News published on Federal Newswire in January 2023

News from January 2023


Warwick Man Convicted on Federal Drug Trafficking, Firearm Charges

Jose Manuel Rosario-Mella, a/k/a Luis Cortes, 55, of Warwick, arrested in August 2020 by Rhode Island DEA Drug Task Force agents following a month-long investigation into his drug trafficking activities, pleaded guilty in federal court today to possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin and being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.


Renton, Washington Resident Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking

A Renton, Washington resident who continued to deal drugs and possess firearms after many of his coconspirators were arrested and charged federally, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to ten years in prison.


FBI Charlotte Offering $25,000 Reward in Lincolnton Crisis Pregnancy Arson Investigation

The FBI; the Lincolnton Police Department; and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives are asking for the public’s assistance to identify the individual who threw a Molotov cocktail at the Crisis Pregnancy Center on June 25, 2022.


DEA Rocky Mountain Division Announces Record Fentanyl Seizures in 2022

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Rocky Mountain Division seized over5.8 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl in 2022


FBI Milwaukee Offering $25,000 Reward for Information in the Wisconsin Family Action Office Arson Investigation

The FBI Milwaukee Field Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual(s) responsible for an arson at the Wisconsin Family Action executive office, located at 2801 International Lane, Madison, Wisconsin.


Three Fentanyl Traffickers Sentenced to Federal Prison

U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza has sentenced Luis Omar Rosa Cotto (32, Orlando), Alejandro Acevedo Luna (34, Apopka), and Juan Carlos Garcia (38, Apopka) to federal prison for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.


Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Facing Up to Life in Prison Following Jury Verdict

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Uriel Fajardo-Albarran (27, Coleman) guilty of one count of conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and three counts of distribution of methamphetamine.


FBI Offering $25,000 Rewards for Information in Series of Attacks Against Reproductive Health Service Facilities

The FBI is seeking the public’s help to identify the individual(s) responsible for a series of attacks and threats targeting reproductive health service facilities across the country.


FBI Memphis Field Office Offering $25,000 Reward for Information in the Hope Clinic for Women Arson Investigation

The FBI Memphis Field Office is seeking the public’s help to identify the individual(s) responsible for the arson of the Hope Clinic for Women at 1810 Hayes Street, Nashville, Tennessee, on June 30, 2022.


FBI Seattle Offering $25,000 Reward for Information in the Two Hearts Pregnancy Aid Arson Investigation

FBI Seattle is seeking the public’s help to identify the individual(s) responsible for the arson of Two Hearts Pregnancy Aid at 3202 Hoyt Ave, Everett, Washington, on June 27, 2022.


FBI Portland Division Offering $25,000 Reward for Information in Several Arson Investigations

FBI Portland is seeking the public’s help to identify the individual(s) responsible for arsons at three separate reproductive health centers.


$25,000 Reward Offered in Exchange for Information Leading to Identity of Suspects in Molotov Cocktail Attack in Costa Mesa

The FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office is seeking the public’s help in order to identify the individuals responsible for the arson of a medical building in Costa Mesa, California, on March 13, 2022.


FBI Reward in Life Choices Arson Now at $25,000

FBI Denver is seeking the public’s help to identify the individual(s) responsible for the arson of the Life Choices building at 20 Mountain View Avenue in Longmont, Colorado, on June 25, 2022.As part of a national effort to bring awareness to a series of attacks and threats targeting reproductive health service facilities across the country, the FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for this crime.


FBI Buffalo Continues to Offer $25,000 Reward for Information in the CompassCare Arson Investigation

FBI Buffalo continues to seek the public’s help to identify the individuals responsible for the arson of the CompassCare Pregnancy Services Center at 1230 Eggert Road, Amherst, New York, on June 7, 2022.


Founder and Majority Owner of Cryptocurrency Exchange Charged with Processing Over $700 Million of Illicit Funds

The founder and majority owner of a cryptocurrency exchange, Bitzlato Ltd. (Bitzlato), was arrested last night in Miami for his alleged operation of a money transmitting business that transported and transmitted illicit funds and that failed to meet U.S. regulatory safeguards, including anti-money laundering requirements.


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

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


Buffalo Man Sentenced For Defrauding Medicaid

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Saleh Mozeb, 67, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of health care fraud, was sentenced to serve one year probation, and pay restitution totaling $12,619.12 by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.


El Paso Man Pleads Guilty to Operating Ponzi Scheme Disguised as Crypto Investment Firm

An El Paso man pleaded guilty in federal court here last week to five counts of wire fraud.


Farnhamville, Iowa Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography

Marcus Urelius, 36, from Farnhamville, Iowa, plead guilty January 10, 2023, in federal court to Possession of Child Pornography.


Maryland Man Sentenced to a Year and a Day For Felony Charge Related to Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Maryland man was sentenced today to 12 months and one day in prison for a felony charge related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.