DOJ Newswire Report News
Metairie Residents Indicted for Federal Drug and Firearms Violations
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
DESHAUN WHATLEY, age 43, and LEATRICE FRANKLIN, age 36, both of Metairie, LA, were indicted on April 28, 2023 on one (1) count of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 841 and one (1) count of Possession of Firearms during a Drug Trafficking Offense in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A).
Keene Woman Sentenced to 18 Months For Operating an Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business That Facilitated Scams
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A Keene woman was sentenced in federal court for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Department of Justice and United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa Commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime (“OVC”) and the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa will join communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and celebrating victims’ rights, protections, and services.
Erie Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Child Sex Assault Materials
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 48 months in jail and 10 years supervised release on his conviction of violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation of children, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.
Disputanta Tax Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Tax and COVID-19 Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A Disputanta woman pleaded guilty today to filing a false individual tax return, preparing false returns for her taxpayer customers, and defrauding two COVID-19 relief programs.
Passaic County Man Charged with Shooting Gun During Two Pharmacy Robberies
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A Passaic County, New Jersey, man was arrested in connection with two armed robberies of pharmacies for prescription medication, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Civil Complaint Alleges Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The United States and the State of Rhode Island announced today that they have intervened in a civil lawsuit against Journey to Hope, Health, and Healing, Inc. and its then-CEO, Kenneth L. Richardson, Jr., filing a complaint alleging that these defendants billed the Rhode Island Medicaid program for millions of dollars for substance use disorder treatment services that the Defendants knowingly and routinely failed to provide to their patients who needed these services, and subsequently falsified records in order to make it appear that required services were being provided, according to United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha.
St. Louis Woman Sentenced to Prison for Loan Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A U.S. District judge sentenced a St. Louis woman to 12 months and one day in prison after she admitted to visiting Metro East credit unions and using fake identification documents to take out loans.
Salinas Man Indicted and Arrested for Child Exploitation
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
On April 20, 2023, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Alexander Joel Rivera-Santos, 25, of Salinas, Puerto Rico, with possession and transportation of child sexual abuse material, announced W. Stephen Muldrow, U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico.
North Korean Foreign Trade Bank Rep Charged for Role in Two Crypto Laundering Conspiracies
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Two federal indictments, unsealed today in the District of Columbia, charge a North Korean Foreign Trade Bank (“FTB”) representative for his role in money laundering conspiracies designed to generate revenue for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, through the use of cryptocurrency.
Maryland Man Sentenced on Felony Charge For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Defendant Was Involved in Multiple Assaults Including Using a Heavy Plank on One Officer
North Korean Foreign Trade Bank Representative Charged in Crypto Laundering Conspiracies
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Two federal indictments were unsealed today in the District of Columbia charging a North Korean Foreign Trade Bank (FTB) representative for his role in separate money laundering conspiracies designed to generate revenue for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea through the use of cryptocurrency.
Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Turtles
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Stanlee Fazi, 41, of Louisa, Virginia, pleaded guilty in federal court in Alexandria to trafficking turtles in violation of the Lacey Act. Sentencing is scheduled for July 26.
Baltimore Felon Sentenced to Almost Five Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Two Other Defendants Plead Guilty to Illegal Possession of a Firearm in a School Zone
Anchorage Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Heroin Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Defendant Previously Convicted of a Serious Violent Felony
Former School Board President of Madison District Public Schools Pleads Guilty to Bribery and Tax Evasion
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The former School Board President of the Madison District Public Schools pleaded guilty today to taking bribes from a local school contractor in a pay-to-play scheme and to tax evasion, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced.
Armed Heroin Dealer Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A 35-year-old Providence man for whom court records indicate multiple previous state court convictions for similar conduct, was sentenced today to seven years in federal prison for being an armed drug dealer, a felon in possession of firearms, and for trafficking heroin, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Former School Board President of Madison District Public Schools Pleads Guilty to Bribery and Tax Evasion
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The former School Board President of the Madison District Public Schools pleaded guilty today to taking bribes from a local school contractor in a pay-to-play scheme and to tax evasion, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced.
Air National Guard Member Arrested, Charged with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A federal grand jury in Alaska returned an indictment on Friday, April 21, charging Air National Guard Technical Sergeant of the 176th Maintenance Group on Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER) with production, distribution, and possession of child pornography.
Prohibited Person Sentenced to Seven Years for Possessing a Gun and Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Decondi Mayo, 46, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, Acting Special Agent in Charge Michael Weddel, of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and Robert J. Contee III, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).