Chicago CBP officers seize 72 pounds of hashish, ecstasy, cocaine, and ketamine from couple heading to Brazil
CHICAGO, IL – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at O’Hare International Airport detained two U.S. citizens on July 24 after discovering more than 70 pounds of narcotics in their checked and…
Chicago Drug Dealer Who Flipped Car While Attempting to Flee From Police Sentenced to Federal Prison
A man who led Dubuque police on a high‑speed chase that ended with his car on its hood and his gun, heroin, fentanyl and cocaine in the snow was sentenced March 17,…
Former City of Chicago Alderman Sentenced to More Than a Year in Federal Prison for Using Political Funds To Pay Personal Expenses
CHICAGO — Former City of Chicago Alderman RICARDO MUNOZ was sentenced today to 13 months in federal prison for using money from a political fund to pay personal expenses. While serving as…
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former Suburban Chicago Police Officer for Allegedly Extorting Cash Payments From Local Towing Businesses
CHICAGO — A police officer in Harvey, Ill., threatened to interfere with local towing companies’ ability to compete for city work unless they paid him cash and other benefits, according to a…
Indianapolis Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Illegally Trafficking 167 Firearms, Including Guns Tied to Crimes in Chicago
INDIANAPOLIS – Stephen King, 66, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison yesterday, after pleading guilty to dealing firearms without a federal firearms license. According to court documents, in…
Man Sentenced to 28 Years in Federal Prison for Robbing More Than a Dozen Chicago Stores at Gunpoint
CHICAGO — A man has been sentenced to 28 years in federal prison for violently robbing more than a dozen Chicago liquor and convenience stores. In the summer and fall of 2016,…
Sales Representative Charged in Federal Indictment Alleging Procurement Fraud at Chicago Elementary School
CHICAGO — An ongoing federal investigation into an alleged procurement fraud scheme at a Chicago elementary school has resulted in charges against a sales representative for a Chicago Public Schools vendor. An…
Chicago Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Firearm Charge
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Rodney Raphael Fluckes, age 47, formerly of Chicago, was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Following his imprisonment, Fluckes was ordered…
Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to a Year and a Half in Federal Prison for Conducting Illegal Sports Gambling Business
CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man was sentenced today to a year and a half in federal prison for conducting an illegal sports gambling business and laundering the proceeds. VINCENT DELGIUDICE, also…
U.S. District Court Orders Suburban Chicago Company To Stop Distribution of Adulterated and Misbranded Nutritional Supplements
WASHINGTON – In a consent decree entered Monday, a federal court ordered a Waukegan, Ill. company to stop distributing nutritional supplements that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), the Department…
Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Throwing Explosive Device Into Suburban Chicago Restaurant
CHICAGO — A man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for using an explosive device to damage a suburban Chicago restaurant. On June 1, 2020, DIEGO VARGAS, 27, of…
Two Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Violently Robbing Suburban Chicago Jewelry Store
CHICAGO — A federal judge today sentenced two men to federal prison for stealing expensive watches and jewelry at gunpoint from a suburban Chicago store. TOBIAS DIGGS, 28, of Chicago, and JOSHUA…
Chicago Man Charged with Federal Firearms Offenses
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Quintin Lewis, 31, of Chicago, IL, was arrested today, in Knoxville, Tennessee for committing various federal offenses, including being a felon in possession of firearms, possession with intent to…
U.S. farm incomes could see boost from grain rally – Chicago Fed
By P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO – The current rally of U.S. grain and oilseed prices could help bolster American farm incomes this year, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine roils commodity markets over fears…
Suburban Chicago Businessman Admits Swindling Hospital in Connection With Attempted Purchases of Personal Protective Equipment
CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago businessman pleaded guilty today to a federal fraud charge for swindling $2.5 million from a hospital that paid him for scarce personal protective equipment in the early…
Chicago Woman Who Cashed Her Deceased Grandmother’s Pension Checks Convicted on Federal Fraud and Tax Charges
CHICAGO — A federal jury has convicted a Chicago woman on fraud and tax offenses for cashing her deceased grandmother’s pension checks and preparing false tax returns. EUNICE SALLEY, also known as…
16-year-old arrested in Chicago carjacking
CHICAGO, IL – A 16-year-old male has been arrested after carjacking a vehicle driven by a 56-year-old woman in the 19th district. Police said the teen was arrested on February 27, 2022…
Chicago Police Seeking Public’s Help in Identify Morgan Park Assault Suspect
CHICAGO, IL – An 18-year-old woman was sexually assaulted on Sunday in Chicago’s 22nd district. The incident happened while she was waiting for a bus at the 95th street station. Chicago police…
Chicago Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Business Email Compromise Scheme
INDIANAPOLIS – Oyedele Aro Benjamin, 27, of Chicago was sentenced to two years in federal prison today for his role in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme. A BEC is a sophisticated…
Chicago Man Sentenced to Over 36 Years in Federal Prison After Shooting at Davenport Police Officers
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Clarence Washington, age 36, of Chicago, was sentenced on Wednesday to 440 months (approximately 36.5 years) in federal prison on several charges related to firearm and drug offenses. There…
Chicago mom turns in son after surveillance photos published by police department
CHICAGO, IL – A suspect sought in a robbery committed aboard a Chicago train has been identified after his mother recognized him from publicized surveillance images and reportedly dragged him into the…
“Long Time Coming” Update: Chicago Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Offense
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Floyd Dermonta Ramsey, 42, of Chicago, Illinois, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana. According to court documents and statements made in court,…
Chicago Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Rioting Charge
CHICAGO — A Chicago man has pleaded guilty to a federal charge accusing him of inciting rioting involving multiple incidents of property damage and looting in the city in the summer of…
Two More Defendants Added to Federal Indictment Alleging Fraud Scheme at Chicago Elementary School
CHICAGO — An ongoing federal investigation into an alleged fraud scheme at a Chicago elementary school has resulted in charges against two new defendants. An eleven-count superseding indictment unsealed today in U.S.…
Four Men Indicted on Federal Firearm Offenses for Allegedly Trafficking Guns From St. Louis to Chicago
CHICAGO — A federal grand jury has indicted four men on firearm offenses for allegedly trafficking guns from St. Louis to Chicago. A superseding indictment returned Monday in U.S. District Court in…
Chicago Attorney Convicted on False Statement and Tax Offenses in Connection With Funds Received From Failed Bank
CHICAGO — A federal jury today convicted a Chicago attorney on false statement and tax offenses in connection with funds he received from the failed Washington Federal Bank for Savings. PATRICK D.…
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