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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and FBI Norfolk wants to educate the public about romance scams so you can protect your heart – and your wallet – from scammers.

Don’t Let a Criminal Break Your Heart and Your Bank Account

Online dating has become a mainstream method for meeting new people. Unfortunately, criminals also leverage online platforms to develop connections with you to steal much more than your heart.

Two Amazon Marketplace Sellers and Four Companies Plead Guilty to Price Fixing DVDs and Blu-Ray Discs

On Feb. 10 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Bruce Fish of Hayfield, Minnesota, along with BDF Enterprises, Inc., a corporate entity owned by Fish, admitted to participating in a conspiracy to fix the prices of DVDs and Blu-Ray discs sold on the Amazon marketplace.

Young Gunnerz Gang Member Sentenced for Drug & Gun Possession

Najalaek Walker, 27, of Troy, New York, was sentenced this week to 48 months in federal prison after pleading guilty in October 2022 to one count of possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, one count of possession with the intent to distribute heroin, and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Bartlett Man Sentenced for Solicitation of Child Pornography and Attempted Transfer of Obscene Material to a Minor

Joel Evan Lattimer, 43, of Bartlett, TN., has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for solicitation of child pornography and attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor

West Virginia man faces COVID fraud charges after claiming lost earnings while incarcerated

A West Virginia man has been indicted on wire fraud charges after obtaining COVID relief money by claiming he was operating a food truck when he was actually in federal prison.

Florida Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Nationwide “Felony Lane Gang” Conspiracy

Tyrone Parker, age 41, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was sentenced today to 57 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Schenectady Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Enticement of a Minor

Michael E. Robbins, II, age 27, of Schenectady, New York, pled guilty today to attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), made the announcement.

Poplar man sentenced to 38 months in prison for assaulting officer with hammer

A Poplar man who admitted to hitting a police officer in the head with a hammer as law enforcement was responding to an assault at his home was sentenced today to 38 months in prison, to be followed by two years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.

Red Lake Man Pleads Guilty to Assault

A Red Lake man has pleaded guilty to one count of assault resulting in serious bodily injury, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.

Simi Valley Man Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1 Million in COVID Business Loans

A Ventura County man who schemed with an Orange County man to illegally acquire disaster relief funds was sentenced today to 51 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $1 million in loans intended to help businesses weather the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic fallout.

Week ending Feb. 11: 7 notices published by Justice Department

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 19, 2023

There were seven notices published by the Justice Department in week ending Feb. 11, according to the Federal Register.

“SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ETHICS RULES OF PROCEDURE” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Feb. 14

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 19, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ETHICS RULES OF PROCEDURE” on Feb. 14.

Williams: Former corrections officer 'obstructed an investigation into the smuggling of a firearm'

By Karen Kidd | Feb 19, 2023

The former corrections officer at Manhattan's Metropolitan Correctional Center was sentenced to three years in prison for smuggling a gun into the center.

Rochester Man Indicted for Attempting to Fraudulently Obtain More Than $1 Million in CARES Act Funds

News Release: CONCORD - Heath Gauthier, 46, of Rochester, New Hampshire, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday and charged with multiple counts of wire fraud, attempted wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.

Justice Department discusses Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Mylan Inc. on Feb. 17

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Sigma Aldrich Company LLC discussed on Feb. 17 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Readout of Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta’s Trip to Memphis

News Release: Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta traveled to Memphis today to attend the investiture of U.S. Attorney Kevin Ritz for the Western District of Tennessee and meet with local Memphis officials and community leaders.

Justice Department discusses Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Avant Biopharmaceuticals on Feb. 17

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Arkansas Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach