Over $600 in cosmetics swiped from Kohl’s as Stafford County reports back-to-back thefts
Stafford, VA – Stafford County deputies responded to two separate larceny incidents on Tuesday evening, including a high-value theft from a Kohl’s store and a missing wallet reported after a visit to…
Boise Man Sentenced to Over 4.5 Years in Federal Prison for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
BOISE – A Boise man was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court records, on October 10, 2020, a police officer attempted…
Union Women Indicted in Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
Jackson, Miss. – Three Union women appeared in federal court today on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby…
Federal Indictment Charges Man With Illegally Possessing Machine Gun in Chicago
CHICAGO — A man has been arrested on a federal firearm charge for allegedly illegally possessing a loaded machine gun in Chicago. An indictment unsealed today in U.S. District Court in Chicago…
Will County Woman Who Engaged in Sexual Conduct With Underage Boy Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison
CHICAGO — A Will County woman has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for engaging in sexual conduct with an underage boy and directing him to send her…
Brandon B. Brown Sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. – Brandon Bonaparte Brown was officially sworn in today as United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana. Brown was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on November…
California Man Indicted on Charges of Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON — A California man was indicted today on charges of assaulting law enforcement and other crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on…
Cartel Associate Convicted of Massive Meth Trafficking Operation
A major Dallas drug trafficker was convicted at trial of dealing methamphetamine out of his car dealership, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham. After four days of…
Decatur Man Convicted of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
PEORIA, Ill. – A federal jury returned a guilty verdict on Thursday, December 9, 2021, against DeAngelo Banks, 31, of Decatur, Illinois, for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Sentencing…
Sex Offender Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
BOSTON – A registered sex offender was arrested yesterday in connection with allegedly receiving and possessing child [censored]ography via multiple groups on a messaging app. Angel Figueroa, 49, of Fall River, was…
Operation Shutdown Corner Update: Last of 17 Defendants Sentenced to More than 16 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Crime
BECKLEY, W.Va. – The last of 17 defendants was sentenced for his participation in an extensive drug trafficking organization (DTO) operating between California and the Southern District of West Virginia. Oyontikeyta V.…
Leading ISIS Media Figure and Foreign Fighter Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorist Organization Resulting in Death
A Saudi-born Canadian citizen pleaded guilty today to conspiring to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization (ISIS), resulting in death. According to court documents, Mohammed Khalifa, aka Abu Ridwan…
Former Vermont Resident Charged with Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Wayne Miller, 34, formerly of Hartland, Vermont, was charged by criminal complaint in United States District Court in…
Informational: Federal Court arraignments
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The…
Brockton Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking
BOSTON – A Brockton man was sentenced today for distributing fentanyl throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Christian Collins, 19, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris to five years in prison…
Former employee at Sandia National Laboratories sentenced to 21 months in prison for mail fraud and theft
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Joshua Cordova, 39, of Albuquerque, was sentenced in federal court on Dec. 9 to a year and nine months in prison for mail…
Three Individuals Charged with Stealing Unemployment Benefits
NEWARK, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man and woman and a New York man were arrested today and charged for their alleged roles in a fraud committed in connection with…
New York Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution
BOSTON – A Bronx, N.Y. man was sentenced on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 in federal court in Boston for fentanyl distribution. Carlos Nunez, 49, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Indira…
Prison Consultant Sentenced to 6 Years for Defrauding BOP Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that TONY TUAN PHAM, also known as “Anh Nguyen,” 52, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was sentenced today by U.S.…
Former Program Coordinator for the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts Sentenced for Bribery Scheme
LOUISVILLE, KY – A Louisville man was sentenced yesterday to 30 months in prison, payment of a $10,000 fine, and an order of restitution in the amount of $71,407, for his solicitation…
Nikolas P. Kerest sworn in as U.S. Attorney
Nikolas P. Kerest has taken the oath of office to become the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont. Mr. Kerest was nominated by President Joseph Biden on September 28, 2021…