News from July 2019
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Two individuals were convicted of 24 counts related to the manufacture of synthetic cannabinoids (commonly referred to as “spice") today by a federal jury including operating a continuing criminal enterprise, manufacturing and possessing with the intent to distribute a controlled substance and controlled substance analogues, money laundering, mail and wire fraud, and related charges.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging CHRISTINA NELSON-CODDINGTON, 29, and GERRAD CODDINGTON, 25, both of Pauls Valley, with producing child pornography, announced United States Attorney Timothy J. Downing.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: OAKLAND- A federal grand jury in Oakland indicted real estate agent Min Jin Zhao, a/k/a Michael Zhao, a/k/a Michael West, on charges of wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson; Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), Special Agent in Charge Kareem Carter; and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent In Charge John F. Bennett.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: 24 bald eagle chicks have fledged from nests on the Channel Islands, making for the most successful breeding season since recovery effort began over 35 years ago.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON - Thirty-seven Cambodian nationals, most convicted criminals, were repatriated to Cambodia, Tuesday, in accordance with their final removal orders following immigration court proceedings.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: HONOLULU - Neil Kauhi, 51, pleaded guilty today in federal court to one count of wire fraud. Kauhi faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years. His wife, Lyndie Kauhi, 49, pleaded guilty to one count of misprision of a felony. She faces a maximum term of imprisonment of three years. Both Lyndie and Neil Kauhi are detained without bail until their sentencings on Oct. 17, 2019.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, La. - United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced that a federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment on June 26, 2019, charging Roger D. Boggs, 50, of Alexandria, with bank fraud and making false statements on loan applications in order to receive more than $190,000. Boggs was charged with one count of bank fraud and two counts of false statements on loan applications.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that GEORGE CARTER, age 63 of New Orleans, pled guilty Thursday, June 27, 2019 to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute more than one kilogram of heroin.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.- U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. and Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Division, Special Agent in Charge Raymond Donovan announced today that Nolan Rogers, 32, of Lisbon, Connecticut, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession of fentanyl. The charge carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison, and a fine of up to $100,000.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: LOS ANGELES - A doctor who operates a medical clinic in West Hollywood where he specializes in treating HIV patients has been taken into custody pursuant to federal charges that allege he engaged in a long-running scheme to defraud health insurance companies in connection with the brand-name human growth hormone Serostim.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Race Riot with an event on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, at the Henderson County Main Library - Kaplan Auditorium, 301 N Washington St, Hendersonville, NC. The park has invited Claire Hartfield...
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - The last of 12 defendants to be convicted for their roles in multi-state dog fighting conspiracies was sentenced today, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito of the District of New Jersey and Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Bossert Clark of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: Maryland Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Money and Aggravated Identity Theft.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: South Florida Resident Sentenced to 30 Years for $100 Million International Fraud Scheme that Led to the Collapse of One of Puerto Rico’s Largest Banks.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Peter Fitzpatrick, 44, of Byron Center, Mich., was sentenced in federal court on Monday to five years of probation and 40 hours of community service for stalking a former co-worker.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jasmine Lea Meikle, age 38, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to Unlawful Use Of A Communication Facility in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 843(b), punishable by not more than 4 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: The Defendant’s Son Is a Convicted Drug Trafficker Serving a Nine-Year Sentence.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: CONCORD - Alexander A. Tsiros, 37, of Farmington, pleaded guilty in federal court to drug trafficking and firearms offenses, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) oversees two types of practical training program for international students, curricular practical training (CPT) and optional practical training (OPT). The two programs, however, have different requirements and purposes. As a result, the two training programs are not interchangeable.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2019
News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 4 years and 9 months (57 months) of imprisonment and six years of Supervised Release on his conviction of charges involving guns and drugs, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
