News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

News from February 2023


South Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Abusive Sexual Contact with Home Confinement Inmate

Benito Montes de Oca Cruz, 60, of Miami-Dade County, has pled guilty to abusive sexual contact with a woman serving part of her 51-month prison sentence in home confinement under his authority.


Man convicted on Firearm Charge that Resulted in Death

Collice Reid, 23, has been convicted for aiding and abetting the use of a firearm during a robbery that resulted in the death of a Lauderhill, Fla., resident.


District Man Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Pursuing a Stranger and Attempting to Rape Her

Akiem Angelo Williams, 38, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for kidnapping and first-degree burglary, and 72 months for assault with intent to commit first-degree sexual abuse, for the September 6, 2020 assault on a stranger he pursued from the Georgia Avenue Metro station.


Two Michigan Men Arrested on Felony Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Two Michigan men have been arrested on felony charges, including interference with a law enforcement officer during a civil disorder, for their actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021


Man Arrested for Transporting Images of Child Sexual Abuse

A Virginia man was arrested last night on criminal charges related to his alleged transportation of images depicting the sexual abuse of children.


Pennsylvania Man Arrested on Felony Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested on three felony charges, including assaulting law enforcement officers, for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.


Rhode Island Law Enforcement Working Collaboratively to Combat Elder Fraud

“Every day, this Office sees the financial ruin and emotional devastation inflicted on elderly victims by scams and fraud schemes. The most recent FBI statistics are staggering: in 2021 nearly 100,000 American seniors reported being defrauded by scammers of $1.7 billion dollars.


SPIRIT AIRLINES PASSENGERS CHARGED WITH SMUGGLING COCAINE CONCEALED IN FROZEN CONCH

United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today that Edward Saldana, 36, and Bianca Torres, 34, both of St. Croix, appeared before United States Magistrate Emile A. Henderson, III, for their initial appearance hearing after being charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine.


Pennsylvania Woman Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud Conspiracy

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Dawn Emanuel, 48, of Easton, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire before Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny.


Rochester Man Pleads Guilty To Bank Robbery

Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Hugh Mahoney, 50, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to robbing the ESL Federal Credit Union on Merchants Road in Rochester.


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U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Fernando Santiago, 67, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and being a felon in possession of ammunition.


Usitc Makes Determination In Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Furfuryl Alcohol From China

Usitc Makes Determination In Five-Year (Sunset) Review Concerning Furfuryl Alcohol From China


Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty To Assaulting An FBI Agent

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Tyler Collins, 27, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny to assaulting a federal officer and causing a bodily injury. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.


Wisconsin Rapids Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexually Assaulting Children & Recording the Assaults

Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Timothy P. McDowell, 40, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 25 years in prison for producing child pornography.



Parkersburg Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime

Shawn David White, 41, of Parkersburg, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Remarks By Assistant Secretary Harris - February 8, 2023

Remarks By Assistant Secretary Harris - February 8, 2023


Minneapolis Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of a Firearm

A Minneapolis man has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm as a felon, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Kanawha County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud and Theft Crimes

Ernest Lee Alexander III, 33, of St. Albans, pleaded guilty today to bank fraud and possession of stolen mail matter.


Under Secretary Lago Meets With President Of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema

Under Secretary Lago Meets With President Of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema