Billings methamphetamine trafficker sentenced to 12 years in prison

BILLINGS — A Billings man who admitted to trafficking methamphetamine after law enforcement officers seized about eight pounds of the drug and three loaded handguns from his vehicle during a stop near…

Georgia psychotherapy services provider to pay $2 million to resolve false claims allegations

ATLANTA – Carenow Services, LLC, a Roswell-based psychotherapy services provider, as well as its CEO Leena Karun (collectively “Carenow”), have agreed to pay $2 million to settle allegations that they violated the…

Co-Founder And Former CEO Of Palo Alto-Based Start-Up Technology Company Headspin Charged With Securities Fraud And Wire Fraud

SAN FRANCISCO – Manish Lachwani, co-founder and former CEO of technology company Headspin, was arrested today on charges of securities fraud and wire fraud perpetrated to raise money from investors, announced Acting…

$16 million in meth seized at Texas border crossing

PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted $16,836,500 in alleged methamphetamine. “The seizure of this massive load of methamphetamine underscores…

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Unhappy ending for Billings massage parlor owner who pushed employees to offer sexual services

BILLINGS – A Billings woman who owned and operated massage parlors in Billings admitted allegations on Tuesday that she enticed women to work and provide prostitution services in her businesses, Acting U.S. Attorney…

Afghan Army commander says they couldn’t fight after being abandoned by Biden, U.S.

An Afghan Army commander said Wednesday that the reason his troops couldn’t fight any longer against the Taliban was largely because they felt abandoned by the U.S. and President Joe Biden. “It’s…

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Effingham County man sentenced to federal prison for aiming laser at commercial aircraft

SAVANNAH, GA: An Effingham County resident has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting he aimed a powerful laser at commercial aircraft. Roger Floyd Hendricks, 48, of Rincon, was sentenced to 18…

Newark Man Admits Possessing Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking

NEWARK, N.J. – A Newark man today admitted possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug distribution, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. D’Sean Roper, 27, of Newark, pleaded guilty by videoconference…

Woman Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for Assault With a Dangerous Weapon

Spokane – Joseph H. Harrington, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that Kathleen Joy Yallup, age 45, of Parker, Washington, was sentenced today after having been found…

Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for Assault With a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury

Spokane – Joseph H. Harrington, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that Bruce Warren Sampson, Jr., age 38, of Toppenish, Washington, was sentenced today after having been…

Afghanistan Veteran, former Bush official says here’s how U.S. can support Afghan allies

The Biden administration needs to expand operations allowing for the safe passage of American citizens and allies in Afghanistan, a veteran and national security council staff member under former President George W.…

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Illegal possession of firearm, ammunition sends Browning man to prison

GREAT FALLS — A Browning man who admitted to illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation was sentenced on Monday to 27 months in prison to be followed…

Poplar woman admits trafficking oxycodone on Fort Peck Indian Reservation

GREAT FALLS – A Poplar woman suspected of being a long-time distributor of oxycodone pills on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation admitted drug trafficking and money laundering crimes today, Acting U.S. Attorney…

Brunswick men await sentencing after admitting to six armed robberies

BRUNSWICK, Ga: Two Brunswick men face substantial federal prison terms after admitting to the armed robberies of six Brunswick area businesses in August 2020. Zaeveon Deveon Cooper, 21, and Marquese Bolden, 20,…

Leader of drug trafficking organization headed to prison

HOUSTON – A 47-year-old Mexican citizen has been ordered to federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B.…

Lead Defendant in Synthetic Identity Fraud Ring Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud

U.S. Attorney’s Heroin Education Action Team If you have knowledge of fraud, waste, abuse, or allegations of mismanagement involving disaster relief operations, contact the National Center for Disaster Fraud toll free…

Jacksonville Husband and Wife Plead Guilty to Transporting Illegal Aliens onto Camp Lejeune Marine Base by Boat

WILMINGTON, N.C. – A Jacksonville husband and wife duo pleaded guilty today to transporting illegal aliens onto Camp Lejeune Marine Base by boat. According to court documents, Timothy Scott Belcher, 56 and…

Browning man admits aggravated sexual abuse crimes

GREAT FALLS – A Browning man accused of sexually abusing two children on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation admitted charges today, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Jonathan Cadotte, 60, pleaded guilty…

Former Owner of S&D Gun Show Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms and Ammunition by a Convicted Felon

NEW BERN, N.C. – A Pamlico County man was sentenced on August 24, 2021, to 12 months and one day in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release for possession of…

Quincy Man Sentenced to 192 Months Federal Prison For Enticing A Minor To Engage In Sexual Activity

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Constantino Charrez, 27, of Quincy, Florida was sentenced to 192 months federal prison for coercing or enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity. The sentenced was announced by…

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