News from May 2022
U.S. Secret Service Special Agent Roy Dotson and CARES ACT Team Nominated for Service to America Medal
By Homeland Newswire | May 2, 2022
News Release: The Oscars of Government selected 30 finalists from more than 400 nominations
Bakersfield Resident Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
By Homeland Newswire | May 2, 2022
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. David Delgado Gonzalez, 38, of Bakersfield, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Multi-State Sams Club Theft Ring Defendants Sentenced to Prison
By Homeland Newswire | May 3, 2022
News Release: Sold the Stolen Goods on PayPal, $900k Loss to Sams Club
Silver Spring Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for a Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving High End Vehicles
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2022
News Release: Greenbelt,Maryland U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm sentenced Francis Arthur, age 35, of Silver Spring, Maryland on May 2, 2022, to one year and a day in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for a money laundering conspiracy and for money laundering in connection with a scheme to defraud victim account holders at a credit union. As part of his sentence, Arthur has been ordered to pay $339,000 in restitution.
Silver Spring Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for a Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving High End Vehicles
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2022
News Release: Greenbelt,Maryland U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm sentenced Francis Arthur, age 35, of Silver Spring, Maryland on May 2, 2022, to one year and a day in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for a money laundering conspiracy and for money laundering in connection with a scheme to defraud victim account holders at a credit union. As part of his sentence, Arthur has been ordered to pay $339,000 in restitution.
U.S. Attorney Announces Results Of Multi-Faceted Strategy To Combat Fraud Related To COVID-19
By Homeland Newswire | May 4, 2022
News Release: Tampa, FL United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the results achieved to date by the Middle District of Floridas efforts to combat fraud related to COVID-19. Those efforts have included complementary actions by the Criminal, Asset Recovery, and Civil Divisions, along with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Two Charged for Illegal Cockfighting in Violation of the Animal Welfare Act in Bakersfield
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2022
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. Today, a federal grand jury charged Jorge Calderon-Campos, 41, and Horacio Ortega-Martinez, 35, both Mexican nationals residing in Bakersfield, in separate indictments with unlawful possession of animals for an animal fighting venture, U.S.Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Indianapolis Truck Driver Sentenced to Thirty Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
By Homeland Newswire | May 5, 2022
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS Gerald Hoye, 43, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison following his guilty plea to sexual exploitation of a child.
Macy Woman Sentenced to 76 Months for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes
By Homeland Newswire | May 6, 2022
News Release: United States Attorney Jan Sharp announced that Teriona Freemont, age 25, of Macy, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court, in Omaha, Nebraska, for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and for being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession ...
Massachusetts Woman Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | May 6, 2022
News Release: CONCORD -Donna Silva, 44, of Lowell, Massachusetts pleaded guilty in federal court to bank fraud, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.
Liberty County Man and Woman Behind My Buddy Loans Guilty of Fraud Related to COVID Relief
By Homeland Newswire | May 6, 2022
News Release: TEXARKANA, Texas A Cleveland, Texas man and woman have pleaded guilty to wire fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.
Local woman ordered to prison for aggravated identity theft
By Homeland Newswire | May 9, 2022
News Release: HOUSTON A 43-year-old Houston resident has been sent to prison following her conviction of using stolen personal information to obtain over $1,000, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
Four Plead Guilty To Racketeering, Shootings, And Economic Crimes In Robles Park Criminal Enterprise
By Homeland Newswire | May 9, 2022
News Release: Tampa, Florida United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Keaujay Hornsby, a/k/a Plug, (26, Tampa); Kareem Spann, a/k/a Reem, (27, Tampa); and Tywon Spann, a/k/a Weez (25, Tampa) have pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy related to numerous violent, drug trafficking, and economic ...
Former San Bernardino County Sheriffs Deputy Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Tax Charges in Multimillion-Dollar Investment Swindle
By Homeland Newswire | May 10, 2022
News Release: LOS ANGELES A former San Bernardino County sheriffs deputy has pleaded guilty to multiple felonies for deceiving victims into investing at least $5.6 million with him, then using their money on extravagant gambling, taking private jet airplane rides and buying luxury items for his girlfriends, the Justice Department announced today.
Man Charged with Using Stolen Identities of UCSD Students in Bank and Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Fraud Schemes
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2022
News Release: SAN DIEGO Nehemiah Joel Weaver was indicted by a federal grand jury for using stolen personal information of University of California San Diego students in furtherance of bank and pandemic unemployment insurance fraud schemes.
Peoria Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2022
News Release: PEORIA, Ill. A Peoria, Illinois, man, Randall R. Ray IV, 33, was sentenced on May 10, 2022, to 14 years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material.
Two Californians Indicted in Multi-Million Dollar Tech-Support Scam Targeting Elderly Victims
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2022
News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - Two residents of Santa Ana, California, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy relating to their participation in a scheme to defraud elderly victims in the United States.
Baltimore Man Facing Federal Charges for Bank Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Access Device Fraud in Relation to an Alleged Counterfeit Card Encoding Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2022
News Release: Indictment Alleges the Defendant Used the Re-encoded Gift Cards to Sell Fuel to Truck Drivers in Exchange for Cash at Half-Price
Boston Man Charged with Pandemic Fraud, Identity Theft, Firearm and Drug Offenses
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2022
News Release: BOSTON A Boston man has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty to fraud, identity theft, firearm and drug offenses.
Leader of multi-state identity fraud ring sentenced to federal prison
By Homeland Newswire | May 16, 2022
News Release: Defendant ordered to pay more than $100,000 in restitution