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Former Newport News Police Officer Sentenced for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
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A sixteen-plus year veteran of, and former sergeant with, the Newport News Police Department was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of children and receipt of child pornography.


Man charged with domestic assault in Indian Country
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Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced today that Steven Williams was charged by complaint with assault with a deadly weapon and assault by strangulation.


Ninja Blade Bandido Robs Albuquerque
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The FBI and Albuquerque Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the Ninja Blade Bandido, who robbed Nusenda Credit Union, 6125 4th Street NW, at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2023.


Man Pleads Guilty for Sexually Assaulting a 14-Year-Old and Strangling a Dating Partner
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A man who sexually abused a 14-year-old victim and later assaulted his then-girlfriend has pleaded guilty in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.


Palm Beach Art Dealer Pleads Guilty to Laundering Money from Art Fraud Scheme
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Palm Beach art dealer Daniel Elie Bouaziz pled guilty today to laundering money derived from his scheme to sell counterfeit artwork.


Three Individuals Charged for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine on and Around the Red Lake Reservation
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Three individuals from northern Minnesota have been charged in a drug trafficking conspiracy that brought fentanyl and methamphetamine to the Red Lake Reservation and surrounding area, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


South Georgia man faces substantial prison time after admitting he distributed child pornography
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A Brantley County man faces up to 20 years in prison after admitting he distributed images of child sexual exploitation.


Former KC Man Arrested in Mexico for Producing Child Pornography
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A former Kansas City, Mo., man who moved to Mexico and lived under another name, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to producing child pornography.


Gary Man Sentenced to 240 Months in Prison
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Joshua Jensen, 27 years old, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon on his plea of guilty to production of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.


South Georgia man faces substantial prison time after admitting he distributed child pornography
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A Brantley County man faces up to 20 years in prison after admitting he distributed images of child sexual exploitation.


Sulphur Springs Shooter Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison
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U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday has sentenced Thaddeus Timeaus Howard (30, Tampa) to 10 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.



Washington Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2019 Murder of Alillia Minthorn
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Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that Jordan Everett Stevens, age 31 of Wapato, Washington was sentenced by Chief District Judge Stanley A. Bastian for the 2019 murder of Alillia “Lala” Minthorn. Stevens was sentenced to life imprisonment.


Schuylkill County Man Sentenced To Five Years’ Imprisonment For Drug Trafficking And Firearm Offense
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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Alnaldo Perez-Rodriguez, age 36, of Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment by U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion, for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.


Wilkes-Barre Man Sentenced To 300 Months’ Imprisonment For Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Tysheen Gott, a/k/a, “LB,” age 46, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on February 17, 2023 to 300 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion following his conviction for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, crack, and tramadol.


Old Forge Man Sentenced To Six Years’ Imprisonment For Bribery, Perjury, And Related Offenses
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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on February 17, 2023, United States District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion sentenced James J. Peperno, Jr., age 58, of Old Forge, Pennsylvania, to 72 months of imprisonment.


Oneida County Man Sentenced for Mailing a Threatening Letter
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Richard Hileman, age 39, of Marcy, New York, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for mailing a threatening letter.


Two Defendants Convicted of Distributing Fentanyl and Heroin Causing Overdoses
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A federal jury today convicted Keith Wyche, also known as “Marco,” of distributing fentanyl which resulted in the fatal overdose of a 43-year-old Staten-Island resident on April 18, 2017.


Washington, D.C. Man Convicted After Nine-Day Trial For Use Of A Firearm In Connection With A Murder And A Robbery, And For A Drug Distribution Conspiracy
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A federal jury convicted Madani Ilara Tejan, a/k/a “Malik,” “Mylik,” and “Dani,” age 30, of Washington, D.C., late on February 17, 2023, for using a firearm in connection with murder and robbery, and for a drug distribution conspiracy.


Maryland Man Sentenced for “DMV Board” Dogfighting Conspiracy
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A Capitol Heights, Maryland, man was sentenced today to 2 years in prison for conspiring to engage in dogfighting.