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Jason Douglas MaComber, a 52-year-old resident of St. Albans, has admitted guilt to the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
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Donna residents sentenced for armed robberies at smoke shops

Two residents of Donna, Texas, have been sentenced to federal prison following their convictions for armed robbery. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Robert Jae Franco, 23, and Alejandro Isaiah Gonzalez, 22, pleaded guilty to Hobbs...
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Gloversville man pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution

Todd Austin, a 64-year-old resident of Gloversville, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges related to drug conspiracy and distribution.
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Essex County man faces multiple charges including drug trafficking

An Essex County resident, Michael Weaver, has been charged with several serious offenses including being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine.
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Norris man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender

A Norris, South Dakota man has been sentenced to federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte delivered the sentence on February 4, 2025.
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Philadelphia man agrees not to fly drones after violating FAA rules

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has entered a consent judgment against Michael DiCiurcio, a Philadelphia resident, for violations of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
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Siblings plead guilty to COVID relief fraud in Mississippi

A man and woman from Forrest County, Mississippi, have admitted to conspiring to fraudulently obtain unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dominican national charged with meth trafficking after Massachusetts arrest

A Dominican national has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly attempting to distribute methamphetamine in Massachusetts.
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Chinese national charged with stealing Google's AI tech for PRC

A federal grand jury has issued a superseding indictment against Linwei Ding, also known as Leon Ding, charging him with seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of trade secrets.
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Sisseton man receives federal sentence for child abuse

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of Nathaniel Yazzie, a 24-year-old man from Sisseton, South Dakota, for child abuse. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Yazzie to one year and seven months in federal...
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Roanoke man pleads guilty in Carter Bank robbery case

The third individual involved in the June 2023 robbery of Carter Bank and Trust on Hershberger Road, Roanoke, has pled guilty.
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Alabama man indicted for alleged romance fraud targeting Vermont woman

Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont has announced an indictment against Cedric Wormely, a 58-year-old resident of Birmingham, Alabama.
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Three Mexican nationals charged in Bellevue methamphetamine bust

Three Mexican nationals were arrested last week in Bellevue, Washington, in connection with a drug deal involving over 25 pounds of crystal methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced that the individuals are being held at the Federal...
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Temple Hills man convicted in conspiracy targeting convenience stores

A federal jury in Greenbelt, Maryland, has found Stephen Kennedy guilty of multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit arson and commercial robbery.
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Guilty plea entered in theft of government phones slated for destruction

Nikhil Parekh, a 37-year-old resident of Randallstown, Maryland, has pleaded guilty in a U.S. District Court to charges related to the theft and sale of government-issued smartphones, laptops, and other IT devices that were supposed to be destroyed.
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Lakeland man receives 12-year sentence for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine

U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Jermaine Jerome Campbell, a 35-year-old resident of Lakeland, to 12 years in federal prison for possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.
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Three men indicted in Orange County drug distribution conspiracy

Orlando, Florida – The United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the unsealing of an indictment against three men from Orange County.
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New Mexico man sentenced for child exploitation through social media

A man from Navajo, New Mexico, has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a minor.
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Shakopee woman admits role in $250M child nutrition fraud scheme

A Shakopee woman has admitted guilt in a $250 million fraud scheme involving a federally funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.
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