Foreign National Involved in Religious Institution Check Theft Conspiracy Sentenced to Over Three Years in Federal Prison

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Theodore C. Chuang sentenced Marius Vaduva, age 27, of Hollywood, Florida, to 42 months in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for conspiracy…

Maryland Man Charged with Money Laundering Offenses Related to Computer Intrusions that Targeted New Jersey Company

NEWARK, N.J. – A Maryland man was indicted on money laundering charges related to money obtained through unlawful computer intrusions that targeted a New Jersey-based employee benefit and payroll management company, U.S.…

Report of Armed Individual at Eleanor Roosevelt High School Unfounded, Police Say

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD – Prince George’s County Police received a call for service reporting a possible armed individual outside of Greenbelt’s jurisdiction. Out of an abundance of caution, Eleanor Roosevelt High…

Waldorf Man Indicted Federally for Impersonating a Deputy U.S. Marshal and for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Greenbelt, Maryland – A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Antione William Tuckson, age 37, of Waldorf, Maryland, for federal charges of false impersonation of an officer and employee of…

Man Pleads Guilty to Making Threats Against Dr. Anthony Fauci and Other Federal and State Health Officials

Greenbelt, Maryland – Thomas Patrick Connally, Jr., age 56, most recently of Snowshoe, West Virginia, pleaded guilty today to making threats against a federal official, specifically for sending emails threatening harm to…

Two Suspects Arrested for Impersonating Deputy U.S. Marshals

Greenbelt, MD – The U.S. Marshals Service in the District of Maryland and Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force partnered with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Maryland State Police to arrest…

Washington, D.C. Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Committing an Armed Robbery and Two Armed Carjackings

Greenbelt, Maryland – Rashaun Onley, age 22, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty today to federal charges of committing an armed commercial robbery, carjacking, and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and…

Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Posing as a 16-Year-Old Boy to Persuade, Induce, and Entice at Least Three Minor Victims to Engage in Sexually Explicit Conduct in Order to Produce Images and Videos of Such Conduct

Greenbelt, Maryland – Derrell Lamar Hooker Orange (“Hooker Orange”) age 37, of Brandywine, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to enticement of a minor to produce child [censored]ography and to possession of child [censored]ography. …

Foreign National Who Fled and Was Later Extradited from the United Kingdom Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Bank and Wire Fraud in Relation to Theft of Over 2,600 Checks from Religious Institutions

Greenbelt, Maryland – Florin Vaduva, age 31, of Dania Beach, Florida pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud. As part of his plea agreement, Vaduva will be…

The Arbor Company Has 35 Senior Living Communities Awarded Highest Ratings From U.S. News & World Report

The designation of Best Senior Living is awarded based on feedback from nationwide consumer satisfaction surveys. Tweet this “It is an honor that 35 of our communities earned the highest rating from…

Montgomery County Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Fentanyl that Led to an Overdose Death

Greenbelt, Maryland – Enitan Mouroukeji Agbi, a/k/a “Anton Agbi,” and “Tone,” age 38, of Germantown, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to distribution of fentanyl. Agbi admitted that Victim 1 died as a result…

Dentist Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Obtaining Medicaid Funds and Paying Recruiters to Refer Medicaid Beneficiaries to His Dental Office in Exchange for Kickbacks

Greenbelt, Maryland – Edward T. Buford III, age 70, of Silver Spring, Maryland, pleaded guilty on May 4, 2022, to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and healthcare fraud. As part of his…

Oxon Hill Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Federal Prison for a Drug Distribution Conspiracy and for Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Zaid Rushdan, age 41, of Oxon Hill, Maryland, yesterday to 126 months in federal prison, followed by seven years of supervised release,…

Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Federal Prison for His Role in a Maryland Casino and Hotel Kidnapping

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel sentenced Christopher Allen Young, a/k/a “40,” age 26, of Washington, D.C., to 126 months in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised…

Silver Spring Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for a Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving High End Vehicles

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm sentenced Francis Arthur, age 35, of Silver Spring, Maryland on May 2, 2022, to one year and a day in federal prison, followed…

Former FEMA Employee Pleads Guilty to Aiding in the Preparation of False Tax Returns

Greenbelt, Maryland – Shanta Johnson, age 44, of Germantown, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to aiding in the preparation of false tax returns. The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney…

NASA Chooses Small Businesses to Continue Exploration Tech Development

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2022 — NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program has chosen 110 U.S. small businesses for continued technology development. The range of projects support space exploration and improvements to…

Roommates Return from Vacation to Find Apartment Completely Emptied with Couple Sleeping Inside

GREENBELT, MD – Imagine going on your dream vacation ending with finding out your entire home has been completely emptied out while you were gone. Then imagine walking into your now emptied…

Money Launderer for International Fraud Scheme Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel sentenced Eunice Nkongho, a/k/a “Eunice Bisong,” age 40 of California, late today to two years in federal prison, followed by three years of…

MS-13 Gang Leader Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy and Conspiring to Commit Multiple Murders

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis today sentenced El Salvadorian national Junior Noe Alvarado-Requeno, a/k/a “Insolente” and “Trankilo,” age 24, of Landover, Maryland to life in federal prison, for conspiring…

greenbelt- Page 16