Deli robbery suspects sought by police
Philadelphia, PA – On June 29, 2021 at approximately 4:20 AM, the suspects were captured on surveillance video checking door to closed businesses inthe 600 block of South 4th. Street. The suspects…
Former Office Administrator Facing Federal Charges for Defrauding Her Employer of More Than $700,000, for Fraudulently Obtaining Social Security Disability Payments, and for Tax Evasion
Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Linda Pylant, age 57, of Grasonville, Maryland, for the federal charges of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, social security fraud,…
Man wanted after pointing gun at female convenience store worker
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On July 1, 2021 at 3:15 AM, an unknown black male entered the Conoco gas station located at 1138 E. Susquehanna Avenue and proceeded behind the purchase counter and…
Watch as gunmen in Philly attack Fourth of July BBQ
The Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit is looking to identify the individuals, depicted in the following surveillance video excerpts, as part of an ongoing investigation into a shooting incident, that occurred on…
As sports betting explodes, ESPN expands Joe Wiz’s Feinline program to two hours
NEW YORK, NY – One of the highest-rated sports betting shows in the nation is getting an extra hour, The Feinline120, (120 minutes of sports betting advice) will air on Friday nights,…
Department of Justice Begins Third Distribution of Forfeited Funds to Compensate Victims of Fraud Scheme Facilitated by Western Union
The Department of Justice announced today that the Western Union Remission Fund began its third distribution of approximately $66 million in funds forfeited to the United States from the Western Union Company…
Albany Man Sentenced for Scamming Charities with Elaborate Drug Diversion Scheme
PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Defendant Lorenzo Hodges, 62, of Albany, NY, was sentenced today to one and a half years in prison, three years of…
Reading, PA Woman and New York Man Plead Guilty for Their Role in Nationwide “Grandparents Scheme” Worth $300k+
PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Daniel Duran, 33, of Jamaica, NY, and Jacqueline Velazquez, 37, of Reading, PA, entered guilty pleas before United States District Court…
MMA fighter punches out guy running his mouth in bar
MMA fighter Joe Schilling could be facing charges after he flattened a guy running his mouth at a local bar. Justin Balboa, who was reportedly intoxicated, allegedly made a crude remark about…
Eleven Members of The Pagan’s Motorcycle Club Charged with Narcotics Distribution, Firearms Offenses, and Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering
NEWARK, N.J. – Two high-ranking members of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club were arrested today for assault in aid of racketeering, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Luis Arocho, aka “LuRoc,” 43,…
New Jersey dad, son arrested for bank robbery
Camden, NJ – A father and son have been arrested in connection with a Fulton Bank robbery that occurred on April 26, 2021, in Voorhees Twp., according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor…
Riders in nude Philly bike ride will have to wear face masks
PHILADELPHIA, PA – They are going to ride around the city of Philadelphia completely nude, almost. Organizers of this year’s Naked Bike Ride can take off all their clothes, except for that.…
Dawara Brothers Sentenced to Nine Years Imprisonment for Arson and Tax Fraud Conspiracy Stemming From February 2018 Old City Fire
PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Imad Dawara, 40, of Swathmore, PA, and Bahaa Dawara, 32, of Woodlyn, PA, were both sentenced this week by United States…
Former Baltimore Department of Public Works Supervisor Sentenced to More Than a Year in Federal Prison for Extortion
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Ronald M. Smith, age 47, of Elkton, Maryland, a former Baltimore Department of Public Works (“DPW”) supervisor, today to a year and…
Federal Jury Finds Milwaukee Man Guilty of Sex Trafficking
Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on June 22, 2021, Calvin C. Freeman, Jr., was convicted of sex trafficking and related offenses following…
Leader of Pittsburgh Heroin Trafficking Organization Pleads Guilty, Faces 10 Years to Life at Sentencing
PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh resident pleaded guilty in federal court to violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. Trevon Kendrick, 28, pleaded guilty to one count…
Coast Guard suspends search for missing downed airplane on Long Beach Island
PHILADELPHIA — The Coast Guard suspended its search for a possible downed aircraft off Long Island Beach, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon. “After careful consideration, we have suspended the search for the reported…
25 Indicted for Drug Trafficking in Western PA and Beyond
PITTSBURGH – Twenty-five individuals have been named in two separate, but related, Indictments for trafficking multiple drugs, including heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and cocaine base, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman…
Philly man charged for murder in Montgomery County
UPPER MERION, PA – Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Upper Merion Police Chief Thomas Nolan announce the arrest of Jonathan Tunnell, 40, of Philadelphia, for the murder of Henry…
Texas Man Admits Defrauding Business Opportunity Buyers of More Than $5 Million
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Texas man today admitted defrauding victims of more than $5 million in connection with the sale of medical-related business opportunities, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. David…