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SPIRIT AIRLINES PASSENGERS CHARGED WITH SMUGGLING COCAINE CONCEALED IN FROZEN CONCH

United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today that Edward Saldana, 36, and Bianca Torres, 34, both of St. Croix, appeared before United States Magistrate Emile A. Henderson, III, for their initial appearance hearing after being charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine.


Pennsylvania Woman Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud Conspiracy

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Dawn Emanuel, 48, of Easton, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire before Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny.


Rochester Man Pleads Guilty To Bank Robbery

Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Hugh Mahoney, 50, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to robbing the ESL Federal Credit Union on Merchants Road in Rochester.


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U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Fernando Santiago, 67, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and being a felon in possession of ammunition.


Usitc Makes Determination In Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Furfuryl Alcohol From China

Usitc Makes Determination In Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Furfuryl Alcohol From China


Wisconsin Rapids Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexually Assaulting Children & Recording the Assaults

Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Timothy P. McDowell, 40, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 25 years in prison for producing child pornography.


Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty To Assaulting An FBI Agent

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Tyler Collins, 27, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny to assaulting a federal officer and causing a bodily injury. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.



Remarks By Assistant Secretary Harris - February 8, 2023

Remarks By Assistant Secretary Harris - February 8, 2023


Parkersburg Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime

Shawn David White, 41, of Parkersburg, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Minneapolis Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of a Firearm

A Minneapolis man has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm as a felon, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Under Secretary Lago Meets With President Of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema

Under Secretary Lago Meets With President Of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema


Kanawha County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud and Theft Crimes

Ernest Lee Alexander III, 33, of St. Albans, pleaded guilty today to bank fraud and possession of stolen mail matter.


Kanawha County Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime

Austin Joseph Griffith, 22, of Hernshaw, was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for distributing 50 grams or more or methamphetamine.


Texas Man Sentenced For Felony Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Texas man was sentenced for felony charges, including assaulting law enforcement officers, during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.


North Carolina Man Sentenced for Making A False Statement to Federal Representative

Michael James Peters, 42, of Concord, North Carolina, was sentenced today to one year in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for lying to the United States Department of Agriculture regarding the Nicholas County coal he pledged as collateral for a $9 million USDA-backed business loan. Peters must also pay $1,375,000 in restitution and a $25,000 fine.


Push-to-talk on FirstNet for emergency managers: Delivering situational awareness in the field and the EOC

Push-to-talk on FirstNet for emergency managers: Delivering situational awareness in the field and the EOC


Kanawha County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Crimes

Karen L. Hodges, also known as “Karen Igo,” “Karen Clay,” “Karen Richmond,” and “Karen Gessel,” 49, of St. Albans, pleaded guilty today to three counts of securities fraud.


Des Moines Man Sentenced on Firearm Offenses

Kenneth Quinton Crosby, age 24, of Des Moines, was sentenced today to 12 months and 1 day in prison following his guilty plea to four counts of False Statement During Purchase of a Firearm and one count of Unlawful Drug User in Possession of Firearms.