Fresno Men Indicted for Being Previously Convicted of Violent Crimes in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned an indictment today against two Fresno residents, Edward Page, 32, and Trayvon Smith, 31, charging each with one count of being a felon in…
Stockton Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Benefits and Identity-Theft Fraud Schemes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Hopelyn Rhiannon Ausk, 25, of Stockton, pleaded guilty today to mail fraud, bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents,…
Reno Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Social Security Benefits
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — James Vincent Jr., 52, of Reno, Nevada, pleaded guilty today to theft of government property, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, the Social Security…
West Sacramento Couple Indicted for Mail Fraud and Identity Theft
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A 12-count indictment was unsealed today charging West Sacramento residents Kimberly Acevedo, 50, and Philip Rich, 49, with mail fraud, aggravated identity theft, possession of stolen mail, and unlawful…
Vice President of Modesto Hells Angels Motorcycle Club Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Charges
FRESNO, Calif. — Michael Shafer, 33, of Modesto, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin and conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute…
Three Men Indicted for Trafficking Cocaine and Methamphetamine in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment today against Fresno residents David Garcia, 31; Luis Perez, 34; and Gerardo Perez, 48, charging them with conspiracy to distribute and…
North Highlands Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sergey Tkachuk, 28, of North Highlands, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller to five years in prison for distribution of fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip…
Two Sentenced to over 5 Years in Prison for COVID-19 Unemployment Benefit Fraud Scheme
FRESNO, Calif. — Jason Vertz, 51, of Fresno, and Alana Powers, 45, an inmate at the Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla, were each sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Dale A.…
Sixth Defendant Sentenced for Marijuana Grow in Shasta-Trinity National Forest
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Pedro Alvarez-Alcazar, 28, a citizen of Mexico, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller to five years in prison for conspiracy to manufacture marijuana, Acting U.S.…
Sacramento County Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery and Bank Fraud
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Damian Deleal, 33, of Carmichael, pleaded guilty Thursday to armed robbery of a U.S. mail carrier and bank fraud, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court…
Two Modesto Men Charged with Illegal Weapons Possession
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Cesar Castro, 41, of Modesto, charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm, and a one‑count…
Fresno Man Indicted for Assaulting a Court Security Officer
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Carlos Perez, 45, of Fresno, charging him with assault on a federal contractor, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert…
Delano Drug Suppliers Indicted for Methamphetamine, Fentanyl Distribution
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment today against Jesus Manuel Morfin Villa, 27, of Delano, charging him with distribution of methamphetamine and distribution of fentanyl, charging Omar…
Tulare County Men Indicted on Firearms and Drug Charges
FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a seven-count indictment today against Regino Garcia Jr., 20, and Anthony Martinez, 24, both of Tulare County, charging them with dealing firearms without a…
Former CFO Pleads Guilty to Embezzling over $1.6 Million
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Christopher Firle, 51, of Fairfield, pleaded guilty today to one count of wire fraud, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, Firle was the Chief…
Tehama County Woman Pleads Guilty in Refund Fraud Scheme
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sabrina Raylene Toilolo, 26, of Corning, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for her participation in a refund‑fraud scheme, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.…
Whittier Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy
FRESNO, Calif. —Antonio Castellanos, 38, of Whittier, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, Castellanos, Genaro Serrato-Calles, aka Alejandro, aka…
Mexican Pleads Guilty to Damaging National Forest for Illegal Weed Farm
FRESNO, Calif. — Luis Madrigal-Reyes, 37, a native and citizen of Mexico, pleaded guilty to conspiring to manufacture, distribute, and possess with intent to distribute marijuana, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert…
Former Sacramento Man Charged with Engaging in Monetary Transactions with Money from Wire Fraud Scheme
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment today against former Sacramento resident, William A. Sassman, 53, now residing in Orange County, charging him with knowingly engaging in monetary…
Placerville Man Charged with Possessing 27 Dogs for Use in Dog Fighting
Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a 27-count indictment today against Carlos Villasenor, 38, of Placerville, charging him with possession of dogs for use in an animal fighting venture, Acting U.S.…
Vallejo Felon Indicted for Possession of a Firearm
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned an indictment today against Jacob Harding-Abeyta, 28, of Vallejo, charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip…
Stockton Man Indicted for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned an indictment today against Steven Domingo, 37, of Stockton, charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip…
Former Stockton Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Prison for Unemployment Benefits Fraud and Identity Theft
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Robert Joseph Maher, 42, formerly of Stockton, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez to six years and three months in prison for mail fraud and…
Stockton Man Pleads Guilty to Firearms Trafficking
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Johnnie Earl Ross III, 20, of Stockton, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to deal firearms without a license and possession of an unregistered machine gun, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip…
Bakersfield Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing and Attempting to Sell Large Amounts of Fentanyl, Cocaine and Methamphetamine
FRESNO, Calif. — Jose Mario Quintero Beltran, 31, of Bakersfield, pleaded guilty today to possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According…
17 Indicted in Large-Scale Methamphetamine, Heroin, and Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracies
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned two indictments Thursday against a total of 17 defendants for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.…
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