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Houtzdale man sentenced for attempted enticement of minor

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the sentencing of Walter Sitosky, a 67-year-old resident of Houtzdale, Pennsylvania.


Pittsburgh man sentenced for trafficking fentanyl, heroin

A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to 102 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for federal drug trafficking violations.


Florida man pleads guilty to $2.3M COVID-19 unemployment benefits fraud

David Godin, a 34-year-old from Miami, Florida, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.


Frankfort-based company settles over improper Paycheck Protection Program loan

Topy America, Inc., a steel wheel manufacturer based in Frankfort, Kentucky, has agreed to pay the United States $3,840,188.19 to resolve allegations of improperly obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan from the U.S. Small Business...


Rochester man pleads guilty to child pornography possession and cyberstalking

Casey Medina, a 33-year-old resident of Rochester, NY, has entered a guilty plea to charges of possession of child pornography and cyberstalking.


Utah man indicted for alleged attempted bank robbery

A Utah man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City for an alleged attempted bank robbery.


Florida pharmacy settles for over $1 million after health care fraud admission

A Florida-based pharmacy, known as OHM Pharmacy Services, also referred to as "Benzer" or "Auburndale," has admitted guilt for committing health care fraud.


Choppa City Crew members receive long sentences for Brinks armored car robberies

William Brock and Anthony Antwon McNair, Jr., both from Washington, D.C., have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in a series of armed robberies targeting Brink’s armored cars.


Trump imposes 25% tariff on auto imports citing national security concerns

President Donald J. Trump has announced a significant trade measure by signing a proclamation to impose a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts.


Albany resident guilty of fentanyl distribution and firearm possession

Henassy McConico, a 27-year-old resident of Albany, has entered a guilty plea for charges related to drug distribution and illegal possession of a firearm.


Community Options settles fraud claims over improper Medicaid billing

The United States has reached a settlement with Community Options, Inc. (COI) and Community Options New York, Inc. (CONY), resolving allegations of fraudulent billing practices under the False Claims Act.


Cartel leader sentenced to life for trafficking and conspiracy in Texas

A 41-year-old Mexican citizen, Noe Gonzalez-Martinez, has been sentenced to life in prison plus 60 months after being convicted of multiple charges, including conspiracy to murder and trafficking.


Pittsburgh man sentenced for firearm possession as convicted felon

A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison for firearm possession and attempting to prevent the seizure of firearms, followed by three years of supervised release.


Mexican national faces drug and gun charges in Salt Lake County

A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City has indicted a Mexican national living in Salt Lake County, Utah, on charges related to drugs and firearms.


Saugus man guilty of embezzling over $180,000 from Boston bank accounts

A Saugus man has pleaded guilty to charges of embezzlement and aggravated identity theft in a Boston federal court.


Bay Area flooring company settles $8M claim over customs duty evasion

Evolutions Flooring Inc., a flooring importer based in South San Francisco, California, and its owners Mengya Lin and Jin Qian have agreed to settle allegations of customs duties evasion.


Wisconsin business owner sentenced to nine years for cocaine trafficking

Luis Angel Rios, a business owner from DeForest, Wisconsin, received a nine-year federal prison sentence for his involvement in cocaine trafficking.


Ellensburg man sentenced to federal prison for child pornography charges

Yakima, Washington – Acting United States Attorney Richard Barker announced the sentencing of Aaron Edger Dollarhide, a 39-year-old resident of Ellensburg, Washington.


Illegal immigrant sentenced for reentry into the U.S. in Alabama

Juan Carlos Ruiz-Agustin, 33, has been sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States.


Omak man receives five-year sentence for violent assault on intimate partner

Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced that Louis Lee Zacherle, 37, from Omak, Washington, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison.