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Previously Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Abusing Five Minor Victims and Recording the Sexual Abuse Over 13 Years

Chief U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Garnell Eugene Graves, age 59, of Baltimore, to 50 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for four counts of sexual exploitation of a child related to his sexual abuse of five minor victims.


Woman Sentenced to 2 Years in Federal Prison for 13 Year-Long Scheme to Embezzle Nearly $600,000 from Catholic Church and School

Marie Carson, 72, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud.


Frankfort Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing and Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material Via Plato

Jonathan P. Colson, 52, of Frankfort, Indiana, was sentenced to 136 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing and possessing child sex abuse material depicting prepubescent children.


Jury Finds Felon Guilty Of Possessing Firearm And Multiple Bags Of Drugs For Distribution

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Curtis Tyrone Johnson (35, Melbourne) guilty of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon and possession with the intent to distribute various controlled substances.


Fresno Man Charged in Operation No Fly Zone Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Patrick Feaster, 23, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Kern County Man Charged in Operation Red Reaper Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Methamphetamine

Ernesto Zibray, 34, of Delano, pleaded guilty today to distribution of over 500 grams of methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


As Valentine’s Day Nears, Be Aware of the Dangers of Romance Scams

Many romance scams, also called confidence fraud, promise love and happiness, but criminals are looking to rob victims of their savings.


FBI Los Angeles Field Office Warns of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is working to raise awareness about online romance scams, also called confidence fraud.


Romance Scammers Targeting Victims with Fake Crypto Investments

What starts as a whirlwind online romance could turn into an investment opportunity gone bad for victims of romance scams


Ashdown Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography

An Ashdown man was sentenced today to 360 months in prison without the possibility of parole, followed by 20 years supervised release, on one count of Production of Child Pornography.


St. Louis County Sex Offender Admits Online 'Baiting,' Child Pornography Possession

A man from St. Louis County, Missouri on Monday admitted possessing child pornography and using a fake social media profile to bait people into sending him sexual images and videos.


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

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.


Man Pleads Guilty to Strangling his Dating Partner

A man pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to a December attack on his girlfriend, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


FBI Norfolk Warns of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and FBI Norfolk wants to educate the public about romance scams so you can protect your heart – and your wallet – from scammers.


Don’t Let a Criminal Break Your Heart and Your Bank Account

Online dating has become a mainstream method for meeting new people. Unfortunately, criminals also leverage online platforms to develop connections with you to steal much more than your heart.


Two Amazon Marketplace Sellers and Four Companies Plead Guilty to Price Fixing DVDs and Blu-Ray Discs

On Feb. 10 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Bruce Fish of Hayfield, Minnesota, along with BDF Enterprises, Inc., a corporate entity owned by Fish, admitted to participating in a conspiracy to fix the prices of DVDs and Blu-Ray discs sold on the Amazon marketplace.


Young Gunnerz Gang Member Sentenced for Drug & Gun Possession

Najalaek Walker, 27, of Troy, New York, was sentenced this week to 48 months in federal prison after pleading guilty in October 2022 to one count of possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, one count of possession with the intent to distribute heroin, and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.


Bartlett Man Sentenced for Solicitation of Child Pornography and Attempted Transfer of Obscene Material to a Minor

Joel Evan Lattimer, 43, of Bartlett, TN., has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for solicitation of child pornography and attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor


West Virginia man faces COVID fraud charges after claiming lost earnings while incarcerated

A West Virginia man has been indicted on wire fraud charges after obtaining COVID relief money by claiming he was operating a food truck when he was actually in federal prison.


Florida Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Nationwide “Felony Lane Gang” Conspiracy

Tyrone Parker, age 41, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was sentenced today to 57 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.