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Roanoke Man Arrested on Federal Gun Charges In Relation to 2019 Murder on Denniston Avenue

ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke man, who was charged but later acquitted in state court of a May 2019 murder that took place on Denniston Avenue in the City of Roanoke, has…

November 25, 2021

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Two MS-13 Leaders Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy and Conspiring to Commit Multiple Murders

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Yesterday, a federal jury in Maryland convicted two El Salvadorian nationals for conspiring to participate in La Mara Salvatrucha, a transnational criminal enterprise, commonly known as MS-13. Junior Noe Alvarado-Requeno, aka Insolente,…

November 25, 2021

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Thanksgiving Gas Prices Hit Highest Level Since 2012

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The average price of gasoline nationwide hit its highest Thanksgiving week level since 2012, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said. On Monday, Americans paid an average of $3.40 per gallon, a more…

November 25, 2021

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Roanoke Man Pleads Guilty to Murder in Aid of Racketeering and Conspiracy Charges, Faces Mandatory Life Sentence

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ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke man, Demonte Rashod Mack, 32, admitted today that he was a member of the Rollin’ 30s Crips and pleaded guilty to murder in aid of racketeering and…

November 25, 2021

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Gary M. Restaino Takes Office as United States Attorney

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PHOENIX, Ariz. – Gary M. Restaino took office today as United States Attorney for the District of Arizona. President Biden nominated Mr. Restaino to serve as U.S. Attorney on October 27, 2021.The…

November 24, 2021

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Joe Manchin Again Urges Biden To Reinstate Keystone XL Pipeline

Four Sentenced this Week for Roles in Pandemic Unemployment Fraud, Mail Fraud Scheme

Government News

ABINGDON, Va. – Four more Southwest Virginia residents who conspired with over 30 other people to defraud the United States government by filing claims for more than $499,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits…

November 23, 2021

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Remote Learning Lowered Test Scores In Every State Studied — And Was Way Worse For Minorities

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Remote learning led to declines in test scores in English and math when compared to the scores of schools that had more in-person learning, according to a paper published by the National…

November 23, 2021

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Former Richmond Attorney Sentenced to Obstructing Investigation of Bankruptcy Embezzlement

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RICHMOND, Va. – A former Richmond attorney was sentenced today to 44 months in prison and ordered to pay a $10,000 fine for obstructing an official proceeding in connection with his attempts…

November 23, 2021

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The “Tiger Lady”, teen girl killed in 1991 near New Jersey truck stop identified after 30 years

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HOPE, NJ – New Jersey law enforcement investigators have identified a 16-year-old victim murdered 30 years ago. According to the Warren County Prosecutor’s office the body of the girl, found dead in…

November 23, 2021

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Morris County woman gets 20 year sentence in murder trial

New Jersey News·North Jersey News·Police Blotter

Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, First Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood and Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker, and Mount Olive Police Chief Steven Beecher announce that Virginia Vertetis, age 59, was sentenced…

November 23, 2021

1 min read

Massive Democratic Multi-State Climate Change Initiative Crumbles

US and World News

Several Democratic states withdrew from an ambitious plan to curb transportation emissions less than a year after signing onto the agreement. Massachusetts and Connecticut abandoned the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) last…

November 22, 2021

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15 States Vow To Protect Oil, Gas Industry From ‘Woke’ Banks

US and World News

A coalition of 15 states announced a commitment to scrutinize future business with banks that divest from the fossil fuel industry. The coalition of top state financial officers, formed by West Virginia…

November 22, 2021

1 min read

Attorney General Wilson joins coalition to support free speech of small business owners

Police Blotter·South Carolina News

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 16 state attorneys general in an amicus brief supporting free speech rights of small business owners. In Scardina v. Masterpiece…

November 22, 2021

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Court agrees with AG Wilson and blocks “Tax Mandate” that didn’t allow states to cut taxes

Police Blotter·South Carolina News

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – A federal judge has agreed with Attorney General Alan Wilson and 12 other states that part of the stimulus plan that prohibits states from cutting taxes is unconstitutional. The…

November 22, 2021

1 min read

Parkersburg Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime

Government News

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Parkersburg man pleaded guilty today to a federal drug crime. According to court documents and statements made in court, in July 2020, Benjamin Michael Nash, 37, traveled from…

November 20, 2021

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Ohio man admits to selling methamphetamine

Government News

WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Myron Henderson, of Euclid, Ohio, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced. Henderson, also known as “Charlie,” age 40, pled guilty…

November 20, 2021

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Maryland man admits to firearms charge

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MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Alexander Michael Ryan Myers, of Hagerstown, Maryland, has admitted to his role in a firearms trafficking conspiracy, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced. Myers, 23, pleaded…

November 20, 2021

1 min read

Jefferson County man admits to government theft

Government News

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Joseph Phillip Downes, of Ranson, West Virginia, has admitted to a theft charge, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced. Downes, 44, pleaded guilty today to one…

November 20, 2021

1 min read

Mother of FCI Petersburg Inmate who Spearheaded Bribery Scheme Sentenced

Government News

RICHMOND, Va. – A Baltimore, Maryland, woman was sentenced to 45 months in prison yesterday for her role in a bribery scheme that allowed for the introduction of contraband into Federal Corrections…

November 20, 2021

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