Newark Crips Gang Member gets 8 years for Attempted Murder
NEWARK, N.J. – A member of the New Jersey Grape Street Crips was sentenced today to 100 months in prison for his role in an attempted murder charged as part of a…
Eureka man sent to prison for dealing meth
MISSOULA, MONTANA — A Eureka man who admitted trafficking methamphetamine was sentenced today to six years and eight months in prison and four years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson…
20 NJ Republicans Skip Vote to Remove President Trump for Inciting Capitol Protest
TRENTON, NJ – On Monday, New Jersey’s Democrat-led legislature held a vote to condemn President Donald J. Trump and to call for his immediate removal from office. While just 8 Republicans voted…
Muscogee Nation Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Robbery
GLENPOOL, OK – A man pleaded guilty this morning to attempted robbery in Indian Country, announced U.S. Attorney Trent Shores. Mason Ray Razo, 19, of Glenpool, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District…
Owasso man struck and killed man while being chased by police
OWASSO, OKLAHOMA – An Owasso man was sentenced today in federal court for striking and killing William Houseman while eluding officers at speeds exceeding 90 mph in 2019. U.S. District Judge Claire…
Canton Woman Pleads Guilty to Role in BEC Scheme
BOSTON, MASS – A Canton woman pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston in connection with a business email compromise (BEC) scheme. Bintu Toure, 26, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and…
Couple Sentenced For Obtaining $1.7 Million in Military Health Care Kickback Scheme
NEW ORLEANS, LA – U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that KIMBERLY HOMRIGHAUSEN, age 44, and RICHARD HOMRIGHAUSEN, age 37, were sentenced on January 7, 2021 by United States District Judge Barry…
Springfield man possessed three stolen guns
BOSTON, MASS – A Springfield man pleaded guilty yesterday to possessing three stolen firearms, including a rifle and two revolvers. Luis Velez, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of stolen…
Lexington felon gets 8 years after police find concealed handgun in his pants
LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Lexington man, Terrico W. Williams, 29, was sentenced on Monday, by Chief U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves, to 100 months in federal prison, after previously being convicted…
Boston man recorded high school students while they used urinals and bathroom stalls
BOSTON, MASS – A Boston man pleaded guilty yesterday in connection with surreptitiously filming boys in the restrooms at Boston Latin School (BLS). Eric Tran Thai, 36, pleaded guilty to two counts…
McDowell FCI inmates plead guilty to manufacturing prison shanks
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced that two federal inmates pled guilty to possessing weapons. Corey Fair, 27, and Rashun Evans, 23, inmates at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI)…
Career Brockton Criminal Indicted on Fentanyl Possession
BROCKTON, MA – A Brockton man was indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday in connection with fentanyl and cocaine possession. Dedrick Lindsey, 37, was charged in a superseding indictment with one…
Illegal immigrant deported, returned to the country, and sold guns and ammo illegally
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – A Brazilian national, who previously resided in Malden, was sentenced yesterday for immigration and firearms crimes. Vanderlei Rodrigues DeAraujo, a/k/a Neneco, 43, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge…
Merrimack man arrested after traffic stop had guns, drugs, and $14k in cash
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Kyle Mehlhorn, 27, of Merrimack, was arrested on a federal complaint charging him with possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray…
D.C. Mayor Bowser to America: Don’t come to D.C. for Biden Inauguration, Watch on TV
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the chief executives of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia held a joint call to discuss planning for the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The call covered recent…
Bradbury man gets 10 years for role in $147 million gemstone mining scam
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – A San Gabriel Valley man was sentenced today to 120 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining $147 million from tens of thousands of investors around the world…
Cabell county Fentanyl dealer gets 20 years in prison
HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA – United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced today Steven McCallister, 47, of Barboursville, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for distribution of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute…
Wheeling couple coerced young girl for nude videos on Facebook
BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA – United States Attorney Mike Stuart announced today that Randall Lee Peggs, also known as “Randy Peggs,” 57, of Wheeling, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for…
Two more arrested for actions during uprising at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two men were charged today in federal court in the District of Columbia in connection with the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. See all…
Toms River Mayor Mo Hill Continues Pushing Two Acre Zoning for Houses of Worship
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill and the Township Council are close to striking a deal to lower the 10-acre minimum zoning for houses of worship in the community. …