Brazen Thief Filled Shopping Cart, Walked Out at Lowes Home Improvement Store

PHILADELPHIA, PA – On June 21, 2022, at approximately 6:30 PM, the suspect and an unknown accomplice arrived at the Lowes Store located at 2106 S. Columbus Boulevard. The accomplice waited in…

Previously Convicted Indianapolis Felon Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes

INDIANAPOLIS – Demetrius Jackson, 26, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of…

11 arrested as part of narcotics distribution ring bringing bulk amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine into central Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A multi-agency law enforcement task force today announced the arrests of eight men and three women indicted by a federal grand jury here for distributing bulk amounts of fentanyl,…

Previously Convicted Felon Who Led Police on High-Speed Chase Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years in Federal Prison for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

INDIANAPOLIS – Brenton Preston, 25, was sentenced late yesterday to 57 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. According to court documents, on May…

Cleveland man sentenced for role in drug trafficking operation

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Willie Johnson, of Cleveland, Ohio, was sentenced today to 92 months of incarceration for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy, U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Johnson, age…

Indianapolis Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm while Subject to a Domestic Violence Protective Order

INDIANAPOLIS – Jaylon Dorsey, 25, of Indianapolis was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm while subject to a protective order. According to court documents,…

10 charged with distributing bulk amounts of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, meth, marijuana

COLUMBUS, Ohio – This morning federal agents arrested individuals charged as part of a national narcotics distribution operation bringing drugs into Central Ohio from California. They have been charged by criminal…

Federal agents arrest former Ohio National Guard member for making and selling ‘ghost guns’

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Federal agents arrested a former member of the Ohio National Guard this morning on charges related to making and selling “ghost guns,” untraceable homemade weapons made in whole or…

Major City To Pay For Travel Costs When Its Employees Seek Out-Of-State Abortions

Major City To Pay For Travel Costs When Its Employees Seek Out-Of-State Abortions Gabe Kaminsky on June 28, 2022 Cincinnati will reimburse government employees who travel to other states for abortions, the…

Serial rapist sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually assaulting 7-year-old

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Columbus man was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to a total of 420 months in prison for transporting a young child in the bunk of his semi-truck…

St. Louis County man sentenced to seven years in prison for threatening postal worker with a gun

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge John A. Ross on Tuesday sentenced a St. Louis County man to seven years in prison for threatening a mail carrier with a gun in 2021.…

Huntington Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Role in Multi-State Drug Ring

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Huntington man was sentenced today to 17 years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for his role in a multi-state drug trafficking organization…

$1 Million Powerball Claimed in Ohio

CLEVELAND, OH – Venetta of Euclid is the lucky winner of $1,000,007 from the June 8th Powerball drawing. “It’s a relief to know I can pay off my bills and just live. I’m blessed,…

SCALISE: The Supreme Court Delivered A Major Victory For The Pro-Life Movement

SCALISE: The Supreme Court Delivered A Major Victory For The Pro-Life Movement Rep. Steve Scalise on June 25, 2022 Immediately after the initial draft of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization…

Rockbridge Woman Gets Five Years for Heroin Trafficking

ROCKBRIDGE, OH – A Rockbridge drug dealer will be heading to prison for five and a half years after pleading guilty to three felony charges in court on Wednesday. Lindsey Woolever, 32,…

Repeat Felon Sentenced to Almost Five Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Cocaine

INDIANAPOLIS – Leonard Williamson Jr., 34, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison after a jury found him guilty of possession with the intent to distribute cocaine. According to…

AACC, NSF Announce Winning Teams of 2022 Community College Innovation Challenge

The first, second and third-place winning teams and their innovations are listed below. First Place WinnerBergen Community College (New Jersey)Project: The ScanCan: The Intelligent Recycling Bin is a recycling bin capable of…

Cologix and Comcast Business Expand Collaboration in the Northeast

Cologix customers now have access to Comcast Business’s platform for ActiveCore℠ Software-Defined Networking, Comprehensive Data Networking and Cybersecurity Solutions TREVOSE, Pa., June 22, 2022 — Comcast Business announced today it is expanding its collaboration…

Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Gun Possession

INDIANAPOLIS – Corey Thomas, 33, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. According to court documents, on November…

Two Huntington Residents Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Multi-State Drug Ring

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Two Huntington residents were sentenced to prison today for federal drug crimes. Erica Antoinette Kirker, 35, was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison, to be followed…

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