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FBI Portland Division Offering $25,000 Reward for Information in Several Arson Investigations

FBI Portland is seeking the public’s help to identify the individual(s) responsible for arsons at three separate reproductive health centers.


$25,000 Reward Offered in Exchange for Information Leading to Identity of Suspects in Molotov Cocktail Attack in Costa Mesa

The FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office is seeking the public’s help in order to identify the individuals responsible for the arson of a medical building in Costa Mesa, California, on March 13, 2022.


FBI Reward in Life Choices Arson Now at $25,000

FBI Denver is seeking the public’s help to identify the individual(s) responsible for the arson of the Life Choices building at 20 Mountain View Avenue in Longmont, Colorado, on June 25, 2022.As part of a national effort to bring awareness to a series of attacks and threats targeting reproductive health service facilities across the country, the FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for this crime.


FBI Buffalo Continues to Offer $25,000 Reward for Information in the CompassCare Arson Investigation

FBI Buffalo continues to seek the public’s help to identify the individuals responsible for the arson of the CompassCare Pregnancy Services Center at 1230 Eggert Road, Amherst, New York, on June 7, 2022.


Founder and Majority Owner of Cryptocurrency Exchange Charged with Processing Over $700 Million of Illicit Funds

The founder and majority owner of a cryptocurrency exchange, Bitzlato Ltd. (Bitzlato), was arrested last night in Miami for his alleged operation of a money transmitting business that transported and transmitted illicit funds and that failed to meet U.S. regulatory safeguards, including anti-money laundering requirements.


Missouri Man Arrested on Felony Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Missouri man has been arrested on felony charges, including assaulting a law enforcement officer, for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.


Buffalo Man Sentenced For Defrauding Medicaid

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Saleh Mozeb, 67, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of health care fraud, was sentenced to serve one year probation, and pay restitution totaling $12,619.12 by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.


El Paso Man Pleads Guilty to Operating Ponzi Scheme Disguised as Crypto Investment Firm

An El Paso man pleaded guilty in federal court here last week to five counts of wire fraud.


Farnhamville, Iowa Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography

Marcus Urelius, 36, from Farnhamville, Iowa, plead guilty January 10, 2023, in federal court to Possession of Child Pornography.


Maryland Man Sentenced to a Year and a Day For Felony Charge Related to Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Maryland man was sentenced today to 12 months and one day in prison for a felony charge related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.


Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl on the Darknet

A Winsted, Connecticut, man pleaded guilty today to participating in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl over the darknet.


Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge 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 2020 Presidential election.


FBI Seeking Information from a Bank Robbery Today in Ft. Lauderdale

The FBI is seeking information regarding a bank robbery that took place today, January 13, 2023, at approximately 4:15 p.m. at a Wells Fargo Bank, 5991 Ravenswood Road, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.


Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime

Kameron I. Ziegler, 23, of Huntington, pleaded guilty today to aiding and abetting the distribution of 5 grams or more of methamphetamine.


Cary Man Indicted on 23 Counts of Wire Fraud and Money Laundering in Ponzi Scheme

Kumar Arun Neppalli, 56, was arrested today upon the unsealing of a 23-count indictment in connection with an investment fraud scam. Neppalli faces up to twenty years in prison per count and potential fines.


Kevin Vorndran Named Special Agent in Charge of the Mission Services Division at the Washington Field Office

Director Christopher Wray has named Kevin Vorndran as the special agent in charge of the Mission Services Division of the Washington Field Office. Mr. Vorndran most recently served as a deputy assistant director in the Counterterrorism Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington.


Omak Man Sentenced to 96 Months in Federal Prison for Shooting on the Colville Indian Reservation

United States District Court Judge Thomas O. Rice sentenced ChanceThe Wind Smith, age 32, of Omak, Washington, to 96 months in federal prison for a violentshooting that took place on the Colville Indian Reservation in September 2021. Judge Rice alsoimposed three years of federal supervision upon Smith’s release from custody.


Military Contractor Pleads Guilty to Bid Rigging

A Texas military contractor pleaded guilty on Jan. 12 to rigging bids on public military contracts in the state of Texas.


California Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison For Charges Related to Capitol Breach

Erik Herrera, 35, of El Cajon, California, was sentenced, on January 13, 2023, to 48 months in prison for felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. 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.


California Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison For Charges Related to Capitol Breach

Erik Herrera, 35, of El Cajon, California, was sentenced, on January 13, 2023, to 48 months in prison for felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. 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.