News from April 2023
New Jersey Man Arrested on Felony And Misdemeanor Charges For Actions On Lower West Terrace During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
A New Jersey man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.
Anchorage Man Charged with Approximately $25 Million Dollar Wire Fraud Scheme Involving Over 130 Victims
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
An information was filed yesterday charging Garrett Elder, owner of Tycoon Trading LLC, The Daily Bread Fund LLC, and other entities with executing an investment scheme that resulted in approximately $25 million in losses to over 130 victims.
Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Kidnapping and Carjacking in Alabama’s Wiregrass Region
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
United States Attorney Sandra J. Stewart announced that Iziquel Pasheng Vang, 23, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, received a sentence of 30-years in prison for kidnapping and carjacking.
Former CFO Sentenced to 3 Years and 5 Months in Prison for Embezzling over $1.9 Million
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
Christopher Firle, 53, of Fairfield, was sentenced today to three years and five months in prison for a four-year embezzlement scheme of over $1.9 million from his employer, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Grand Junction Man Sentenced to Prison for Enticing Children Online
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces Benjamin David Harbin, age 33, of Grand Junction, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and a life term of supervised release for enticing minors to engage in the production of child pornography.
Former Finance Director Of Non-Profit Trade Association Charged With Embezzlement Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced today charges against DONNA MURRAY, a former director of finance for a non-profit financial services trade association headquartered in Manhattan, for a months-long embezzlement scheme through which she stole approximately $490,000 from her employer. MURRAY is expected to be presented later today in the Southern District of Florida.
Tampa Felon Sentenced To More Than 6 Years In Federal Prison For Possessing A Loaded Firearm Months After Release From Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Dallas Robinson, Jr. (22, Tampa) to six years and six months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Robinson had pleaded guilty on December 14, 2022.
Former South Florida Regional Bank Manager Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
Daniel Hernandez, 51, a former South Florida regional manager for a leading national bank has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for participating in a conspiracy to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) out of loan proceeds
Former Sheriff Victor Hill sentenced to federal prison for civil rights violations
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill has been sentenced for violating the civil rights of six pre-trial detainees at the Clayton County, Georgia, Jail by ordering the detainees strapped into restraint chairs for hours without legal justification.
Physician Indicted on Thirteen Counts of Healthcare Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
A suburban Chicago physician has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Chicago on thirteen counts of health care fraud for submitting fraudulent requests for reimbursement.
Maryland MS-13 Gang Members Plead Guilty to Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Murder
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
Hernan Yanes-Rivera, a/k/a “Recio,” age 22, of Adelphi, Maryland, and Agustin Eugenio Rivas Rodriguez, a/k/a “Terrible,” age 25, of Silver Spring, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to their participation in a racketeering conspiracy, including murder, related to their activities as part of the MS-13 gang.
Resident Doctor Arrested for Possessing Images and Videos of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
A resident doctor in Western Massachusetts was arrested this morning for allegedly possessing child pornography.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that KENNETH MUSE, age 24, of New Orleans, pleaded guilty on March 9, 2023, before United States District Judge Jay C. Zainey to violations of the Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts.
Augusta Man Sentenced to 16 Months for Assaulting Federal Officer at Muskie Federal Building
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
An Augusta man was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor today for assaulting a federal officer at the Edmund S. Muskie Federal Building in Augusta in April 2022.
British Nationals Sentenced for Interference with Flight Crew, Assault during Flight Diverted to BGR
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
Two men from Manchester, England were sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor today to interference with a flight crew and assault.
Former Detroit Police Officer Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Taking Bribes Connected to Towing
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
A former Detroit police officer was sentenced to 27 months in prison for accepting bribes in a conspiracy with a Detroit police lieutenant in connection with corruption in the towing industry in Detroit, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today.
Miami Man Charged for Running Fraudulent Cryptocurrency and Stock Investment Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
A federal grand jury in Miami has indicted Ryan James Crawford, a/k/a “Brody,” 30, with eight counts of wire fraud for running a fraudulent cryptocurrency and stock investment scheme.
Davenport Chiropractor Charged with False Statements, Bank Fraud, and Money Laundering for PPP Loan and Mortgage Fraud Schemes
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
A Davenport man made his initial appearance today in federal court in Davenport on false statements to a financial institution, bank fraud, and money laundering charges.
Essex County Corrections Officer and Girlfriend Arrested for Conspiring to Smuggle Contraband into Essex County Correctional Facility
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
An Essex County corrections officer and his girlfriend were arrested today for conspiring to smuggle contraband into the prison facility at which he was employed to be resold to prisoners, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced.
Pennsylvania Man Admits Robbing Two Camden County Banks
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
A Pennsylvania man today admitted robbing two banks in Camden County, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.