Major Seaside Heights Condo Project “In Limbo” Over Financing Problems, Mayor Says
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A long-promised redevelopment project in Seaside Heights remains stalled as other construction surges forward around it, leaving a prime piece of real estate in limbo more than three…
Charleston man sentenced to 5 years in prison for soliciting a minor
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – A Charleston man is going to prison for five years for soliciting what he thought was a minor. Today, Samuel Swim pleaded guilty to Criminal Solicitation of a Minor…
Greek From Greece Opens New Location Near Rye Train Station
Rye, NY – Greek From Greece (gfg) Café, the authentic Greek fast casual phenomenon, recently opened its fifth New York location at 100 Purchase Street in Rye. This is gfg’s 27th location…
JINYA Ramen Bar Makes North Carolina Debut in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC – North Carolina can now enjoy its first taste of what true ramen culture is like because JINYA Ramen Bar opened in Charlotte today! Located at 601 S. Tryon St., the…
Fresno Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug and Firearm Charges
FRESNO, Calif. — U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd sentenced Hector Kioni Gongora, 44, of Fresno, today to 10 years in prison for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and unlawfully…
Three Maryland Men Facing Federal Indictment for Filing More Than 600 Fraudulent Claims for Unemployment Resulting in Losses of More Than $2.7 Million
Baltimore, Maryland – A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging three Maryland men on federal charges related to a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $2.7 million in unemployment benefits. …
Monmouth County Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Unlawfully Possessing a Firearm
TRENTON, N.J. – A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to today to 30 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A.…
New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Cocaine Conspiracy
BOSTON – A New Bedford man pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in connection with his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy. Orrin Guidry, 26, pleaded guilty before U.S. Senior District…
Maryland Woman Sentenced in Erie for Role in Cocaine Conspiracy
ERIE, Pa. – A resident of Hagerstown, Maryland, has been sentenced in federal court to 18 months in jail on her conviction of violating federal drug laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen…
Waterloo Drug User in Possession of Loaded Firearm Sentenced to Federal Prison
A drug user who possessed a loaded .40 caliber pistol was sentenced today to two years in federal prison. Shuntez Porter, age 23, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the prison term after a…
Ohio woman sentenced for role in drug trafficking operation
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Brookelyn Myers, of Bellaire, Ohio, was sentenced today to 12 months of incarceration for her role in a drug trafficking conspiracy, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced.…
Los Angeles Man Charged With Enticement Of Minor Girl Who Ran Away In San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – Kingjohn Baylon Asuncion appeared in court today to face a federal criminal complaint charging him with coercion and enticement of a minor, announced Acting United States Attorney Stephanie M.…
Kent, Washington man sentenced to 7+ years in prison for sexual assault on teen in Olympic National Park
Tacoma – A 36-year-old Kent, Washington, man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to 87 months in prison for the August 2020 rape of a 14-year-old, announced Acting U.S.…
Six Members of Jersey City Gang Charged with Stabbing an Individual in Jersey City
NEWARK, N.J. – Six members of a Jersey City gang have been charged with the Aug. 3, 2020, stabbing of an individual on a busy street in Jersey City, Acting U.S. Attorney…
Career Criminal Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison In Connection With Fort Myers Night Club Shooting
Fort Myers, FL – U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Jonathan Anthony Reid (32, Gibsonton) to life in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a previously convicted…
St. Augustine Registered Sex Offender Indicted For Attempting To Entice A 10-Year-Old Child To Engage In Sex And Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Video Over The Internet
Jacksonville, Florida – Acting United States Attorney Karin Hoppmann announces that a grand jury has returned an indictment charging Christopher Lee Smith (39, St. Augustine) with attempted online enticement of a minor…
Tampa Man Sentenced To More Than 12 Years In Federal Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Heroin And Fentanyl
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Steven Echevarria (35, Tampa) to 12 years and 6 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl. Echevarria…
Brockton Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition
BOSTON – A Brockton man pleaded guilty on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 to illegally possessing a Smith & Wesson, .40 caliber pistol and ammunition. David Dardy, 32, pleaded guilty to one count…
Valley Woman Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Multi-State Drug Trafficking Operation
FRESNO, Calif. — Alecia Trapps, 58, of Manteca, was sentenced Sept. 17, 2021, by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd to 21 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with…
Woman Pleads Guilty to $77,000 FEMA Fraud in Connection with the Paradise Camp Fire
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Deborah Laughlin, 64, formerly of Paradise, pleaded guilty today to making false statements in an application for FEMA benefits in connection with the 2018 Paradise Camp Fire, Acting U.S.…
New Jersey Man Admits Stealing more than $450,000 in Unemployment Insurance Benefits
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union, New Jersey, man today admitted that he illegally obtained more than $450,000 in unemployment insurance benefits, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Maurice Mills, 29, of…