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A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday charging three Alabama men with orchestrating an accounting fraud scheme at Austal USA LLC, a Mobile-based shipbuilder that constructs vessels for the U.S. Navy, including the Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS).

Man Charged with Arson and Possession of a Destructive Device

An Ohio man was arrested this morning and charged with one count of malicious use of explosive materials and one count of possessing a destructive device.

Previously Convicted Charles County Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms and Drug Charges

Sold Eight Guns, Including Four “Ghost Guns” to Law Enforcement Source

Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Transporting Firearms from Alabama into Massachusetts

A Boston man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to illegally transporting firearms from Alabama into Massachusetts.

Huntsville Man Sentenced to More than Eight Years for Possession of Child Pornography

A federal judge this week sentenced a Madison County man for possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Katrina W. Berger.

Iowa City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Pornography Charge

An Iowa City man was sentenced to 204 months in prison for receiving child pornography.

Gary Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison

Modesto Ricard IV, 32 years old, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.

Oral Surgeon Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Fentanyl Tampering

An Iowa City man was sentenced yesterday to two years in prison for tampering with his dental practice’s fentanyl supply by removing the medication from vials for his own personal use.

Three Men Indicted for Multimillion-Dollar Accounting Fraud Scheme at U.S. Navy Shipbuilder

A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday charging three Alabama men with orchestrating an accounting fraud scheme at Austal USA LLC, a Mobile-based shipbuilder that constructs vessels for the U.S. Navy, including the Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS).

Nine-Time Convicted Felon Federally Indicted For Possession Of A Firearm

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Brady Williams (27, Ocala) with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. If convicted, Williams faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison.

Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to Eighty Years in Prison on Child Exploitation Charges

A federal judge this week sentenced a Madison County man on child sexual exploitation charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona, Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Katrina W. Berger.

Carnegie Man Sentenced to 6½ Years for $3.8 Million Paycheck Protection Program Fraud

A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced in federal court to 78 months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, plus restitution of $3,885,082 on his conviction for bank fraud and money laundering, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.

West Columbia Gang Member Pleads to Federal Drug Charge

Darius Antonio Pugh, 36, of West Columbia, pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition and one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a quantity of cocaine base (commonly known as crack cocaine), and a quantity of cocaine.

Diabetes Blood Test Distributor GlycoMark Agrees to Pay $195,000 to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that GlycoMark, Inc., a joint-venture subsidiary owned by Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Toyota Tsusho America, Inc., and Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd., has agreed to pay $195,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by encouraging its customers to submit claims for the GlycoMark test after the test was no longer approved for reimbursement to Medicare and Medicaid.

Hartford Man Charged with Distributing Fentanyl

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Robert Fuller, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Hartford Police Chief Jason Thody today announced that JOHNNY MILNER, also known as “Blaze” and “O.G.,” 45, of Hartford, was arrested yesterday on a criminal complaint charging him with possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, 40 grams or more of fentanyl.

Two Involved in Violent Robberies of AT&T Stores Sentenced to Prison

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that two participants in a spree of violent robberies of AT&T stores in Connecticut and western Massachusetts were sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport. SHAQUILLE RAYMOND, 25, of Hartford was sentenced to 72 months of imprisonment and five years of supervised release, and SAVIANA BOURNE, 25, of Middletown, was sentenced to 78 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised release.

Craven County Gang Member Receives 15 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization

Eric Best, also known as “Slime,” 24, of New Bern was sentenced today to 180 months in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl. The investigation revealed that from March 2019, until December 2022, Best was involved in the distribution of more than two kilograms of methamphetamine and more than 500 grams of fentanyl. Best pled guilty to the charges on October 4, 2022.

Federal Agent Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements in Connection with a Sexual Relationship with a Victim Witness

Melissa Saurwein, 44, of Martinez, pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of making a false statement in connection with a sexual relationship she had with a victim witness in a separate federal criminal case, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

Snapchat Predator Is Sentenced To 17.5 Years In Prison For Distribution Of Child Pornography

A Charlotte man who used Snapchat to coerce a minor to share child pornography was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison today, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Sean Matthew Burney, 28, was also ordered to serve a lifetime of supervised release and will be required to register as a sex offender after he is released from prison.

Federal Judge Sentences Florida Man To Over 21 Years In Prison For Drug And Gun Charges