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New Jersey Correctional Officer Charged with Violating Inmate’s Rights

Breaking Local News ReportAugust 11, 20240

PHILADELPHIA, PA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero has announced the arrest and indictment of Ivory S. Cousins, a 35-year-old correctional officer from West Deptford, New Jersey. Cousins is charged with multiple offenses, including violating the constitutional rights of an inmate at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia. The charges stem from an incident in August 2019, where Cousins allegedly ignored the serious injuries of an inmate who had been assaulted by other inmates. According to the indictment, Cousins displayed deliberate indifference to the inmate’s medical needs, failed to secure medical attention, and even obstructed a superior officer from

Armstrong Group to Pay $6.5 Million for Violating FCC High-Cost Program Rules

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 13, 20240

BUTLER, PA — The Armstrong Group, based in Butler, Pennsylvania, has agreed to a $6.5 million settlement to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. The company was accused of knowingly violating Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules governing the High-Cost Program and submitting improper costs to inflate subsidies received from the federal Universal Service Fund (USF). The USF, established by the FCC, aims to ensure that all Americans have access to rapid, efficient nationwide communications services at reasonable charges. The High-Cost Program, one of four programs within the USF, provides federal funds to qualified telecommunications carriers to expand

Cumberland Man Arrested for Burglary and Violating Protective Order

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 1, 20240

Cumberland, MD — Early Monday morning, Cumberland City Police apprehended 29-year-old Joshua Michael Clark Sr. following a reported burglary in the 200 block of Park Street. Clark was taken into custody around 1:15 AM after allegedly entering a residence without permission. Upon arrival, officers were informed by the residents that Clark had violated a protective order by entering their home. This violation was confirmed through the 911 Joint Communications Center. A subsequent search of the area led to Clark’s arrest a short distance from the scene. At the time of his arrest, Clark was found to be carrying a large

Utica Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Violating Order of Protection

Breaking Local News ReportJune 18, 20240

UTICA, NY — On June 14th, 2024, Utica Police responded to a reported domestic incident on the 800 block of South St. around 12:30 PM. Upon their arrival, officers were met by a female victim who reported a violent altercation involving the father of her child. According to the victim’s statement, an argument escalated when the male, identified as 44-year-old Jonathan Hines of Utica, allegedly choked her and destroyed a computer monitor. It was further revealed during the investigation that there was an active order of protection against Hines, which specifically prohibited such conduct. Given the violation of the order

Cops Find Gun in Shoe of Man Violating Restraining Order While Being Booked

Breaking Local News ReportMay 29, 20240

WILKES-BARRE, PA — A startling discovery was made at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility where a loaded firearm was found in a defendant’s shoe following an arrest for a protection order violation. Wilkes-Barre City Police have charged 22-year-old Renan Tineo of Hazleton, PA, with firearms-related offenses in addition to Indirect Criminal Contempt. The incident unfolded on the evening of May 28, 2024, when police were called to a residence on Walnut Street due to a reported violation of a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order. Tineo was arrested at the scene after he allegedly visited the residence, breaching the active protection

Tennessee Fugitive Arrested in Cumberland for Violating Protective Order

Breaking Local News ReportMay 24, 20240

CUMBERLAND, MD—Brandon Cobak, a 31-year-old resident of Bedford, PA, was arrested for violating a protective order after being stopped by Cumberland Police on Harrison Street around noon on Tuesday. During the traffic stop, a routine background check revealed that Cobak was under a protective order issued by the State of Tennessee. Further checks indicated that he also had two active extraditable arrest warrants from Tennessee. Following these discoveries, Cobak was taken to Central Booking. After a bond hearing, Cobak posted a $5,000 unsecured personal bond concerning the protective order violation. However, he remains detained at the Allegany County Detention Center

Tangipahoa Parish Man Charged with Violating Federal Controlled Substance Act

Indira PatelMay 11, 20240

If convicted of Count 1, PENN faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years up to 40 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000,000, and at least 4 years of supervised release. If convicted of Counts 2 and 3, PENN faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years up to life imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and at least 5 years of supervised release. PENN also faces a mandatory $100 special assessment fee for each count. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – MICHAEL PENN, age 23, a resident of Tangipahoa Parish, was indicted on May 3, 2024, for violations

New Orleans Man Sentenced for Violating Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts

Indira PatelApril 30, 20240

According to court documents, SMOTHERS was previously convicted of felony offenses in Orleans Parish. Due to his criminal history, he was prohibited from having a firearm. In the indictment against him, SMOTHERS was charged with illegally possessing multiple firearms, possessing fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana with the intent to distribute and, possessing firearms in furtherance of drug distribution. NEW ORLEANS – TYRONE SMOTHERS, age 42, of New Orleans, was sentenced on April 25, 2024 to 102 months imprisonment, followed by three (3) years of supervised release, and a $300 mandatory special assessment fee, by U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon,

New Orleans Man Sentenced for Violating the Federal Gun Control Act

Indira PatelApril 28, 20240

According to court records, New Orleans Police Department officers responded to an event in the 4700 block of Erato Street when they saw BALLARD ducking by a car to put something under the vehicle. An officer looked under the vehicle and saw a rifle. BALLARD ran and was detained by the officers. As they attempted to handcuff BALLARD, his brother took the rifle from beneath the car and threw it over a nearby fence. The officers ultimately recovered what was later determined to be an AR-15 style rifle. Record checks revealed that BALLARD had pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with

Cumberland Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Violating Protective Order

Law and Crime ReportMarch 29, 20240

Cumberland, MD — In the early hours of March 26, the Cumberland Police Department was called to address a disturbance on the 100 block of Bedford Street. Upon arrival, officers were informed by the complainant about an interim protective order against 45-year-old Robert Glenn Handley of Cumberland. Upon serving the protective order, Handley became argumentative and began yelling at the complainant. Despite officers’ attempts to de-escalate the situation by ordering Handley to cease communication, he continued his disruptive behavior. As a result, Handley was arrested for disorderly conduct and violating the protective order. Following his arrest, Handley was taken to

Former Kentucky Federal Corrections Lieutenant Sentenced for Violating the Civil Rights of an Inmate and Writing False Reports

Indira PatelMarch 15, 20240

Two other former corrections officers at U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy in Kentucky – Samuel Patrick, 41, and Clinton Pauley, 42 – previously pleaded guilty to related offenses and were sentenced to 36 and 40 months in prison, respectively. Another prison official, former Lieutenant Kevin Pearce, 39, was convicted of related offenses after a six-day trial and was sentenced to 66 months in prison. PIKEVILLE, Ky. – A former Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) lieutenant, Ryan O. Elliott, 47, was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison and one year of supervised release after pleading guilty to assaulting

Former Kentucky Federal Corrections Lieutenant Sentenced for Violating the Civil Rights of an Inmate and Writing False Reports

Indira PatelMarch 15, 20240

Two other former corrections officers at U.S. Penitentiary Big Sandy in Kentucky – Samuel Patrick, 41, and Clinton Pauley, 42 – previously pleaded guilty to related offenses and were sentenced to 36 and 40 months in prison, respectively. Another prison official, former Lieutenant Kevin Pearce, 39, was convicted of related offenses after a six-day trial and was sentenced to 66 months in prison. A former Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) lieutenant, Ryan O. Elliott, 47, was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison and one year of supervised release after pleading guilty to assaulting one inmate and

U.S. sanctions UAE shipping firm for violating Russian crude oil price cap

ReutersJanuary 18, 20240

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury on Thursday said it imposed sanctions on a United Arab Emirates-based shipping company for violating the $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian crude oil exports in its first such enforcement action this year. The Treasury said in a statement that the Office of Foreign Assets Control designation sanctions were imposed on Hennesea Shipping Co Ltd, which it said was the beneficial owner of 18 mostly older tankers acquired in late 2022. The Treasury said it previously identified one of the vessels, the HS Atlantica, as having transported Russian-origin crude oil priced above the $60 cap

New Jersey Cracking Down on Businesses Violating Credit Card Surcharge Law

Conservative TimesDecember 26, 20230

TRENTON, NJ – State inspectors have reportedly been out during the holiday shopping season to find out which business owners are naughty and which ones are nice. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s recent enactment of P.L. 2023, c.146, marks a significant step in credit card transaction transparency. This law restricts sellers from applying a credit card surcharge exceeding their processing costs. Aimed at protecting consumer rights, the legislation necessitates clear disclosure of any surcharges to consumers before transactions. The Division of Consumer Affairs released guidelines to aid both consumers and merchants in understanding and complying with the new law. Key

Utica Man Arrested for Domestic Violence After Violating Order of Protection

Charlie DwyerDecember 20, 20230

UTICA, NY – Justin Saldarriaga, a 20-year-old Utica resident, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses following a domestic violence incident. On December 19, Utica Police responded to a call at a residence in the 1500 block of Neilson St. The victim reported that her ex-boyfriend, Saldarriaga, had visited her home, leading to an argument. During the altercation, Saldarriaga allegedly pushed the victim to the ground and punched her in the ribs. A four-year-old child was present in the room and witnessed the entire incident. Further investigation revealed that there was an active and valid Stay Away Order of Protection

Pittsburgh Resident Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal Firearms Laws

Indira PatelDecember 15, 20230

PITTSBURGH, PA – Raesean M. Wilson, age 21, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to two charges of violating federal firearm laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. According to information presented to the court, in March 2022, Wilson was convicted in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas of being a person not to possess firearms, a felony offense. On or about September 21, 2022, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police observed Wilson in possession of a 9mm semi-automatic pistol loaded with an extended magazine and 30 rounds of ammunition in the Northview Heights community in Pittsburgh’s Northside

Oswego County Sex Offender Sentenced to 21 Months for Failing to Disclose his Email Address and Violating the Conditions of his Supervised Release

Indira PatelDecember 13, 20230

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Anthony Charles Howe, Sr., age 60, of Oswego County, New York, was sentenced today to 21 months in prison, to be followed by 15 years of supervised release, for failing to disclose his email address to the New York Division of Criminal Justice Services, as required by the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (“SORNA”), and for violating the terms of his supervised release imposed as part of his 2012 conviction for distribution, receipt, and possession of child [censored]ography. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and United States Marshal David L. McNulty made the announcement. The

Clothing Wholesaler Ordered to Pay Nearly $10.4 Million for Violating U.S. Drug Trafficking Sanctions and for Customs Fraud

Indira PatelDecember 9, 20230

LOS ANGELES – A Paramount-based clothing wholesale company was fined $4 million, ordered to pay $6,390,781 in restitution, and placed on probation for five years for undervaluing imported garments in a scheme to avoid paying millions of dollars in customs duties and for doing business with a woman linked to Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel. Ghacham Inc., which does business under the “Platini” brand name, was sentenced by United States District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong. In addition to imposing financial penalties, Judge Frimpong required Ghacham Inc. to create and maintain an anti-money laundering compliance and ethics program and submit to review

Pittsburgh Resident Sentenced for Violating Federal Firearms Laws

Indira PatelDecember 7, 20230

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Pittsburgh has been sentenced in federal court on a charge of violating federal firearms laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. Chief United States District Judge Mark R. Hornak sentenced Isaac Akwasi Duku, Jr., age 23, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to 34 months in prison, to be followed by 3 years of supervised release. According to information provided to the court, Duku Jr. has several prior convictions for firearm offenses, some of which involved drugs and indications of drug trafficking. On May 28, 2022, Duku Jr. unlawfully possessed a privately made .40 caliber

Pittsburgh Resident Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal Fraud Laws

Indira PatelDecember 5, 20230

PITTSBURGH, PA – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal fraud laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. Corey Mizell, age 51, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to four-counts of embezzlement by an officer or employee of the United States and one-count of mail fraud before United States District Judge Nora Barry Fischer. In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that in April 2020, Corey Mizell began working as an agent cashier at the H. John Heinz III Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. In that

Lutcher Man Sentenced for Violating Federal Controlled Substances Act

Indira PatelNovember 30, 20230

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Today, United States District Judge Carl Barbier sentenced JUAN CAZES to 216 months imprisonment for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five hundred (500) grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute five hundred (500) grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, in violation of the Federal Controlled Substances Act, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. CAZES was indicted on November 4, 2021 for possessing with intent to distribute approximately two (2) pounds or 909 grams

Albany Man Sentenced for Failing to Update Sex Offender Registration and Violating Supervised Release Conditions

Indira PatelNovember 28, 20230

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Jason Burnash, age 43, of Albany, was sentenced today to a total of 28 months in prison for failing to update his sex offender registration information and violating his conditions of federal supervised release. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and United States Marshal David L. McNulty made the announcement. As part of his prior guilty plea on July 28, 2023, Burnash admitted that he was required to register as a sex offender because of his prior federal conviction in 2012 for receiving child [censored]ography. Burnash further admitted that between December 24, 2022 and March 1,

Binance chief will admit violating US laws as part of $4 billion deal to resolve probe

ReutersNovember 21, 20230

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Binance Holdings chief Changpeng Zhao will admit violating U.S. laws as part of a deal to resolve a U.S. probe into illicit finance breaches, according to a source familiar with matter. The deal between a number of U.S. agencies and the world’s largest crypto exchange will also involve charges against Binance’s former compliance chief Samuel Lim, the source said. The deal will include penalties on the firm of over $4 billion, including $3.4 billion from U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and another $968 million from the Office of Foreign Assets Control, another source familiar with

Man Indicted for Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act

Indira PatelNovember 20, 20230

NEW ORLEANS, LA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on Friday, November 17, 2023, KEVIN TYLER, age 46, was indicted for possession with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A). TYLER was pulled over during a traffic stop in Lafourche Parish. As a result of the traffic stop, Louisiana State Police Troopers recovered 11.7 kilograms of cocaine hidden within the engine compartment of the sports utility vehicle that he was driving . If convicted, TYLER faces a minimum term of ten (10) years

Williamsville Man Pleads Guilty to Making Terroristic Threats, Violating Protection Order

Leo CanegaNovember 14, 20230

ERIE COUNTY, NY – Johnathan J. Rzoska, 41, of Williamsville, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including making terroristic threats and witness tampering. Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced the plea, which came as jury selection was about to begin in Rzoska’s trial. On December 16, 2022, Rzoska sent a threatening text message to a victim, violating an existing protection order. He also threatened to bomb the Erie County and Williamsville Village Court buildings, leading to their evacuation. Arrested at the court’s parking lot, Rzoska faces up to 7 years in prison at his sentencing on January 17,