South Carolina woman sentenced to 18 years for role in Brittanee Drexel’s kidnapping and murder
CHARLESTON, S.C. – A Georgetown woman was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for lying to investigators about her involvement in the 2009 kidnapping and murder of Brittanee Drexel, authorities said.…
Camden Woman Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden woman was sentenced today to 63 months in prison for conspiring to distribute heroin in the city of Camden, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Jasmin…
Florida Man Admits Role in $1 Million Kickback Scheme Related to Genetic Testing
NEWARK, N.J. – A Florida man today admitted his role in a conspiracy to receive kickbacks and bribes from laboratories in exchange for referrals of patient DNA samples and genetic tests, Acting…
Syracuse Man Sentenced for Role in Drug Conspiracy
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Luis Carrasquillo, age 34, of Syracuse was sentenced today to serve 71 months in federal prison for his membership in a conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, and his…
Fayette County Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Theft of Mine Equipment
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Fayette County man, Stuart Dotson, pleaded guilty today to aiding and abetting the destruction of an energy facility. According to court documents and statements made in court, Stuart…
Rochester Man Going To Prison And Ordered To Pay Millions In Restitution For His Role In Ponzi Scheme That Bilked Investors Out Of Millions Of Dollars
CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, NY – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that John Piccarreto, Jr., 38, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit…
Martinsburg man admits to role in drug trafficking and firearms conspiracy
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Antoine Paul Brown, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced. Brown, 38, pleaded guilty today to one…
Akron Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Multi-State Drug Conspiracy
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – An Akron, Ohio man who helped lead a multi-state drug conspiracy entered a guilty plea today in federal court. George Devonte Langford, 29, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute…
Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Role in Multimillion-Dollar Illegal Kickback Scheme and Evading Taxes on Over $33 Million of Income
TRENTON, N.J. – The former co-owner of a Union City, New Jersey, pharmacy was sentenced today to 41 months in prison for his role in a scheme to pay bribes to health…
Passaic County Woman Admits Role in Drug Conspiracy and Distribution of Fentanyl
NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, woman today admitted participating in a conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Nysifah Deaveareaux, 28, of Paterson,…
Preston County woman sentenced for role in drug distribution operation
CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Tiffany Groves, of Kingwood, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 100 months of incarceration for her role in methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin drug distribution operation, United…
Portland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Bank Fraud Scheme
PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man was sentenced to federal prison today for his role in a fraud scheme whereby he and a co-conspirator would steal mail from residential mailboxes and use stolen personal…
Maryland man admits to role in drug trafficking conspiracy
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Karim Irvin Brooks, of Hagerstown, Maryland, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced. Brooks, 26, pleaded guilty today to one count…
Camden County Man Admits Role in Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Scheme
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a scheme to obtain money through fraudulently obtained refund checks issued by the U.S. Treasury, Acting U.S. Attorney…
Farmington Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Illegal Marijuana Distribution Conspiracy Involving Money Laundering and Public Corruption
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Hardy County man admits to role in drug trafficking operation
ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – Richard Allan Howell, of Moorefield, West Virginia, has admitted to his role in a drug distribution operation, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced. Howell, 43, pleaded…
Blinken Confirms Internal Review Of State Department’s Role In Afghanistan Withdrawal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed Wednesday the State Department is conducting an internal review into the evacuation of Afghanistan. “It’s absolutely critical that we capture and benefit from lessons learned,” Blinken…
New York Man Admits Role in Bank Fraud
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Bronx, New York, man today admitted his role in a scheme to steal bank customer identities and then use the information to steal more than $600,000, Acting U.S.…
Cleveland man sentenced for role in drug trafficking operation
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Eiandreus Kirkland Rebraun Pique, of Cleveland, Ohio, was sentenced today to 57 months of incarceration for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy, United States Attorney William J.…
Bridgeport Gang Member Admits Murder, Role in Courthouse Shooting, Other Violent Acts
TYIESE WARREN, also known as “Loose Screw,” 21, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooly in Bridgeport to a racketeering offense stemming from a murder and other…
Gang Member Admits Role in Bridgeport Courthouse Shooting
ASANTE GAINES, also known as “Santi,” 24, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to racketeering and attempted murder offenses stemming from his participation…