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Summerset Man Sentenced for Child Pornography and Assault on a Federal Officer

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Sum


Maury County Corrections Officer Convicted Of Obstruction Of Justice

A Maury County, Tennessee corrections officer was convicted today by a federal jury of obstruction of justice, announced U.S. Attorney Henry C. Leventis


Rapid City Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Receipt of Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography.


Mexican Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Reentering the United States After Being Deported Four Times

Has Two Prior Convictions for Illegally Reentering the U.S. and Six Convictions for Operating While Intoxicated


Dual citizen admits to laundering romance scam proceeds

A 39-year-old man who holds citizenship in the United States and Ghana has pleaded guilty to operating an illegal money transmitting business, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.


Waterbury Man Admits Role in Kidnapping and Murder of Massachusetts Man Whose Body was Found in Hartford

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CALVIN ROBERSON, also known as “Cutty,” 40, of Waterbury, pleaded guilty today in New Haven federal court to offenses related to the kidnapping and murder of a Massachusetts man in 2020.


Houston resident sentenced for smuggling minors

A 46-year-old man has been ordered to prison following his conviction of conspiracy to smuggle undocumented aliens, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.


Former Stoneham Police Officer Indicted for Wire Fraud

Defendant allegedly defrauded three of his landlords


Former University Administrator Sentenced For Role In Wire Fraud Scheme

U.S. District Judge Charlene E. Honeywell has sentenced Brian Carroll (47, New Market, Tennessee) to 15 months in federal prison for wire fraud.



Mason City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm as a Felon

Llewllyn, a prohibited possessor of firearms, went on a shooting spree after being fired from his job.


Sioux City Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Lying on Firearm Purchase Form

Christen Williams, 35, from Sioux City, Iowa, was sentenced today to 10 months in federal prison for making false statements during the purchase of a firearm.


Sioux City Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of Firearms

Felipe Martin, 26, from Sioux City, Iowa, pled guilty on April 27, 2023, to being a prohibited person in possession of firearms.


Fouad K. Zeton Pleads Guilty to Federal Conspiracy for Role in Insurance Fraud and Bribery Scheme

The United States Attorney’s Office announced the guilty plea of FOUAD K. ZETON for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


Charleston Man Sentenced to Serve 12 Years in Federal Prison for Selling Methamphetamine

The United States Attorney's Office announced that Darwin L. Craig, 34, of Charleston, Missouri, was sentenced to serve 12 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.


New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Federal Firearm and Drug Trafficking Charges

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DEVONTE SMITH, age 22, of New Orleans, pled guilty to seven counts of an eight-count indictment, that charged him with multiple federal firearms and drug trafficking violations stemming from a March 30, 2022 shootout, on the corner of Orleans and Rocheblave Street that was captured on NOPD crime cameras, and the subsequent search of a Touro Street residence


Mishawaka Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison

Erskine Jones, 31 years old, of Mishawaka, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Jon E. DeGuilio after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.


Denver Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.3 Million Covid Fraud

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces DeJane Reaniece Lattany, age 32, of Denver, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for receiving more than $3.3 million of fraudulent COVID-19 loans.


Honduran Woman Charged with Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Employment

ENNA SERRANO-CRUZ, age 31, a native of Honduras, was sentenced on April 27, 2023 for illegally using a social security number to qualify for employment, in violation of Title 42, United States Code, Section 408(a)(7)(B), announced United States Attorney Duane A. Evan


New Orleans Woman Sentenced for Theft of More than $86,000 in Social Security Funds

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DANIELLE COLEMAN, age 39, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on April 27, 2023 after previously pleading guilty to Theft of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641.