National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in Charges Involving over $1.4 Billion in Alleged Losses

PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Department of Justice announced today criminal charges against 138 defendants, including 42 doctors, nurses, and other licensed medical professionals, in 31 federal districts across the United States for…

Acting U.S. Attorney Announces Major Law Enforcement Initiative To Combat Violence And Drug Distribution From La Nuestra Familia Gang

SAN FRANCISCO – Acting United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds held a press conference today to announce the unsealing of federal charges filed against 55 defendants, many of whom were members of,…

The Nuestra Familia’s General Council And Other Members And Associates Charged With Racketeering

SAN JOSE – A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging 17 defendants with racketeering conspiracy, including acts involving murder, robbery, drug trafficking, and money laundering, and charging five others with drug…

Chris Christie fires opening salvo at Trump, supporters during ‘comeback’ speech

Like a phoenix from the ashes, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is back and he has a message as he tries to become the savior of the flailing Republican Party in…

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Arizona man sentenced in NM to 8 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An Arizona man was sentenced Aug. 11 to eight years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine, following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).…

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Who Are The Afghan Refugees And Where Are They Going When They Come To The US?

Kaylee Greenlee on September 6, 2021 It’s unclear how many Afghan refugees arrived in the U.S. recently, though they will mostly stay at military bases as they undergo immigration proceedings, a senior…

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Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge In Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON – Jacob Anthony Chansley, a.k.a. Jake Angeli, 34, of Phoenix, Arizona, pleaded guilty today to obstruction of an official proceeding, a felony, for his role…

Milwaukee Area Community Support Program Facilities Agree to Pay $390,080 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

Acting United States Attorney Richard Frohling announced today that Bell Therapy, Inc., and its parent company, Phoenix Care Systems, Inc., agreed to pay $390,080 to resolve allegations that they billed for services…

Woman from Albuquerque sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession and distribution of drugs

ALBUQERQUE, N.M. – Karla Pena, 33, of Albuquerque, was sentenced in federal court on Aug. 23 to 10 years in prison for distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl.…

‘Radical Agenda’: Arizona Attorney General Slams Biden Administration Over School Mask Mandate Threats

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich slammed the Biden administration’s “radical agenda” after it threatened to take action over the Arizona ban on mask mandates in schools. Brnovich said Arizona is prepared to…

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U.S. home prices 41% higher than 2006 pre-recession peak

Home prices in the U.S. are more than 41% higher than the previous peak recorded in 2006 during the housing boom that preceded the Great Recession, according to a national index. Home…

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Casa Blanca Man Sentenced for Homicide

PHOENIX, Ariz. –Antonio Daniel Bandin, 21, of Casa Blanca, Arizona, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Michael T. Liburdi to 15 years in prison, to be followed by three years of…

Gun Smuggler Who Worked at Consulate Sentenced to Almost 4 Years in Prison

TUCSON, Ariz. –Luis Manuel Bray-Vazquez, 35, a Mexican citizen, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps to 46 months in prison for attempting to smuggle firearms from the United…

Leader of ‘Atomwaffen’ conspiracy sentenced to 3 years in prison for threatening journalists and advocates

Seattle – Cameron Shea, 25, a leader of the neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division, was sentenced today in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington to 3 years in…

Scottsdale Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Assault

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Lawrence Lorenzo Blackshire, 39, of Scottsdale, Arizona, was sentenced earlier this month by U.S. District Judge Susan Brnovich to eight years in prison, followed by three years of supervised…

Chandler Couple Arrested for AHCCCS Fraud and Pandemic Loan Fraud

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Dale Henson, 53, and his wife Zoila Henson, 53, both of Chandler, Arizona, were arrested on Wednesday for fraudulently billing the Arizona Healthcare Cost Containment System and for fraud…

Bapchule Man Sentenced for Accessory After the Fact to Second Degree Murder

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Kyle Andrew Jose, 27, of Bapchule, Arizona, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge John J. Tuchi to nearly 8 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised…

Arizona man sentenced to eight years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Arturo Muñoz, 67, of Phoenix, Arizona, was sentenced in federal court on Aug. 11 to eight years in prison for possession with intent to…

Here are the police officers who have been killed in the line of duty since “Defund the Police” began

Since the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, and the emergence of the “Defund the Police” movement, violence against police officers has increased. As of July 31, 44 officers have…

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Arizona Democrat Senator arrested for multiple charges for sexual assault of minor

Arizona Democratic state Sen. Tony Navarrete was arrested Thursday on multiple charges including sexual conduct with a minor. The Phoenix Police Department received a report Wednesday that Otoniel “Tony” Navarrete had engaged…

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