News from September 2022
Northwood Man Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Attempting to Obtain Over $3.5 Million in CARES Act Funds
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 27, 2022
News Release: CONCORD Joshua Leavitt, 40, of Northwood, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty in federal court to bank fraud and wire fraud, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.
Twice-Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing and Receiving Child Pornography Through His Google Account
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 27, 2022
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS William Cass,57,ofIndianapolis,was sentenced to 15 yearsin federal prison after pleading guilty todistribution and receipt of child pornography.
U.S. Secret Service Formally Celebrates Swearing-In of 27th Director Kimberly Cheatle
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 28, 2022
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Secret Service formally celebrated the swearing-in of the agencys 27th Director, Kimberly Cheatle. Director Cheatle was previously sworn in September 18th and immediately assumed her leadership role ahead of operational requirements related to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II as well as the 77th U.N. General Assembly.
Springfield, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 66 Months Imprisonment for Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, and COVID-19 Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 29, 2022
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. A Springfield, Illinois, man, Demetrius Robertson, 30, of 2000 block of South 8thStreet, was sentenced on Sept. 27, 2022 to an aggregate 60 months imprisonment for possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Yanier Tellez Sentenced To 70 Months For Conspiracy, Bank Fraud, And Aggravated Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 29, 2022
News Release: GREENEVILLE, Tenn. On Sept. 29, 2022, Yanier Tellez, 32, currently of Tampa, Florida, was sentenced to70 months in federal prison by the Honorable Clifton L. Corker, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Greeneville.
Maryland Man Convicted After 10-Day Trial for His Role in a $28 Million Ponzi Scheme Involving 1st Million Dollars
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 30, 2022
News Release: To Recruit Investors, the Defendant Falsely Promised Investor Victims that Investing with 1stt Million Would Help Them Achieve Personal Wealth and Financial Freedom
Two Defendants Plead Guilty Resulting from Separate Investigations into Complex Wal-Mart Gift Card Schemes Involving Hundreds of Fraud Victims
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 30, 2022
News Release: ALBANY, Ga. Two individuals pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges resulting from separate United States Secret Service led investigations into larger Walmart gift card schemes involving hundreds of fraud victims from across the country.