FBI probe ends in prison term for hacker forum mastermind
Founder of major hacker forum BreachForums resentenced to three years in prison Alexandria, VA – A New York man who created and operated one of the world’s largest online marketplaces for stolen…
Georgia nurse practitioner sentenced to prison, ordered to pay more than $1.6 million in restitution in complex telemedicine fraud scheme
AUGUSTA, GA: A Rockdale County, Ga., nurse practitioner has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay more than $1.6 million in restitution for her role in a massive telemedicine fraud…
Blind Rapper who goes by ‘Mac Wayne’ sentenced to six years in prison for drug distribution
Seattle – A legally blind rapper who was profiled in an Amazon Prime documentary, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to six years in prison, announced U.S. Attorney Nick…
Fresno Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute
FRESNO, Calif. — Leslie Hood, 59, of Fresno, was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd to 12 years in prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, U.S. Attorney…
Philadelphia Felon Sentenced to Over 4 ½ Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm During June 2020 Civil Unrest
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Steven Pennycooke, 36, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison, three years of supervised release, and…
Annapolis Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison After Pleading Guilty to Drug Conspiracy Involving Fentanyl, Heroin, PCP, and Cocaine
Baltimore, Maryland – Chief U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Khayr Basimibnbrown, a/k/a “Keith Brown,” and “Shitty,” age 42, of Annapolis, Maryland, yesterday to 10 years in federal prison, followed by…
Nespelem Man Sentenced to Twenty-Two Years in Federal Prison for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Arson, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Discharging a Firearm During a Crime of Violence, and for Violating His Federal Supervised Release.
Spokane – Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that John Edward McGinnis, age 35, of Nespelem, Washington, was sentenced in federal court in Spokane…
Virginia Man Sentenced to Prison for Sex Offense Against A Minor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Virginia man was sentenced today to three years and 10 months in prison, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, for traveling in interstate commerce to…
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Possession of a Stolen Firearm
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Minneapolis man was sentenced to 84 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for possessing a stolen firearm, announced United States Attorney Andrew M.…
Virginia Drug Trafficker Gets 20 Year Federal Prison Sentence
ABINGDON, Va.– A Georgia drug trafficker is heading to prison for 20 years after being convicted for moving large amounts of crystal meth through Virginia. According to police, Jerada “Rod” Henderson, 40,…
Travel Agent Sentenced To Prison For Fraud On Clients, Cruise Lines And Payment Processors
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Susan C. Bucklew today sentenced Diana M. Hopkins (48, Wimauma) to 37 months in federal prison for wire fraud, access device fraud, and money laundering. As…
Leader of Lottery and Romance Fraud Scheme Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that FAROUQ FASASI, 28, of Manchester, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 168…
Local Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Conviction
Carmelo Valdez Romero, 35, from Sioux City, Iowa, was convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine on February 25, 2022, after a 4-day jury trial. Evidence at trial and sentencing showed…
Hannibal man sentenced to 5+ years in prison on gun charge
ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark on Monday sentenced a man from Hannibal who was caught with stolen firearms to five years and three months in prison. Hannibal police…
St. Louis man sentenced to 15 years in prison on carjacking, gun charges
ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on Monday sentenced a man involved in two carjackings and the theft of a gun after a shooting to 15 years in prison.…
Tokio, ND, Woman Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Foster Child and Abuse and Neglect of Other Children
Fargo –United States Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl announced that Tammy Longie of Tokio, ND, appeared before Chief Judge Peter D. Welte, U.S. District Court, Fargo, ND, and was sentenced to serve life…
Ringleader of credit card skimming scheme sent to prison
HOUSTON – A 31-year-old Cuban citizen who resided in Houston has been sentenced for his role as leader of an organization that installed hundreds of credit card skimmers in Southeast Texas over…
Charles Elsea, Jr., Leader Of A Prison Gang, Sentenced To Life In Prison For Drug And Money Laundering Offenses
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – On August 8, 2022, Charles Elsea, Jr., 44, a longtime inmate of the Tennessee Department of Corrections, was sentenced to life in prison by the Honorable J. Ronnie Greer,…
Huntington Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Gun and Drug Crimes
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Christopher Eugene Capers, 34, of Huntington, was sentenced today to seven years and eight months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for being a…
Bakersfield Man Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute
Louis Torres, 37, of Bakersfield, was sentenced today to seven years and seven months in prison for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to…
Maryland Casino and Hotel Kidnapping Defendant is Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison
Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel sentenced Anthony Erik Hebron, a/k/a “Pain”, age 29, of Washington, D.C., to 14 years in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised…