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Jamestown man pleads guilty for his role in narcotics conspiracy
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelAssistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that between January and May 24, 2021, Snow conspired with Alisha A. Klinger and others to sell heroin, …
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Two Sacramento Men Sentenced to Years in Prison for Conspiracy, Bank Fraud, and Aggravated Identity Theft Tied to Postal Thefts
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelAccording to court documents, Aranda, Hunt, and others engaged in a conspiracy to steal postal locks, create postal keys, and steal mail, all in order to obtain stolen checks. The …
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Final Member of Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced for Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelCrosswell-Cervantes’ two co-conspirators both also pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Methamphetamine and were sentenced by Judge Logan. On September 20, 2023, Carlos Alberto Castro-Ruiz, 26, of Phoenix, …
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Georgia Inmate, Leader of Methamphetamine Conspiracy, Pleads Guilty
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelChristopher David Johnson, 46, pled guilty last week to one count of conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute and to distributing 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. At …
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Michigan Resident and Heavy-Duty Diesel Parts Supplier Indicted for Conspiracy to Violate the Clean Air Act
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelAccording to the indictment, between at least June 5, 2017 and March 27, 2019, HHP and Offringa conspired with a diesel truck operator in Fultonville, New York, and others, to …
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Final “Calicartel” Defendant Pleads Guilty to Dark Web Heroin, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelAccording to court documents, Shanahan worked with his coconspirators to create narcotics vendor accounts on various dark web marketplaces in 2018 and 2019, including accounts known as “BuxomBrunette,” “CaliCartel,” and …
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Rhode Island Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Wide-Ranging Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy That Spanned Across the Country
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelErik Ventura, 35, pleaded guilty to a superseding indictment charging him with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. U.S. District Court …
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Leader of Brooklyn-Based Elite Assassin Millas Gang Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy and Firearms Offenses
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelBreon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, announced the sentence. Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Quandel Smothers, also known as “Chucky,” was sentenced …
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Oklahoma Inmate Sentenced to 26 Years for Leading Meth Conspiracy from his Prison Cell
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelJoshua A. Ramirez, 39, who has no legal address, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips on Tuesday, May 7, to 26 years in federal prison without parole. …
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Mississippi Woman and Alabama Man Sentenced to Prison for Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute 991 Grams of Methamphetamine
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelLinda Renee Mizell, 41, was sentenced to 75 months in prison and Charles Oliver Trahan, II, 51, was sentenced to 155 months in prison. Gulfport, MS – A Moss Point …
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Lexington Physician Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelAccording to his guilty plea agreement, Mohamed was a licensed physician, with a specialty in nephrology, who practiced in Lexington. In addition to his nephrology practice, he worked for various …
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Champaign Woman Convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelOver four days of testimony, the government presented evidence to establish that Turner had conspired with several others to obtain large quantities of methamphetamine ice from suppliers in Illinois and …
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Man Indicted and Arrested for Conspiracy to Kill Persons in a Foreign Country and Firearms Violations
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelAccording to court documents, the government alleges that on August 16, 2023, Lara-Martínez arranged to rent a car in the Dominican Republic. On August 18, 2023, Lara-Martínez flew from Logan …
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KC Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Fentanyl Conspiracy That Resulted in Overdose Death
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelDmitry Cattell, 24, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips on Thursday, May 2, to 21 years in federal prison without parole. KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas …
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Eleven South Bay Residents Charged In Racketeering Conspiracy For Alleged Involvement In Numerous Street Gang Crimes
by Indira Patelby Indira Patel“The allegations in the indictment, if proven, describe a group that has a wanton disregard for life and an extreme penchant for violence,” said U.S. Attorney Ismail Ramsey. “The dozens …
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Five Plead Guilty In Multi-Million Dollar Conspiracy To Launder Computer Fraud Proceeds Offshore To Chinese Companies
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelDefendant Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that five individuals have pleaded guilty to a total of 35 counts of conspiracy to commit concealment money laundering, …
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Biloxi City Councilman Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy Involving Vape Shops
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelRobert Leon Deming, III, 47, pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Gulfport. Gulfport, Mississippi – A Biloxi City Councilman pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to …
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Son of Leader of Rodriguez Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 10 Years for His Role in Large Fentanyl Conspiracy
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelIvan Rodriguez, Jr. is the son of Ivan Rodriguez, Sr., the head of the Rodriguez drug trafficking organization, an organization that distributed heroin, fentanyl and cocaine throughout the Utica, New …
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Utica Man Sentenced for His Role in Large Fentanyl Conspiracy
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelAs part of his guilty plea, Ares admitted that from May 2020 through October 2021, he, together with his co-conspirators in the Rodriguez drug trafficking organization, possessed with intent to …
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Jonathan Turley Roasts MSNBC Host For Calling Republicans ‘Conspiracy Theorists’
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley called out MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace for labeling Republicans as “conspiracy theorists” Tuesday, citing multiple instances where Wallace made false claims. Wallace attacked …
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Louisiana Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelAccording to court documents, Angelle McLaughlin, 30, was caught in the parking garage of a Mississippi casino engaging in a drug transaction. McLaughlin traveled with two other individuals from Louisiana …
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Raleigh Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Leadership Role in Cross-Country Drug Conspiracy
by Indira Patelby Indira Patel“This operation – which seized nine guns, over a hundred kilos of narcotics, and over three-quarters of a million dollars from a prolific drug trafficker – is a perfect example …
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Former Army Reservist Sentenced for Theft of Government Funds Conspiracy
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelAccording to court records, DANIELS stole $11,693.87 from the United States Department of the Army by claiming reimbursement for the performance of military funeral honors ceremonies that never occurred. …
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New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin Distribution Conspiracy
by Indira Patelby Indira PatelAccording to court documents, the Federal Bureau Investigation New Orleans Gang Task Force and the New Orleans Police Department investigated JOHNSON for his involvement in a drug distribution operation in …