U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont
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Mohamed Mubarak was convicted on multiple firearm and identity theft charges following a jury trial in Burlington federal court. Authorities said he used another person's identification without consent to buy guns despite being barred due to prior felonies. The case reflects ongoing efforts by federal prosecutors in Vermont to address violent crime.
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A New Hampshire man has been charged with enticing a minor following an incident in Montpelier involving alleged violence against a child victim. Federal authorities stress community protection as part of broader initiatives targeting child exploitation crimes.
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A Pownal woman has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison after pleading guilty to participating in a drug distribution conspiracy involving cocaine base and fentanyl around Bennington. Authorities say her actions included selling drugs, supporting violence within the group, helping continue operations after arrests were made—and attempting obstruction during prosecution.
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A Montpelier man has been sentenced to twenty years in prison after pleading guilty in a child exploitation case involving distribution of abusive images online. Federal authorities highlight collaborative investigative work across multiple agencies leading up to this conviction.
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Two Hartford men have been indicted in Vermont on charges related to drugs and firearms following an incident near North Troy earlier this month. Authorities say large quantities of narcotics were recovered after a high-speed attempt to evade law enforcement.
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A Charlestown man has been sentenced to over five years in prison for robbing a Burlington convenience store while on federal supervised release. The case involved collaboration between local police and federal agencies as part of Operation Take Back America.
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A Burlington man has been sentenced to fifteen years in prison following convictions related to attempted enticement of a minor and possession of illegal images involving children. Authorities say Brendan Sullivan will also face lifetime supervision after release.
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Jose Ignacio De La Cruz De La Rosa has been indicted on charges including alien smuggling and document fraud following an alleged multi-year conspiracy in Vermont. Authorities allege he renewed driver's privilege cards using fraudulent means while facilitating illegal entry into the country.
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A Quebec man has been sentenced to two years in prison after attempting to enter Vermont with child sexual abuse material on his phone. Authorities say border officers discovered hundreds of illicit videos and images during a routine inspection. The case is part of a broader federal effort against online child exploitation.
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Jodi Palmer of Monkton has been charged with distributing crack cocaine following a federal investigation. She appeared before a magistrate judge and faces up to 20 years if convicted. A detention hearing is set for March 19.
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A Mexican citizen living in Vermont has been charged with illegal reentry after previously being removed from the U.S., according to federal prosecutors. Authorities say Deyvi Daniel Corona-Sanchez remains at large following an attempted arrest linked to an ICE operation.
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Justin Llano, a 25-year-old from Springfield, Massachusetts, was sentenced on March 2, 2026, to ten years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in conspiring to distribute cocaine base in Central Vermont.
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Dominique Troupe, 39, of Colchester, Vermont, was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison on February 13, 2026.
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Otmane Khalladi, a 33-year-old resident of Miami, Florida, has been charged by a federal grand jury with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to launder monetary instruments, and failure to appear in court.
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John Cozza, a 64-year-old resident of Plainfield, Vermont, was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay $68,323.20 in restitution after pleading guilty to providing false information on his application for Social Security Disability...
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Joseph Llano, 26, from Springfield, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release for his role in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine base in Central Vermont.
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Trayvon Kisling, a 21-year-old formerly from Staten Island, New York, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison on February 2, 2026.
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Christopher Rantanen, a 40-year-old resident of Brandon, Vermont, has been sentenced to 35 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for unlawful possession of firearms.
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A federal grand jury has indicted Marshall Gagne, 35, of Weathersfield, Vermont, on charges that include possession of firearms as a convicted felon, possession of fentanyl and cocaine with intent to distribute, and possessing firearms in...
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A Detroit man has been indicted on federal drug charges in Vermont.