New York and Jersey City Among Best Cities in America for Halloween

NEW YORK, NY – As Halloween approaches, personal-finance website WalletHub has released its 2023’s Best Places for Halloween report. The report aims to guide Americans on where to celebrate Halloween without straining…

One Hospitalized in Dayton Shooting

DAYTON, OH – A man was recently taken to Miami Valley Hospital with a gunshot wound to his hand. Montgomery County Regional Dispatch reported that the injured man arrived at a 911…

Dayton Shooting Incident Sends Two to Hospital

DAYTON, PA – A shooting incident occurred around the vicinity of Philadelphia Drive and Holmes Avenue last Friday afternoon. Dayton Police, in collaboration with medics, were dispatched to the scene after receiving…

Delaware Lottery Player Wins $27k Prize in Maryland Lottery

CECIL COUNTY – A Delaware woman won a $27,926 progressive jackpot in Maryland’s FAST PLAY Gold Fish game, reinforcing her belief that she has “better luck in Maryland.” The 40-year-old New Castle…

Florida Couple Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Evade $42 Million in Duties for Illegally Importing and Selling Plywood

A Florida husband and wife, Noel and Kelsy Hernandez Quintana, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to import plywood contrary to the Lacey Act and customs laws, and to selling plywood products that…

Okeechobee man sentenced to 20 months in prison for being found in the United States after prior removal

MIAMI – On Oct. 17, a federal district judge sentenced an Okeechobee man to 20 months in prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for being found in the United States…

Drug Cartel Used AirBnB Rental to Kidnap and Waterboard Wrong Person

Miami, FL – On October 16, Jeffry Arista, 32, and his brother Jonathan Arista, 29, faced their initial appearances in federal court on charges of federal kidnapping. According to the allegations in…

CBP reminds traveling public of prohibited agricultural items during upcoming Día De Los Muertos holiday

SAN DIEGO – As the U.S.-Mexico border community prepares for the upcoming All Souls Day (Día de los Muertos) holiday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are advising the traveling public that…

Hotel Owner Sentenced for Conspiring with Bank President to Defraud First NBC Bank

NEW ORLEANS – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that ARVIND “MIKE” VIRA (“VIRA”), age 77, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on October 12, 2023 by Chief U.S.…

Former Chairman of 1 Global Pleads Guilty to Running $250 Million Securities Fraud Scheme

MIAMI – Carl R. Ruderman, 82, former chairman of 1 Global Capital LLC (“1 Global”) pled guilty yesterday to a $250 million securities fraud scheme. Four of Ruderman’s co-conspirators have already pleaded…

United States seeks to forfeit more than $72 million involved in bribery and money scheme

MIAMI – On Sept. 29, the United States filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking to forfeit more than $72 million involved in a bribery and money laundering scheme centered around Ecuador’s public…

Albanian National Pleads Guilty To Illegal Reentry

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Alban Lukaj (52, Albania) has pleaded guilty to illegal reentry after removal subsequent to a conviction for commission of an aggravated…

US Watching For Escalation In Iran-Backed Activities In South America After Hamas Attack, General Says

US Watching For Escalation In Iran-Backed Activities In South America After Hamas Attack, General Says Micaela Burrow on October 11, 2023 The U.S. military is watching closely for an uptick in Iranian…

Pain Clinic Doctor Sentenced To Prison For Unlawful Drug Distribution, Money Laundering, And Filing A False Tax Return

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Charlene E. Honeywell today sentenced Qing McGaha to seven years and eight months in federal prison for unlawful drug distribution, money laundering, and filing a false…

GOP Candidate Drops Out, Endorses Nikki Haley For President

GOP Candidate Drops Out, Endorses Nikki Haley For President Mary Lou Masters on October 9, 2023 Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd suspended his presidential campaign Monday evening and threw his support behind…

Florida Man Found Guilty of Felony Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON, DC – A 49-year-old man from Hialeah, Florida, Gilbert Fonticoba, has been found guilty today of two felony charges related to his involvement in the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6,…

Former Key West Hotel Manager Sentenced for Tax and Immigration Conspiracy

MIAMI, FL – Nataliya Vasylivna Kasyanenko, a former housekeeping manager at a large Key West hotel, was sentenced to eight months in prison for conspiring to defraud the United States and conspiring…

Florida Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Drug Trafficking

PENSACOLA, FL – Maurice Pearce Head, 38, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin. U.S. Attorney…

Here’s Who Will be At the Next GOP Presidential Debate

NEW YORK, NY – The Republican National Committee (RNC) confirmed that seven GOP candidates for the 2024 presidential primary will take part in the second debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library…

RNC Reveals Which GOP Candidates Will Participate In Second Debate

RNC Reveals Which GOP Candidates Will Participate In Second Debate Mary Lou Masters on September 25, 2023 The Republican National Committee (RNC) announced Monday evening that seven 2024 GOP primary candidates will…

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