Fitchburg Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Conspiracy
BOSTON – A Fitchburg man pleaded guilty on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in federal court in Worcester to his role in a cocaine distribution conspiracy. Angel Cruz, a/k/a “Papo,” 61, pleaded guilty…
New York Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine
NEWARK, N.J. – A New York man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for possessing more than 500 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael…
Eight Nigerians Charged with Conspiring to Engage in Internet Scams and Money Laundering from Cape Town, South Africa
NEWARK, N.J. – Seven leaders of the Cape Town Zone of the Neo Black Movement of Africa, also known as “Black Axe,” and an eighth man who conspired with a Black Axe…
Human Smuggler Pleads Guilty to Operating Phoenix Stash House
TUCSON, Ariz. –Macario Ulises Barragan-Cisneros, 45, of Mexico, pleaded guilty in federal court yesterday in connection with his role as the operator of a human smuggling stash house located in Phoenix, Arizona.…
12th CBL/BFL Member Going To Prison For Racketeering Conspiracy And Selling Fentanyl
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Shawn Woods, a/k/a Pif, 30, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of racketeering conspiracy…
Columbus Man Sentenced to Statutory Maximum in Stolen Gun Case
COLUMBUS, Ga. – A Columbus resident who nearly ran over arresting police officers, leading them on a short chase before crashing his car into a tree, was sentenced to federal prison for possessing…
Jefferson County Man Sentenced to Nearly Two Decades in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Port Arthur man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking crimes in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. Michael…
Survey In Fairfax Public Schools Asks Students As Young As 10 About Their Sexual Encounters, Suicide Attempts
Students as young as 10 at Fairfax County Public Schools were asked how many times they had attempted suicide and detailed questions about their sexual encounters, according to a survey obtained by…
U.S. Attorney’s Office and Law Enforcement Partners Address Surge in Violent Crime through Strategic Prosecutions and Community Outreach
Assistant U. S. Attorneys Connie Wu (619) 546-8592 and Cindy Cipriani (619) 546-9608 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – October 19, 2021 SAN DIEGO – To address an increase in violent crime, the U.S.…
Second Defendant Sentenced to 5 Years for Attempted Arson During 2020 Civil Unrest in Madison
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Anessa Renee Fierro, 28, Madison, Wisconsin was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge…
Milton Woman Sentenced for Role in Multimillion-Dollar Marijuana Enterprise
BOSTON – A Milton woman was sentenced today in federal court in Worcester for her role in a multimillion-dollar marijuana delivery service. Deana Martin, 53, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Timothy…
Wisconsin Rapids Man Sentenced to 6 Years on Methamphetamine Charge
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Doua Moua, 37, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William…
Danville Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine
Urbana, Ill. – A Danville, Ill., man, Demaje Robinson-Potts, 23, has been sentenced to 108 months in prison for distributing crystal methamphetamine and fentanyl together with his brother and codefendant, D’Vaughnte Robinson,…
Sioux City Woman Pleads to Conspiracy to Distribute Over 42 Pounds of Methamphetamine
A Sioux City woman who conspired to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine pled guilty on October 18, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Heather Sorgdrager, age 41, from Sioux City was…
Helena woman admits trafficking methamphetamine from Las Vegas into Montana
GREAT FALLS – A Helena woman accused of helping to bring pounds of methamphetamine from Las Vegas, Nevada, into Montana admitted to a drug trafficking crime today, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M.…
New Castle Man Admits Role in Multi-State Cocaine Conspiracy
PITTSBURGH – A resident of New Castle pleaded guilty in federal court to violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. Darnell Latham, 52, of New Castle,…
Tennessee Physician Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Hydrocodone Distribution Resulting in Death
Memphis, TN – A Tennessee physician was sentenced today in the Western District of Tennessee to 20 years in prison for his unlawful prescribing of opioids that caused the death of one…
Cherokee County Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of Firearms
A man who illegally possessed firearms pled guilty October 18, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Reese Hageman, 36, from Marcus, Iowa, an unlawful user of methamphetamine, was convicted of possession…
Pittsburgh Man Pleads to Heroin, Firearms Charges
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh resident pleaded guilty in federal court to violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. David Joyner, 26, pled guilty to one count…
Eagle Grove Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Charges
A man who possessed with intent to distribute methamphetamine pled guilty October 12, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Celestin Loux, 64, from Eagle Grove, Iowa, was convicted of possessing with…