Fourteen charged in South Jersey drug and weapons trafficking ring, authorities say
TRENTON, N.J. — Fourteen individuals have been charged in connection with a drug trafficking network that operated across South Jersey and involved a stockpile of illegal firearms, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew…
Two Huntington Men Involved in Multi-State Drug Ring Appear in Federal Court
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Two Huntington men who participated in a multi-state drug ring appeared today in federal court. Aaron Scott Midkiff, 36, was sentenced to six years and five months in federal…
Shots ring out in Newark’s Marrows Court Apartment Complex
NEWARK, NJ – On February 20, 2022, at approximately 10:02 P.M., the Newark Police Department responded to the area of Marrows Court Apartments for a report of shots fired. The responding officers…
Akron Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Multi-State Methamphetamine Ring
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – An Akron man who participated in a multi-state methamphetamine conspiracy was sentenced today to ten years in federal prison. Dennis Deire Mosely, Jr., 35, previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy…
Yuma Border Patrol Agents/AMO Break up Smuggling Ring
YUMA, Ariz. – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents, aided by an aircrew from Air and Marine Operations (AMO) Yuma Air Branch, intercepted a human smuggling attempt Wednesday in Yuma, Arizona. Late…
Waterbury Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Heroin and Fentanyl Trafficking Ring
Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that BRYAN VINALES, also known as “Tiano,” 25, of Waterbury, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant…
Middle Georgian Convicted in Meth Trafficking Ring Sentenced to 420 Months in Federal Prison After Jury Trial Conviction
MACON, Ga. – A Macon resident convicted in August 2021 for his role in a substantial methamphetamine trafficking network was sentenced to serve 420 months in prison for his crimes. Roderick Chester, 34,…
Two Women Arrested in Human Trafficking Ring Investigation in Dallas
DALLAS, TEXAS – On January 28, 2022, at approximately 2:00 PM, the Dallas Police Department along with agents from Homeland Security Investigations-Human Trafficking Task Force conducted an operation resulting in the execution…
Two Huntington Men Appear in Federal Court in Connection to Roles in Multi-State Drug Ring
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Two men who participated in a drug ring and distributed various drugs in Huntington appeared today in federal court. William Raeshaun Byrd, 31, of Huntington, was sentenced to 15…
Norwich Man Involved in Southeastern Connecticut Drug Ring Sentenced to 43 Months in Federal Prison
Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that VICTOR ENCARNACION, 34, of Norwich, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to 43…
New Haven Man Admits Role in Cocaine Trafficking Ring
Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOSE RODRIGUEZ-CARABALLO, also known as “Puma,” 32, of New Haven, pleaded guilty today via videoconference before U.S. District Judge…
Two Huntington Men Plead Guilty for Roles in Multi-State Drug Ring
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Two Huntington men who participated in a drug ring distributing various drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine, pleaded guilty today in federal court. Edward Shane Midkiff, 34, pleaded guilty to…
Marshalltown Woman Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Her Role in Large-Scale Drug Ring
A Marshalltown, Iowa woman who was involved in the distribution of nearly five kilograms of methamphetamine was sentenced today to ten years in federal prison. Eva Ordaz Hernandez, age 45, from Marshalltown,…
Four Indicted in Tulare County-Based International Drugs and Firearms Trafficking Ring
FRESNO, Calif. —Four defendants who were Sureno gang members and associates have been indicted today by a federal grand jury in Fresno, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Jonathan Gallegos, 31,…
ICE HSI Dallas collaboration with federal, state and city law enforcement agencies lead to dismantlement of large-scale retail theft ring
DALLAS – Twenty-nine members of a large-scale theft ring operating from northeastern Oklahoma were charged by federal and state prosecutors for their roles in an organization whose operations crossed state lines, resulting…
Houston man sentenced for role in narcotics and weapons distribution ring
HOUSTON – A 36-year-old Houston resident has been ordered to federal prison for wire fraud, possession of meth and possession of a firearm by a felon, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.…
Glendale Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Participating in Darknet Drug Distribution Ring
PHOENIX, Ariz. – On Tuesday, Jacob Matthew Medina, 29, of Glendale, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Douglas L. Rayes to 160 months in federal prison. Medina previously pleaded guilty to…
Americans Ring In 2022 With Highest Mortgage Rates Since The Pandemic Started
Harry Wilmerding on January 6, 2022 Mortgage rates soared to their highest level since the beginning of the pandemic in the first week of 2022, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed-rate…
Stratford Man Involved in Car Theft Ring Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison
Leonard C Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CHRISTOPHER MULKERN, also known as “Chucky,” 22, of Stratford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley…
Gunshots ring out in Newark’s 4th ward on Christmas, so far, no victims identified
NEWARK, NJ – Violence in Newark didn’t take a holiday to celebrate Christmas or Kwanza on Saturday as police responded to multiple gunshots in the city’s 4th ward in the afternoon. Police…
Road crew finds man’s high school class ring lost twenty years ago
SHILOH, NC – South Carolina Department of Transportation road crew workers found a ring in a roadside ditch while working there clearing the ditch near Shiloh. One of the workers noticed a…
Gunshots ring out, one dead in latest Trenton shooting murder
TRENTON, NJ – At approximately 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021, Trenton police received a Shot Spotter activation for multiple rounds in the 400 block of Garfield Avenue. Additional calls were…
Leader in Synthetic Identity Fraud Ring Sentenced to Prison for Bank Fraud
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Knightdale man was sentenced to 100 months in prison, and 5 years of supervised release and ordered to make restitution in the amount of $412,885.17, on a charge…
Martinsburg man sentenced for his role in a firearms trafficking ring
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Marquis Hicks, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 54 months for his role in a conspiracy involving the illegal purchase and transportation of firearms, United States…
Thirty Members of a Multi-State Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficking Ring Arrested
EVANSVILLE – A federal grand jury in Evansville returned indictments charging 30 men and women with several federal crimes, including conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, illegal possession of a…
US-Brazil coordination leads to takedown of significant human smuggling ring
Investigative efforts by Brazilian Federal Police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), in concert with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division led to eight arrests and…
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