Tampa dentist pleads guilty to sending over 100 violent threats to public figures and election official
TAMPA, Fla. – A Florida dentist admitted Monday to sending more than 100 violent threats to public figures and an election official over a span of several years, pleading guilty in federal…
Tampa Accountant Sentenced To More Than Six Years In Federal Prison For Plotting A Murder-For-Hire
Tampa, Florida– U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday today sentenced DeAnna Marie Stinson (50, Tampa) to six years and six months in federal prison for murder-for-hire. The Court also ordered Stinson to…
Sanctuary Medicinals Opens Medical Dispensary in Tampa, its Seventh in Florida
New location is Sanctuary’s first in the city of Tampa and third in the Tampa Bay region TAMPA, Fla., April 13, 2022 — Sanctuary Medicinals today announced the opening of its seventh…
Tampa Bay Man Sentenced To More Than Four Years In Federal Prison For Defrauding Bank Of $20 Million
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington has sentenced Loyd Tomlinson, I (St. Petersburg, 79) to four years and four months in federal prison for defrauding a federally insured financial…
Tampa General Hospital’s Steven Chew Named to Modern Healthcare’s Top Emerging Leaders List
Over the last two years, Chew played a significant role in helping guide the hospital through the pandemic, developing innovative and highly successful models of operation. Chew’s innovative leadership and contributions to operational…
Tampa Man Sentenced For Operating A Vessel, Violating A U.S. Coast Guard Port Order
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Virginia Covington has sentenced Obed Almaguer Garrido (48, Tampa) to five years’ probation, during which period he will be prohibited from operating any watercraft, and to…
Texas Man Pleads Guilty To Trafficking A Minor From Houston To Tampa Florida
Tampa, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Jamel Muldrew (33, Houston, TX) has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking of a minor, coercion and enticement of a minor to engage…
Tampa Man Who Tried To Move Overdose Victim’s Body From Garage At Hard Rock Casino Pleads Guilty To Distributing Fentanyl And Heroin
You are here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 25, 2022 Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Nicholas Primo (34, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to distributing a substance…
Tampa Woman Charged With Access Device Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft Related To COVID Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Tampa, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Rolanda Wingfield (39, Tampa) with two counts of access device fraud, one count of possession of 15…
4-year-old boy reported missing in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police need your help locating 4-year old Terry Baylen Reed. He was last seen in the 4100 block of N. McDill Ave. wearing a blue pullover and blue…
Tampa Man Pleads Guilty To Filing A False Tax Return
You are here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, February 14, 2022 Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Steven Brickner has pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return.…
Tampa Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Cocaine While Carrying A Firearm
Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has sentenced Georgi Milenov Solakov (29, Tampa) to 10 years in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute 500 grams or…
Paddleboarder’s body found in Tampa Bay north of the Gandy Bridge
PINELLAS COUNTY – On January 29, 2022, at approximately 2:32 p.m., deputies were dispatched for a report of a body floating in the water on the Northside of the Gandy Bridge. Deputies from…
Tampa Man Arrested And Charged With Preparation Of False Tax Returns
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrest and unsealing of an indictment charging Thomas Johnson with 14 counts of aiding in the preparation and filing of false…
Tampa Men Sentenced For Fraud And Identity Theft In COVID Benefits Conspiracy
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Kathryn Mizelle has sentenced Kary Stevenson (47) and Corey Quinn (35), both of Tampa, for conspiracy to commit access device fraud and aggravated identity theft related…
Tampa Bay Area Man Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering Conspiracy
Tampa, Florida – Sebastian Visicaro (62, Trinity) today pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. He faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not…
Tampa woman sentenced for laundering $2 million in international “child modeling” websites
TAMPA — A Tampa woman was sentenced to more than five months in federal prison for her involvement in a money laundering conspiracy in connection with an international enterprise which operated subscription-based…
Federal Jury Convicts Tampa Man Of Theft Of Government Funds And Making False Statement To U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Tampa, Florida – A federal jury has found Barry Wayne Hoover (50, Tampa) guilty of theft of government funds and making a false statement to a federal agency. Hoover faces a maximum…
Tampa Bay Area Medical Biller Pleads Guilty To Healthcare Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, And Tax Offenses
Tampa, Florida – Joshua Maywalt (40, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to four counts of healthcare fraud, four counts of aggravated identity theft, one count of filing a false federal income tax return,…
Tampa Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Obscene Material and Letters to a Western PA Minor
PITTSBURGH – A Florida resident pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of transferring obscene material to a minor, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Robert Fike, age 50, of…
Tampa Man Pleads Guilty To Two Armed Robberies
Tampa, Florida – Taphonie Prince (25, Brandon) has pleaded guilty to two counts of brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. He faces a minimum mandatory penalty…
Federal Court Orders Tampa Pharmacy to Close in Case Alleging Unlawful Opioid Distribution
A federal court in Florida ordered a Tampa-area pharmacy shut down and prohibited two of its employees from ever owning, managing or operating any business where controlled substances are dispensed. Pursuant to…
Tampa Man Pleads Guilty To Two Armed Robberies At Area 7-Eleven Stores
Tampa, Florida – Giovanni Gort (32, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to two counts of armed robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime of violence. He faces…
Tampa Man Wins $1,000 a week for Life in CASH$LIFE
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces that Vincent Demshar, 57, of Tampa, claimed a $1,000 a Week for Life prize in the CASH4LIFE® Draw game from the October 7, 2021 drawing…
HSI Tampa special agent honored for Hispanic Heritage award
TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tampa Special Agent Carlos Carrasquillo was recently honored for his work in federal law enforcement at the 2021 Viva…
Tampa Woman Sentenced To Federal Prison For Access Device Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Antoinette Thomas (32, Tampa) to three years in federal prison for access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. As part…
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