Crack trafficking ring in Savannah neighborhood disrupted with arrests on federal charges
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. The 56-count indictment in USA v. Fields…
Second defendant sentenced to federal prison for operating illegal pill factory
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. District Court Chief Judge J. Randal Hall…
Multiple defendants face charges for illegal firearms possession after federal indictments
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 in the Southern District of Georgia. The…
Augusta commissioner charged with destroying records, lying to federal investigators
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 him with destroying records in a federal…
Coffee County man sentenced to federal prison for meth distribution
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 Brown, a/k/a “Jersey,” 43, of Douglas, Ga.,…
Two brothers sentenced in scheme to use drone to smuggle contraband into a Georgia state prison
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 Georgia state prison. George Lo, 27, of…
Two felons sentenced to prison for scheme to steal thousands in COVID-19 unemployment insurance funds
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 scheme to steal pandemic unemployment funds. Malik…
Seven defendants indicted on charges including federal gun felonies
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 are being investigated in collaboration with federal,…
Drug trafficker who attempted to shoot investigators found guilty on all charges at trial
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 charges by a U.S. District Court jury.…
Drug-trafficking pimp sentenced to more than three decades in prison in commercial sex conspiracy
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 federal prison. Anthony Wilson Jackson, 50, of…
Convicted murderer, gang member who led drug trafficking organization from inside state prison is sentenced to federal term
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 operating a drug trafficking organization while incarcerated.…
Three defendants admit participating in dog-fighting operation dismantled in Dodge County
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 III, 41, of Augusta; Deveon Hood, 34,…
Italian company admits guilt in scheme to evade U.S. national security trade sanctions
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 Services (GVA) pled guilty in U.S. District…
Atlanta man admits attempting to conceal firearms in overseas shipment
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. Shawn Sabi, 34, of Atlanta, pled guilty…
Midville man operated meth pill factory
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 pled guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with…
Border Patrol trainer admits to assaulting fellow employee
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 Glynco, Ga. Roberto Baptiste, 37, of Brunswick,…
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