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News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. -- A Maxton man was sentenced today to 252 months in prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy responsible for moving kilograms of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin from Mexico to Robeson County, North Carolina. On December 8, 2021, Jeremiah Eli Lowery pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin, and possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin with intent to distribute.
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USDOJ-OJP-OVW grant application closes on April 20
OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Domestic Violence Mentor Court Technical Assistance Initiative - Solicitation grant opened on March 1.
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Civil Forfeiture Complaint Filed Against Six Luxury Real Estate Properties Involved in Sanctions Evasion and Money Laundering
News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Andrew C. Adams, the Director of Task Force KleptoCapture, Ivan J. Arvelo, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI"), and Maged Behnam, Acting Special Agent in...
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District Man Convicted by Jury for Assault on a Member of the LGBTQ+ Community
News Release: Defendant Assaulted Man as He Walked Home.
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MS-13 Members Sentenced to Life in Prison for Racketeering, Murder, Extortion, and Federal Drug Charges
News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has sentenced Luis Flores-Reyes, a/k/a “Maloso," “Lobo,"’ and “Viejo Lovvon," age 42, of Arlington, Virginia and Jairo Jacome, a/k/a “Abuelo," age 40, of Langley Park, Maryland, to life in federal prison, for charges related to a racketeering enterprise...
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Florida Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Florida man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting a law enforcement officer, 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 presidential election.
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Bergen County Man Charged for Possession of Machine Gun, Rifle, Handgun, and Fraudulent United States Marshals Service Credentials in Newark Airport
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Bergen County, New Jersey, man was charged following his attempt to bring firearms, ammunition, a bulletproof vest, fraudulent law enforcement credentials, and other items on a domestic flight to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced today.
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Former Aroostook County Man Faces Up to 20 Years for Role in Penobscot and Aroostook County Drug Trafficking
News Release: BANGOR, Maine: A former Aroostook County resident pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor today to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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Cornerstone Healthcare Group Holding to pay more than $21M in 'one of the largest civil health-care fraud settlements FBI Houston has seen'
A Houston medical center accused of filing false Medicare claims has agreed to pay more than $21 million in a settlement.
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Montana Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Crimes
News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - Gary Lee Hodges, 72, of Bigfork, Montana was sentenced today to 27 years in prison, to be followed by 15 years of supervised release, for two counts of attempted enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity. Hodges must also register as a sex offender.
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Felon Convicted of Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - A federal jury convicted a Richmond man last week on charges of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.
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Robert Fuller Named Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Field Office
News Release: Robert Fuller Named Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Field Office.
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Tuskegee Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes Committed While on Supervised Release
News Release: Montgomery, Alabama - Today, United States Attorney Sandra J. Stewart announced that Shaheyne Phillip Thomas, 28, from Tuskegee, Alabama, received a 100-month prison sentence. Thomas had previously pleaded guilty to committing federal gun and drug offenses while on supervised release from a previous conviction. The judge also ordered that Thomas serve five years of supervised release following his prison sentence.
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Landlord and Former Operators of Upstate New York Nursing Home Pay $7,168,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations of Worthless Services Provided to Residents
News Release: The Justice Department, together with the New York State Office of the Attorney General, announced today that the United States and New York State have entered into settlement agreements with the landlord and several individuals and entities involved in the operation of Saratoga Center for Rehabilitation ...
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Ohio Man Sentenced on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach
News Release: Defendant Joined in Assaults on Officers at Lower West Terrace.
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PUERTO RICAN MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO POSSESSION OF 79 KILOGRAMS OF COCAINE
News Release: St. Thomas, VI - U.S. Attorney Delia L. Smith announced that Wesly Albert Amaro of Puerto Rico, pleaded guilty before United States Magistrate Ruth Miller to one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
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James L. Luketich, M.D., University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and University of Pittsburgh Physicians Agree to Pay $8.5 Million and Implement Monitoring Actions to Resolve False Claims Allegations
News Release: PITTSBURGH - Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today that the United States has finalized a Settlement Agreement with James L. Luketich, M.D., University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (“UPMC"), and University of Pittsburgh Physicians (“UPP"), to resolve the lawsuit the United States filed against those Defendants in September 2021.
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Former Bank Employee Convicted After Trial for Fraudulently Opening Bank Accounts
News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - A federal jury in Maryland has convicted Diape Seck, age 29, of Rockville, Maryland for his role in a bank fraud scheme in which he and his co-conspirators obtained or attempted to obtain almost $2 million by fraud, including by stealing checks from the mail of churches and religious institutions. The guilty verdict was returned late on Feb. 24, 2023.
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Former Erie Coke Employee Pleads Guilty to Violating the Clean Air Act
News Release: ERIE, PA - A resident of Fairview, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court on Feb. 24, 3023, to conspiracy to violate the Clean Air Act, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.
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West Seneca Man Going To Prison For Possession Of Child Pornography
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Shawn Johnson, 35, of West Seneca, NY, who was convicted of possession of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 48 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.
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