News from April 2023


Statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office Regarding the Police-Involved Shooting on March 18, 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.


Former Federal Inmate Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter

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.


Genesis Market Disrupted in International Cyber Operation

Market Offered Access to Over 1.5 Million Compromised Computers Worldwide and Was a Key Enabler of Ransomware


West Hartford Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses

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


Las Vegas Man Sentenced For Use Of A Firearm In A Carjacking

A Las Vegas man was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Richard F. Boulware II to seven years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for carjacking two people at gunpoint.


Two Detroit Men Sentenced to Prison for Spree of Three Carjackings

Two Detroit men were sentenced to multiple years in federal prison after having pleaded guilty to a series of three carjackings occurring in a three-day period, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.



Nurse Practitioner Sentenced in Twelve Million Dollar Health Care Fraud Scheme

A registered nurse and nurse practitioner, who defrauded commercial health insurers and Medicare of nearly $12 million by devising and executing fraudulent billing schemes in three states seeking payment for patient services that were never performed, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.


Pharmacist Pleads Guilty to Medicare Fraud Scheme

A California man pleaded guilty today to submitting fraudulent claims to Medicare for prescription drugs that were never dispensed to patients.


La Crosse Man Sentenced to 172 Months for Methamphetamine Trafficking & Illegally Possessing Firearm

Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Jade Deeny, 26, La Crosse, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 172 months in prison for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possessing a firearm as a felon.


Brandon Resident Sentenced to 50 Years for Production of Child Pornography

A Brandon resident was sentenced to serve a total of 50 years in federal prison for production of child pornography and possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca, Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch.


Final Defendant Sentenced for Million-Dollar Credit Card Fraud Scheme Involving Arlington Coffee Shop

Two Washington D.C. women and a Clinton, Maryland, man were sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud.


Criminal Marketplace Disrupted in International Cyber Operation

Genesis Market Offered Access to Data Stolen From Over 1.5M Compromised Computers Worldwide and Was a Key Enabler of Ransomware


Pennsylvania Man Arrested on Felony Charge For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.


Shrewsbury Bookkeeper Admits Embezzling $849,000

A bookkeeper from Shrewsbury, Missouri on Wednesday admitted embezzling $849,000 from a client.


Former City of Miami Police Officer Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Gregory Dennis, 45, a former police officer with the City of Miami Police Department, has pled guilty to wire fraud in connection with two fraudulent applications for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans he submitted to a Small Business Administration (SBA) approved PPP lender while he was still employed with the City of Miami Police Department.


Former Hawaii State Representative Sentenced to 24 Months in Federal Prison

Senior United States District Judge Susan Oki Mollway sentenced Ty J.K. Cullen, age 42, former Hawaii State Representative and Vice Chair of the House Committee on Finance to serve 24 months in federal prison for honest services wire fraud which consisted of his acceptance of multiple bribes in return for performing, and agreeing to perform, official legislative acts on behalf of a Hawaii businessperson.


Murderer Sentenced to 30 Years

Brian Riggs, 51, of Jeddito, Arizona, was sentenced last week by United States District Judge Michael T. Liburdi to 30 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Riggs, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was convicted of Second Degree Murder following a seven-day jury trial.


U.S. Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey Hosts “Unite Against Hate” Forum To Connect Asian-American Pacific Islander Community Groups To Federal, State, And Local Law Enforcement

United States Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey hosted the first of several planned forums to combat unlawful acts of hate. U.S. Attorney Ramsey partnered with The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) to organize the meeting arranged to build trust between law enforcement and nonprofit advocates and to create and strengthen coordination between government partners—including law enforcement—and community-based organizations.