Ohio man sentenced to multiple life terms for triple murder and drug conspiracy after federal investigation
COLUMBUS, OH — A Columbus man was sentenced on July 1 to three consecutive life sentences plus 60 additional months in federal prison for murdering three people as part of a drug-related…
Former Mail Carrier Convicted of Bribery, Fraud, and Drug Conspiracy
CAMDEN, N.J. — A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail carrier has been convicted of bribery, fraud, and conspiracy charges, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Tuesday. Emerson Pavilus, 49, of…
Maryland Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud Conspiracy
BALTIMORE, MD – Theodore Sapperstein, 67, formerly of Pikesville, has been sentenced to thirty months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in a conspiracy to…
X Denying Kamala Launches Cash for Conspiracy Theories Campaign During Trump Chat
NEW YORK (OPED) – It looks like the Harris-Walz campaign is grasping at straws—and cash. In a move that feels more desperate than a last-minute Amazon Prime purchase, Kamala Harris and Tim…
Lockport Man Sentenced in Drug Conspiracy Linked to Overdose Death
BUFFALO, N.Y. — James White, 32, from Lockport, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for his involvement in a drug distribution conspiracy. U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. delivered…
New York Man Sentenced to 59 Months for Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy
Camden, NJ – Edgar Jesus Avila Alvarado, 46, of the Bronx, New York, was sentenced to 59 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, announced…
Brooklyn Gang Members Charged in Murder and Shooting Conspiracy
BROOKLYN, NY — Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and NYPD Commissioner Edward A. Caban have announced the indictment of 18 alleged members of the H-Block/Billy’s and Gates Fam street gangs. These individuals…
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Three in Tri-State Swatting Conspiracy
BALTIMORE, MD — A federal grand jury in Baltimore has issued a superseding indictment against three individuals for their involvement in a series of cyberstalking and threatening incidents across multiple states. Owen…
Jamestown man pleads guilty for his role in narcotics conspiracy
Assistant 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, fentanyl, and…
Two Sacramento Men Sentenced to Years in Prison for Conspiracy, Bank Fraud, and Aggravated Identity Theft Tied to Postal Thefts
According 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 conspirators periodically…
Final Member of Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced for Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking
Crosswell-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, was sentenced…
Georgia Inmate, Leader of Methamphetamine Conspiracy, Pleads Guilty
Christopher 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 sentencing, Johnson…
Michigan Resident and Heavy-Duty Diesel Parts Supplier Indicted for Conspiracy to Violate the Clean Air Act
According 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 remove, delete…
Final “Calicartel” Defendant Pleads Guilty to Dark Web Heroin, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
According 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 “Playground.” Shanahan…
Rhode Island Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Wide-Ranging Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy That Spanned Across the Country
Erik 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 Judge Leo…
Leader of Brooklyn-Based Elite Assassin Millas Gang Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy and Firearms Offenses
Breon 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 by United…
Oklahoma Inmate Sentenced to 26 Years for Leading Meth Conspiracy from his Prison Cell
Joshua 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. Ramirez was…
Mississippi Woman and Alabama Man Sentenced to Prison for Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute 991 Grams of Methamphetamine
Linda 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 woman and…
Lexington Physician Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud Conspiracy
According 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 telemedicine companies…
Champaign Woman Convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
Over 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 California and…
Man Indicted and Arrested for Conspiracy to Kill Persons in a Foreign Country and Firearms Violations
According 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 International Airport,…