Atlantic County Launches ‘Safe Place’ Initiative to Combat Hate Crimes, Promotes First Participating Business
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has announced its certification as a partner in the “Safe Place” initiative, joining over 350 law enforcement agencies worldwide in a program aimed…
Peoria Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Federal Prison for Participating in the Theft of 25 Firearms from a Gun Store
PEORIA, Ill. – A Peoria, Illinois, man, DaJuan Edwards-Melton, 21, of the 2100 block of W. Antoinette Street, was sentenced on September 8, 2022, to an aggregate 37 months in federal prison…
Two Men Sentenced to Prison for Participating in Nationwide Grandparent Scam
Assistant U. S. Attorney Oleksandra “Sasha” Johnson (619) 546-9769 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – August 31, 2022 SAN DIEGO – Timothy Ingram of North Hollywood, California, and Joaquin Lopez of Hollywood, Florida, were…
Tulsa Man Sentenced for Participating in an Attempted Robbery that Ended in Two Deaths
A Tulsa man was sentenced Monday in federal court for participating in an attempted robbery and home invasion that ended in two deaths. “Justin Harjo received an 18-year prison sentence for taking…
Texas Man Charged with Participating in Scheme to Defraud Spokane Resident of $345,000
Spokane, Washington – Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that a federal grand jury returned an Indictment charging David Joseph Osinski, age 57, a…
Three Nigerian Nationals Extradited to the United States from the United Kingdom for Participating in Business Email Compromise Fraud Schemes
WASHINGTON – Three Nigerian citizens were extradited from the United Kingdom (UK) and arrived in the United States in relation to their alleged participation in multimillion-dollar cyber-enabled business email compromise (BEC) fraud…
Connecticut Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Participating in a Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl
CONCORD – Victor Tejada-Gonzalez, 31, of Waterbury, Connecticut was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, United States Attorney Jane E.…
Lake Placid, Florida Man Charged for Participating in Business Email Compromise Scheme Spanning Four States
Montgomery, Alabama – A Florida man has been arrested for his role in a business email compromise scheme that impacted at least four businesses in four different…
Final Cherry Hill Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Participating in Racketeering Conspiracy Including Murdering an Individual Believed to be a Rival Gang Member
Baltimore, Maryland – Travis Alewine, a/k/a “Sticks,” age 30, of Baltimore, Maryland pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise in connection with his membership in the “Hillside” gang,…
South Georgia physician admits participating in cospiracy to illegally distribute drugs
SAVANNAH, GA: A Coffee County physician and two of his employees have admitted participating in a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed massive amounts of addictive controlled substances from a pain management clinic.…
Two More Plead Guilty to Participating in Beckley-to-Philadelphia Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy
BECKLEY, W.Va. – A Pennsylvania man and a West Virginia woman pleaded guilty today to roles in a conspiracy to traffic over 130 firearms from the Beckley area to Philadelphia. Derrick Woodard,…
Two Men Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Participating in Murder and Arson Scheme
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that LUIS MERCADO, also known as “Pops,” 55, of Bridgeport, and LUIS MEJIAS, also known as “Kermit,” 35, of Waterbury,…
Two California Men Found Guilty of Federal Crimes for Participating in Massive International Fraud and Money Laundering Conspiracy
LOS ANGELES – Two California men were found guilty by a jury today of federal criminal charges for participating in an extensive, long-lasting, multimillion-dollar conspiracy – much of it committed by…
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty To Participating In The Murder Of A Federal Witness And Two Others
HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jerell Adgebesan, age 34, of Baltimore and Hagerstown, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to participating in the June…
23 Defendants Charged With Participating in $26 Million Life Insurance Fraud Scheme
CHICAGO — A federal grand jury in Chicago has charged 23 defendants with participating in a fraud scheme through which they allegedly swindled ten life insurance carriers out of at least $26…
Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to Participating in Nationwide Tax Fraud Scheme
Orlando, FL – A Florida woman pleaded guilty today to filing a false tax return with the IRS, whereby she obtained a refund she was not entitled to receive. According to court…
Four Individuals Plead Guilty to Participating in Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy
CONCORD – Heather Dubeau, 38, of Enfield, Andrew Hutchins, 43, Lebanon, Eli Margolis, 40, of Grantham, and Gary Sewell, 40, of Enfield have pleaded guilty this…
Former Illinois State Representative Sentenced to Nearly Five Years in Federal Prison for Participating in Bribery Scheme
CHICAGO — Former Illinois State Rep. LUIS ARROYO has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for participating in a bribery scheme involving a fellow state lawmaker and Arroyo’s private…
Nigerian Man Extradited From United Kingdom For Participating In Business Email Compromise Scams
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation…
3 Found Guilty of Participating in Scheme to Submit Millions of Dollars in Fraudulent Bills for Substance Abuse Treatment for Teens
LOS ANGELES – A federal jury today convicted three defendants who participated in an $18.5 million scheme that submitted fraudulent claims to California’s Drug Medi-Cal program for alcohol and drug treatment…
Former Federal Agent Found Guilty of Participating in Bribery Scheme that Brought Him Approximately $100,000 in Ill-Gotten Gains
LOS ANGELES – A former special agent with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) was found guilty by a federal jury today of dozens of criminal charges for accepting cash payments and other…
South Bay Man Pleads Guilty to Participating in a Multimillion-Dollar Real Estate Scam Involving Fake Open Houses at Not-for-Sale Homes
LOS ANGELES – A South Bay man pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for participating with his sister in a $6 million real estate scam that involved listing homes…
Second Gang Member Pleads Guilty To Firearms Offenses And Admits To Participating In Fatal October 2019 Robbery
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that DERRICK CASADO, a/k/a “Big Bank,” a/k/a “Papa D,” pled guilty today to conspiring to distribute 28 grams…
Jury Finds Husband and Wife Guilty of Participating in International Fraud Ring
Memphis, TN- Caesar Oruade, 38, and Ayana Saunders, 36, of Hawthorne, California, have been convicted of wire fraud conspiracy and conspiracy to launder money. Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., United States Attorney, announced…
Former Crestwood Mayor Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison for Participating in Bribery Scheme Involving Red-Light Camera Services
CHICAGO — The former mayor of Crestwood, Ill., was sentenced today to a year in federal prison for improperly soliciting and receiving benefits from a representative of a red-light camera company that…
Longtime Employee of a Harford County, Maryland Manufacturer Pleads Guilty to Participating in a $20 Million Kickback Scheme
Baltimore, Maryland – Elliott Dennis Kleinman, age 68, of Bel Air, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and tax evasion, in connection with a kickback scheme that defrauded…
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