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…
Spartanburg County Man Sentenced to Prison for Gun Charge
Greenville, South Carolina —Rashad Jamal Mack, 27, of Spartanburg, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Evidence…
Bennettsville Man Sentenced to More than 18 Years in Federal Prison for Firearms Crime
FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA — Matthew Joshua Tolson, 33, of Bennettsville, was sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. “One…
Prolific turtle trapper sentenced to prison
ATLANTA – Nathan Horton has been sentenced for illegally trapping and exporting thousands of freshwater turtles in Georgia in violation of the Lacey Act. “Horton robbed public lands by using illegal traps…
Las Vegas Man Sentenced To Prison For COVID-19 Relief Fraud, Bank Fraud, And Money Laundering
LAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas man was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for perpetrating a scheme to defraud the Small Business Administration by fraudulently applying for an Economic Injury…
“Long Time Coming” Update: Parkersburg Woman Sentenced to Prison for Role in Methamphetamine Conspiracy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Parkersburg woman was sentenced today to one and one-half years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for her role in a multi-state drug…
Springfield, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 96 months in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor and Use of Interstate Facilities to Attempt to Transmit Information about a Minor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A Springfield, Illinois, man, Matthew Wetzel, 37, of the 800 block of East Edward Street, was sentenced on May 5, 2022, to 96 months in prison for attempted enticement…
Two Huntington Men Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Multi-State Drug Ring
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Two Huntington men were sentenced to prison today for their roles in a multi-state drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed large amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and other illegal…
Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Gun and Drug Crimes
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – An Ohio man was sentenced today to two and one-half years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for attempted possession with intent to distribute…
Culloden Man Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Culloden man was sentenced today to three years and four months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of methamphetamine. According to…
Passaic County Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Role in Stealing Employer’s Oral Care Formulas and Sending Them Overseas
NEWARK, N.J. – A former research technician and scientist for a worldwide consumer products company that researched, developed, designed, manufactured, marketed, and sold oral care consumer products was sentenced today to 21…
Former Allenwood Inmate Sentenced For Possessing A Cellphone In Prison
WILLIAMSPORT – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on May 5, 2022, federal inmate John Alexander Townsend, age 41, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge…
Orange County Man Sentenced to 2½ Years in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining $1.5 Million in COVID-Relief Loans
SANTA ANA, California – An Orange County man was sentenced today to 30 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $1.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) COVID-relief loans…
Husband and Wife who Conspired with Jared Fogle to Sexually Exploit Children are Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison
INDIANAPOLIS – Russell Taylor, 50, Indianapolis, and his ex-wife, Angela Taylor (now known as Angela Baldwin), 40, Connersville, were sentenced today, ending a years-long child exploitation investigation into a conspiracy that involved…
Dubuque Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Firearm
A Dubuque man that possessed a firearm while subject to a no-contact order and in connection with distributing marijuana was sentenced today to more than 2 years in federal prison. Marcus McDaniel,…
Iowa Man With Ties to Mexico-Based Drug Trafficking Organization Sent to Federal Prison
An Iowa man who conspired to distribute over 150 pounds of ice methamphetamine was sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison. Jeremey Aswegan, age 44, from Van Horne, Iowa, received…
Brooklyn Gang Leader Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Murder for Hire Conspiracy, Use of a Firearm, and Narcotics Trafficking
Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Ronald Williams, a leader of the ‘90s Crew street gang based in the Canarsie and East Flatbush neighborhoods of Brooklyn, was sentenced by United States…
Local woman ordered to prison for aggravated identity theft
HOUSTON – A 43-year-old Houston resident has been sent to prison following her conviction of using stolen personal information to obtain over $1,000, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Daneshia Shane Walton…
Shenandoah Meth Dealer Gets 16 Years in Federal Prison
HARRISONBURG, Va. – Police have reported that a Mount Jackson man, who was convicted following a three-day jury trial in January of 2022 of distributing methamphetamine and carrying a firearm while doing…
Two Drug Conspiracies Land Little Rock Man in Federal Prison for 18 Years
LITTLE ROCK—A Little Rock man’s involvement in two separate drug conspiracies will end with him spending 18 years in federal prison. Desmond Kelley, aka “Trell,” 28, was sentenced yesterday…
St. John’s Lacrosse Player Who Stabbed Teammate Gets 6 Years in Prison
NEW YORK, NY – A former St. John’s University lacrosse player, known for his excellent stick handling skills will now have six years to improve his game before once again being able…