Operation Weed Whacker shuts down six illegal smoke shops in Queens with arrests and major cannabis seizures
QUEENS, NY — A sweeping undercover operation targeting six illegal cannabis shops across Queens has led to four arrests, the padlocking of each storefront, and the seizure of hundreds of pounds of…
Felon who Used Straw Purchaser to Buy Firearm Sentenced to over Six Years in Federal Prison
A man who used a straw purchaser to obtain a firearm was sentenced today to more than 6 years in federal prison. Dejswah Shaquawn Sibley, age 27, from Chicago, Illinois, received the…
Slidell Man Sentenced To Six Months in Jail After Stealing Over $75,000 From Federal Retirement Benefits Program
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that MICHAEL R. MATHERNE (“MATHERNE”), age 62, of Slidell, Louisiana was sentenced on June 7, 2022 to serve six (6) months in federal…
Six People Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining Loans Meant To Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
NEWARK, N.J. – Six Essex County, New Jersey, residents were arrested today for scheming to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Nyan Terry, aka “Racks,”…
Local man pleads guilty to trafficking over six kilograms of cocaine
LAREDO, Texas – A 44-year-old man from Laredo has admitted to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Erasmo Medina-Villanueva pleaded guilty to trafficking 6.8…
Six Defendants Arrested on Federal Grand Jury Indictment Alleging They Fraudulently Obtained $2 Million in COVID-19 Jobless Benefits
LOS ANGELES – Law enforcement today arrested six defendants charged in a federal grand jury indictment alleging they fraudulently obtained more than $2 million in COVID-19-related unemployment insurance (UI) benefits by…
Justice Department Announces Enforcement Action Charging Six Individuals with Cryptocurrency Fraud Offenses in Cases Involving Over $100 Million in Intended Losses
LOS ANGELES – The Department of Justice, together with federal law enforcement partners, today announced criminal charges against six defendants in four separate cases for their alleged involvement in cryptocurrency-related fraud,…
St. Louis man sentenced to six years in prison for drug and gun crimes
ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Court Judge Henry E. Autrey on Thursday sentenced a St. Louis man caught three times with drugs or guns, or both, to six years in prison. Carlos…
Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to Six Years’ Imprisonment for Arson
United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling announced that on June 28, 2022, Chief United States District Judge Pamela Pepper sentenced Darrell Chambliss (age: 31) to 72 months’ imprisonment, followed by three years…
Mexican National & Tax Fraud Fugitive Arrested After Six Years
NASHVILLE – A Oaxaca, Mexico, man was arrested this morning, after being sought for the past six years, following his indictment in a conspiracy to file fraudulent federal income tax returns, announced…
Leader of Large Cedar Rapids Heroin and Fentanyl Ring Uncovered by Wiretap Pleads Guilty to Six Federal Crimes
A man who led a multi-year heroin and fentanyl distribution ring pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Brian Jarell Dennis, age 32, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was convicted of…
EDVA Seizes Six Websites Providing Illegal Access to Copyrighted Music
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced today the seizure of six websites as part of ongoing efforts by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the…
Mekky Media Relations Celebrates Six Years in Business, Doubling its Revenue on Top of Last Year’s Record-breaking Gains
With agency growing its team and adding high-profile clients and national honors, founder Michelle Mekky says ‘more to come’ CHICAGO, June 22, 2022 — Mekky Media Relations Inc. is marking six years in…
House Fire Displaces Six in Perth Amboy
PERTH AMBOY, NJ – A two-alarm fire at 2.5 story residential structure in Perth Amboy displaced six residents in Perth Amboy last night. At around 7:09 pm. the Perth Amboy Fire Department…
Six Years in Federal Prison for Man Who Illegally Possessed Stolen Handgun in Chicago
CHICAGO — A man who illegally possessed a stolen semi-automatic handgun in Chicago has been sentenced to six years in federal prison. DEANDRE MORRISON illegally possessed the loaded firearm on Nov. 23,…
Chinook man sentenced to six years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine on Fort Belknap Indian Reservation
GREAT FALLS — A Chinook man who admitted to trafficking methamphetamine on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation was sentenced on June 16 to six years in prison to be followed by five…
Six Defendants Plead Guilty to Scheme to Transport Stolen Catalytic Converters Across State Lines
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Six Springfield, Mo., and Rogersville, Mo., residents have pleaded guilty in federal court to their roles in a scheme to transport tens of thousands of stolen catalytic converters across…
Six Bikers Arrested on Gun Charges
CHENANGO, NY – Six men affiliated with with the Infamous Ryders motorcycle club have been arrested on weapons charges, the New York State Police reported. On June 12, troopers initiated a traffic…
Leader Of Bay Area Drug Distribution Network Sentenced To Six Years In Prison
SAN FRANCISCO – Andy Manuel Reanos-Moreno was sentenced to 72 months in prison for his role in a large-scale drug distribution conspiracy announced U.S. Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds and Drug Enforcement Administration…
Goldsboro Woman Sentenced to More Than Six Years for Trafficking Crack Cocaine
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A Goldsboro, North Carolina woman was sentenced to 80 months in prison for Conspiracy to Distribute a quantity of cocaine base (crack). According to court documents and information presented…
Henderson Man Sentenced to Six Years After Search Warrant Uncovers Multiple Firearms, Heroin, and Cocaine
WILMINGTON, N.C. – Jamey Owens, 51, of Henderson, was sentenced today to 72 months in prison for possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and for being a felon in…
