NDTX Round Up: May 21-27
SENTENCING – DIEGO GUTIERREZ PINALES On May 24, Diego Gutierrez Pinales, 54, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Pinales, a drug trafficking organizations source of…
Alexandria Jury Convicts Armed Robbery Defendant
ALEXANDRIA, La. – Larcentursa Mayweather a.k.a. “Cent” a.k.a “Lacenturia,” 49, of Winnfield, Louisiana, has been convicted on armed bank robbery charges, Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced. United States…
Tulsa Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin, Fentanyl, and Methamphetamine
A man was sentenced today in federal court for attempting to have heroin mailed from Mexico to his Tulsa residence and for possession with intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine, announced…
Rockford Man Charged in Federal Court With Robbing Two Banks in Past Two Months
ROCKFORD — A superseding indictment returned Tuesday by a federal grand jury in Rockford adds an additional charge of bank robbery against DEMONTRION DESHAN PHILLIPS, 27, of Rockford. Phillips was originally charged with…
Albuquerque man pleads guilty to violating migratory bird treaty act
ALBQUERQUE, N.M. – Amado Martin Vargas Hernandez, 57, of Albuquerque, pleaded guilty and was sentenced in federal court on May 24 for a single misdemeanor count of violating the Migratory Bird…
Two City Contractors Plead Guilty To Charge Of Seven Year Conspiracy To Bribe San Francisco City Hall Official
SAN FRANCISCO – Alan Varela and William Gilmartin III appeared in federal court today and each pleaded guilty to the charge of conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud, announced Acting United…
Ithaca Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor
BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK – Jeffrey Blake, age 50, of Ithaca, New York, pled guilty today to attempted online enticement of a minor. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Antoinette…
Here are the 10 most ridiculous Phil Murphy pandemic lockdown law enforcement moments
Enforcement and punishment were a key component of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s arsenal against the COVID-19 pandemic. Murphy and his sidekick, Lt. Col. Patrick Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State…
Dave’s Hot Chicken opens first of 10 restaurants in Dallas area
Dave’s Hot Chicken, the scrappy late-night pop-up turned hot chicken sensation, today announced the grand opening of its newest restaurant, and first in the state of Texas, located at 14750 Preston Road in Dallas.…
Six Former Railroad Employees Charged With Fraudulently Obtaining Federal Disability Benefits
CHICAGO – Six former railroad employees have been indicted on criminal charges for allegedly fraudulently obtaining federal disability benefits. The indictments accuse the defendants of working other jobs while providing false information…
New owners for 400 New York, Long Island Wendy’s restaurants
Delight Restaurant Group has announced the acquisition of 44 Wendy’s restaurants on Long Island, New York. As part of the transaction, Delight Restaurant Group plans to build several new Wendy’s restaurants in the…
Former Chief of Staff to Illinois Speaker of the House Indicted for Allegedly Lying Under Oath to Federal Grand Jury
CHICAGO — The former Chief of Staff to the Illinois Speaker of the House of Representatives was indicted today for allegedly providing false material declarations under oath to a federal grand jury…
Fort Bragg Marriage Fraud Arranger Sentenced for Marriage Fraud and Conspiracy
NEW BERN, N.C. – An ex-soldier from Fayetteville was sentenced today to 44 months in prison and 3 years of supervised release. On August 18, 2020, Ebenezer Yeboah Asane, a/k/a “Ben” pled…
Singh launches pro-NJ “Save Jersey” and says “Don’t move to Florida just yet”
New Jersey is known as a state that is at the top of every bad list and the bottom of every bad list, but New Jersey Republican candidate for Governor, Hirsh Singh…
Atlanta “Defund the Police” carjacked, feels sorry for perp
It wasn’t the carjacker’s fault Atlanta mayoral candidate and City Council Member Antonio Brown was carjacked this week by a group of children, according to the local Fox affiliate. Brown said a…
The Freehold Memorial Day Parade is on!
On Monday, May 31st Freehold Boro will be holding the 147th Memorial Day Parade. The parade route will start at Main and Brinckerhoff, travel down Main St., making the left onto Route…
Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Pension Contribution Reports
BOSTON – An owner of a New Hampshire asbestos abatement company pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to making false statements to employee pension plans. Gary McCaffrey, 66, of Salem,…
Passaic County Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Role in Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl
NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, Acting…
U.S. Attorney’s Office and State and Local Partners Announce Expansion of Firearms Prosecution Initiative Targeting Gun Violence in Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland – Today, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Jonathan F. Lenzner announced a significant expansion of the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s collaborative initiative with state and local law…
Death row Lab gets last minute surprise adoption
When two young girls saw a dog adoption ad that was marked as urgent, they became upset. Rosie was due to be euthanized in a few days if no one came forward…