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Boston Man Indicted for Commissioning Murder-for-Hire Targeting His Wife and Her Boyfriend

A Boston man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for trying to hire a contract killer to murder his wife and the wife’s boyfriend.


Memphis Man Sentenced to Over Eleven Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking of a Minor

A Memphis man was sentenced to 135 months in prison, followed by ten years of supervised release, for sex trafficking of a minor and interstate sex trafficking, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


Two Men Indicted for Online Romance Fraud Schemes Targeting Elderly Victims

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.


Four Individuals Sentenced for Conspiring to Stage Automobile Accidents

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DAVID BROWN (“BROWN”), age 51, of Morgan City, Louisiana; GILDA HENDERSON (“HENDERSON”), age 70, of Morgan City, Louisiana; LATRELL JOHNSON (“JOHNSON”), age 30, of New Orleans, Louisiana; and STACIE WHEATEN (“WHEATEN”), age 51 of Fairburn, Georgia, were sentenced on February 8, 2023 for Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371, arising out of staged automobile accidents with tractor-trailers occurring in New Orleans.


New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violating the Federal Controlled Substances and The Federal Gun Control Acts

KENDALE ADAMS, age 41, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, pled guilty on February 7, 2023 to one count of possession with intent to distribute a quantity of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of heroin and methamphetamine in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) and one count of felon in possession of a firearm in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.


Former Lynn Man Arrested 10 Years After Being Charged for Child Pornography Offense

A man from the Philippines who previously resided in Lynn has been arrested in the Dominican Republic 10 years after being indicted for possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Illegal Possession of Methamphetamine, Ecstasy, and Heroin Leads to Time in Federal Prison for Three Men

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the sentencing of three men this week for the illegal possession of drugs. United States District Judge Dee D. Drell sentenced Archie Louis Carter, Jr., 40, of Alexandria, Louisiana, and Isaiah Charles Jones, 34, of Houston, Texas.


Amazon seller and consultant sentenced to 20 months in prison for bribery scheme and illegal tactics to benefit himself and clients

Paid bribes to Amazon employees for inside info and improper benefits, directed false complaints about competitors, and cheated on taxes


KC Man Sentenced to 24 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth, Illegal Firearms

Two Kansas City, Mo., men have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a nearly $10 million conspiracy that distributed almost 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine.


Arkansas, Washington Business Owners Indicted for Conspiring to Defraud COVID-19 Relief Programs

Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that a grand jury returned a Superseding Indictment charging Tyler Keith Andrews, age 37, of Bentonville, Arkansas, and Yuriy P. Anischenko, age 34, formerly of Spokane, with eleven counts of fraud in connection with a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds intended for struggling businesses.


Four Men Arrested on Federal Indictment Charging Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Firearms Offenses

A federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, returned a ten-count indictment on February 7, 2023, charging four men with conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Seven newly indicted on federal charges for crimes including drugs and illegal firearms possession

Seven defendants are among those facing federal charges including illegal possession of firearms after separate indictments by a grand jury in the


Ashton J. Ryan, Jr. Found Guilty of Fraud Resulting In Failure of First NBC Bank

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on February 9, 2023 a federal jury has returned a verdict of guilty on all forty-six (46) counts against former First NBC Bank President and CEO Ashton J. Ryan, Jr. and not guilty on all seven (7) counts against former First NBC Bank senior vice president Fred V. Beebe.


Tucson Man Arrested for Dealing Firearms Without a License and Possessing Unregistered Firearms

Brian Jesus Hernandez, 24, of Tucson, Arizona, was arrested and charged Monday, with Dealing Firearms Without a License and Possessing Firearms Not Identified by a Serial Number.


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

This Valentine’s Day, the FBI’s Albany Field Office is sharing information to help educate the public about romance scams, so you can protect your heart—and your wallet—from scammers.


Former Private Prisoner Transport Officer Indicted for Sexual Assault and Use of a Firearm in Furtherance of His Sexual Assault

A federal indictment was unsealed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, charging a former private prisoner transport officer with sexually assaulting a female pretrial detainee during a prisoner transport and using a firearm in furtherance of his sexual assault.


Federal Grand Jury A Indictments Announced-February 2023

United States Attorney Clint Johnson today announced the results of the February 2023 Federal Grand Jury A.


Former Mayor of Aguas Buenas Pleaded Guilty for Accepting Bribes

The former mayor of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, Javier García-Pérez, pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiracy for his involvement in a bribery scheme in which he received cash payments in exchange for the awarding of municipal contracts and the payment of invoices related on those contracts.


Cartel-Linked Brothers Sentenced to 70 Years for Meth Trafficking

Two brothers with ties to a notorious Mexican cartel have been sentenced to a combined 70 years in federal prison for methamphetamine and money laundering offenses, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.


Federal Grand Jury Indicts Champaign, Illinois, Woman for Wire Fraud Related to COVID Relief Funds

A grand jury returned an indictment on February 7, 2023, against a Champaign, Illinois, woman, Jasmine L. Morris, 29, of the 1700 block of Union Street, charging her with wire fraud related to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.