Former Nantucket Bank Employee Pleads Guilty to Role in Two Fraud Schemes

BOSTON – A former Nantucket Bank employee pleaded guilty today to her role in two fraud conspiracies. Rushell Harris, 32, of Nantucket, pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire…

New Orleans Men Sentenced For Two Bank Robberies

NEW ORLEANS – BYRON WATSON, age 32, and REGINALD LUMAR, age 30, residents of New Orleans, were sentenced this week by the Honorable Susie Morgan, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. WATSON…

Three Men Convicted of Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses

TRENTON, N.J. – A federal jury today found three men guilty of various narcotics and firearms offenses for their roles in a Trenton-based drug trafficking conspiracy, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig…

Sheldon Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine and Possessing a Gun

A Sheldon man who sold large amounts of methamphetamine he received through the mail pled guilty on October 7, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Scott Demers, age 39, from Sheldon,…

Peoria Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Guns from a Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer in Tazewell County

PEORIA, Ill. – Zabian Hatcher, 21, of the 2600 block of Montana Ave, in Peoria, Illinois, pleaded guilty today to charges including conspiring to steal guns from a federal firearms licensee, burglary…

Man Sentenced to 55 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of Multiple Children Through Social Media Apps

A California man was sentenced today to 55 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for sexual exploitation of a minor and distribution of child [censored]ography. Jacob Blanco, 29,…

Winnebago County Man Arrested on Federal Firearm and Drug Trafficking Charges

ROCKFORD — A Winnebago County man has been indicted on federal firearm and drug trafficking charges. XZAVIOR SMITH, 22, of Roscoe, Ill., is charged with possession of a firearm as a previously…

Owasso Man Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter in Indian Country

An Owasso man who killed his stepfather in March 2020 pleaded guilty today in federal court, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Jordan Taylor Kuykendall, 24, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in…

Fresno Man Sentenced for Sexual Exploitation of Multiple Children Through Social Media Apps

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Fresno man was sentenced today to 55 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor and distribution of child [censored]ography. Jacob Blanco, 29, of Fresno, pleaded guilty…

Three Men Sentenced to Prison for Violent Robbery of a Minneapolis Jewelry Store

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Three Minneapolis men have been sentenced to prison for violently robbing a south Minneapolis jewelry store. According to court documents, on May 16, 2019, Demilo Demontez Martin, 30,…

Beaumont Convicted Felon Guilty of Illegally Possessing Ammunition

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont man has pleaded guilty to federal firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. Charles Nicholas Lock, 34, pleaded…

Here’s what’s happening in the Montana federal criminal courts

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The…

Teen caught with gun in backpack at Jackson high school football game

JACKSON, NJ – Jackson police received a report of a teen with a gun at a Jackson Liberty High School Football Game. Police did not say what the teen’s intention or motive…

100 Killed Or Injured In Afghanistan Mosque Explosion: REPORT

At least 100 people were reportedly killed or injured after an explosion at a Shiite Muslim mosque in Kunduz, Afghanistan, a Taliban official said, the Associated Press reported on Friday. No group…

Attorney General Cites Unexplained Threats Of Violence To Mobilize feds in Culture War

Merrick Garland, once hailed as a “moderate” choice for President Joe Biden’s attorney general, has now twice referenced unexplained threats of violence in directing authorities to investigate hot button culture issues. The…

Federal Grand Jury A Indictments Announced- October

Acting United States Attorney Clint Johnson today announced the results of the October 2021 Federal Grand Jury A. The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments…

Federal Jury Convicts San Diego Man for Fentanyl Distribution Resulting in Death

NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – October 8, 2021 SAN DIEGO – Perry Edward Davis, aged 45, of San Diego, California was convicted by a federal jury yesterday…

Murder for hire at the Jersey Shore as investigation reveals son paid accomplice to kill father

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Before Mark Austin, 30, of Brick Township killed his father on September 7th of 2019, prosecutors now say he tried to hire somebody else to do the job.…

29-Year-Old Man Shot in Head and Killed in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – On October 7, 2021, at approximately 3:56 a.m., Eastern District patrol officers responded to the 1700 block of Milton Avenue to investigate a reported shooting inside a dwelling. When…

Shooting Investigation in Southern Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – On October 7, 2021, at approximately 6:00 p.m., police officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of Spellman Road to investigate a reported shooting. When officers arrived at the…

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