U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio
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A Lakewood man has been sentenced to over two decades in prison after pleading guilty to producing child pornography and exploiting minors online. Authorities uncovered extensive evidence following an investigation led by federal agents.
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A Cleveland woman has been charged with preparing false federal income tax returns for clients, authorities said Tuesday. The charges follow an investigation by IRS Criminal Investigation agents.
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Five people have been sentenced in Toledo for illegally re-entering the U.S. after deportation. The cases are part of Operation Take Back America targeting repeat immigration offenses.
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Brian C. Sargent has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to receiving and distributing child sexual abuse materials over several years. Authorities discovered hundreds of illicit files during their investigation. Sentencing is set for July.
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A Maple Heights man received over ten years in prison after admitting to possessing a loaded gun while on parole for earlier offenses. The sentence follows an incident outside a Cleveland bar where police discovered him with the weapon.
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Jonathan Leissler has been sentenced to four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud totaling over $4.4 million from his employer and a police organization. The embezzled funds were used for personal expenses and an unsuccessful political campaign.
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A Beachwood woman has pleaded guilty to federal charges involving sexual abuse and exploitation of children while working as a nanny in Northeast Ohio between late 2023 and mid-2024. Authorities say she faces decades in prison when sentenced this summer.
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A Lucas County man has been sentenced to twenty years in prison for possessing hundreds of files containing child sexual abuse material. The case followed an investigation sparked by a tip from electronics store staff who discovered illegal content while repairing his computer.
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Antonio Guice has been sentenced to over twenty-seven years in federal prison for leading a large-scale methamphetamine distribution operation around Akron. The sentencing follows an extensive law enforcement initiative targeting violent neighborhoods last year.
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A Detroit man has pleaded guilty in Ohio federal court to drug possession and assaulting an officer during an arrest last year. Authorities say Damarko Amir Kimble tried to flee after being found with methamphetamine but was quickly apprehended.
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Omari Clifton has been sentenced to over two decades in prison for distributing drugs while armed in Northeast Ohio. Authorities seized drugs and firearms during their investigation into his activities. The case underscores local law enforcement's efforts against narcotics trafficking.
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Jerone Tate has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for leading a drug trafficking operation distributing fentanyl and cocaine across Northeast Ohio. Authorities seized drugs worth thousands during raids at several properties linked to him. A co-conspirator is already serving time.
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A Brook Park man has been sentenced to fourteen years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing thousands of images depicting child sexual abuse online. Authorities say nearly two thousand files involving minors were found during an investigation led by the FBI Cleveland Division.
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Twelve people from Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico have been indicted for illegal reentry into Northern Ohio after previous removals by federal authorities. Investigations were led by U.S. Border Patrol-Sandusky Bay Station and Immigration and Customs Enforcement as part of Operation Take Back America.
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Travon Robinson from Akron has been sentenced to over ten years in prison for drug trafficking offenses committed while he was out on parole. Authorities seized large amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl along with firearms during their investigation.
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A Cleveland man has been indicted on several federal drug trafficking charges after a lengthy investigation by authorities. Agents seized large amounts of drugs and cash from two residences believed linked to major distribution operations. The defendant remains presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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A Columbiana County man has been sentenced to over twelve years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to child sexual abuse materials online. Authorities say Myrl M. Reynolds Jr.'s case involved hundreds of illegal images and undercover investigations.
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A Hudson resident has been sentenced to over thirteen years in prison for possessing thousands of images depicting child sexual abuse. Federal investigators found evidence spanning more than a decade during their search.
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Three Akron men have been indicted on federal drug trafficking charges involving large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. Authorities seized significant amounts of drugs and cash during their investigation across Summit County. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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A Youngstown man has been sentenced to over 23 years in prison for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials. Authorities say he used social media platforms both to exchange illegal content and communicate with underage girls.