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Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Serve 188 Months in Federal Prison on Conspiracy Conviction
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 27, 2017
News Release: DALLAS A defendant charged in a major drug distribution conspiracy that operated in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and elsewhere was sentenced last week by U.S. District Judge Jane J. Boyle to 188 months in federal prison for his role in that conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox of the Northern District of Texas.
Secret Service Conducts Readiness Exercise on the White House Complex
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 27, 2017
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) Earlier today, the Secret Service conducted a dynamic
Credit Card Scammers Sentenced in Federal Court
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 20, 2017
News Release: Used Skimming Machines in Gas Pumps to Steal Credit Card Numbers and Identities
Buffalo Men Sentenced for Conspiring to Commit Bank Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 20, 2017
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Michael Rosier, 23, and Cody Kross-Rosier, 23, both of Buffalo, NY, who were convicted of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and bank fraud, were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. Rosier was sentenced to 12 months in prison and Kross-Rosier was sentenced to time served and three years supervised release, to include six months of home detention.
Citizen of the Dominican Republic Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Stolen Identity Refund Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 20, 2017
News Release: Cashed More Than $7 Million in Fraudulently Obtained IRS Refund Checks
Former BB&T Bank Employee Sentenced for Stealing Over $500,000
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 20, 2017
News Release: Anna B. Holt to Serve 33 Months, Pay More Than $400,000 in Restitution
Shelton Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Owner of Stamford Ice Skating Rink
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 20, 2017
News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MARK J. ZITO, 55, of Shelton, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before Chief U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to one count of wire fraud.
Juan Thompson Sentenced in Manhattan Federal Court to 60 Months in Prison for Cyberstalking and Making Hoax Bomb Threats to JCCs and Other Victim Organizations
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 20, 2017
News Release: Juan Thompson Admitted to Threatening Jewish Community Centers as Part of a Campaign to Harass and Intimidate His Victim.
Joseph Jakubowski Sentenced to 14 Years for Gun Crimes
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 20, 2017
News Release: MADISON, WIS. Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Joseph Jakubowski, 33, Janesville, Wis., was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 14 years in federal prison. Jakubowski was convicted following a two-day trial in U.S. District Court in Madison in September of stealing firearms and silencers from a firearms dealer and with being a felon in possession of those firearms and silencers.
Jewelry Distributor Pleads Guilty in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 20, 2017
News Release: PROVIDENCE A Rhode Island jewelry distributor pleaded guilty today to federal charges that he orchestrated a long-running fraud scheme that defrauded a debtor finance company of more than $3.6 million dollars.
Charlotte-Area Hip-Hop Group Indicted on Fraud Charges
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 20, 2017
News Release: Defendants Flaunted Cash and Goods Funded by $1.2 Million Bank & Identity Theft Schemes
Somerset County Man Admits Threatening the Vice President of the United States
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 19, 2017
News Release: JOHNSTOWN, Pa. A resident of Berlin, Pa., pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of making a threat against the Vice President of the United States, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today.
Sacramento Man Pleads Guilty for Nationwide Debit Card Fraud Scheme Targeting Apple Stores
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 19, 2017
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. Marcus Israel Butler, 33, of Sacramento, pleaded guilty today to access device fraud, United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Guilty Verdict for Connecticut Man Charged With Identity Theft and Related Crimes
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 15, 2017
News Release: BATON ROUGE, LA Acting United States Attorney Corey R. Amundson announced today that a federal jury unanimously convicted WALTER GLENN, of Connecticut, following a week-long jury trial before Chief U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson.
Miami Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 15, 2017
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Yordani Ramirez Salgado, 28, of Miami, Florida, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine.
Two Maryland Residents Sentenced to Total of 10 Years in Prison for Bank Fraud and Identity Theft
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 14, 2017
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland United States District Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced Robin Summers-Grace, age 50, of Baltimore, Maryland to 42 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Summers-Graces co-conspirator, Joseph Pauling, age 40, ...
Houston Men Sentenced in East Texas Gas Pump Skimmer Cases
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 14, 2017
News Release: TYLER, Texas Two Houston men were sentenced today in separate cases for their involvement with gas pump skimmers, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston. A skimmer is a device capable of reading and recording account information, including customer names, account numbers, and personal identification numbers, from credit and debit cards.
Laplace Woman Sentenced for Embezzling Over $940,000 From Employer
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 13, 2017
News Release: Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that ANGIE CAMBRE, age 43, of Laplace, was sentenced today after previously pleading guilty to a one-count Bill of Information charging her with wire fraud.
Nevada Cardiologist Arrested for Unlawful Distribution of Prescription Opioids and Health Care Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 13, 2017
News Release: An Elko, Nevada, cardiologist was arrested yesterday on 39-charges of unlawful distribution of prescription opioids and Medicare and Medicaid fraud, announced Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Acting U.S. Attorney Steven W. Myhre for the District of Nevada, Special Agent in Charge Aaron C. Rouse for the ...
Anderson Felon Sentenced for Drug, Gun, and Counterfeit Money Charges
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 13, 2017
News Release: Anderson, South Carolina---- United States Attorney Beth Drake stated today that Michael Donyell Robinson, age 35, of Anderson, South Carolina was sentenced in federal court for "Conspiracy to Sell Counterfeit Federal Reserve Notes," in violation of 18 U.S.C. 371, and "Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime," in violation of 18 U.S.C. 924(c). United States District Judge Timothy M. Cain of Anderson sentenced Robinson to 78 months imprisonment.