South Florida Phony IRS Tax Debt Negotiator Headed to Federal Prison

Miami, Florida – A Vero Beach woman who stole money from clients she was supposed to be helping resolve federal tax debt was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Miami to 63…

Peruvian National Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Prison for Defrauding Thousands of Spanish-Speaking U.S. Immigrants

A Peruvian national was sentenced to serve 110 months in prison for operating a series of call centers in Peru that defrauded Spanish-speaking U.S. residents by falsely threatening them with arrest, deportation…

Men Who Fenced Stolen Diamonds Sentenced to 15+ Years

Five men who purchased jewelry stolen from traveling diamond salesman have been sentenced to a combined 190 months in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $7 million in restitution, announced…

Jon Smith Subs Announces New Multi-Unit Deal for the Huntsville, Alabama Area

West Palm Beach, FL – Jon Smith Subs, has been serving local sandwich fanatics flavorful marinated steak and chicken subs, grilled to perfection over the last five decades. The brand features a…

South Florida Felon Indicted on Robbery and Firearms Offenses After a One-Night Crime Spree

Miami, Florida – A grand jury in the Southern District of Florida has returned an indictment charging a South Florida man with crimes related to a one-night crime spree, including armed robbery,…

Lantana Man Sentenced to 102 Months for Distribution and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Miami, Florida – A Lantana, Florida man, who plead guilty to distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material, was sentenced today in federal court in West Palm Beach to 102 months’…

ANALYSIS: Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Hurts Working Class America The Most

President Joe Biden’s executive action requiring most U.S. workers to get vaccinated hurts working class Americans the most, according to polling and vaccination data. Americans with lower levels of education are less…

U.K. citizen sentenced for trafficking firearms

ATLANTA – Jahziah Roy Lewis has been sentenced for conspiring to straw purchase firearms, possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, exporting firearms outside the United States, and possession with…

South Florida Man Charged with Defrauding After-School Program for Underprivileged Immigrant Children Appears in Federal Court

Miami, Florida – Friday, Miami resident Ramon Caridad Rodriguez, 28, made his first appearance in South Florida federal court to face a grand jury indictment charging him with defrauding his former employer,…

Two Defendants Arrested For Operating Narcotics Delivery Service Responsible For Three Overdose Deaths

Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Dermot Shea, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), and Ray Donovan, Special Agent in Charge…

Florida Man Pleads Guilty in Oath Keeper Affiliated Conspiracy Case Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Florida man pleaded guilty today to crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the…

Former Movie Producer Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Role in Financing Fraud Scheme

Miami, Florida – A self-described film financier was sentenced today to 156 months’ imprisonment for orchestrating a scheme to steal over $60 million from investors and producers seeking financing for movies and…

Florida Residents Charged with Conspiring to Violate Iran Sanctions, Other Crimes

Three Florida residents have been charged in federal district court in Miami with crimes related to their alleged violations of U.S. sanctions on Iran, and money laundering. Defendants Mohammad Faghihi, 52, his…

In One Night Louisville CBP Intercepted $57 Million in Designer Watches

LOUISVILLE, Ky— On Friday, September 10, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Port of Louisville seized 32 separate shipments containing counterfeit designer watches worth $57.84 million. CBP officers…

Three Arrested For Stealing Identities Of Surfside Tower Collapse Victims

Harry Wilmerding on September 9, 2021 Three people were arrested and charged Wednesday for stealing from victims of the Surfside condo collapse, local authorities reported. Bettsy Alejandra Cacho-Medina, Rodney Choute and Kimberly…

Former Florida Department of Corrections Officer Sentenced for Civil Rights Conspiracy to Assault Youthful Offenders

Miami, Florida — Former Florida Department of Corrections officer, Terrance Reynolds, 31, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Donald L. Graham to 33 months in prison followed by two years of…

Highlands County Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Federal Prison

Miami, Florida – Several Highlands County men have been sentenced in South Florida federal district court to prison terms for their roles in a powder and crack cocaine drug trafficking ring that…

Ohio man indicted on drug charges

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Robert L. Bruce, of Groveport, Ohio, is facing drug charges, Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced. Bruce, also known as “Miami,” 41, was indicted this week…

Repeat Offender Sentenced to Mandatory Federal Prison Term for Drug Trafficking

Miami, Florida – A federal district judge in West Palm Beach sentenced 42-year-old Clarence G. Kelley, III, a/k/a “Kemp,” of Lake Worth, Florida, to a mandatory term of 5 years in prison…

Three Operators of Financial Services Firm Indicted for $155 Million Investment Fraud

BROOKLYN, NY – An indictment was unsealed yesterday in federal court in Brooklyn charging three former operators of financial services firm Biscayne Capital with conspiring to defraud investors and financial institutions in…

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