Armored truck heist in Chicago Loop ends with suspect shot and cash recovered
CHICAGO – A 23-year-old man was charged in federal court Friday after allegedly attacking an armored truck driver and stealing a bag of cash during a brazen daylight robbery in the Loop.…
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Fentanyl Overdose Case
Jason Winckler, 44, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised released. He was also ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Joins Department of Justice Initiative To Disrupt Transnational Fraud Schemes
“Criminals perpetrating lucrative financial schemes that defraud unsuspecting American businesses and individual consumers are serious threats to our economic security and stability,” said U.S. Attorney King. “Through our collaboration with our law…
Former Utica Mayor and School Board President Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud Scheme
In pleading guilty, LaPolla admitted that he set up a scholarship fund in honor of his late wife, Andrea LaPolla, after she passed away in 2018, with the stated intention of benefitting…
South Gate Man Pleads Guilty to Leading Drug Trafficking Ring that Used Modified ‘Trap Cars’ to Transport and Distribute Narcotics
Joel Antonio Villegas, 35, a.k.a. “Junior,” pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. LOS ANGELES – A South Gate man pleaded guilty…
Tangipahoa Parish Man Charged with Violating Federal Controlled Substance Act
If convicted of Count 1, PENN faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years up to 40 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000,000, and at least 4 years of supervised…
SCDC Inmate Sentenced To Federal Prison for Laundering Funds Extorted from Enlisted Service Members
Evidence presented to the court showed that Teague, while incarcerated in the South Carolina Department of Corrections, led a conspiracy to conceal the source of extorted funds. The extortion involved servicemen who…
Rocky Mount Man Who Opened Fire on Police Officers Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison
“Law enforcement officers are being shot in the line of duty far too often. We won’t stand by and watch it happen. As federal prosecutors, we’re partnering with local DA’s to put…
CEO Convicted for $28M Long-Running Investment Fraud Scheme
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Curtiss E. Jackson, 71, of Honolulu, was Semisub’s CEO in addition to holding other corporate positions, and fraudulently solicited investments in Semisub. Jackson…
Former Rochester mail carrier sentenced for stealing mail
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P. Rossi, who handled the case, stated that in January 2022, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) received complaints from individuals stating that their mail had been tampered with…
Garner Man Sentenced to 16 and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl Resulting in an Overdose Death
“In 2023, there were more than 4,000 suspected overdose deaths in North Carolina. Drug dealers who lace fentanyl into their supply and prey on vulnerable individuals who have an addiction should know…
South Dakota Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Charges During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Darrell Goins, 42, of Newell, South Dakota, is charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia with six felony offenses, including civil disorder;…
Rio Rancho Man Sentenced for Federal Firearms Offenses
According to court documents, in the early morning hours of January 6, 2021, Daniel Pacheco, 31, approached the victim, brandished a firearm, and struck her repeatedly. Pacheco stole the victim’s purse and…
Tampa Drug Trafficker Convicted Following Bench Trial
According to testimony and evidence presented at trial, between 2021 and 2023, Edouard was part of a drug trafficking network that operated throughout the Middle District of Florida and elsewhere, including California.…
Pennsylvania Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Alleged Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Gerald a.k.a. “Jeremiah” Powell, 51, of York, Pennsylvania, is charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia with felony offense of civil disorder…
Johnstown Man Sentenced to More Than 7.5 Years in Prison for Trafficking of Heroin, Crack-Cocaine, Fentanyl, and Methamphetamine
Blake Young, 35, pleaded guilty to Count One of the Superseding Indictment before United States Senior District Judge Kim R. Gibson. Following the plea, Judge Gibson sentenced Young to 92 months of…
Bridgeport Fentanyl Dealer Involved in Overdose Death Sentenced to Federal Prison
According to court documents and statements made in court, in the early morning hours of April 23, 2020, a 23-year-old woman was discovered unconscious in her bedroom of her Bronx, New York…
Statement from United States Attorney Will Thompson
In general, the U.S. Department of Justice does not publicly announce investigations or investigative findings. Department of Justice policy allows exceptions in certain circumstances, including when the issue under investigation has already…
Redding Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
According to court documents, on Feb. 2, 2021, law enforcement officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle Detrant was driving in Redding. Detrant stopped the vehicle, and he and a passenger…
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…
Three Individuals Facing Federal Charges For Swatting Activities
The superseding indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and Special Agent in Charge William J. DelBagno of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Baltimore…
Eau Claire Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Illegally Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition
On July 11, 2023, an Eau Claire police officer stopped a car Larson was driving for a traffic violation. Larson’s behavior during the stop was suspicious, so the officer asked him to…
Troy Man Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Insurance Fraud
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman; Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and Jonathan…
Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl with the Intent to Distribute
As part of his plea, Harris admitted that, on November 8, 2023, he possessed in his home and car over one kilogram of methamphetamine and a quantity of fentanyl, which he intended…
Bronx Resident Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Over Five Kilograms of Cocaine
As part of his plea, Henry admitted that, on January 29, 2024, he travelled to Syracuse from New York City carrying approximately five and one-half kilograms of cocaine in two pieces of…
Fredonia man pleads guilty to selling drugs that led to overdose death
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that during the conspiracy, Buchanan sold heroin, which he admits often contained fentanyl, and methamphetamine. He utilized social media to…
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