Homeland Newswire News
Federal Grand Jury Indictments
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 14, 2018
News Release: United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon stated today that a Federal Grand Jury in Greenville, South Carolina, returned Indictments against the following
Crossett Man Sentenced to 6 Years in Federal Prison for Receiving and Possession of Child Pornography
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 13, 2018
News Release: El Dorado, Arkansas Duane (DAK) Kees, United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, announced today that Ian Mitchell Ashcraft, age 28, of Crossett, Arkansas was sentenced yesterday to 72 months in federal prison followed by fifteen years of supervised release on one count each of Receiving Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography. The Honorable Susan O. Hickey presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court in El Dorado.
Findlay Market Vendor Charged With Food Stamp Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 12, 2018
News Release: DAYTON A federal grand jury has charged the owner and manager of Buschs Country Corner, Inc. with fraud charges related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in a 42-count indictment returned here today.
Historic Special Agent Training Class #350 Graduates From Secret Service Training Center
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 12, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) The U.S. Secret Service is proud to announce the graduation of its 350th Special Agent Training Class from the James J. Rowley Training Center (RTC) on June 8, 2018. The Secret Service maintains an extensive training history and proud tradition of training classes whose members enjoy ...
Medical Assistant Charged With Stealing Patient Information And Defrauding Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 12, 2018
News Release: A medical assistant was indicted on charges of defrauding the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) and stealing patients Personal Identifying Information (PII) from a doctors office in Pontiac, Michigan, announced United States Attorney Matthew Schneider.
Guardians of the Wire: U.S. Secret Service Continues Fight to Defeat Business Email Compromise 23 Indicted in South Florida in Transnational Cyber-Enabled Financial Fraud Scam
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 11, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) A massive transfer of wealth is occurring in the United States and the Secret Service is working doggedly to put a stop to it. Over the course of the last 12 months, Secret Service agents in Miami, FL, have indicted 23 suspects in South Florida who are part of transnational fraud ring that spans the globe.
U.S. Secret Service Statement Regarding Apprehension of Martese Edwards
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) In response to questions regarding the lapse of time from the issuance of the arrest warrant for Martese Edwards in Prince Georges County, MD on May 17, 2018 and his arrest by Secret Service Uniformed Division Officers on June 5, 2018
Five People Indicted for Compromising Targets Gift Card System and Defrauding Victims Out of Nearly $800,000
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 5, 2018
News Release: Deciphered Gift Card Identifying Numbers to Steal Balances and Commit Fraud
U.S. Secret Service Statement Regarding Apprehension of Martese Edwards
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 5, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) On June 4, 2018, the U.S. Secret Service was notified by the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) that Martese Edwards was the subject of a warrant issued out of Prince Georges County, MD. On June 5, 2018, Edwards was promptly arrested by Secret Service Uniformed Division Officers at a checkpoint outside of the White House complex when he was reporting to work as a contractor. Edwards was transported to MPD Second District for processing.
Five Florida Residents Admit to Fraud Charges Involving Gas Station Skimmers
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 4, 2018
News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA Five Florida residents have admitted to their involvement with a gas station skimming fraud scheme, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.
Hudson County Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Production and Possession of Child Pornography
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 4, 2018
News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA Five Florida residents have admitted to their involvement with a gas station skimming fraud scheme, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.
Credit Card Fraudster Sentenced to Prison
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 1, 2018
News Release: SAN DIEGO The leader of a credit card fraud ring that stole account information from dozens of San Diego residents and used it to purchase over $70,000 of merchandise at area retailers was sentenced in federal court today to 51 months in prison.
Three Men Sentenced to Prison for Crimes Involving Counterfeit Currency and Firearms
By Homeland Newswire | May 31, 2018
News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. On May 29, 2018, Osmar Bustamante-Figueroa, 21, of Tucson, Ariz., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps to 65 months imprisonment. Bustamante was the third of three defendants convicted of crimes involving producing and passing counterfeit U.S. currency and unlawfully possessing ...
Son of House-Stealing Scheme Mastermind Sentenced to 119 Months in Federal Prison
By Homeland Newswire | May 31, 2018
News Release: PHILADELPHIA Terrell Hampton who, along with his father and several other family members, defrauded the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and innocent owners and purchasers of Philadelphia real estate, was sentenced to 119 months in prison today, announced U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain.
Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Counterfeiting at Dayton Dragon's Game
By Homeland Newswire | May 31, 2018
News Release: DAYTON Kenneth Stopkotte, 53, of Unionville, Ind., pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to using counterfeit money.
Duquesne Woman Sentenced to Probation, Ordered to Pay Restitution, for Passing Counterfeit Cash
By Homeland Newswire | May 31, 2018
News Release: PITSBURGH, Pa. An Allegheny County resident has been sentenced in federal court to three years of probation and ordered to pay $9,570.00 in restitution on her conviction of conspiracy and passing and uttering counterfeit money, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
Great Falls Man Sentenced for Counterfeiting in Great Falls
By Homeland Newswire | May 30, 2018
News Release: GREAT FALLS - The United States Attorneys Office announced today that 42-year old Bobby Lamere of Great Falls, Montana, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Additionally, Lamere was ordered to pay $4,335.00 in restitution. U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided over the hearing.
Brandon Man Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison for Credit Card Takeover and Identity Theft Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | May 30, 2018
News Release: Tampa, Florida U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell has sentenced Junior Jean-Noel (21, Brandon) to five years and one month in federal prison for credit card fraud and identity theft. The court also entered a money judgment in the amount of $292,291.05, which constitute the proceeds of the fraud.
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft and Fraud in Scheme Involving Fake Purchases at Fictitious Restaurants
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2018
News Release: BOSTON A Florida man, who now resides in Melrose, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to making fraudulent charges using stolen credit card information for purchases at fictitious restaurants that he and his co-conspirators created, all in an effort to defraud the credit card processing companies who paid the fraudulent charges.
Brandenburg Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Online Enticement and Distribution of Obscene Material to a Minor
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2018
News Release: LOUISVILLE, Ky. A Brandenburg, Kentucky, man pleaded guilty to two child exploitation offenses on Tuesday, May 22, 2108, in United States District Court, announced United States Attorney Russell M. Coleman.