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North Carolina man sentenced to federal prison for distributing opioids through the Dark Web

September 28, 2021
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SAVANNAH, GA:  A North Carolina man who ordered and illegally sold highly addictive opioids through the Dark Web has been sentenced to federal prison. Wesley …

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Crack trafficking ring in Savannah neighborhood disrupted with arrests on federal charges

September 25, 2021
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SAVANNAH, GA:  Multiple defendants are in custody on drug trafficking charges after the unsealing of a federal indictment targeting an open-air drug market in Savannah. …

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Key figure in Laurens County drug trafficking conspiracy sentenced to federal prison

September 18, 2021
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DUBLIN, GA:  A key figure in a Laurens County-area drug trafficking conspiracy has been sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison. Rodney Jarrod …

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Three medical professionals charged with distributing ‘massive quantities’ of controlled substances from ‘pill mill’

September 16, 2021
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WAYCROSS, GA:  Three healthcare professionals have been charged in a 52-count federal indictment unsealed Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern …

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U.S. Justice Department announces investigation into conditions in Georgia prisons

September 15, 2021
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WASHINGTON: The U.S. Justice Department announced today that it has opened a statewide civil investigation into conditions of confinement of prisoners held in Georgia’s prisons. …

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Federal prosecutions target illegal firearms possession, drugs

September 13, 2021
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SAVANNAH, GA:  At least seven defendants face federal charges including those for illegally possessing firearms after separate indictments by a U.S. District Court grand jury …

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Georgia defense contractor agrees to $900,000 payment to settle False Claims Act allegations

September 11, 2021
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AUGUSTA, GA: Two Georgia companies and their owners have agreed to pay $900,000 to resolve allegations that they provided unapproved substitute parts to the U.S. …

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Owner of cockfighting venue sentenced to prison for running illegal animal fighting operation

September 10, 2021
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AUGUSTA, GA:  A Lincoln County man has been sentenced to prison after admitting that he operated a cockfighting venue. Lanier Augustus Hightower Jr., 65, of …

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Violent gang members, cartel conduit sentenced to federal prison for roles in major drug-trafficking conspiracy

September 8, 2021
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SAVANNAH, GA:  A member of a violent Chicago street gang, two Ghost Face Gangsters and a conduit for Mexican drug cartels have been sentenced to …

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Convicted felon sentenced to additional prison time after threatening witness and judge

September 3, 2021
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BRUNSWICK, GA:  A convicted felon and gang member has been sentenced to more than a decade of additional time in federal prison after admitting he …

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Savannah woman sentenced for assisting in scheme that stole millions of dollars from victims’ retirement accounts

August 26, 2021
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SAVANNAH, GA: A Savannah woman has been sentenced after admitting she “structured” cash withdrawals, which were part of a scheme to steal millions of dollars …

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Effingham County man sentenced to federal prison for aiming laser at commercial aircraft

August 25, 2021
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SAVANNAH, GA:  An Effingham County resident has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting he aimed a powerful laser at commercial aircraft. Roger Floyd Hendricks, …

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Brunswick men await sentencing after admitting to six armed robberies

August 25, 2021
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BRUNSWICK, Ga: Two Brunswick men face substantial federal prison terms after admitting to the armed robberies of six Brunswick area businesses in August 2020. Zaeveon …

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Third defendant sentenced in scheme to use drone to smuggle contraband into a Georgia state prison

August 20, 2021
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AUGUSTA, GA:  An Atlanta-area man is the third defendant sentenced in U.S. District Court after admitting to a scheme to use a drone to smuggle …

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Three men sentenced for illegal gambling operation

August 19, 2021
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AUGUSTA, GA:  Two Waynesboro, Ga., men and a Greenwood, S.C., man have been sentenced for participating in an illegal gambling operation. Grady Brandon Mobley, 44, …

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Savannah felon convicted for illegal firearms possession

August 19, 2021
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SAVANNAH, GA:  A U.S. District Court jury found a previously convicted felon guilty of illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition after just 15 minutes of …

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Internet predator admits coercing children to provide sexual images

August 12, 2021
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STATESBORO, GA:  A Bulloch County man faces substantial time in federal prison after admitting he persuaded children to send him sexual images and photos. Jasiri …

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Swainsboro, Ga., banker admits obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulent loans

August 6, 2021
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SAVANNAH, GA: A former commercial loan officer at a Chatham County bank is facing significant penalties after admitting to obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars …

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Death by fentanyl overdose leads to indictment of two men on federal drug charges

August 6, 2021
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SAVANNAH, GA:  Two Bryan County men face up to life in prison after another man’s fatal fentanyl overdose. Javarus McKinney, a/k/a “Jody,” 32, of Richmond …

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Multiple defendants federally indicted for illegal firearms possession

August 6, 2021
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SAVANNAH, GA:  Three men face felony firearms charges in separate indictments by a U.S. District Court grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia, while …

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Two dozen defendants indicted in investigation of Washington, Ga., area drug trafficking operation

August 5, 2021
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AUGUSTA, GA:  A multi-agency drug trafficking investigation has culminated in the criminal conspiracy indictment of 21 defendants in the Southern District of Georgia. Operation Wynner …

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Savannah B&B manager accused of embezzling more than half a million dollars

August 4, 2021
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SAVANNAH, GA:  The former manager of a Savannah bed and breakfast is accused of embezzling more than $500,000 in a 14-count federal indictment. Chiquita Blake, …

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Georgia company and owner admit guilt in scheme to evade U.S. national security trade sanctions

August 2, 2021
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SAVANNAH, GA:  A Georgia company and its owner have admitted guilt in a scheme to evade United States national security laws. Dali Bagrou pled guilty …

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Georgia man sentenced in dog-fighting operation

August 2, 2021
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AUGUSTA, GA:  A Georgia man has been sentenced in federal court in connection with a dog-fighting ring broken up in 2018 in Dodge County. Benjaman …

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Savannah tire store owner convicted of selling methamphetamine

July 31, 2021
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SAVANNAH, GA:  A Savannah tire store owner faces decades in federal prison after a U.S. District Court jury found him guilty of distributing methamphetamine. Reginald …

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Sentencing of drug trafficker wraps up prosecution of Richmond County narcotics conspiracy

July 24, 2021
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AUGUSTA, GA:  With the sentencing of the lead defendant, the prosecution of a major Richmond County drug trafficking conspiracy has resulted in convictions of all …

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Former prison guard admits role in major south Georgia drug trafficking conspiracy

July 23, 2021
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WAYCROSS, GA:  A former prison guard has admitted participating in a drug trafficking operation in south Georgia that included smuggling contraband to inmates. Jessica Azaelae …

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Violent felon convicted for crime spree that included a carjacking, attempted robbery, and firearm offenses

July 16, 2021
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SAVANNAH, GA:  A U.S. District Court jury found a previously convicted felon guilty on all charges for a violent 2019 crime spree across south Georgia. …

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Nearly three dozen charged in Middle Georgia methamphetamine-trafficking conspiracy

July 16, 2021
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DUBLIN, GA:  Thirty defendants are charged in a Laurens County methamphetamine-trafficking indictment unsealed in the Southern District of Georgia. The indictment in USA v. Monroe …

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Second defendant sentenced to federal prison for operating illegal pill factory

July 15, 2021
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AUGUSTA, GA:  A second Burke County man has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting to operating an illegal pill factory from a residence. U.S. …

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Multiple defendants face charges for illegal firearms possession after federal indictments

July 9, 2021
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SAVANNAH, GA:  Six defendants face felony firearms charges, with two also charged with illegal drug possession, after indictment by a U.S. District Court grand jury …

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Augusta commissioner charged with destroying records, lying to federal investigators

July 8, 2021
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USA v SIAS indictmentUSA v SIAS penalty certificationAUGUSTA, GA:  An elected official in the Augusta city government is named in a two-count federal indictment charging …

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Coffee County man sentenced to federal prison for meth distribution

July 8, 2021
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BRUNSWICK, GA:  A Coffee County man who operated a pill factory was sentenced to more than a decade in prison for distribution of methamphetamine. Demetrius …

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Two brothers sentenced in scheme to use drone to smuggle contraband into a Georgia state prison

June 29, 2021

AUGUSTA, GA:  Two brothers have been sentenced in U.S. District Court after admitting to a scheme to use a drone to smuggle contraband into a …

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Two felons sentenced to prison for scheme to steal thousands in COVID-19 unemployment insurance funds

June 29, 2021
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SAVANNAH, GA:  Two Florida residents who crashed their car while fleeing from a traffic stop have been sentenced to federal prison for colluding in a …

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Seven defendants indicted on charges including federal gun felonies

June 14, 2021

SAVANNAH, GA:  Seven defendants face felony firearms charges after indictments by a U.S. District Court grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia.  The cases …

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Drug trafficker who attempted to shoot investigators found guilty on all charges at trial

June 8, 2021
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BRUNSWICK, GA:  A Liberty County man whose gun malfunctioned when he attempted to shoot at investigators searching for drugs has been found guilty on all …

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Drug-trafficking pimp sentenced to more than three decades in prison in commercial sex conspiracy

May 28, 2021

SAVANNAH, GA:  A Savannah man who operated an interstate commercial sex trafficking business and distributed drugs has been sentenced to more than three decades in …

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Convicted murderer, gang member who led drug trafficking organization from inside state prison is sentenced to federal term

May 27, 2021

SAVANNAH, GA:  A former Savannah resident serving a life sentence in state prison for murder has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for …

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Three defendants admit participating in dog-fighting operation dismantled in Dodge County

May 26, 2021

DUBLIN, GA:  Three of seven defendants have admitted in court to participation in a dog-fighting operation broken up in 2018 in Dodge County. Benjamin Shinhoster …

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Italian company admits guilt in scheme to evade U.S. national security trade sanctions

May 26, 2021

SAVANNAH, GA:  An Italian company has entered a guilty plea in a scheme to evade United States national security laws. GVA International Oil and Gas …

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Atlanta man admits attempting to conceal firearms in overseas shipment

May 26, 2021

SAVANNAH, GA:  An Atlanta man faces up to five years in prison after admitting he attempted to hide firearms in an overseas shipment of goods. …

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Midville man operated meth pill factory

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021
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AUGUSTA, GA –  U.S. District Court Chief Judge J. Randal Hall sentenced Telly Savalas Carswell, 47, of Midville, Ga., to 168 months in prison after Carswell …

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Border Patrol trainer admits to assaulting fellow employee

April 30, 2021
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BRUNSWICK, GA:  A former federal training officer has admitted assaulting a fellow Customs and Border Protection employee at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers in …

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