U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia
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Monica Dominguez Torres has been sentenced to 20 years for leading an international drug trafficking ring based around Atlanta that laundered millions into Mexico. Federal officials described extensive seizures including cash assets while emphasizing multi-agency cooperation against such threats.
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A previously deported Mexican national faces life imprisonment after being arrested in Rabun County with drugs and a firearm during a routine traffic stop last November. Federal authorities highlight cooperation among agencies in addressing threats posed by repeat offenders involved in drug trafficking.
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Jarvis Matthews received an additional 35-year sentence after running a major drug operation from inside Calhoun State Prison while already serving life terms for murder convictions. Authorities say he led distribution networks using contraband phones involving family members across Atlanta neighborhoods.
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Edwin Brant Frost IV has been arraigned on charges related to an alleged multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme involving First Liberty Building & Loan LLC based in Newnan, Georgia. Federal officials allege misuse of investor funds over several years affecting hundreds across multiple states.
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Edgar Zamarron-Cobos faces federal charges after police seized over 130 pounds of methamphetamine following a car chase ending in DeKalb County. Officials say he crashed into multiple vehicles while fleeing law enforcement officers.
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Jonathan Dupiton has been sentenced for running an unemployment insurance scam during the pandemic using stolen identities worth millions in fraudulent claims. Federal officials say this case demonstrates their determination against abuse of public assistance programs.
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A federal jury has convicted Alfredo Capote on kidnapping charges after he abducted and assaulted a Gwinnett County woman while evading fraud charges. Authorities highlighted coordinated efforts among multiple agencies leading up to his arrest after more than one year as a fugitive.
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A Georgia man received over 14 years in prison after selling drugs laced with fentanyl led to one death and serious injury. Authorities warn about risks linked with street-level drug sales involving potent substances like 'tranq.' The sentencing follows coordinated efforts between local police and federal agencies.
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Robert Lyles received fifteen years in prison after shooting at another passenger inside an Atlanta MARTA station while prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior convictions. Authorities say strong agency cooperation led this repeat offender's case into federal court following earlier releases from local custody.
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Adam Schlueter has been convicted by a federal jury for abusing two minors while serving overseas with the U.S. Army. Authorities say he faces significant prison time following charges related to aggravated sexual abuse and assault resulting in serious injury.
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Federal prosecutors have charged two men following the death of a Homeland Security employee in DeKalb County this week. Authorities allege one man illegally purchased a handgun later used by another who is accused in connection with the fatal shooting.
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A former Cherokee County deputy sheriff has been sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges related to child sexual exploitation overseas. Authorities say Stephen Michael Bunte received explicit materials involving minors during communications uncovered by Homeland Security Investigations.
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Federal prosecutors have charged two men—one from Georgia and one residing between Nigeria and the UK—in an alleged scheme involving over $100 million in fraudulent IRS tax refund claims using stolen identities. Authorities detailed how personal data was misused over several years before routing illicit proceeds through various channels.
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Brady Lum, former COO at Atlanta's High Museum of Art, faces federal theft charges after allegedly embezzling over $600,000 through fraudulent invoices and purchases for personal use between 2019 and late 2025. Federal authorities stress accountability measures for nonprofit leaders amid ongoing investigation.
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Federal prosecutors have charged two men after seizing about 85 kilograms of methamphetamine during an investigation near Atlanta on April 3rd. Authorities say this action represents part of broader efforts against organized crime targeting communities across north Georgia.
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Patrick Shackelford was convicted by a federal jury for taking bribes as an officer at USP-Atlanta while helping inmates smuggle drugs using secret passageways created under cover as plumbing repairs. Sentencing is scheduled for July.
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Advanced Urology Inc., Dr. Jitesh Patel, and affiliates have agreed on April 2 to pay $14 million over allegations they billed government health programs for unperformed or unnecessary procedures under false claims laws. Whistleblowers initiated investigations leading authorities across multiple agencies—including those serving northern Georgia—to coordinate efforts resulting in this civil settlement.
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A DeKalb County man faces federal charges after allegedly firing guns during an altercation last summer in Decatur. Authorities say Shikino Quantavius Reid is a repeat offender now charged with unlawful possession of firearms following his indictment by a grand jury.
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The Justice Department has settled with dozens of Georgia licensing boards over alleged failures involving recognition of out-of-state licenses held by servicemembers’ families. The agreement includes up to $3 million in compensation as well as policy changes designed for easier license transfers.
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Traon Turk received over seven years in federal prison after leading police on a chase while armed shortly after leaving state custody. Authorities say strong cooperation between agencies led to his conviction for firearms possession as well as methamphetamine distribution.