Newark assemblywoman says her son was victim of armed robbery

NEWARK, NJ – Nobody is exempt from the violence that plagues America’s inner cities, not even the families of elected politicians who support groups like Black Lives Matter, which call for the…

Sand Springs Man Sentenced to 138 Months in Prison for Firing a Gun at Woman through her Door

A man who intentionally shot through a neighbor’s door during a domestic violence incident involving a child was sentenced in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. U.S. District Judge Gregory K.…

Southern California Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine from Mexico to Modesto

FRESNO, Calif. — Antonio Castellanos, 38, of Whittier, was sentenced today to nine years in prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine from Mexico destined for Modesto, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According…

Former Executive Vice President Of T.J. Martell Foundation Charged With Embezzling Over $3.7 Million

NASHVILLE – A criminal Information filed today charges Melissa Goodwin, 55, of Nashville, Tennessee, with wire fraud in relation to a fraudulent scheme in which she embezzled over $3.7 million from the…

Saucier Man Sentenced to Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Gulfport, Miss. – A Saucier man was sentenced to 37 months in prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, announced U. S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special…

Two Men Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking

United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that two men were sentenced for fentanyl trafficking in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Senior United States District Judge…

Jake’s Fireworks Owner Guilty of Federal Drug Trafficking Violations

BEAUMONT, Texas – Two Jake’s Fireworks defendants, including the owner of the Nederland business, have pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit…

Southfield Resident Pleads Guilty In COVID-19 Fraud Scheme

DETROIT – Southfield resident Mykia King pleaded guilty today to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft arising out of a pandemic-related unemployment insurance fraud scheme, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.…

Sparta Woman Pleads Guilty To Concealing Material Support Intended For a Foreign Terrorist Organization

NASHVILLE – A Sparta, Tennessee, woman pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today to concealing material support and resources intended to be provided to a Foreign Terrorist Organization, announced U.S. Attorney Mark…

Microsoft To Buy Activision For Almost $70 Billion

Microsoft agreed to purchase video game giant Activision Blizzard for almost $70 billion, its largest acquisition in company history, multiple sources reported. Microsoft announced Tuesday that it agreed to purchase Activision Blizzard…

Bakersfield Resident Sentenced to over 16 Years in Prison for Trafficking Narcotics

FRESNO, Calif. — Jorge Chavez, 36, of Bakersfield, was sentenced today to 16 years and eight months in prison for possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and marijuana, U.S. Attorney Phillip…

Multi-Count Federal Indictment Returned for Labor Trafficking Violations

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — United States Attorney Corey F. Ellis announced today that a federal grand jury in Columbia returned a multi-count indictment in connection with trafficking in seasonal agricultural workers. Elizabeth Balcazar,…

Sioux Falls Men Charged with Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Drug User in Possession of a Firearm

United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced that two Sioux Falls, South Dakota, men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Drug User in…

U.S. Attorney Chung Statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

PITTSBURGH – United States Attorney Cindy Chung released the following statement today for Martin Luther King. Jr. Day. “Each year, America honors the life and vision of a great American: the Reverend…

Saugerties Man Sentenced in Ulster County Cocaine and Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Russell J. Neglia, age 26, was sentenced today to 21 months in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization in Ulster County that was dismantled in…

Philadelphia CBP Knocks Out Shipment of Dangerous Ketamine Concealed inside Boxing Mats destined to N.C.

PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Customs and Border Protection officers were no lightweights when they beat the North Carolina consignee to the punch and delivered a knockout blow to nearly seven pounds of dangerous…

Universal Aryan Brotherhood Member Who Killed a Man in 2017 Pleads Guilty to Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy

Universal Aryan Brotherhood member Dylan Rose, 30, pleaded guilty this week to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. As part of the conspiracy, he admitted to…

Alexandria Couple Convicted of Harboring Undocumented Workers

COVINGTON, Ky. – An Alexandria, Ky., couple was convicted on Thursday, by a federal jury sitting in Covington of harboring undocumented workers. After four hours of deliberation, following a three-day trial, a…

Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Unlawfully Possessing a Firearm

BANGOR, Maine: A Massachusetts man was sentenced today in federal court for being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock,…

Former White House Advisor Pleads Guilty To Devising A Scheme To Steal $218,000 From Charter Schools He Founded

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that SETH ANDREW pled guilty today to wire fraud, before United States District Judge John P. Cronan, in…

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