Mental Health Therapist Pleads Guilty to Enticing Minor
A Monticello woman, who enticed a minor to engage in sexual activity, pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Miranda Breeden, age 46, pled guilty to one count of…
Former Pittsburgh-area Doctor Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Prescribing Opioids, Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering
PITTSBURGH – A former physician pleaded guilty today in federal court to drug diversion, health care fraud and money laundering charges associated with his suburban Pittsburgh holistic medical practice, Acting United States…
Jefferson County Man Guilty of FEMA Fraud Related to Hurricane Harvey
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Port Arthur man has pleaded guilty to hurricane-related fraud in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. Jose Luis Carrillo, 50, pleaded…
Convicted Felon Sentenced to 10 Years for Distribution of Marijuana and Using a Firearm During a Drug Trafficking Crime
Memphis, TN – Ronald Freeman, 39 has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for distribution of marijuana and using a firearm during a drug trafficking crime. Acting U.S. Attorney…
Former Labor Union President Sentenced for Embezzling Union Funds
A former labor union president was sentenced in federal court for embezzling close to $20,000 from the union, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. U.S. District Judge Claire V. Eagan sentenced Thomas…
Eight Defendants Sentenced in Counterfeit Check Case
ALBANY, Ga. – Eight defendants who pleaded guilty for their role in an elaborate counterfeit check cashing scheme have been sentenced by a federal judge for their crimes. According to court documents,…
North Highlands Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sergey Tkachuk, 28, of North Highlands, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller to five years in prison for distribution of fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip…
Two Sentenced to over 5 Years in Prison for COVID-19 Unemployment Benefit Fraud Scheme
FRESNO, Calif. — Jason Vertz, 51, of Fresno, and Alana Powers, 45, an inmate at the Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla, were each sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Dale A.…
Sixth Defendant Sentenced for Marijuana Grow in Shasta-Trinity National Forest
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Pedro Alvarez-Alcazar, 28, a citizen of Mexico, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller to five years in prison for conspiracy to manufacture marijuana, Acting U.S.…
Sacramento County Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery and Bank Fraud
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Damian Deleal, 33, of Carmichael, pleaded guilty Thursday to armed robbery of a U.S. mail carrier and bank fraud, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court…
Armed Career Criminal Receives 20 Years in Prison For Gun and Drug Charges
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Keith A. Penn, 41, of Tallahassee, Florida, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and firearm charges. Jason R. Coody, Acting…
Fraudster Who Stole Protected Health Information to Fund Spending Spree Sentenced to Prison
PLANO, Texas – A McKinney man has been sentenced to prison for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. Demetrius Cervantes, 46, pleaded…
Border Patrol Agents Arrest Man Convicted of Attempted Murder
DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to Del Rio Sector arrested five men with prior felony convictions, including one for attempted murder, over the holiday weekend. “While we remain…
Cooke County Felon Sentenced for Federal Firearms Violations
PLANO, Texas – A Gainesville convicted felon has been sentenced to federal prison for firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. William Randall…
Two Modesto Men Charged with Illegal Weapons Possession
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Cesar Castro, 41, of Modesto, charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm, and a one‑count…
Fresno Man Indicted for Assaulting a Court Security Officer
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Carlos Perez, 45, of Fresno, charging him with assault on a federal contractor, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert…
Delano Drug Suppliers Indicted for Methamphetamine, Fentanyl Distribution
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment today against Jesus Manuel Morfin Villa, 27, of Delano, charging him with distribution of methamphetamine and distribution of fentanyl, charging Omar…
Tulare County Men Indicted on Firearms and Drug Charges
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a seven-count indictment today against Regino Garcia Jr., 20, and Anthony Martinez, 24, both of Tulare County, charging them with dealing firearms without a…
Kaufman County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas
TYLER, Texas – A Terrell man was sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. Cory Joe Phillips,…
Former CFO Pleads Guilty to Embezzling over $1.6 Million
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Christopher Firle, 51, of Fairfield, pleaded guilty today to one count of wire fraud, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, Firle was the Chief…
