U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland
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A former Social Security Administration employee has been indicted on charges related to a scheme stealing disability benefits intended for others in Maryland. Prosecutors allege he redirected funds using access gained through his job at SSA offices between February and April last year.
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Sequan Branch-Green received a sentence exceeding seven years after being found guilty of possessing a loaded ghost gun as a convicted felon in Baltimore. Law enforcement recovered drugs packaged for resale during his arrest. The case forms part of broader efforts against violent crime under Project Safe Neighborhoods.
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A Baltimore man has been sentenced to eleven years in prison after committing multiple armed robberies followed by an assault on a Deputy U.S. Marshal at court proceedings last year. Federal officials say this reflects continued cooperation among agencies targeting violent crime.
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Victor Killen has been sentenced for his involvement in a major money laundering scheme affecting multiple organizations across Maryland between 2021 and early 2024. Federal prosecutors say he conspired with others using shell companies and encrypted communications as part of a larger effort targeting millions in fraudulent proceeds.
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A former Baltimore City School police officer has been sentenced for submitting fraudulent overtime claims worth over $200,000 and evading taxes exceeding $60,000. The sentencing reflects ongoing efforts by federal authorities against public corruption involving misuse of taxpayer funds.
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Federal authorities announced charges against several Baltimore men after dismantling an alleged drug trafficking group operating in North Baltimore. The investigation involved coordinated efforts among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies targeting both drugs and firearms tied to violent crime.
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A Baltimore man received three years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm while on supervised release after previous felony convictions. Authorities say Reginald Dargan was arrested following an assault call where police found him carrying an untraceable handgun.
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A federal jury has convicted Ron Wardlow for an armed carjacking that occurred at a Fells Point gas station in Baltimore. Evidence showed Wardlow used a loaded handgun to steal a vehicle before being tracked down by police with help from aerial surveillance units.
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Nicholas Parks of Winnetka pleaded guilty on Apr. 10 for conspiring with others on a multi-state marijuana trafficking operation involving over $329,000 laundered from drug sales between Maryland and California. Law enforcement used evidence from traffic stops and controlled operations as part of their investigation.
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Camille T. Jones has pled guilty to receiving $790,000 in kickbacks while working as a supervisory official at the U.S. Census Bureau according to federal prosecutors on Apr. 2 . The scheme involved steering contracts worth millions toward companies linked with family members.
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Ali Habou Maman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for his alleged role in an online romance scam targeting victims for financial gain. Prosecutors say he used fake identities and fraudulent business documents as part of the scheme originating from Frederick, Maryland.
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Anthony McNair has been sentenced in federal court for drug trafficking and unlawful possession of firearms following his arrest during a traffic stop in Suitland, Maryland. Authorities say he will serve more than thirteen years in prison after being found with drugs containing fentanyl and ammunition while already having several felony convictions.
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James Appel has been indicted for allegedly embezzling funds from political campaigns and organizations in Maryland according to federal authorities announced Mar. 30. The charges include wire fraud and money laundering involving over $200,000 misappropriated through various financial maneuvers.
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A Lexington Park man has been sentenced to federal prison after being found with multiple firearms despite being a convicted felon. Authorities uncovered dozens of weapons along with gun-manufacturing equipment during their investigation.
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A Brooklyn Park man has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon following multiple searches that uncovered weapons and drugs. Authorities say the investigation began after he posted videos online showing himself with guns.
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Vanessa Yalixa Munoz-Baque has pled guilty to illegally re-entering the United States after being deported last year. She was discovered by authorities following an arrest related to a violent crime charge in Maryland.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Maryland announced new prosecutions linked to Operation Take Back America targeting illegal immigration offenses. Several individuals face charges ranging from assaulting officers to illegal re-entry after previous removals.
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A Maryland OB/GYN physician has agreed on Mar. 26 to pay over half a million dollars following allegations she participated in a scheme involving fraudulent prescriptions billed through federal health programs. Authorities say such actions undermine trust in Medicare and TRICARE while costing taxpayers.
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Erik Lee Madison has pled guilty in federal court after exploiting minors online while associated with an extremist group called '764.' Authorities say he targeted young victims through coercion involving explicit content and threats. Sentencing is set for June.
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James Junior Aliyu has been sentenced to federal prison for his part in a multi-million dollar wire fraud scheme targeting Americans through business email compromise tactics. The sentencing underscores ongoing concerns about international cybercrime operations.