Columbia man wins $50K lottery prize after mom urges him to play
A Howard County man walked away with a $50,000 windfall after taking his mother’s advice to try his luck with the Maryland Lottery’s Bonus Match 5. The Columbia resident, who rarely plays,…
Columbia County man sentenced to multiple terms of life in federal prison after conviction on child sex trafficking charges
AUGUSTA, GA: A Columbia County man convicted on nine felony counts related to child sex trafficking has been sentenced to life in federal prison with no parole. Michael Peyton Gunn, 37, of…
Columbia Man with Robbery and Drug Trafficking Record Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charge
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA —Taurus Jermaine Dotson, 38, of Columbia, has pleaded guilty to felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that on December 7, 2020, Dotson…
District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison For Conspiracy to Distribute Narcotics and Use Firearms
WASHINGTON – Daquon Wood, 29, of Washington D.C., was sentenced today to 70 months in federal prison for his role in an ongoing conspiracy to distribute…
Maryland Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison For Child Sexual Abuse and Traveling Into the District of Columbia To Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct With a Minor
WASHINGTON – A Maryland man was sentenced today to 14 years in prison for traveling interstate to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor and…
Man Ejected From Stolen Car During Fatal Crash in Columbia
COLUMBIA, MD – The Howard County Police Department is investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision in Columbia early on May 12 in which one person was killed. “At approximately 3:54 a.m., a 2019…
District of Columbia Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison on Federal Firearms Charge
WASHINGTON – Walter Parker, 28, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to nine years in prison on a federal firearms charge, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M.…
Columbia Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Firearm
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA —Tavius Cortez Wiggins, a/k/a “Black,” 30, of Columbia was sentenced to nine years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.…
Columbia Man Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison on Fentanyl Charge
Columbia, South Carolina — Jordan Davis Williams, 31, of Columbia, has been sentenced to 4 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute and distribution of fentanyl.…
Federal Indictment Returned for Columbia Man For Possessing a Firearm
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — A federal grand jury in Columbia returned a 1-count indictment against Eric Grier, 54, of Columbia, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The indictment alleges that…
Federal Indictment Returned for Columbia Man For Possessing a Firearm and Marijuana
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — A federal grand jury in Columbia returned a 3-count indictment against Kendrick Mann, 36, of Columbia, for being a felon in possession of a firearm, possessing a firearm in…
Federal Indictment Returned for Columbia Man For Possessing a Firearm
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — A federal grand jury in Columbia returned a 3-count indictment against David Bryant, III, 24, of Columbia, for being a felon in possession of a firearm, possessing a stolen…
Federal Indictment Returned for Columbia Man For Possessing a Firearm and Marijuana
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — A federal grand jury in Columbia returned a two-count indictment against Nicholas Vanover, 25, of Columbia, for being a felon in possession of a firearm and simple possession of marijuana.…
Orangeburg and Columbia Men Who Shot Towards Police Sentenced to Federal Prison
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — Two felons who shot towards, police – Phillip Michael King, 27, of Barnwell, and Anthony Lafayette Legette, a/k/a “Amp Legette,” 37, of Columbia – were collectively sentenced to nearly…
Columbia Falls man suspected in armed robbery of pharmacy appears in court
MISSOULA — A Columbia Falls man suspected of robbing a Columbia Falls pharmacy of drugs at gunpoint appeared in court today for an initial appearance on a criminal complaint, U.S. Attorney Leif…
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia Announces New Policy for Accepting Service of Civil Summonses and Complaints
WASHINGTON – The Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has refreshed its guidance on how persons may effect service of…
District of Columbia Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON – A District of Columbia man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for assaulting law enforcement officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol…
DEA Columbia Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Prevent Addiction and Reduce Overdose Deaths
COLUMBIA, SC– The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Atlanta Division, which includes the state of South Carolina, will host its 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on NEXT Saturday, April 30 from…
Columbia University to publicly mark its historic ties to slavery, racism
By Michela Moscufo (Reuters) – Columbia University will add historical markers to four residence halls to acknowledge legacies of slavery and racism and to commemorate African American students, a university professor said…
Columbia Woman Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Health Care Fraud
Hattiesburg, Miss. – A Columbia, Mississippi woman was sentenced to 57 months in prison for defrauding health care insurance providers. Joy Beth Harden, 51, pled guilty on August 10, 2021, to executing…
Columbia Woman Sentenced for Meth Trafficking
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Columbia, Mo., woman was sentenced in federal court today for methamphetamine trafficking after she received a large package of methamphetamine shipped from California to distribute locally. Cassiopeia…
Caught on Camera, Man Offers Two Columbia Minors Money for Indecent Proposal
COLUMBIA, MD – Police were able to capture a child predator who had offered two teenage girls money earlier in the morning. Luckily, the girls thought quickly and could take a picture…
District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 56 Months in Prison for Fraud, Money Laundering, and Identity Theft Schemes
WASHINGTON – Jamar Skeete, 38, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 56 months in prison on federal charges stemming from his years-long role in at…
Apartment Fire in Columbia Deemed Suspicious, Arson Investigation Opened
COLUMBIA, MD – Officials in Columbia have reason to suspect a fire in an apartment building on Hickory Ridge Road early Tuesday morning may have been intentionally set. The Howard County Fire…
Falkville Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Firearms Offenses in District of Columbia and Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Lonnie Leroy Coffman, 72, of Falkville, Alabama, was sentenced today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to 46 months in prison after pleading guilty to…
Alabama Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Firearms Offenses in District of Columbia and Alabama
WASHINGTON – Lonnie Leroy Coffman, 72, of Falkville, Alabama, was sentenced today to 46 months in prison after pleading guilty to federal and local firearms offenses…
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