissions Case
BOSTON – Two Silicon Valley parents pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston in connection with their involvement in the college admissions case. Gregory Colburn, M.D., 63, and Amy Colburn, 61,…