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FBI Charlotte, CMPD Partner to Host Women’s Recruitment Event

In honor of National Women’s History Month, the FBI Charlotte Field Office and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) will host a recruitment event for women in law enforcement.Join us on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and Fire Training Academy at 1770 Shopton Road in Charlotte, North Carolina.


Statement from FBI Jackson

The FBI Jackson Field Office, the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi have opened a federal civil rights investigation into a color of law incident involving the Rankin County Sheriff's Office


Laurel meth dealer sentenced to three years in prison

A Laurel woman who admitted to methamphetamine trafficking after investigators seized plastic candles containing the drug was sentenced today to three years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.


South Jersey Residents Targeted in Latest Iteration of 'FBI' Phone Scam

The FBI Philadelphia Field Office is again warning the public to be on alert for a phone scam that spoofs, or fakes, the FBI’s name and real telephone number on the recipient’s caller ID.


Federal Inmate Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for Assaulting Federal Correctional Officer

A former inmate of the United States Penitentiary in Thomson, Ill. was sentenced today to more than seven years in federal prison for assaulting a federal correctional officer.


Former VP and Chief Operating Officer of Chicago Area Hospital Indicted for Fraud

A federal grand jury in Chicago, Illinois, returned an indictment on February 15, charging the former Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of a Chicago area hospital with three counts of mail fraud and three counts of money laundering.


FBI Cleveland Warns of Romance Scams Throughout the Month of Love

While Valentine’s Day has passed, FBI Cleveland wants the public to remain aware and prepared when looking for love online.


Ogle County Man Sentenced to Fourteen Years in Federal Prison for Transporting Child Pornography

A Byron, Ill. man was sentenced today to fourteen years in federal prison for transportation of child pornography.


Two Euclid Men Charged with Stealing COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Benefits

A federal grand jury has returned a thirteen-count indictment charging Robert Nathaniel Andre Thomas III, 24, and Montareo Banks, 24, both of Euclid, Ohio, with engaging in a conspiracy to steal approximately $44,000 in pandemic unemployment insurance benefits from the federal government and the States of Ohio, Arizona, California, and New Jersey.


Three Men Indicted in Bank Robbery Conspiracy

Luke Kenna a/k/a “Lt.,” age 43, of Johnstown, New York; Michael Brown, Jr. a/k/a “Russ,” a/k/a “Doc Grimson,” age 40, of Exton, Pennsylvania; and Brian Tierney, a/k/a “Wodanaz”, age 29, of North Bellmore, New York, were charged by indictment yesterday with conspiring to commit bank robbery.


Nampa Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Federal Gun Crime

Isaac Bright, 29, of Nampa, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison, the maximum allowable sentence, for unlawful possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today.


Kickapoo Man to Serve 20 Years in Federal Prison for Severely Injuring Infant

An Eagle Pass man was sentenced last week in federal court in Del Rio to 20 years in prison for causing serious bodily injury to a baby.


Jacksonville Man Arrested And Charged With Attempting To Entice And Meet A 12-Year-Old Child To Engage In Sexual Activity

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Zachary Ray Ellis (45, Jacksonville) has been arrested and charged with using the internet to attempt to entice a 12-year-old child to engage in sexual activity.


Two Men Indicted On Federal Charges Related To Drive-By Shooting In Lakeland

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Nicholas Quinton Hanson (32, Lakeland) with possessing ammunition as a convicted felon and Marcus Dewonn Mobley, Jr. (22, Lakeland) with possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. If convicted, each faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison.


Sherman Oaks Man Found Guilty of Scheming with His Brother to Defraud Investors Through Business They Ran Out of Parents’ House

A San Fernando Valley man has been found guilty by a jury of scheming with his brother to fraudulently obtain more than $6 million from at least 40 investors through an investment company they ran out of their parents’ house, the Justice Department announced today.


Pine Ridge Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Voluntary Manslaughter

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Pine Ridge, South Dakota, man convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter.


Oglala Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced an Oglala, South Dakota, man convicted of Kidnapping, Aggravated Sexual Abuse by Force, Interstate Domestic Violence, Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, and Assault by Strangulation of a Dating Partner.


Oglala Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Kidnapping and Interstate Domestic Violence

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced an Oglala, South Dakota, man convicted of Aiding and Abetting Kidnapping, and Aiding and Abetting Interstate Domestic Violence.


RGV man guilty of carjacking

A 34-year-old McAllen resident has admitted to robbery of a motor vehicle with intent to cause serious harm or death, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.


Street Gang Member Pleads Guilty to RICO Conspiracy

A Virgin Islands man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.