Maryland man pleads guilty to $1.5M COVID fraud and drug-trafficking crimes involving machine guns and marijuana
GREENBELT, MD – A 33-year-old Temple Hills man admitted in federal court to a wide-ranging scheme that combined pandemic unemployment fraud with firearms and drug-trafficking offenses, including possessing a machine gun and…
U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announces DOJ grant for Montana’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
HELENA – U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich today announced a grant award of $346,984 from the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to a Montana task force that investigates internet crimes…
Indiana Woman Sentenced to Prison for Federal Fraud Crimes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Stefanie Marie Wells, 37, of of Jasonville, Indiana, was sentenced today to two years and six months in prison, to be followed by two years of supervised release, for…
Second U.S. Attorney Workshop to Combat Hate Crimes Focuses on LBGTQ+ Community
PROVIDENCE – United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha on Tuesday held the second in a series of “United Against Hate Workshops” to increase awareness of hate crimes and hate incidents in Rhode…
Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun, Drug Crimes
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Austin Bruce Jeffreys, 28, of Chesapeake, Ohio, pleaded guilty today to crimes arising from a drug-related June 2021 shootout in Huntington. According to court documents and statements made in…
Brookfield Doctor Sentenced to Eighteen Months’ Imprisonment for Drug Crimes
United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that on October 27, 2022, Dr. Manuel Thomas (age: 49), a former pediatrician, had been sentenced by United States…
Vineland Boys Member Who Helped Run the Gang’s Drug Trafficking Operations Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for RICO, Drug Crimes
LOS ANGELES – A member of the San Fernando Valley-based Vineland Boys who helped run the street gang’s drug trafficking operations has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for…
South Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office Committed to Combatting Election Crimes
MIAMI – United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Juan Antonio Gonzalez announced today that his Office will be working closely with Justice Department Headquarters in Washington and FBI Miami…
Fayette County Man Charged with Crimes involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors
PITTSBURGH – A Fayette County man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, PA on charges involving the sexual exploitation of minors, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced…
Parkersburg Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Gun Crimes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Ashley Kawczynski, 32, of Parkersburg, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense. According to…
‘Terrorism Crimes’: DOJ Slaps ISIS-Funding Company With Over $700 Million Fine
The Department of Justice (DOJ) fined a global manufacturer $777.78 million Tuesday morning after they pled guilty to one-count of conspiring to provide material support and resources to U.S.-designated foreign terrorist…
UN finds Russia responsible for ‘vast majority’ of potential war crimes in Ukraine
ZURICH (Reuters) – A United Nations commission found Russian forces were responsible for the “vast majority” of human rights violations in the early weeks of the war in Ukraine, including attacks on…
Stevensville man admits drug trafficking, firearm, money laundering crimes after investigators seize thousands of fentanyl pills in traffic stop; find pill-making equipment, materials on property
MISSOULA — A Stevensville man admitted to drug trafficking, firearm and money laundering crimes after law enforcement seized thousands of fentanyl and methamphetamine pills from his vehicle in a Minnesota traffic stop…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Encourages Reporting of Environmental Crimes
PORTLAND, Ore.—Today, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon joins its partners at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other federal regulatory agencies in encouraging Oregonians to report all known…
Ex-Philadelphia cop arrested for multiple crimes against young girls, victims, witnesses
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office today announced the arrest of a former Philadelphia police officer, Patrick Heron, on multiple charges involving inappropriate contact and photography of young girls. He…
U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama Announces New Public Reporting Procedure for Environmental Justice and Environmental Crimes
Montgomery, Alabama – Today, United States Attorney Sandra J. Stewart announced new ways for individuals within the Middle District of Alabama to report environmental justice concerns to…
Federal Way, Washington man indicted for gun and drug crimes
Seattle – A 31-year-old Federal Way, Washington resident was arrested this morning in Fife, Washington, following his indictment for possessing a controlled substance with intent to distribute, and possessing a firearm in…
Wayne County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crimes
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Jotesa Ruth Porter, 33, of Kenova, pleaded guilty today to making false statements in the acquisition of firearms and disposing of firearms to a person convicted of a felony.…
U.S. seeks reform of war crimes law amid ‘shocking crimes’ by Russia in Ukraine -official
By Doina Chiacu and Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday urged Congress to close legal gaps that make it hard for the United States to prosecute…
Putnam County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Crimes
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Laura Danielle Jackson, 32, of Hurricane, pleaded guilty today to two counts of mail fraud and one count of aggravated identify theft. According to court documents and statements made…
Federal Jury Convicts Catoosa Man for Committing Sex Crimes Against Three Children
A federal jury convicted a Catoosa man Wednesday for engaging in criminal sexual conduct with three children, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. A fourth victim also came forward and testified at trial.…
Clarksville Man Convicted Of Attempting To Persuade A Minor To Engage In Unlawful Sexual Activity & Other Crimes
NASHVILLE – A Clarksville, Tennessee, man was convicted yesterday of attempting to persuade a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity; attempting to transfer obscene material to an individual under the age…
Grand Jury Returns 17-Count Indictment Charging Gerald Brevard III With Murder, Multiple Counts of Assault, and Hate Crimes
WASHINGTON – An indictment was returned today charging Gerald Brevard III with a total of 17 charges, including first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to…
St. Louis Man Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years in Prison for Identify Theft, Other Crimes
ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Tuesday sentenced a St. Louis man to five years and 10 months in prison for using stolen or fake identification documents to…
U.S. attorney general, Ukraine’s top prosecutor to work together on war crimes prosecution – Justice Dept
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland met with Ukraine’s top prosecutor in Washington on Tuesday and agreed to work more closely together to prosecute individuals involved in war crimes and…
Huntington Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug and Gun Crimes
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Curtis Leroy Hayes Jr., 47, of Huntington, was sentenced today to four years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with intent to…
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