Cleveland Man Found Guilty of Possession of Firearms and Ammunition as a Felon

Acting U.S. Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that a federal jury convicted Defendant Stephon Cunningham, 43, of Cleveland, Ohio, of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition following a…

Newark Police Seeking to Identify Robbery Suspect

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Department asks for the public’s assistance to identify a robbery suspect who attempted to steal gasoline, then assaulted a worker who tried to stop him from…

Armed career criminal heads to prison

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 54-year-old Corpus Christi man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B.…

Federal Jury Convicts Anchorage Man of Heroin Distribution

ANCHORAGE – A federal jury convicted an Anchorage man on two counts of distributing heroin following two controlled operations in June 2020. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial,…

Renton, Washington, resident charged federally for huge stash of drugs and guns

Seattle – A 43-year-old Renton, Washington, man was transferred to federal custody today and charged with drug and gun crimes, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. David Christopher Pitts was initially arrested in…

U.S. Attorney Darcie McElwee Appointed to Serve on Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s Advisory Committee

WASHINGTON – Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today announced the appointment of 12 U.S. Attorneys to serve on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys (AGAC). Created in 1973, the AGAC…

Peabody Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Drugs Laced with Fentanyl

BOSTON – A Peabody man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to participating in a conspiracy that distributed fentanyl and drugs laced with fentanyl. Francisco Tavarez, a/k/a “Jose,” 25, pleaded…

Bakersfield Resident Sentenced to over 3 Years in Prison for Transporting over 100 Pounds of Methamphetamine

FRESNO, Calif. — Randal Jason Newell, 42, of Bakersfield, was sentenced today to three years and three months in prison for possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.…

San Antonio Man Found Guilty of Drug and Firearm Offenses

SAN ANTONIO – On Friday, a federal jury convicted Kenton Maurice Haynes, 27, of San Antonio for his role in drug trafficking. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, on…

Pittsburgh Man Pleads to Drug and Gun Charges, Awaits Sentencing in Federal Custody

PITTSBURGH, PA — A resident of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal firearm and narcotic laws, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Guy Wallar…

St. Louis Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Providing Information that Led to Murders and Violence

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey sentenced Charles “Man Man” Thompson to 45 years in prison today. The 35-year-old St. Louis resident pleaded guilty in January 2020 to one…

Ten Great Places to Ride Bikes In New Jersey

Spring is finally here and it’s time to wipe the dust off your bike in the garage and give it a quick tune-up before you hit the road. Despite being the most…

Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Over 200 Pressed Fentanyl Pills Disguised as Oxycodone

BOSTON – A Boston man pleaded guilty today to drug trafficking activities involving over 200 pressed fentanyl pills disguised as oxycodone. Diamondez Pierre, 24, pleaded guilty to possession of fentanyl with intent…

Lacey Township Police Blotter: Warrants, Stolen Car and Fraud

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The following incidents were reported by the Lacey Township Police Department between March 20-22, 2022. Reports are provided as is, as written by Police Chief Michael DiBella. Warrant…

Illegal possession of firearm sends Hamilton man to prison for more than two years

MISSOULA — A Hamilton man was sentenced today to 27 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release after he admitted to illegally possessing a firearm after being found passed…

Group sent to prison for attempted meth distribution

LAREDO, Texas – Three Texas residents have been ordered to federal prison following their convictions of conspiracy to transport 30.1 kilograms of pure meth, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Jose Ramon…

South Side Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in DS44 Gang’s Drug Activity

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 46 months’ imprisonment followed by a six-year term of supervised release on his conviction of violating federal…

Fitchburg Man Pleads Guilty in Wide-Ranging Fentanyl, Heroin, Crack and Cocaine Conspiracy

BOSTON – A Fitchburg man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Worcester to his role in a wide-ranging fentanyl, heroin, crack and cocaine trafficking conspiracy. Kevin Martinez, 42, pleaded guilty to…

New Castle Marijuana Dealer Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison

PITTSBURGH, PA — A resident of New Castle, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 36 months imprisonment and 3 years of supervised release on his conviction of violating federal narcotic…

Colorado Pair Sentenced for Drug and Firearm Charges

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA – Jeremy Antonio Trujillo, age 43, of Colorado, was sentenced yesterday in federal court to 192 months in prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine and 120 months in prison…

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