Ava Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Meth Trafficking, Illegal Firearm

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – An Ava, Missouri, man has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing methamphetamine and a firearm. Charles D. Kessler, 41, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth…

Huge meth haul being smuggled into U.S. stopped at Texas border crossing

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry intercepted alleged narcotics in two separate enforcement actions that have a combined estimated street value of $645,320.…

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One person shot on Southeast Avenue in Portland

PORTLAND, OR – On August 4, 2021 at about 2:33 p.m., Portland Police were dispatched to a shooting that occurred in the 2600 block of Southeast 145th Avenue. Officers arrived and found…

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17-year-old girl, infant rescued from human trafficker who kidnapped them for ransom in Long Beach

LONG BEACH, CA – A human trafficking investigation has led to the rescue of an infant child, a 17-year-old female victim, and the arrest of a male adult suspect. On July 28,…

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Man reportedly shot checks in at Baltimore hospital

BALTIMORE, MD – On August 4, 2021, at approximately 10:06 p.m., Central District patrol officers were called to an area hospital for a report of a walk-in shooting victim. Once there, officers…

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Man found dead, shot on West Franklin Street

BALTIMORE, MD – On August 4, 2021, at approximately 9:53 p.m., Southwest District patrol officers were called to the 3800 block of West Franklin Street for a report of a shooting. Once…

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Man stabbed to death in Fresno, suspect in custody

FRESNO, CA – A man who suffered fatal stab wounds has been identified as 63-year-old Daniel Larreynaga Pineda of Mendota. Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, Mendota Police responded to the 1200 block…

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Homicide case opened after two guns found during police investigation in Albany shooting

ALBANY, NY – A shooting incident that occurred Sunday evening on Catherine Street is now being investigated as a homicide. On Sunday, August 1, 2021 at approximately 4:10 p.m., officers responded to…

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Eagle Butte Man Sentenced for Meth Trafficking

Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man was sentenced of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance on August 2, 2021, by Chief…

16 Defendants Charged For Drug Trafficking In Lansing

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge announced today that 16 defendants were arrested and charged with drug-trafficking crimes arising out of the Lansing, Michigan area. …

Two North Louisiana Men Headed to Federal Prison

MONROE, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that two North Louisiana men each have been sentenced to 10 years in prison by United States District Judge Terry…

Louisville Metro Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Using Excessive Force

WASHINGTON – A former officer of the Louisville Metro Police Department pleaded guilty today to using unreasonable force against an arrestee. According to court documents, former officer Cory P. Evans, 33, of…

Tacoma couple caught with more than 23 pounds of methamphetamine sentenced to lengthy prison terms

Seattle – A Tacoma couple who had large quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine and MDMA in their home were sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma for being armed drug traffickers, announced…

Union County Man Charged with Possessing Three Firearms and Narcotics

NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County resident was charged with possessing three firearms, as well as possessing with intent to distribute narcotics, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today. Orlando Perez,…

Former Erie Resident Pleads to Throwing Explosive Devices at Police During May 30, 2020 Riots

ERIE, Pa. – A former resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of possession of an unregistered destructive device, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced…

California man sentenced to more than six years in prison for meth trafficking in Billings area

BILLINGS — A California man who admitted to trafficking methamphetamine after law enforcement officers found eight kilograms, or 17.6 pounds, of the drug hidden in a vehicle he was driving was sentenced…

Two Men Admit Receiving over $500,000 in Global Robocall Scam that Defrauded Elderly Victims

CAMDEN, N.J. – Two Indian nationals today admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud by accepting illegally obtained wire transfers from victims across the country totaling over $600,000, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael…

Three drug traffickers convicted of drug and money laundering conspiracies, as well as illegal gun possession, following a two-week jury trial

Seattle – Three men were convicted late yesterday of multiple federal felonies for distributing fentanyl disguised as oxycodone pills in Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom Counties, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. …

Darknet Drug Vendor Pleads Guilty to Distributing Illicit Prescription Drugs

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Georgia man pleaded guilty yesterday to distributing illicit prescription drugs over the Darknet and shipping them across the country via the U.S Postal Service. According to court documents,…

Holts Summit Man Indicted for Armed Robbery

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Holts Summit, Missouri, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for the armed robbery of a Dollar General store in Jefferson City, Mo. Tyler Steven…

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