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West Hartford Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JAYVIAN RODRIGUEZ, 25, of West Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 126 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for fentanyl distribution and firearm possession offense
Genesis Market Disrupted in International Cyber Operation
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Market Offered Access to Over 1.5 Million Compromised Computers Worldwide and Was a Key Enabler of Ransomware
Former Federal Inmate Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A former federal inmate pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office Regarding the Police-Involved Shooting on March 18, 2023
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
The loss of a life is always tragic but is especially heartbreaking when it involves a child. On Saturday, March 18th, 17-year-old Dalaneo Martin tragically died after a shooting involving the U.S. Park Police, and we recognize that the body-worn camera footage just released of his death is extremely upsetting.
Fort Wayne Woman Sentenced to 69 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Kelly Krieger, 38 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to aiding and abetting armed bank robbery, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Bronx Man Involved in Brazen Burglary Ring Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that WILLIE BAINES, 47, of the Bronx, New York, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 63 months of imprisonment, with credit for time served since Baines’s March 2021 arrest in a related federal case, for participating in a brazen burglary ring that resulted in the theft of millions of dollars in vehicles, phones, ATMs and other merchandise from numerous locations in Connecticut, New York and elsewhere.
Former Keolis Assistant Chief Engineer and Electrical Company General Manager Charged with Defrauding Keolis Commuter Services
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Defendants allegedly stole over $8 million meant to operate the MBTA commuter rail system
MS-13 Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Kidnapping and Murder
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Israel Alberto Rivas Gomez, 28, a citizen of El Salvador residing in Mendota, was sentenced today to life in prison for kidnapping and murder in aid of racketeering, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Repeat Sex Offender Sentenced To More Than 27 Years In Prison For Attempted Enticement Of A Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A repeat and dangerous sex offender against children was sentenced this afternoon for attempted enticement of a minor.
Zuni man charged with assault and firearms offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced today that Ian Channing Lasiloo was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Lasiloo, 30, of Zuni, and an enrolled member of the Zuni Tribe, appeared in federal court today for a detention hearing and will remain in the custody of a halfway house pending trial, which has not been scheduled. According to an indictment, on Aug. 15, 2022, Lasiloo assaulted a victim, identified as John Doe, with a .22 caliber revolver with the intent to cause bodily harm. An indictment is only an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, Lasiloo faces up to life in prison. The Gallup Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Zuni Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Robert James Booth II is prosecuting the case.
Manatee County Bank Robber Sentenced
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced Robert Frascella (55, Bradenton) to 3 years and 10 months in federal prison for bank robbery. v
Box Elder man admits meth trafficking, firearm crimes on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A Box Elder man accused of trafficking drugs on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation after law enforcement found a pound of methamphetamine and eight firearms in his truck admitted to charges today, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
FBI Surprises 'Very Asian Foundation' President and Co-Founder
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
The FBI surprised Michelle Li, president and co-founder of the “Very Asian Foundation,” on today’s morning news. With help from KSDK-TV, Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Jay Greenberg appeared on the morning show under the guise of being interviewed about diversity recruitment for the FBI.
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Delivers Remarks at the African American Mayors Association 2023 Conference Legacy Awards Dinner
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Good evening, and thank you for the kind introduction. It’s great to be here with you tonight. I really appreciate everyone at the AAMA for welcoming me here today.
Former West Virginia Parole Officer Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Parolee
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A former West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Parole officer was sentenced today in federal court in the Southern District of West Virginia to 15 years of imprisonment, five years of supervised release and registration as a sex offender under the Federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act for violating the civil rights of a female parolee by sexually assaulting her while he was serving as her parole officer.
Former Tennessee County Official Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Seven Women He Supervised in a County Facility
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A former county commissioner and director of the Solid Waste Department in Cumberland County, Tennessee, was sentenced today to 17 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for sexually assaulting seven women who worked under his supervision at the Cumberland County Recycling Center.
Indiana Woman Charged with Federal Hate Crime for Racially Motivated Attack Against a Woman of Chinese Descent
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A federal grand jury in Evansville, Indiana, returned a single-count indictment charging a woman with committing a hate crime for her racially motivated attack on a woman of Chinese descent.
Missouri Man Sentenced for Hate Crime in Attempted Murder of Teen Because of His Sexual Orientation
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court today for committing a hate crime by shooting a local teenager eight times in an attempted murder that was motivated by the victim’s sexual orientation.
Justice Department Secures $400,000 in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Connecticut Landlord
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
More than $10 Million Secured for Victims of Sexual Harassment Through Department’s Sexual Harassment in Housing Initiative