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Former Massachusetts Resident Admits to Methamphetamine Trafficking in Rhode Island
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A former Pepperell, MA, man arrested during an FBI Safe Streets Task Force drug trafficking investigation that led to the seizure of more than 461 grams of pure crystal methamphetamine pleaded guilty in federal court in Providence to conspiracy and drug trafficking charges, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Former Wells Fargo Executive Agrees to Plead Guilty to Obstructing Bank Examination Involving the Opening of Millions of Accounts Without Customer Authorization
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: LOS ANGELES - The former head of Wells Fargo Bank’s retail banking division has agreed to plead guilty to obstructing a government examination into the bank’s widespread sales practices misconduct, which included opening millions of unauthorized accounts and other products, federal authorities announced today.
Three Former New York City Correction Officers Plead Guilty to Sick Leave Fraud
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, former New York City correction officer Eduardo Trinidad pleaded guilty to federal program fraud, admitting that he fraudulently obtained his salary from the New York City Department of Correction (DOC) by taking sick leave even though he was able to work.
Armed Leader Of Fentanyl And Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy Sentenced To 40 Years In Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Orlando, Florida - U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton Jr. has sentenced Carlos Roman (57, Orlando) to 40 years in federal prison for possession of cocaine and possession of a firearm equipped with a silencer in furtherance of drug trafficking. Judge Dalton also sentenced three individuals who conspired...
New Haven Man Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Prison for Possessing Gun and Drugs on Supervised Release
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ROBBIE SMITH, 34, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to 100 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for firearm and narcotics offenses, and for violating the conditions of his supervised release from a prior federal conviction.
Jury Convicts Man of Fentanyl and Firearms Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: A federal jury convicted an Arizona man after Tulsa police officers found him with more than 8,000 fentanyl pills and multiple stolen firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.
Two Suburban Chicago Residents Charged With $742,000 COVID-Relief Fraud
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - A federal grand jury in Chicago, Illinois, returned an indictment in February, which was unsealed on March 1, charging two suburban Chicago residents with a total of 15 counts of wire fraud for allegedly fraudulently obtaining at least $742,000 in small business loans and grants under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Saltillo, Mississippi Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possession of Images and Videos of Child Sexual Abuse
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: OXFORD, Miss. - A Saltillo, Mississippi man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for his possession of child sexual abuse pictures and videos.
Bemidji Felon Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Illegal Firearms Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Bemidji man has been indicted for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and illegal possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Justice Department Achieves Settlement with the Former Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo to Relocate Animals to Locations in the Continental United States
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: The Justice Department and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico on behalf of the Puerto Rico Department of Justice and the Puerto Rico Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have reached an agreement to ensure the health and safety of the animals housed at the former Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo...
Four Gangster Disciples Leaders Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy and Murder
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: A federal jury convicted four leaders of the Gangster Disciples today for their participation in a years-long interstate racketeering conspiracy involving drug trafficking, witness tampering, and multiple murders.
Three Bowling Green Residents Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Bowling Green, KY - This week, the third and final member of a Bowling Green federal drug trafficking conspiracy was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.
San Jose, Illinois Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Distribution and Receipt of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A San Jose, Illinois man, Joshua Skelton, 42, of the 100 block of Furlane Drive in San Jose, Illinois has been sentenced to 60 months imprisonment followed by ten years of supervised release for distribution and receipt of child pornography.
Bigelow Man Sentenced to 25 Years In Prison For Production Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: LITTLE ROCK-A Bigelow man was sentenced to serve 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. Jakob Brown, 26, was sentenced today by United States District Court Judge Brian S. Miller.
West Virginia Man Sentenced on Felony Charge For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A West Virginia mam was sentenced today on a felony charge 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 2020 presidential election.
Texas Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Production and Attempted Production of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Grant McKay Durtschi, age 51, of Lewisville, Texas, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles to production and attempted production of child pornography. As a result of his conviction, Durtschi faces a significant term of imprisonment, a fine, and a period of supervised release, which includes sex offender registration requirements.
Albany Felon Sentenced to 85 Months for Possessing Cocaine and Heroin for Distribution, and Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Rodney Matthews, age 50, of Albany, was sentenced today to 85 months in prison for possessing and intending to distribute cocaine and heroin, and for possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Realty Company Owner Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of bank fraud and conspiracy, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.
Two Men Plead Guilty to Federal Drug Crimes
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Two out-of-state men pleaded guilty today to charges arising from the January 5, 2022, raid on a Huntington storage unit.
Decades After Thefts, Stolen Artifacts Recovered and Returned to Museums, Historical Societies
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Decades After Thefts, Stolen Artifacts Recovered and Returned to Museums, Historical Societies.