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FBI HQ in the News Timothy Waters Named Special Agent in Charge of the Detroit Field Office Director Christopher Wray has named Timothy Waters as the special agent in charge of the Detroit Field Office. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article

Minneapolis in the News Convicted Embezzler Charged with Illegal Sexual Conduct and Possession of Child Pornography Marcin Stanislaw Garbacz of Rapid City, South Dakota, has been charged with engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place and possession of child pornography. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article New Haven in the News State Court Victim Advocate Charged with Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material Robert Eccleston of Canton has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging him with distribution of child pornography. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article New York in the News Manager at Queens Not-for-Profit Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Ingris Coronado pleaded guilty to a criminal information charging her with defrauding her former employer. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article Philadelphia in the News Bellefonte Man Charged with Possession of Five Explosive Devices Mitchell Ocker-Mullen of Bellefonte has been indicted by a federal grand jury for possession of five explosive devices. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article Philadelphia in the News Former Philadelphia Attorney Sentenced to Seven and One Half Years for Stealing from Clients Harris Roy Rosen of Sag Harbor has been sentenced to 90 months in prison for perpetrating a scheme to steal over $796,000 from clients. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article Baltimore in the News Serial Fraudster, Who Was a Fugitive for More Than 14 Years, Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison in Maryland for Bank Fraud and Conspiracy Adetubokun Adesioye, formerly of Bladensburg, has been sentenced to 153 months in federal prison for bank fraud and bank fraud conspiracy. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article Philadelphia in the News Camden Man Admits Trafficking in High-Dose Oxycodone Pills Erick Bell of Camden admitted to conspiring to distribute and selling high-dose oxycodone pills in connection with his role in a drug trafficking ring. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article Atlanta in the News Two Georgia Correctional Officers Indicted for Civil Rights and Related Offenses for Assaulting Inmates Two Georgia correctional officers have been indicted for their roles in using excessive force against inmates incarcerated at a facility. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article

Los Angeles in the News Man Suspected in 2017 Homicide Arrested in Mexico; Returned to the United States Andres Zambrano, who was wanted for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder of a south Los Angeles woman, has been deported from Mexico to Los Angeles. Dec. 12, 2020 Full Article Albany in the News Troy Felon Sentenced to 51 Months for Illegally Possessing Firearm Joshua Vega of Troy, New York, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article Philadelphia in the News Delaware County Man Detained on Child Pornography Charges for Preying on Young Boys Over Online Gaming Systems Geoffrey Hines of Upper Darby has been charged with 29 counts of child pornography offenses. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article San Francisco in the News Cupertino Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Embezzling More Than $7.5 Million in Church Funds Jonathan Chang, an elder at a South Bay church, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for stealing more than $7.5 million in donated funds intended for a church. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article Salt Lake City in the News Charlo Man Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Abusing Minor Girls in Lodge Grass Jack Preston Coversup of Charlo has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for sexually abusing minor girls in Lodge Grass on the Crow Indian Reservation. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article Oklahoma City in the News Muskogee Man Pleads Guilty to Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Commit Bodily Harm in Indian Country Dorion Martin of Muskogee entered a guilty plea to assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to commit bodily harm in Indian Country. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article Atlanta in the News Defense Contractors Charged and Sentenced for Turkey-Based Defense Contracting Fraud Scheme Multiple defense contractors have been charged and/or sentenced for participating in a multi-million-dollar defense contracting fraud scheme based out of Turkey. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article Boston in the News Colombian National Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking and Illegal Reentry Ricardo Lopera-Arteaga, a Colombian national, has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for cocaine trafficking and illegal reentry charges. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article Boston in the News Dominican National Pleads Guilty to Passport and Social Security Fraud Wagner Pimentel Soto, a Dominican national, pleaded guilty to fraudulently using the identity of a U.S. citizen to apply for a passport and driver's license. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article

FBI in the News Michigan Man Ordered Detained Pending Child Sexual Exploitation Charges Arthur Jay Traxler, Jr., of Michigan, was charged with attempted online enticement of a minor and attempted production of child sexual exploitation materials. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News FBI Charlotte Seeking Information on Illegal Drone Activity The FBI is seeking to identify the person(s) responsible for illegally flying a drone on multiple occasions near a flight path. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Treasury Sanctions Senior Iranian Intelligence Officers Involved in the Abduction and Detention of Robert Levinson The U.S. Department of the Treasury designated two senior officials of Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security who were involved in the abduction of Robert A. "Bob" Levinson on Iran's Kish Island on or about March 9, 2007. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Second Man Charged with St. Thomas Gems & Gold Corner Jewelry Store Robbery Tashawn T.A. Warner has been arrested for his involvement in the September 19, 2020 Gems & Gold Corner store robbery. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article

Charlotte in the News High Point Man Convicted of Planning and Aiding and Abetting the Armed Robbery of Jewelry Stores in Elizabeth City and Garner Charles Walker of High Point has been convicted on charges of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, two counts of Hobbs Act robbery, and brandishing a firearm. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article Atlanta in the News Two Georgia Women Charged with Bribing Former Supervisor in DeKalb County's Tax Commissioner's Office Lesbia Lily Gonzalez Moreno and Ailin Michelle Maldonado were charged with paying bribes to a former supervisor of the DeKalb County's Tax Commissioner's Office. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article Atlanta in the News Atlanta Man Pleads Guilty to Misrepresenting a COVID-19 Test to His Employer Santwon Antonio Davis has pleaded guilty to wire fraud related to a scheme to defraud his employer in May 2020 by submitting a fraudulent COVID-19 medical excuse letter. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article Minneapolis in the News Fort Pierre Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charges James Cadwell of Fort Pierre, South Dakota, has been indicted on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and distribution and possession of child pornography. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article Minneapolis in the News Pine Ridge Woman Charged with 20 Felonies Frenchone One Horn has been charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury, maiming, health care fraud, and obtaining controlled substances by fraud. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article Dallas in the News Six Charged in Frequent Flier Fraud Six men have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud for stealing millions of airline frequent flier miles. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article Minneapolis in the News Wyoming Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor Japher Rajab of Casper, Wyoming, has been convicted of attempted enticement of a minor using the Internet. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article Detroit in the News The United States Reaches a Settlement with the United Auto Workers Union to Reform the Union and End Corruption and Fraud An agreement has been reached with the United Auto Workers Union (UAW) to resolve the office's findings of fraud and corruption within the UAW. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article Louisville in the News Seven Charged in Largest Methamphetamine Seizure in Warren County History Seven defendants have been charged in a conspiracy to deal a large quantity of methamphetamine in the Bowling Green area. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article Phoenix in the News Fort Defiance Woman Sentenced to Prison for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Khadijha Louraye Keams of Fort Defiance, Arizona, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for one count of assault with a dangerous weapon. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article San Diego in the News Millions in Assets of Encrypted Telecommunications Criminal Enterprise Seized in Singapore and Repatriated to the United States Four bank accounts containing $3,971,468.40 in illicit funds generated from Phantom Secure were seized by authorities in Singapore and repatriated to the United States. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article Albuquerque in the News Albuquerque Man Charged for Assault on a Federal Officer Derick Garcia has been charged in a criminal complaint with assault on a federal officer, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and discharging a firearm. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article Miami in the News FBI Miami Announces Recipient of the Director's Community Leadership Award SAC George L. Piro presented Mr. Daniel Puder with the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award during a ceremony held at the FBI Miami's main office. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article Louisville in the News FBI Louisville Announces Arrest of Ashton Nally on Federal Carjacking Charges The FBI Carjacking Violent Crime Task Force announced the arrest of Ashton Nally on Sunday, December 13, 2020 on federal carjacking charges. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article

Los Angeles in the News Former Defense Department Official Arrested on Federal Charges of Taking Cash to Aid Contractor's Request for $6.4 Million Payment Nizar Farhat, a former Department of Defense civilian official, has been arrested on charges that he took $34,000 in illegal cash payments from a private contractor. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article New Haven in the News New Haven-Area Drug Dealer with Long Criminal History Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison Frank Carr of Hamden has been sentenced to 126 months of imprisonment for distributing narcotics. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article

Phoenix in the News FBI Tech Tuesday: 'Tis the Season for Holiday Scams The FBI Phoenix Field Office is warning shoppers looking for a good deal this holiday season to be on the lookout for scammers trying to steal a deal too. Dec. 15, 2020 Full Article Louisville in the News Feds Charge Man for Carjacking That Led to Murder Ashton Clay Nally of Vine Grove, Kentucky, who carjacked and murdered one person in Louisville, has been arrested and charged with carjacking. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article Boston in the News Chief of Staff to Former Fall River Mayor Enters Guilty Plea Genoveva Andrade, the chief of staff to then Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia, entered a guilty plea to charges of extortion, bribery, and making false statements. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article Newark in the News Sussex County Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining $5.6 Million Loan Meant to Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic Azhar Sarwar Rana of Sussex County, New Jersey, is making his initial appearance in court on charges of fraudulently obtaining a federal PPP loan of over $5 million. Dec. 14, 2020 Full Article

Kansas City in the News Ohio Man Indicted for Traveling to Kansas City to Meet Child Victim for Sex Timothy M. Zukoski of Ohio has been indicted on charges of traveling to Missouri in an attempt to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a 12-year-old child. Dec. 15, 2020 Full Article Albuquerque in the News Man from Albuquerque Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robberies Jared Barnhill of Albuquerque has been sentenced to 18 years in prison on three counts of interference with interstate commerce by robbery and violence. Dec. 15, 2020 Full Article Portland in the News Final Defendant Sentenced for Role in Series of Robberies Targeting Marijuana Traffickers Marcus Cox of Eugene was sentenced to 110 months in prison for stealing drugs and money from marijuana traffickers in a series of violent robberies. Dec. 15, 2020 Full Article Pittsburgh in the News Armed Bank Robber Sentenced to Eight Years' Imprisonment Demetrius Harris, a resident of Youngstown, Ohio, has been sentenced to eight years in prison on charges of armed bank robbery and using and brandishing a firearm. Dec. 15, 2020 Full Article Dallas in the News Former Amarillo Banker Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement Heather M. Cooper, a former Amarillo banker, pleaded guilty for her role in embezzling thousands of dollars from a local bank. Dec. 15, 2020 Full Article Charlotte in the News Asheville Man is Sentenced to Seven Years for the Armed Robbery of a Local Restaurant Curtis Andrew Wallace, Jr., of Asheville, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for the armed robbery of an area restaurant. Dec. 15, 2020 Full Article New York in the News Canadian Fashion Executive Peter J. Nygard Charged with Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Offenses Peter J. Nygard, a Canadian fashion executive, has been charged with racketeering, sex trafficking, and related crimes. Dec. 15, 2020 Full Article

Pittsburgh in the News Harrison County Man Indicted for Bank Robbery Clint Monroe Utter, of West Milford, West Virginia, has been indicted on one count of bank robbery. Dec. 15, 2020 Full Article San Antonio in the News Canadian Citizen Indicted in Brownsville for Sending Powder-Filled Envelopes to Local Authorities Pascale Cecile Veronique Ferrier, a Canadian citizen, has been indicted for prohibitions with respect to biological weapons and making threats via interstate commerce. Dec. 15, 2020 Full Article Portland in the News Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Building a Digital Defense Against Holiday Shopping (Part 2) The Oregon FBI's Tech Tuesday segment is providing information on building a digital defense against holiday shopping frauds. Dec. 15, 2020 Full Article

New York in the News FBI/NYPD Metro Safe Streets Task Force Offers Reward for Suspected Gunman The New York FBI/NYPD Metro Safe Streets Task Force is asking for help from the public in locating a man wanted in connection with a shooting in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Dec. 15, 2020 Full Article Oklahoma City in the News Your Bank Account Could Be Bankrolling Crime The FBI Oklahoma City Field Office is urging the public to guard against money mule schemes. Dec. 15, 2020 Full Article Little Rock in the News North Carolina Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Enticing Arkansas Minor to Engage in Sexual Conduct Jonathan Berrier of North Carolina has been sentenced to 180 months in prison after traveling to Arkansas twice to have sex with a minor he enticed over the Internet. Dec. 15, 2020 Full Article Washington in the News FBI Washington Field Office and U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service's Office of Special Investigations Seek Information Regarding Alleged Sexual Offender Brian Jeffrey Raymond The FBI Washington Field Office and the U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service Office of Special Investigations are asking for the public's assistance in seeking information about an alleged sexual offender, Brian Jeffrey Raymond. Dec. 15, 2020 Full Article

St. Louis in the News Judge Sentences St. Louis Woman for Her Role in a Carjacking Resulting in Death of Gus Gus Fun Bus Owner Jana Stowers of St. Louis has been sentenced to 180 months in prison for aiding and abetting carjacking resulting in the death of Michael Arnold. Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article Cleveland in the News Twenty-Four Charged in Toledo-Area Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Federal, state, county, and local law enforcement participated in a wide-ranging takedown operation of 24 individuals for a drug trafficking conspiracy. Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article Richmond in the News Update: Investigators Increase Reward in Emporia Homicide Investigation The reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the homicide of K-Ron Surratt is now $10,000. Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article Pittsburgh in the News Monongalia County Woman Admits to Role in Drug Distribution Operation Loren Delaney of Morgantown, West Virginia, has admitted to her role in a methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin drug distribution operation. Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article Miami in the News Former Venezuelan National Treasurer and Her Spouse Charged in Connection with International Bribery and Money Laundering Scheme A former Venezuelan National Treasurer and her spouse have been charged in a previously indicted billion-dollar currency exchange and money laundering scheme. Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article Seattle in the News Eleven Indicted in Wide-Ranging Conspiracy Trafficking Heroin, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine in Multi-State Area Eleven people have been indicted by a grand jury sitting in the Western District of Washington for a multi-state drug trafficking conspiracy. Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article Birmingham in the News Northern Alabama Doctor and Practice Manager Convicted for Conspiring to Unlawfully Distribute Opioids Elizabeth Korcz, M.D., and her husband pleaded guilty for their roles in unlawfully distributing opioids and other controlled substances. Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article Buffalo in the News Buffalo Man Who Took Part in Drug-Related Murder Going to Prison for 20 Years for Drug Trafficking Taire Chaney of Buffalo, who was convicted of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine, was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison. Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article Little Rock in the News Three from Northwest Arkansas Plead Guilty to Making False Statements to Obtain Coronavirus Relief Funds Three individuals pleaded guilty to making false statements on a loan application to obtain money through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article Buffalo in the News Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Rioting for His Role in Violence Associated with Civil Unrest Javon Hardy of Buffalo pleaded guilty in court to rioting. Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article

Albuquerque in the News Arizona Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Federal Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter in Indian Country Maroquez Clah, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation from Red Valley, Arizona, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter. Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article Albuquerque in the News 'Tis the Season for Holiday Scams New Mexico shoppers looking for a good deal this holiday season should be aware of scams designed by criminals to steal money and personal information. Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article Albuquerque in the News Ramah Navajo Man Charged for Assault in Indian Country Ricky Coho, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, made an initial appearance in federal court on a charge of assault in Indian Country. Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article Albuquerque in the News FBI, Albuquerque Police Investigate Attempted Bank Robbery The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are looking for at least two men who tried to rob a northwest Albuquerque bank on Wednesday afternoon, December 16, 2020. Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article

Pittsburgh in the News Butler Resident Sentenced to Prison for Dealing Multiple Drugs Ricardo Glenn of Butler was sentenced to 57 months in prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl, acetyl fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine. Dec. 17, 2020 Full Article Pittsburgh in the News Convicted Child Sex Offender Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Child Sexual Exploitation Crimes He Committed While on Probation Scott Payne, a former resident of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 18 years' imprisonment on his conviction of coercion and enticement of a minor. Dec. 17, 2020 Full Article St. Louis in the News Agent-Involved Shooting The FBI is reviewing an agent-involved shooting that occurred when special agents executed a federal search warrant at a residence in Florissant. Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article

Boston in the News New York Resident Sentenced for Traveling to Rhode Island to Engage in Sex with a Minor Caleb Brown of New York, who admitted that he befriended then engaged in sexually explicit communications with a 15-year-old Rhode Island boy, has been sentenced. Dec. 17, 2020 Full Article Boston in the News Biogen Agrees to Pay $22 Million to Resolve Allegations That it Paid Kickbacks Through Two Co-Pay Foundations Cambridge-based pharmaceutical company Biogen Inc. has agreed to pay $22 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. Dec. 17, 2020 Full Article Richmond in the News Inmate at USP Lee Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Possessing Weapon Leonardo Acevedo-Vazquez, an inmate at the USP Lee in Jonesville, Virginia, pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing a weapon inside the prison. Dec. 17, 2020 Full Article Minneapolis in the News Rapid City Man Sentenced on False Statement, Drug, and Assault Charges Uriah Lafferty of Rapid City has been sentenced to seven years in prison for making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm, and other crimes. Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article Minneapolis in the News Lake Traverse Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child Okokipe Jones of Lake Traverse, South Dakota, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for aggravated sexual abuse of a child and sexual abuse of a minor. Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article

FBI in the News FBI San Francisco Offers $50,000 Reward in Church Arson Officials are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual(s) responsible for an arson that occurred at a church in San Francisco. Dec. 16, 2020 Full Article

FBI in the News Prince George's County Bank Robber Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison Maryland man was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for a 2019 bank robbery he committed while on supervised release for a previous federal conviction. Dec. 17, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Serial Bank Robber Pleads Guilty to Federal Bank Robbery Charge—Admits Committing Five Bank Robberies and Two Attempted Bank Robberies in Less Than a Month Maryland man pleaded guilty to committing five bank robberies and two attempted bank robberies. Dec. 17, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Federal Grand Jury Charges Six with Conspiracy to Kidnap the Governor of Michigan A federal grand jury has indicted six men on a charge of conspiracy to kidnap the Governor of Michigan. Dec. 17, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Wolf Point Man Admits Assault with a Hatchet Man admitted assaulting a woman with a hatchet at a residence on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. Dec. 17, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Essex County Man Admits Participating in Armed Robbery Spree Spanning Multiple Counties in Northern and Central New Jersey Meshach Whagar admitted to participating in a string of convenience store robberies that took place across New Jersey in November and December 2017. Dec. 17, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News New Jersey Man Admits Violating Foreign Corrupt Practices Act A New Jersey man admitted that he paid a foreign official $100,000 in bribes to secure an improper business advantage and to obtain and retain business contracts. Dec. 17, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Plea: Kansas Man Wore Venom Mask While Robbing a Bank A Kansas man pleaded guilty to one count of armed bank robbery and one count of discharging a firearm during the robbery. Dec. 17, 2020 Full Article

FBI in the News China-Based Executive at U.S. Telecommunications Company Charged with Disrupting Video Meetings Commemorating Tiananmen Square Massacre Xinjiang Jin has been charged for allegedly participating in a scheme to disrupt a series of videoconferencing meetings hosted by U.S.-based individuals to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre in the PRC. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article

FBI in the News U.S. Attorney Sofer Announces Operation Undaunted in Austin U.S. Attorney Gregg N. Sofer announced the implementation of Operation Undaunted, a program designed to tackle Austin's rising violent crime rate. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Three Men Convicted for Roles in 2018 Fairfax Murder Three Virginia men have pleaded guilty to their respective roles in a drug-related murder in 2018 in Fairfax. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News FBI Chicago Warns of Government Impersonation Scams in the Chicago Area The FBI's Chicago Field Office is warning residents of recent phone scams in which callers identify themselves as special agents with the FBI's Chicago Field Office to target the bank accounts of unsuspecting citizens. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article

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