DOJ Newswire Report News
Schenectady Man Charged with Producing Child Pornography and Communicating a Threat
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
Richard Nejame, age 27, of Schenectady, New York, was charged today with sexual exploitation of a child and communicating a threat to injure.
Springfield Man Indicted for Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
Defendant allegedly engaged in sexually explicit conduct with a three-year-old victim
Former Creve Coeur Pharmacy Owner Admits Paying Kickbacks for Prescriptions
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
The former owner of a Creve Coeur pharmacy on Monday admitted paying illegal kickbacks to marketing companies to generate prescriptions for expensive medications.
Largest International Operation Against Darknet Trafficking of Fentanyl and Opioids Results in Record Arrests and Seizures
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
On May 5, the Department of Justice, and its Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) team and international partners, announced the results of Operation SpecTor, which included 288 arrests – the most ever for any JCODE operation and nearly double that of the prior operation.
Federal judge convicts Missoula man of firearms crimes in trial
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
A federal judge today convicted a Missoula man on multiple firearms crimes after presiding in a bench trial, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
Taylor Womack, 28, of Charleston, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Washington Family Pleads Guilty to Indian and Arts and Crafts Act Violations
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
The Rodrigo Family owned and operated Alaska Stone Arts, LLC and Rail Creek, LCC in Ketchikan, Alaska, from April 2016 to December 8, 2021
Lincoln Man Sentenced for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Brian Norman, 52, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced on April 28, 2023, by Senior United States District Court Judge John M. Gerrard to a term of 210 months’ imprisonment following his conviction for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Trafficking and Straw Purchasing Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
A Boston man pleaded guilty today to conspiring to illegally traffic and straw purchase firearms.
U.S. Attorney Charges Former Westchester County Board Of Legislators Employee With Attempted Enticement Of A Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ANAND SINGH was arrested today and charged with one count of attempted enticement of a minor.
Atlanta man indicted on multiple counts of bank fraud and identity theft based on falsified money orders
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
eremiah Carbon has been indicted on federal bank fraud and aggravated identity theft charges, arising from a scheme to defraud banks by depositing hundreds of fraudulent money orders into multiple bank accounts to enrich himself and his co-conspirators by more than $1.5 million.
Lebanon Man Sentenced To 20 Years’ Imprisonment For Sexually Exploiting A Child
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Michael Rankin, age 36, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on April 27, 2023, by U.S. District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner to 20 years’ imprisonment for sexually exploiting a child.
Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Authorities Announce the Formation of a Peoria Area Task Force to Fight Gun Crimes
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
United States Attorney Gregory K. Harris and representatives from six law enforcement agencies today highlighted the formation of the Peoria Area Federal Firearms (PAFF) Task Force, a collaborative effort between federal, state, and local law enforcement designed to combat and prevent violent firearm crimes.
Durbin Leads Letter to President Biden Urging the Administration to Create a Parole Program to Allow Noncitizens Work Authorization, Address Workforce Shortages
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led 11 Senate colleagues in a letter to President Biden urging his Administration to create a parole program allowing state governments to sponsor noncitizens for parole and work authorization to meet critical workforce needs.
Largest International Operation Against Darknet Trafficking of Fentanyl and Opioids Results in Record Arrests and Seizures
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Today, the Department of Justice, and its Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) team and international partners, announced the results of Operation SpecTor, which included 288 arrests – the most ever for any JCODE operation and nearly double that of the prior operation
Massachusetts Man Charged with Possession and Intent to Distribute Over Two Pounds of Fentanyl in New Hampshire
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
A Massachusetts man has been charged in connection with his possession and intent to distribute over two pounds of suspected fentanyl in New Hampshire, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Maryland Resident Charged with Preparing and Submitting Numerous Fraudulent Applications for Federal Cares Act Financial Assistance
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
SIEDAH ELEY, age 30, a former resident of Columbia, Maryland, was charged on May 1, 2023 in a one-count bill of information with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 371 and 1343, for her role in preparing and filing false applications for loans related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Head Of Telemarketing Operation Sentenced To 78 Months In Prison For $19 Million Credit Card Laundering Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Defendant Used Phony Merchant Accounts to Obtain Credit Card Processing for His Fraud Scheme
Military impersonation scheme lands local man in prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
A 30-year-old Houston man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of conspiracy to commit mail fraud in a scheme to defraud victims through a variety of internet scams, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Fort Worth Fentanyl Traffickers Sentenced
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Two fentanyl traffickers were sentenced to a combined 23 years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.