Kings County Man Charged with Distributing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Through the U.S. Mail

FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a five-count indictment today against Martin Cervantes, 26, of Corcoran, charging him with four counts of distributing narcotics and one count of possessing methamphetamine…

Modesto Man Charged with Drug Trafficking, Illegal Firearms Possession

FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment today against Joshua David Harrington, 35, of Modesto, charging him with one count of being a felon in possession of a…

Four Indicted in Tulare County-Based International Drugs and Firearms Trafficking Ring

FRESNO, Calif. —Four defendants who were Sureno gang members and associates have been indicted today by a federal grand jury in Fresno, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Jonathan Gallegos, 31,…

Fresno Parolee Indicted for Illegal Firearm Possession

FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Desmond Lamar Divine, 20, of Fresno, charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney…

Cane Valley Kennels Dog-Fighting Trainer and Breeder Sentenced to Five Years Imprisonment

MACON, Ga. – A well-known dog-fighting trainer and breeder, who owned Cane Valley Kennels, was sentenced to the statutory maximum of five years in prison resulting from an investigation into a significant multi-state…

Southern California Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine from Mexico to Modesto

FRESNO, Calif. — Antonio Castellanos, 38, of Whittier, was sentenced today to nine years in prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine from Mexico destined for Modesto, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According…

Bakersfield Resident Sentenced to over 16 Years in Prison for Trafficking Narcotics

FRESNO, Calif. — Jorge Chavez, 36, of Bakersfield, was sentenced today to 16 years and eight months in prison for possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and marijuana, U.S. Attorney Phillip…

Multi-Count Federal Indictment Returned for Labor Trafficking Violations

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — United States Attorney Corey F. Ellis announced today that a federal grand jury in Columbia returned a multi-count indictment in connection with trafficking in seasonal agricultural workers. Elizabeth Balcazar,…

Alexandria Couple Convicted of Harboring Undocumented Workers

COVINGTON, Ky. – An Alexandria, Ky., couple was convicted on Thursday, by a federal jury sitting in Covington of harboring undocumented workers. After four hours of deliberation, following a three-day trial, a…

Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Unlawfully Possessing a Firearm

BANGOR, Maine: A Massachusetts man was sentenced today in federal court for being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock,…

Bakersfield Man Sentenced to Over 2 Years in Prison for Burglarizing 8 Post Offices

FRESNO, Calif. — Steven Martin, 39, of Bakersfield, was sentenced today to two years and three months in prison for burglarizing U.S. Post Offices, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to…

Westampton man charged for distribution CSM

WESTAMPTON, NJ -Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Westampton Township Police Chief Stephen Ent announced that a 35-year-old Westampton Township man has been charged with possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material.…

Insurance Agent Sentenced for $3M Fraud Scheme

NORFOLK, Va. – A West Valley City, Utah, man was sentenced today to 5 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud as part of an investment fraud scheme against mostly…

Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office Continues Fight Against Human Trafficking

Baltimore, Maryland – January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. As a founding member of the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force, the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office pledges to continue to combat human trafficking by…

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Macon Regional Crimestoppers Announce Top 15 Most Wanted Fugitives

MACON, Ga. – The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia and local law enforcement leaders are requesting citizens to report the whereabouts of the most wanted fugitives identified by Macon Regional…

Former Chief Executive Officer Pleads Guilty To Embezzling More Than $15 Million From Her Employer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Donna Osowitt Steele, 52, of Taylorsville, N.C., appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge David S. Cayer today and pleaded guilty to wire fraud, for embezzling more than $15 million from…

Diabetic Shoe Company Agrees to Pay $5.5 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Regarding “Custom” Shoe Inserts

Miami, Florida – Foot Care Store, Inc. d/b/a Dia-Foot (Dia-Foot), a diabetic shoe company based in Wellington, Florida, and its President and CEO Robert Gaynor, have agreed to pay $5,538,338 to settle…

Breathitt County Man Sentenced to 105 Months for Armed Marijuana Trafficking

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Lost Creek, Ky., man, Kevin Combs, 32, was sentenced to 105 months in federal prison on Tuesday, before U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove, after pleading guilty to…

Psychology ‘Expert’ Says Pedophiles Can ‘Do Better’

Several pedophilia researchers seek to shift public opinion about the sexual disorder and correct what they believe to be popular misconceptions, according to USA Today. “There are child molesters and pedophiles. If…

Lexington Man Sentenced to 79 Months for Fentanyl Trafficking and Firearms Offense

FRANKFORT, Ky.— A Lexington, Ky., man, Fredrick Lester Jr., 40, was sentenced to 79 months in federal prison on Tuesday, by U.S. District Judge Gregory VanTatenhove, for possession with intent to distribute…

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