Parolee Pleads Guilty to Jailhouse COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits Fraud

FRESNO, Calif. — Christina Smith, 38, who was on parole and had previously been incarcerated at the Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla, pleaded guilty in federal court today to conspiracy…

June 2, 2021

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Madera Man Pleads Guilty to Poly-Drug Conspiracy

California News

FRESNO, Calif. — Patrick Maldonado, 46, of Madera, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According…

June 1, 2021

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Two Arkansas Physicians Sentenced to a Total of 150 Months in Federal Prison for Prescription Fraud

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FORT SMITH – Fort Smith physician and Rogers physician were sentenced today on one count each of Distribution of a Controlled Substance without an Effective Prescription. The Honorable Judge P. K. Holmes…

May 28, 2021

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Bryson City Woman Is Sentenced To 21 Years For Distribution Of A Controlled Substance Resulting In Death

North Carolina News

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Shannon White, 44, of Bryson City, N.C. was sentenced to 21 years in prison late yesterday for distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death, announced William T. Stetzer,…

May 28, 2021

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Fresno Woman Charged with COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Benefits Fraud

California News

FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury brought a six-count indictment against Cecilia Aquino, 34, of Fresno, today charging her with mail fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft for submitting unemployment…

May 28, 2021

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Fleeing Felon Found in Possession of Ammunition

California News

FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Angelo Joseph Fernandez, 41, of Fresno, charging him with being a felon in possession of ammunition, Acting U.S. Attorney…

May 28, 2021

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Arkansas Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Benefits Fraud

California News

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Deborah Shannell Hollimon, 44, of West Memphis, Arkansas, pleaded guilty today to committing mail fraud in connection with California state unemployment insurance benefits, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert…

May 27, 2021

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Joint Law Enforcement Efforts In Union County Result In Lengthy Sentences For Five Drug And Gun Offenders

North Carolina News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Acting U.S. Attorney William T. Stetzer announced today that five individuals have been sentenced to date on drug and gun charges as a result of proactive investigations led by…

May 27, 2021

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Ft. Thomas Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Tax Evasion

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COVINGTON, Ky. — Kevin R. Welsch, 48, of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky pleaded guilty today to federal charges of wire fraud and tax evasion. In his guilty plea, Welsch admitted defrauding clients of…

May 27, 2021

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Richmond Man Convicted of Methamphetamine Trafficking and Firearms Charges

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LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Richmond, Kentucky man was convicted on Tuesday, by a federal jury sitting in Covington, of distribution of more than 500 grams of methamphetamine, distribution of heroin, possession of…

May 27, 2021

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DOJ Announces Coordinated Law Enforcement Action to Combat Health Care Fraud Related to COVID-19

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FORT SMITH – The Department of Justice today announced criminal charges against 14 defendants, including 11 newly-charged defendants and three who were charged in superseding indictments, in seven federal districts across the…

May 27, 2021

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DOJ Announces Coordinated Law Enforcement Action to Combat Health Care Fraud Related to COVID-19

New Jersey News

The Department of Justice today announced criminal charges against 14 defendants, including 11 newly-charged defendants and three who were charged in superseding indictments, in seven federal districts across the United States for…

May 26, 2021

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Turlock Man Charged with Possessing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute

California News

FRESNO, Calif. — On April 1, a federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment against Salvador Vega Rendon Jr., 28, of Turlock, charging him with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and…

May 26, 2021

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Zachary Man Sentenced to 200 Months in Federal Prison for Gun and Drug Charges

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Acting United States Attorney Ellison C. Travis announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced Eddie Darnell Jones, Sr., age 47, of Zachary, Louisiana, to 200 months in federal prison following…

May 26, 2021

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Members Of Identity Theft Ring Operating In Three States Are Sentenced To Prison

North Carolina News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Four members of an identity theft ring operating in at least three states have been sentenced to prison, announced William T. Stetzer, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District…

May 26, 2021

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School board leader sentenced in corruption scheme

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The former vice president of the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) Board of Trustees has been ordered to federal prison following her convictions of conspiracy and corruption, announced Acting…

May 26, 2021

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Houston Man Guilty of Laundering Drug Proceeds

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BEAUMONT, Texas – A Houston man has pleaded guilty to federal violations related to drug trafficking in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. Roberto Fuentes,…

May 26, 2021

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Houston Man Sentenced for Federal Violations Related to Identity Theft Scheme

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BEAUMONT, Texas – A Houston man has been sentenced to prison for federal violations related to identity theft in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today.…

May 26, 2021

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Convicted Felon Guilty of Illegal Possession of Multiple Guns in First Jury Trial in the Middle District of Georgia Since Lifting of Jury Trial Moratorium

Georgia News

ALBANY, Ga.– A federal jury returned a guilty verdict this afternoon, convicting an Albany man for illegal possession of firearms by a prohibited person in the first jury trial conducted in the…

May 26, 2021

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Sandy Springs Heroin Supplier Pleads Guilty in Middle Georgia Drug Trafficking Case

Georgia News

MACON, Ga. – The primary supplier of a heroin distribution ring operating between Atlanta and Macon, which funneled up to 30,000 doses of heroin into the region over a three month span,…

May 26, 2021

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