New Jersey man sentenced to 9 years in New York armed robbery
GOSHEN, N.Y. — A New Jersey man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a 2023 armed robbery in Port Jervis, Orange County District Attorney…
GOSHEN, N.Y. — A New Jersey man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a 2023 armed robbery in Port Jervis, Orange County District Attorney…
NEWARK, NJ — A leader of South Philadelphia’s violent “10th and O Crew” was sentenced to six years in federal prison for orchestrating a wide-ranging conspiracy to distribute prescription opioids,…
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A man has been sentenced to more than 40 years in prison for participating in four killings committed for financial gain between late 2018 and mid-2019. Steven…
BROOKLYN, NY, April 17 — Three young men have been sentenced in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Devonte Lewis, gunned down in broad daylight outside a Midwood charter school in…
TRENTON, N.J. — A Newark man was sentenced to 210 months in federal prison Thursday for trafficking multiple women, including a minor, across state lines for sex, following his conviction…
WOODBINE, GA — Two men were found guilty and sentenced to life without parole Wednesday in the 2023 torture and drowning murder of 29-year-old John Andrew Mamph in a remote…
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A retired New York Police Department sergeant was sentenced to 18 months in prison Tuesday for acting as an unregistered agent of the People’s Republic of China…
BRONX, N.Y. — A Bronx man who ambushed and fatally stabbed his estranged wife inside her apartment has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison, Bronx District Attorney…
NEWARK, NJ — A Queens resident has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for kidnapping a store employee in Paterson, New Jersey, and transporting the victim across state…
BROOKLYN, NY — A Bushwick man who killed one man, wounded another, and then opened fire on police officers in a separate encounter has been sentenced to 40 years to…
LANCASTER, Pa. — A 51-year-old Lancaster man was sentenced to 10 to 20 years in state prison after pleading guilty to shooting his ex-girlfriend multiple times in a 2024 domestic…
TRENTON, NJ — Four defendants have been sentenced for their involvement in events that led to the 2020 shooting of a New Jersey State Police detective during a violent confrontation…
QUEENS, NY — A man who illegally took over a single-family home in Flushing and rented out rooms to others has been sentenced to two years in prison, Queens District…
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — A Brownsville man who sped through a red light and fatally struck a woman on a motorized scooter in Bedford-Stuyvesant has been sentenced to up to…
Henrry Gutierrez Sentenced for Brother’s Death
**Queens, NY** – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the sentencing of Henrry Gutierrez, who received 25 years to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of his 52-year-old brother in July 2022. The incident took place inside a multi-unit residence in Jamaica, where the brothers lived on separate floors.
District Attorney Katz described the event as a family tragedy, with one brother deceased and another facing a lengthy prison term. Gutierrez, 32, residing on Jamaica Avenue, was convicted of second-degree murder and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon on February 10, following a jury trial that began on February 4. Justice Michael Aloise, overseeing the trial, delivered the sentence.
On July 12, 2022, at around 6:20 p.m., Gutierrez entered the second-floor apartment of the building, occupied by his brother Oscar Gutierrez, his ex-girlfriend, and her son. Following a confrontation, Henrry Gutierrez used a knife obtained from the kitchen to stab his brother 14 times.
Authorities were alerted by family members, but Gutierrez fled prior to police arrival
LANCASTER, PA — A Lancaster man has been sentenced to five to 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a woman and two children during a violent…
NEWARK, NJ — Four real estate investors have been sentenced in a wide-ranging conspiracy to defraud financial institutions by submitting falsified documents to secure inflated multimillion-dollar loans for commercial and…
Tennessee Man Sentenced in Drug Trafficking Case
**Memphis, TN** – A Tennessee resident was sentenced on Tuesday to over seven years in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy in the Memphis area.
Courtney Davis, 28, from Memphis, collaborated with others, including Brian Lackland, to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. The investigation focused on the Young Mob gang and their role in drug trafficking.
In March, law enforcement began wiretapping Davis, capturing discussions of acquiring and distributing fentanyl pills. Davis was implicated in distributing 90 grams of fentanyl and 1360 grams of methamphetamine.
Davis is one of 18 individuals charged in this case and the first to be sentenced, having pleaded guilty in December. The Justice Department and local law enforcement have conducted the investigation and prosecution as part of a broader initiative to combat violent crime in Memphis.
Colombian Man Sentenced for Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
**Tampa, FL** – A U.S. District Court sentenced Cesar Augusto Romero Caballero of Colombia to 15 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Judge James Moody Jr. issued the sentence on Wednesday, following Romero Caballero’s guilty plea on April 8.
Court documents revealed that Romero Caballero, formerly of the Colombian Navy, recruited active-duty navy members to plant GPS tracking devices on vessels. This enabled Transnational Criminal Organizations to navigate cocaine-laden ships around Colombian Navy patrols en route to the United States.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi remarked on the significance of the case, emphasizing its importance to the Department of Justice’s efforts to combat drug trafficking. Special Agent Deanne L. Reuter acknowledged the teamwork and dedication involved in bringing this case to a close.
The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Strike Force Initiative supported the prosecution. This initiative promotes collaboration among multiple agencies to address major drug trafficking operations.
Allegheny County Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse
**HARRISBURG, PA** – An Allegheny County man has received a prison sentence ranging from 12 to 30 years for the repeated sexual abuse of two children, committed between 2004 and 2006. Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the sentence on Thursday.
Marc Brown, 67, was sentenced in Allegheny County Court following his guilty plea to charges including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, and endangering the welfare of children. These charges are part of a broader investigation by the 49th Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, which has reviewed testimony relating to various members of Jehovah’s Witnesses accused of child sexual abuse.
Brown was an active member of the congregation at the time of the offenses and abused the children, with whom he was acquainted, on numerous occasions. Testimonies presented during the proceedings confirmed that Brown molested the children, watched them shower, and entered their bedroom at night to assault them.
“This defendant ultimately could not escape accountability for heinous conduct perpetrated years ago, thanks to the hard work of investigators and the grand jurors, and the bravery of the survivors,” stated Attorney General
BRIDGETON, NJ — A former school custodian who admitted to contaminating food with bodily fluids and chemicals at a New Jersey school was sentenced Friday to eight years in state…
Brooklyn Man Sentenced in Child Sex Trafficking Case
**Brooklyn, NY** – A man from East Flatbush has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment for the rape and sex trafficking of a minor he met via social media. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the sentence for Kal Kirby, age 45, handed down by Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun.
Kirby entered a guilty plea on January 22 to charges of second-degree rape and child sex trafficking. Following his release from prison, he will be subject to five years of post-release supervision and will be required to register as a sex offender.
The case is linked to crimes committed between February and December 2022, when Kirby initially connected with the 13-year-old victim through social networking platforms. During this period, the victim visited Kirby’s residence, where he engaged in sexual acts with the victim and facilitated meetings with other men.
Kirby’s co-defendant, Jordan Shepard Burnham, based in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, faces charges of rape and child endangerment, with his case still in progress. The investigation led by NYPD’s Human Trafficking Squad highlighted communication with Burnham, during which explicit photos and videos were allegedly shared.
Former Brooklyn Teacher Sentenced for Child Exploitation
**Brooklyn, NY** – A former Brooklyn math teacher has been sentenced to seven years in prison following a guilty plea to charges of using a child in a sexual performance and endangering the welfare of children. Winston Nguyen, 38, admitted to persuading teenage students from four independent schools in Brooklyn to send him sexually explicit images. He assumed the persona of a young teen and used Snapchat to engage in sexual conversations with his victims.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the sentence on Wednesday. The defendant, previously employed at Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn Heights, must register as a sex offender upon his release. The victims, aged 13 to 15, attended elite schools and were targeted between October 2022 and May 2024.
Nguyen used two Snapchat accounts under the aliases “hunterkristoff” and “haircutbongos” to interact with six children, pretending to be a teenage boy. He sent nude images and videos to his victims and compelled them to send back content of themselves engaged in sexual acts. These accounts were traced to IP addresses linked to Nguyen’s Harlem residence.
The case was investigated by KCDA Detective Investigators along with the District Attorney
Montgomery County Man Sentenced for Home Improvement Fraud
**Harrisburg, PA** – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Jared Wyllie, 48, from Montgomery County, was sentenced to three to six years in state prison alongside two years of probation for failing to complete home improvement work. The victims collectively lost more than $156,000 due to his actions, and Wyllie has been ordered to pay this amount back in restitution.
An investigation revealed that between 2021 and 2022, Wyllie operated under the business name PROjex, LLC. He entered into contracts with four different homeowners, taking upfront payments while misusing another contractor’s license information. Several victims testified in court, including one who had to sell their home at a loss after paying over $100,000 for incomplete repairs.
Wyllie falsely claimed to be a licensed and registered contractor but had no contractor number under his name or business. The first complaints reported substandard repairs, with losses exceeding $16,400. Another victim contracted him for roof repairs costing $27,900.10, but Wyllie only installed a plastic tarp after promising roof repairs and collecting additional funds.
Attorney General Sunday emphasized the importance of consumers conducting research before hiring
LANCASTER, PA — A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to up to 12 years in state prison for leading police on a high-speed chase through Lancaster that ended with him…