South Florida Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison Term for Illegal Importation of Prescription Drugs

Miami, Florida – A Boynton Beach, Florida woman who illegally imported unapproved prescription drugs was sentenced today in federal district court in Ft. Pierce to six months in federal prison, to be…

Two Florida Men Arrested and Charged in Insider Trading Scheme

BOSTON – Two Florida men were arrested today in connection with their roles in an alleged insider trading scheme that generated at least $4 million in profits. Kris Bortnovsky, a/k/a “Kris Bort,”…

Salem Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

CONCORD – Brian Perez, 31, of Salem, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in federal court to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley…

Yes, a Black Kyle Rittenhouse Would Still Be Acquitted

by Amy Swearer The Daily Signal – A jury acquitted Kyle Rittenhouse last month on charges related to his Aug. 25, 2020, shooting of three white men during a chaotic, destructive night…

Two Peruvian Nationals Plead Guilty to Defrauding Thousands of Spanish-Speaking U.S. Immigrants

Two Peruvian nationals responsible for operating a series of call centers in Peru that defrauded Spanish-speaking U.S. residents by falsely threatening them with arrest, deportation and other legal consequences pleaded guilty to…

Four Defendants Sentenced in Connection with Trafficking 13-year-old Minor Victim

Miami, Florida – Four defendants were sentenced in connection with their roles in trafficking a 13-year-old minor victim through the use of online advertisements. The sentences ranged from 16 to 10 years…

Daytona Beach Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty in the Southern District of Florida

Miami, Florida – Daytona Beach drug trafficker, Maxwell A. Vega, pled guilty today in federal court in Ft. Pierce to one count of distribution of over 50 grams of methamphetamine, one count…

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Maria Alba-Quesada to the Council for Early Grade Success

ALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Maria Alba-Quesada to the Council for Early Grade Success. Maria Alba-Quesada Alba-Quesada, of Homestead, is Principal of South Point Scholars Academy. Previously,…

MEMO:Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former U.S. Congresswoman Carrie Meek

TO: Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Jose “Pepe” Diaz, Chair of County Commission, Miami-Dade County Francis Suarez, Mayor, Miami FROM: …

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Five Judicial Appointments

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces five judicial appointments, one to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, and three to the Hillsborough County Court.…

Four Men Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Construction Insurance Fraud Scheme

Miami, Florida – Today, a South Florida federal district judge sentenced three men from different parts of the country to federal prison terms for their roles in a conspiracy to defraud companies…

11 Defendants Indicted for Trafficking Cocaine in Northeastern Oklahoma

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local, state and federal task force partners arrested nine individuals this week alleged to have been part of a drug trafficking organization that transported bulk quantities…

South Florida Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Building “Ghost Guns” and Manufacturing Ammunition in Garage

Miami, Florida – This week, Mark Gene George, 58, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, appeared in federal court in Fort Pierce and was sentenced to 27 months in prison after being convicted…

40-Year Federal Prison Sentence for South Florida Man Who Exploited Children

Miami, Florida – Today, U.S. District Judge Rodney Smith handed down a 40-year federal prison sentence for Breshawn Hamilton, a 21-year-old Fort Lauderdale man who produced and possessed sexual abuse material of…

Florida Woman Convicted of COVID-19 Relief Fraud

A federal jury convicted a Florida woman on Nov. 24 for fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…

Colombian National Extradited From Costa Rica To Face Drug Charges In The United States

Tampa, Florida – Acting United States Attorney Karin Hoppmann announces the unsealing of a 2019 indictment charging Piero Antonio Lubo-Barros, a/k/a “Nostradamus,” (41, Colombia, South America) with conspiracy to distribute large amounts…

Federal Jury Convicts Wyandotte Man for Methamphetamine Drug Conspiracy

A federal jury convicted a Wyandotte man Thursday for his role in a methamphetamine drug conspiracy, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Adam Douglas Sherwood, 43, was found guilty of drug conspiracy,…

Reptile Dealer Pleads Guilty to Illegally Trafficking Vipers, Gun Charges

VALDOSTA, Ga. – A Florida reptile dealer pleaded guilty to shipping venomous snakes and turtles from his residence in Valdosta as part of “Operation Middleman,” a multi-agency investigation focusing on the trafficking of…

Six defendants indicted for fraud that included targeting elderly citizens

ATLANTA – Vikas Mehta, Walter Valdivia, Pradip Parikh, Jaime Salas, Alpesh Patel, and Darash Shah have been indicted for wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy, and money laundering. “This case involves…

Eden Prairie Man Charged with Covid Relief Fraud, Money Laundering

MINNEAPOLIS – An Eden Prairie man has been arrested and charged for fraudulently applying for more than $2.1 million in COVID-19 relief funds, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats. According to…

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