Indy man taunted black neighbors with swastikas, burning cross and “Dixie”

INDIANAPOLIS – An Indianapolis man was sentenced today to 46 months in prison and 3 years supervised release for violations of the criminal provision of the Fair Housing Act, and for unlawfully…

Two Architects Of Fraudulent Scheme Sentenced For Processing Over $150 Million Through U.S. Financial Institutions

Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that HAMID AKHAVAN, aka “Ray Akhavan,” was sentenced on Friday to 30 months in prison, and codefendant RUBEN…

Two Black World War II Soldiers get Purple Hearts that were overlooked because of their race, Army says

BROOKLYN, NY – A pair of World War II veterans have recently been approved by the acting Army secretary to receive Purple Hearts over 76 years after being wounded during the Battle…

New Jersey News

Phil Murphy kicks off re-election campaign with key union endorsements

NEWARK — Building on momentum from his primary victory, Governor Phil Murphy has earned endorsements from six labor unions, representing thousands of frontline heroes, including health care workers, food service workers, construction…

New Jersey News·Politics

Arizona man, conspirator sentenced for drug trafficking

Acting United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that JOSE LUIS URREA, age 35 of Tucson, Arizona, and MARIO VERA-SANDOVAL, age 51 of Cananea, Sonora, Mexico were convicted and sentenced by Federal District Court…

Iowa Man Charged with Bank Robbery

Acting United States Attorney Dennis Holmes announced that a Waterloo, Iowa, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Bank Robbery. Phillip Christopher Hanten, age 40, was indicted on June…

Rapid City Men Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy

Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that two Rapid City, South Dakota, men convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance were sentenced by Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.…

Little Eagle Man Indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Child

Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Little Eagle, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child and Abusive…

Republicans want President Biden to take a cognitive test after multiple episodes of bizarre behavior

WASHINGTON, DC – Joe Biden has had a series of bizarre behavior related events since taking office and now Republicans are demanding that he take a cognitive test to ensure he’s mentally…

Government News

Costa Rican National Extradited to Eastern District of Texas and Sentenced for Conspiracy to Import Cocaine into the United States

PLANO, Texas – A Costa Rican man was sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. Felipe Espinoza-Cruz,…

Minnesota Man Sentenced for Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct with a Minor

Acting United States Attorney Dennis Holmes announced that a St. Cloud, Minnesota, man convicted of Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct with a Minor was sentenced on June 14,…

Colorado Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crime After Unprovoked Stabbing of Black Man

EUGENE, Ore.—A Colorado man pleaded guilty today to a federal hate crime for stabbing a Black man from Ontario, Oregon while the man was sitting in a fast-food restaurant. Nolan Levi Strauss,…

Todd County Man Indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse, Assault With a Dangerous Weapon

Acting United States Attorney Dennis Holmes announced that a Todd County, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Assault With a…

Todd County Man Indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child

Acting United States Attorney Dennis Holmes announced that a Todd County, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child. Conrad Good Voice,…

Fort Pierre Woman Indicted on Methamphetamine Charges

Acting United States Attorney Dennis Holmes announced that a Fort Pierre, South Dakota, woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. Lisa Herren, a/k/a…

Kadoka Man Sentenced for Meth Trafficking

Acting United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that a Kadoka, South Dakota, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance was sentenced on June 14, 2021, by Chief Judge Roberto…

Seven charged for roles in a $110 million compound drug scheme

McALLEN, Texas – A compound pharmacy owner, three marketers, a referring physician and two clinic office staff have been taken into custody in connection with a multi-million dollar health care fraud and…

St. Francis Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Distribution

Acting United States Attorney Dennis Holmes announced that a St. Francis, South Dakota, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance, was sentenced on June 14, 2021, by Chief Judge Roberto…

Billings man sentenced to prison for illegal firearm possession

BILLINGS – A Billings man was sentenced today to 30 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release for selling a firearm while on state probation for previous…

Three Toms River men indicted for Downtown drive-by murder of Javon Cutler

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Three men from Toms River have been indicted for the October slaying of Javon Cutler. The pre-planned murder was carried out in Downtown Toms River via a drive-by…

New Jersey News·Police Blotter

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