Two Alleged Boston Gang Members Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking and Firearm Possession

BOSTON – Two alleged Boston gang member were sentenced this week in federal court in Boston for cocaine conspiracy and firearm charges. Winston McGhee, 36, of Dorchester, was sentenced yesterday by U.S.…

Counselor Involved in Wide-Ranging Medicaid

HARTFORD, CT – Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CORTNEY DUNLAP, 36, of Burlington, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today…

Former Member of New Bedford Chapter of Latin Kings Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy

BOSTON – A former probationary member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) was sentenced today on racketeering charges. Emanuel Lopez-Velez, a/k/a “King…

New Haven felon pleads guilty after being caught with gun that had serial number removed

Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that XAVIER CRUZ, 26, of Bristol, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Janet B. Arterton in New…

New Bedford gang member gets 40 months on illegal firearm conviction

BOSTON – A member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (“Latin Kings”) was sentenced yesterday for being a felon in possession of a firearm and…

Puerto Rico Man Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine to Connecticut

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that LUIS COLLAZO-RIVERA, 40, of Caguas, Puerto Rico, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge…

Former Member of the Latin Kings Department of Correction Chapter Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Charges

BOSTON, MASS – A former Leader of the Massachusetts Department of Correction Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (“Latin Kings”) pleaded guilty yesterday to racketeering charges. Vincent Dzierwinski,…

Leader of Rhode Island Latin Kings Chapter Sentenced for Narcotics Conspiracy Charges

BOSTON, MASS – A leader of the Rhode Island Chapter of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (“Latin Kings”) was sentenced yesterday on conspiracy charges. Joel Francisco, a/k/a “King Casper,” 42,…

Former Second-in-Command of Boston Latin Kings Chapter Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy

BOSTON, MASS – The former second-in-command of the Boston-based Devon Street Kings Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (“Latin Kings”) was sentenced today for racketeering charges. Alexis Peguero,…

Last member of large Virginia meth trafficking operation gets 14 years in federal prison

ABINGDON, VA – James Sebastian, a member of a conspiracy that trafficked methamphetamine from the West coast into Southwest Virginia, was sentenced yesterday in U.S. District Court in Abingdon to 168 months…

Latin Kings Gang Leader “King Big A” Pleads Guilty to Racketeering

BOSTON, MASS – The former Second-in-Command, or Cacique, of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (“Latin Kings”) pleaded guilty today to racketeering charges. Angel Roldan, a/k/a “King Big A,” 35,…

Hartford Cocaine Dealer Gets 27 Months in Federal Prison

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT – John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ALEX NEGRON, 37, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in…

Cryptocurrency Trader Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Fraudulent Scheme Involving Over $5 Million

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUDREY STRAUSS, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office…

Member of Willimantic Heroin Ring Sentenced to 33 Months in Federal Prison

CONNECTICUT – John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MIGUEL CEBALLO-CRUZ, 31, of Willimantic, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea to 33…

Eastern Connecticut drug dealer sentenced to 25 years

CONNECTICUT – John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CARLOS DELGADO, also known as “Los,” 51, of Mansfield, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet…

Lakewood man charged for shaken baby syndrome death of three-month-old baby

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A Lakewood man has been charged for the death of his three-month-old baby after bringing the baby to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (Kimball). The baby died on December…

Latin Kings gang member sentenced for role in Boston shooting

BOSTON , MASSACHUSETS – A former member of the Boston-based Devon Street Kings Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (“Latin Kings”) was sentenced today on racketeering charges. The…

Leader of Boston Latin Kings Sentenced for Racketeering and Drug Charges BOSTON, MASS – The former leader of the Boston-based Devon Street Kings Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen…

Gov. Lamont Shuts Down Bar Where Patrons Were Playing Pool, Drinking During COVID-19’s Deadliest Hours

BRISTOL, CT – Inspectors from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection’s Liquor Control Division made a horrific discovery this week at a bar in Briston. Inspectors arrived at 10:12 pm on November…

U.S. Postal Employee in Hartford Charged with Stealing Cash and Gift Cards from Letters

HARTFORD, CT – John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Matthew Modafferi, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General, today announced…

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