WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested four noncitizens convicted of child sex crimes on May 12 in coordinated enforcement actions across Massachusetts, California, New York and…
BALTIMORE, MD — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a 27-year-old Afghani national convicted of assault earlier this year in Maryland, according to a statement released by the agency. Javid…
NEW YORK, NY — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in New York City arrested a previously deported El Salvadoran national convicted of sexually abusing a minor during a…
WILMINGTON, Del. — A Sussex County man was convicted Tuesday on multiple counts of sex trafficking and forced labor following a week-long federal trial in Delaware, officials announced. Clifton H.…
PEARL RIVER, N.Y. — A Bronx woman has been convicted of multiple felonies for using a knife to extort nearly $19,000 from a 78-year-old man while working as his live-in…
MILFORD, Mass. — A Brazilian national convicted of murder in his home country and on the run for nearly two years was arrested in Milford on May 1 by officers…
A federal jury has convicted David Aaron Bloyed, 60, of Frost, Texas, on one count of communicating a threat in interstate commerce after he issued violent online threats to lynch…
A federal jury in Boston convicted former Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Gary Cederquist on Thursday for orchestrating a years-long scheme to fraudulently pass dozens of unqualified commercial driver’s license (CDL)…
Federal immigration officers arrested a Brazilian national in Marlboro, Massachusetts, last month who had been convicted of homicide and firearms violations in his home country and was wanted for failing…
BUFFALO, NY — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a convicted murderer from Mexico earlier this month following his release from a New York state prison, authorities announced Monday.…
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia jury convicted Talim Hunt of first-degree murder and multiple related charges last week for the fatal shooting of 45-year-old Cody Hargett, District Attorney Larry Krasner…
BOSTON, Mass. — A Brazilian national convicted of aggravated murder and other violent crimes in her home country was deported from the United States last month by U.S. Immigration and…
NEW YORK, NY — A Dominican national with a prior felony conviction and an arrest record has been taken into custody by federal immigration authorities in New York City, officials…
NEW YORK — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested a convicted rapist and previously deported Ecuadoran national with a violent and extensive criminal history during a recent targeted operation…
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Two men were convicted last week for their roles in the 2022 fatal shooting of Philadelphia sanitation worker Ikeem Johnson while he was collecting trash in the…
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A Medford Township man has been convicted of first-degree murder for killing his wife in their home two years ago, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw…
ENGLISHTOWN, NJ – The small borough of Englishtown, New Jersey, a quiet community of just 2,300 residents, is reeling after Mayor Daniel Francisco appointed John Alite—a former Gambino crime family…
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A man convicted of criminal sexual contact was arrested by federal authorities outside the Ocean County Justice Complex in Toms River as part of an ongoing…
MINEOLA, N.Y. — Two men have been convicted of murder and other charges in connection with a fatal 2023 shooting outside a Valley Stream party venue that left one man…
CRAWFORD, N.Y. — A Canadian man has been convicted in the violent killing of a racehorse in Orange County after a judge found him guilty on all charges stemming from…
BALTIMORE, Md. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took custody of a Guatemalan national convicted of attempted murder after his release from a Maryland state prison, ICE officials announced this…
Queens Plaza Subway Attacker Convicted of Robbery and Assault
**Queens, NY** – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the conviction of William Blount for robbery in the first degree, assault in the first degree, and other charges. Blount attacked a woman with a hammer as she entered the Queens Plaza subway station in Long Island City in 2022, stealing her tote bag.
Blount, 60, whose last known address was in Manhattan, was convicted of assault, robbery, and weapon possession. He was acquitted of attempted murder charges following a six-week trial that began on February 24, presided over by Supreme Court Justice John Zoll. Sentencing is set for May 7, with a possible sentence of up to 25 years to life in prison.
During the February 2022 incident, Blount attacked a 58-year-old woman, causing her multiple skull fractures. The victim received medical attention, including a bilateral craniectomy, and suffered a broken finger among other injuries.
Investigation led to Blount’s arrest and the recovery of a hammer and the victim’s belongings at a residence in Long Island City. Video surveillance tracked Blount’s movements, and DNA evidence linked him to the crime. The case
Queens Man Convicted in 2022 Triple Homicide
**Queens, NY** – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the conviction of Travis Blake for murder in the first degree and other charges related to the deaths of his girlfriend and two of her family members. The victims were found with puncture and blunt force wounds in a decomposed state at their home in Jamaica in June 2022.
District Attorney Katz described the incident as a “stabbing rampage” that resulted in the deaths of Blake’s girlfriend, her son, and a visiting relative. The bodies were discovered when a resident of the home found one body and called the police, which led to the discovery of two additional victims. The defendant fled the state but was apprehended and brought back to New York, where he was found guilty by a jury.
Blake, 31, residing on 155th Street in Jamaica, was convicted following a trial that lasted three and a half weeks. He was found guilty of first-degree murder, three counts of second-degree murder, and two counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Sentencing is scheduled for May 1, and Blake faces a possible life sentence without parole.
The trial proceedings began on March 12 and
Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood residents reported the sighting of a convicted mafia hitman in their city who confessed to at least six murders and dozens of violent assaults. We confirmed…
Title: Two Men Convicted in San Antonio Mass Smuggling Incident
**San Antonio, TX** – Two individuals were found guilty by a federal jury for their involvement in a 2022 alien smuggling event in San Antonio, which resulted in 53 fatalities and 11 injuries. A third individual implicated in this incident was extradited from Guatemala to face charges in the United States.
Felipe Orduna-Torres and Armando Gonzalez-Ortega were convicted for their participation in an alien smuggling operation. The operation involved transporting 66 individuals in a non-air-conditioned trailer across the U.S.-Mexico border, resulting in multiple deaths. They allegedly charged each individual and their families between $12,000 and $15,000 for the journey.
Orduna-Torres and Gonzalez-Ortega were found guilty on charges including conspiracy to transport illegal aliens resulting in death and serious bodily injury. Their sentencing is set for June 27, with the possibility of life imprisonment for the charges leading to death.
Rigoberto Ramon Miranda-Orozco was extradited as part of a joint effort between U.S. and Guatemalan authorities. He faces various charges related to the smuggling incident. The coordinated efforts have been part of a broader initiative