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Tulare County Woman Pleads Guilty to Distributing Over 3 Pounds of Methamphetamine

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Alma Sanchez, 50, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to distributing methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Special Agent in Charge Bob P. Beris announced.


Former Office Manager of New Jersey Medical Practice Admits Conspiring with Doctor to Divert Controlled Substances

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Daniel J. Kafafian and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger announced a former office manager of a New Jersey medical practice admitted conspiring with the doctor who owned the practice to distribute prescription amphetamine to patients without a legitimate medical reason, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.


Williams: Sentence shows medical fraudsters 'will face stringent penalties'

A Los Angeles-based chiropractor who provided rehabilitation services to professional athletes and the public has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for defrauding the NBA Players Health and Welfare Benefit Plan of approximately $1.3 million.


News Release: FBI Los Angeles Field Office Warns of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day.


News Release: The Justice Department announced today 49 awards to states, territories, and the District of Columbia as part of the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program. This investment of over $231 million will fund state crisis intervention court proceedings, including but not limited to, extreme risk protection...


News Release: CINCINNATI - Three defendants are charged with crimes related to two murders in Cincinnati during the summer of 2021.


Wheeling man gets 16 years for cocaine trafficking

News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - A Wheeling, West Virginia man was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison today after trafficking cocaine while on federal probation.


Putnam County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime

News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - George Daren Hall, also known as “Pops," 47, of Nitro, pleaded guilty today to distribution of a quantity of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.


Jamaican Citizen Indicted for Multi-Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme Extradited to the United States

News Release: Adrian Lawrence, a citizen of Jamaica, will be arraigned this afternoon in federal court in Central Islip on a six-count indictment charging him with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, mail fraud and wire fraud, in connection with a scheme to defraud U.S. citizens. Today’s proceeding will be held...


Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Gun and Drug Crimes

News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Austin Bruce Jeffreys, 28, of Chesapeake, Ohio, was sentenced today to nine years and four months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for crimes arising from a drug-related June 2021 shootout in Huntington.


Michigan Insurance Salesman Convicted of Filing False Tax Returns and Making False Statements in Bankruptcy

News Release: A Michigan man was convicted today of filing false tax returns and making false statements to both a bankruptcy court and the Department of Justice.


News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Dennis Cotto-Alvarado, 45 years old, of Ponce, was sentenced to 151 months (12 years and seven months) in prison and 15 years of supervised release for transporting a female minor with the intent to engage criminal sexual conduct in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2423(a). The FBI investigated the complaint with the collaboration of the Puerto Rico Police Bureau and the Puerto Rico Department of Justice.


News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - A federal grand jury in Maryland today returned an indictment charging Sarah Beth Clendaniel, age 34, of Catonsville, Maryland, and Brandon Clint Russell, age, 27, of Orlando, Florida, with conspiracy to destroy an energy facility. The defendants have been detained since their arrest on Feb. 3, 2023, on related charges.


U.S. Marshals Operation Captures More Than 800 Fugitives

News Release: Kansas City, MO - The U.S. Marshals Service has concluded a high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative aimed at combating violent crime in 10 cities with a significant number of homicides and shootings to include Kansas City.


News Release: WASHINGTON - A Texas 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.


Two Men Indicted for Online Romance Fraud Schemes Targeting Elderly Victims

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - Two men have been charged in separate indictments by a federal grand jury for their roles in online romance fraud schemes, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Justice Department Announces Over $200 Million in Investments in State Crisis Intervention

News Release: The Justice Department announced today 49 awards to states, territories, and the District of Columbia as part of the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program. This investment of over $231 million will fund state crisis intervention court proceedings, including but not limited to, extreme risk protection ...


There were 426 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in December 2022.


Romance Fraud Awareness: A Great Gift for Valentine’s Day (or Any Day)

News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Criminals attempt romance fraud schemes every day, but Valentine’s Day is a good opportunity to raise awareness and help protect yourself and loved ones.


Springdale Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

News Release: FAYETTEVILLE - A Springdale man was sentenced today to 125 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court in Fayetteville.