FBI Press Releases for Dec 10, 2020

FBI Memphis News 'Tis the Season for Holiday Online Shopping Scams—Don't Be a Victim With more people than ever doing their holiday shopping online, FBI Memphis wants to remind shoppers to look out for scams designed to steal your money. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Memphis News Memphis Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Multiple Armed Business Robberies Aaron Whitley has been sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for multiple Hobbs Act business robberies and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to those crimes of violence. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Las Vegas News Michigan Woman Sentenced for Defrauding U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs of More Than $1.7 Million in Benefits Claudia Ann Merrill of Farmington Hills received three years in prison after pleading guilty to carrying out a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Las Vegas News Northern California Man Indicted for Attempted Child Sex Trafficking Jeffrey Lofstead of Kings Beach, Placer County, California, had his initial appearance in federal court following his arrest for attempted child sex trafficking. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Denver News The FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force, Englewood, and Thornton Police Departments Need Your Help Locating Four Armed Bank Robbers The FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force, Englewood, and Thornton Police Departments need your help locating four armed bank robbers. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Denver News Pueblo Man Sentenced to Nearly Five Years in Federal Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm Maximillian Zeferino Esquibel of Pueblo has been sentenced to 58 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Portland News Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Building a Digital Defense When Shopping Online The Oregon FBI's Tech Tuesday segment is providing information on building a digital defense against holiday shopping fraud online. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Salt Lake City Hansen Sentenced to 48 Months in Federal Prison After Pleading Guilty to Financial Fraud Scheme Theodore Lamont Hansen of Highland, Utah, who pleaded guilty to money laundering and bank fraud, will serve 48 months in federal prison. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Salt Lake City Informational: Federal Court Arraignments Multiple individuals have been arraigned or appeared in court this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Salt Lake City Alleged Serial Bank Robber Arrested Edward Begley of Salt Lake City, Utah, was taken into custody on December 8, 2020, on charges of bank robbery. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Washington News Former Leaders of the DC Trust, a Non-Profit Dedicated to Helping Children, Charged with Using Organization's Funds for Personal Gain Edward Davies and Earl Hamilton have been charged with using DC Trust funds to make hundreds of personal purchases. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Omaha News Waterloo Man Pleads Guilty to Making Threatening Phone Call to Congressman's Office Kenneth Brown, who called the Washington D.C. office of Congressman Jerrold Nadler and threatened him, pleaded guilty in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Omaha News West Des Moines Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography Bryant Dale Voss of West Des Moines, Iowa, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for possession of child pornography. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Omaha News Iowa Man Who Used Facebook Messenger to Entice a 12-Year-Old for Sexual Activity Pleads Guilty in Federal Court Nathan Landrum of Carnarvon, Iowa, pleaded guilty in Sioux City federal court to seeking out and enticing a 12-year-old for sexual activity. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Omaha News Sioux City Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Stealing from Indian Tribal Organization Jason Ehlers, from Sioux City, Iowa, has been convicted of embezzlement and theft from an Indian Tribal Organization. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Omaha News Des Moines Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography Joseph Lee Fultz was sentenced to 324 months in prison, followed by ten years of supervised release, for production of child pornography. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Omaha News Cedar Rapids Man Appears in Federal Court on Threat and Damage to Federal Property Charges John Edward Miller was charged with influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threatening a United States official, and other crimes. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Omaha News Storm Lake Man to Federal Prison for Child Pornography Conviction James Alan Sievers, who received and possessed child pornography, was sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI San Antonio News Thirteen Arrested in Connection with an LSD, Fentanyl, and Methamphetamine Trafficking and Money Laundering Scheme Occurring in the West Campus Area of the University of Texas at Austin Authorities have arrested 13 individuals charged in connection with trafficking LSD, fentanyl, and methamphetamine pills to University of Texas students in Austin. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI San Antonio News Former Correctional Officer Heads to Prison for Bribery Jhaziel Loredo has been ordered to 28 months of imprisonment for smuggling contraband items into the East Hidalgo Detention Center. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI San Antonio News Former CFO for Richardson Enterprises, Ltd., Sentenced for Embezzling Close to $16 Million Tamra Maurene Villarreal was sentenced to 63 months' imprisonment for her role in a close to $16 million embezzlement scheme. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI San Diego News Loanshark Who Targeted, Threatened Several in the Latino Community Arrested Hamze Mohamad Karnib demanded repayment well in excess of the amounts borrowed by his victims, then intimidated and threatened borrowers who found themselves unable to meet his payment demands. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Springfield News Two Central Illinois Men Indicted on Charges of Fraud Related to Small Business Administration COVID-19 Disaster Loan Program Charles J. Jones and Peter Garrido-Baez were charged with fraud in connection with disaster or emergency benefits available through the Small Business Administration. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Springfield News Factory Manager at USP-Marion Pleads Guilty After Hiding Outside Payments From Government Contractor Shawn E. Whitecotton pleaded guilty to a two-count felony information charging him with making false statements on government forms. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI San Juan News Houston Man Arrested for International Money Laundering Conspiracy Stretching from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Nigeria Marvellous Eghaghe was arrested in Houston, Texas, in connection with international wire fraud and money laundering schemes. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Philadelphia News New Jersey Attorney Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Money Laundering as Part of Embezzlement Scheme Michael W. Kwasnik, a New Jersey attorney, has been sentenced to 216 months in prison for money laundering as part of a scheme to embezzle money from his clients. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Philadelphia News Former Gang Member Sentenced to Seven Years' Imprisonment for Drug Trafficking Arthur Taylor, a former gang member, has been sentenced to seven years' imprisonment for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Philadelphia News Wilkes-Barre Man Sentenced to 198 Months' Imprisonment for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Hakim Wilburn of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 198 months' imprisonment for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Philadelphia News Three Men Charged with Conspiracy to Defraud Victims of More Than $3 Million David Weinstein, Vijay Vanam Reddy, and Kevin Brown are each charged by complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Philadelphia News 'Tis the Season for Holiday Shopping Scams The FBI's Philadelphia field office is reminding the public to be vigilant against fraudsters looking to steal your money. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Richmond News Convicted Felon Sentenced for Possessing Firearms During Civil Unrest Matthew Lee Frezza, a convicted felon, was sentenced to 54 months in prison for his possession of an assault rifle, handgun, ballistic vest, and eight magazines of ammunition. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Sacramento News Bakersfield Man Indicted for Unauthorized Transfers of More Than $450,000 from a Victim's Bank Account to a Brokerage Account He Controlled Ramon Armendariz, Jr., of Bakersfield, has been charged with multiple counts of wire fraud, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Sacramento News San Francisco Man Arrested in Placer County Indictment Ricardo Manuel Duran was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of heroin, and possession of methamphetamine. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Sacramento News Two Indicted for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine in Stockton Ausencio Alvarez Cortez and Angel Ismael Ramirez were charged jointly with conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Sacramento News Tulare County Man Indicted on Gun and Ammunition Charges Ralph Zavala was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and faces a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Phoenix News Woman Federally Charged with Attempting to Carry a Weapon on an Aircraft Erine Aisha Robertson has been charged with attempting to pass through a TSA checkpoint with intent to board a commercial aircraft while carrying a folding knife. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Phoenix News FBI Warns Public of 'Virtual Kidnapping' Extortion Calls The Federal Bureau of Investigation Phoenix Division wants to warn the public about virtual kidnapping extortion calls happening in Arizona. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Tampa News International Fugitive Sentenced in Drug Conspiracy Nelson Pablo Yester-Garrido of Cuba has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute a large amount of high-grade marijuana. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI San Francisco News Two Bay Area Residents Charged in Nationwide Scheme to Engineer Fraudulent Credit and Debit Card Refunds Robert Kohlman and Gabriel Riddle of the Bay Area have been charged in a criminal complaint with wire fraud. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI San Francisco News San Jose Man Sentenced to Two Years' Imprisonment for Damaging Cisco's Network Sudhish Kasaba Ramesh of San Jose has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for intentionally accessing a protected computer without authorization. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI San Francisco News East Bay Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Embezzlement Scheme From His Employer Michael Livingston Henry was sentenced to 48 months in prison for stealing more than $800,000 from his former employer and her family's charitable foundation. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Pittsburgh News FBI Warning: 'Tis the Season for Holiday Scams Shoppers looking for a good deal this holiday season should be aware of increasingly aggressive scams designed by criminals to steal money and personal information. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Pittsburgh News Cameroonian Operator Charged in Fraudulent Online 'Puppy Scam' That Exploited the COVID-19 Pandemic A criminal complaint unsealed charges Desmond Fodje Bobga for his involvement in a puppy fraud scheme perpetrated against American consumers. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Pittsburgh News Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Felony in $375,000 Investment Scheme Leonard Theodore Kern of Plano, Texas, entered a guilty plea to obstruction of justice for his role in an investment scheme. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Pittsburgh News Eastern Panhandle Man Sentenced for Heroin Charge Karl Justin Dunn, III, of Kearneysville, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 37 months of incarceration for distributing heroin. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Pittsburgh News Upshur County Man Admits to Making a Bomb Eric Reynolds Rowan, of Buckhannon, West Virginia, has admitted to making a bomb in Upshur County. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Pittsburgh News Thirty Members and Associates of the Pagans Motorcycle Club Facing Federal Charges Thirty individuals have been charged with narcotics trafficking and firearm possession. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Pittsburgh News Pittsburgh Man Admits Possessing Hundreds of Images and Videos of Children Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct Krent Jeffrey Haight, a former resident of Pittsburgh, pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Pittsburgh News Two Plead Guilty to Federal Drug Crimes Larry Terrence Martin, of St. Albans, and Sammy Joe Fragale, Sr., of Montgomery, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Pittsburgh News Pittsburgh Resident Sentenced in Multi-Million-Dollar Health Care Fraud Conspiracy Terra Dean, a resident of Pittsburgh, has been sentenced in federal court for conspiracy to defraud the Pennsylvania Medicaid program and health care fraud. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Pittsburgh News Parkersburg Man Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison for Dealing Methamphetamine Andrew Martin Hopkins of Parkersburg has been sentenced to 48 months in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Pittsburgh News Three Defendants, 16 Defendant Pharmacies Admit Executing Health Care Fraud Schemes That Targeted Veterans Residents of Los Angeles, California, and Henderson, Nevada, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of healthcare fraud, and other crimes. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Seattle/Houston/Phoenix/Tampa News Member of Neo-Nazi Group Sentenced for Plot to Target Journalists and Advocates Johnny Roman Garza was sentenced to 16 months in prison for his role in a plot to threaten and intimidate journalists who worked to expose anti-Semitism. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Houston News FBI Warns of Money Mules The FBI is launching the "Don't Be a Mule" campaign to create awareness about the crime that involves moving illegally-obtained money between different payment accounts on behalf of others. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Cincinnati News Cincinnati Man Who Allegedly Advertised Online for Babysitting Jobs Arrested on Federal Child Pornography Charges Ryan J. McConnell of Cincinnati was arrested and charged federally with possessing and transporting child pornography. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Cincinnati News Federal Authorities to Review Shooting of Casey Goodson Federal authorities will review the facts and circumstances surrounding the December 4, 2020 shooting of Casey Goodson. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Norfolk News 'Tis the Season for Holiday Online Shopping Scams – Don't Be a Victim With more people than ever doing their holiday shopping online, the FBI reminds shoppers to look out for scams designed to steal money and personal information. Nov. 17, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Norfolk News Businessman Pleads Guilty to Paycheck Protection Program Fraud Scott Suber of Virginia Beach pleaded guilty to bank fraud by submitting a fraudulent application for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Buffalo News Rochester Man Arrested, Charged with Production of Child Pornography and Enticement of a Minor Michael Regan of Williamsville has been charged with production of child pornography and enticement of a minor. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Buffalo News Amherst Man Who Fled Country Following Search Warrant Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography Zachary Rogers of Amherst pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Buffalo News Jamestown Man Arrested While on New York State Parole Going to Prison Following Crack Cocaine Conviction Earl Stone, Jr., who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, has been sentenced to serve 32 months in prison. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Buffalo News Federal Grand Jury Indicts Rochester Music Teacher on 74 Counts, Including 61 Counts of Production of Child Pornography Philip M. Close was charged with 61 counts of production of child pornography and 13 counts of possession of material containing child pornography. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Buffalo News Pittsford Psychiatrist Going to Federal Prison for Bilking Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars From Health Care Benefit Programs Muhammad Cheema was sentenced to serve 18 months in prison for health care fraud and ordered to pay restitution totaling $813,495.48 to the victim health care benefit programs that he defrauded. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Newark News Former Sales Representative Admits Role in Compounded Prescription Drug Scheme Thomas Bowers, a former sales representative, admitted his role in a scheme to defraud a New Jersey state health benefits program. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Newark News "Diamond Enterprise" Members and Associates Indicted for Racketeering, Gambling, Extortion, Fraud, Money Laundering, and Obstruction Offenses Multiple individuals were charged with an array of crimes including extortion and fraud on the Federal Paycheck Protection Program. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

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San Diego in the News Loanshark Who Targeted, Threatened Several in the Latino Community Arrested Hamze Mohamad Karnib demanded repayment well in excess of the amounts borrowed by his victims, then intimidated and threatened borrowers who found themselves unable to meet his payment demands. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article FBI HQ in the News Brian Dugan Named Special Agent in Charge of the Norfolk Field Office Director Christopher Wray has named Brian Dugan as the special agent in charge of the Norfolk Field Office in Virginia. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article Las Vegas in the News Michigan Woman Sentenced for Defrauding U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs of More Than $1.7 Million in Benefits Claudia Ann Merrill of Farmington Hills received three years in prison after pleading guilty to carrying out a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Article Chicago in the News Former Illinois Attorney Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Tax Evasion in Connection with Legal Fees from Tobacco Litigation Edward R. Vrdolyak, a former Illinois attorney, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for assisting another lawyer in evading taxes. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Article Buffalo in the News Rochester Man Arrested, Charged with Production of Child Pornography and Enticement of a Minor Michael Regan of Williamsville has been charged with production of child pornography and enticement of a minor. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Article Oklahoma City in the News Federal Transfer Center Inmate Sentenced to Serve Additional 78 Months in Federal Prison for Assaulting a Federal Bureau of Prisons Officer William Stanley has been sentenced to serve 78 additional months in federal prison for the assault of a Federal Bureau of Prisons officer. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Article New Haven in the News Three Men Charged with Trafficking Fentanyl Three individuals have been charged with narcotics distribution offenses related to the distribution of fentanyl in the Hartford area. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Article

Jackson in the News Former Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Tribal Council Member Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Randy Lamar Anderson, a former elected member of the Tribal Council for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, entered a plea of guilty to federal wire fraud. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article Memphis in the News 'Tis the Season for Holiday Online Shopping Scams—Don't Be a Victim With more people than ever doing their holiday shopping online, FBI Memphis wants to remind shoppers to look out for scams designed to steal your money. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article Pittsburgh in the News FBI Warning: 'Tis the Season for Holiday Scams Shoppers looking for a good deal this holiday season should be aware of increasingly aggressive scams designed by criminals to steal money and personal information. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article

Pittsburgh in the News Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Felony in $375,000 Investment Scheme Leonard Theodore Kern of Plano, Texas, entered a guilty plea to obstruction of justice for his role in an investment scheme. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article Pittsburgh in the News Eastern Panhandle Man Sentenced for Heroin Charge Karl Justin Dunn, III, of Kearneysville, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 37 months of incarceration for distributing heroin. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article San Francisco in the News Two Bay Area Residents Charged in Nationwide Scheme to Engineer Fraudulent Credit and Debit Card Refunds Robert Kohlman and Gabriel Riddle of the Bay Area have been charged in a criminal complaint with wire fraud. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article Pittsburgh in the News Cameroonian Operator Charged in Fraudulent Online 'Puppy Scam' That Exploited the COVID-19 Pandemic A criminal complaint unsealed charges Desmond Fodje Bobga for his involvement in a puppy fraud scheme perpetrated against American consumers. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article

Phoenix in the News Woman Federally Charged with Attempting to Carry a Weapon on an Aircraft Erine Aisha Robertson has been charged with attempting to pass through a TSA checkpoint with intent to board a commercial aircraft while carrying a folding knife. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article New Orleans in the News California Man Sentenced to Federal Prison in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Involving Louisiana State Penitentiary Inmates, Former Angola Guards, and Others Ismael Ochoa of California has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison following his convictions for drug crimes. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article New Orleans in the News Denham Springs Woman Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Disaster Fraud Casondra Reagan of Denham Springs has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison following her conviction for conspiracy to commit fraud. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article Boston in the News Former Harvard Fencing Coach and Maryland Businessman Indicted on Bribery Charges Peter Brand of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Jie Zhao of Potomac, Maryland, have been indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article New Orleans in the News Convicted Felon Sentenced to 81 Years in Federal Prison for Robbing Stores at Gunpoint Christopher M.K. Dumas of Shreveport, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 81 years in prison for his participation in five armed robberies. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article Springfield in the News Two Central Illinois Men Indicted on Charges of Fraud Related to Small Business Administration COVID-19 Disaster Loan Program Charles J. Jones and Peter Garrido-Baez were charged with fraud in connection with disaster or emergency benefits available through the Small Business Administration. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article Charlotte in the News Wilmington Man Receives More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison Percy Parker of Wilmington, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 151 months in prison for the distribution of a quantity of cocaine base (crack) and a quantity of heroin. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article

Philadelphia in the News Wilkes-Barre Man Sentenced to 198 Months' Imprisonment for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Hakim Wilburn of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 198 months' imprisonment for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article Oklahoma City in the News Tulsa Woman Pleads Guilty to Strangling Her Intimate Partner and to Robbery in Indian Country Lakota Ray Scott of Tulsa admitted in federal court to assaulting her intimate partner during an argument in 2016 and to using force to steal a vehicle in 2019. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article New Haven in the News Navy Mechanic Admits Sexually Assaulting Seven Young Girls, Producing Child Pornography Randall Tilton pleaded guilty to child pornography production offenses related to his sexual abuse of seven young girls in three states. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article Tampa in the News International Fugitive Sentenced in Drug Conspiracy Nelson Pablo Yester-Garrido of Cuba has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute a large amount of high-grade marijuana. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article Philadelphia in the News Former Gang Member Sentenced to Seven Years' Imprisonment for Drug Trafficking Arthur Taylor, a former gang member, has been sentenced to seven years' imprisonment for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Article

FBI HQ in the News FBI Releases 2019 NIBRS Crime Data The FBI released detailed data on nearly 7.7 million criminal offenses reported to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) in 2019. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article Denver in the News The FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force, Englewood, and Thornton Police Departments Need Your Help Locating Four Armed Bank Robbers The FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force, Englewood, and Thornton Police Departments need your help locating four armed bank robbers. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article Salt Lake City in the News Alleged Serial Bank Robber Arrested Edward Begley of Salt Lake City, Utah, was taken into custody on December 8, 2020, on charges of bank robbery. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article Buffalo in the News Amherst Man Who Fled Country Following Search Warrant Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography Zachary Rogers of Amherst pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article

Pittsburgh in the News Upshur County Man Admits to Making a Bomb Eric Reynolds Rowan, of Buckhannon, West Virginia, has admitted to making a bomb in Upshur County. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article

Seattle in the News Member of Neo-Nazi Group Sentenced for Plot to Target Journalists and Advocates Johnny Roman Garza was sentenced to 16 months in prison for his role in a plot to threaten and intimidate journalists who worked to expose anti-Semitism. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article Pittsburgh in the News Thirty Members and Associates of the Pagans Motorcycle Club Facing Federal Charges Thirty individuals have been charged with narcotics trafficking and firearm possession. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article Phoenix in the News FBI Warns Public of 'Virtual Kidnapping' Extortion Calls The Federal Bureau of Investigation Phoenix Division wants to warn the public about virtual kidnapping extortion calls happening in Arizona. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article Albany in the News Three Hartford, Connecticut Area Men Face Federal Drug Charges from Seizure of Fentanyl and Cocaine Base from Rutland Apartment A federal grand jury, sitting in Rutland, charged three men from the Hartford, Connecticut area with an assortment of heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine offenses. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article Dallas in the News Harrison County Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to 17 Years Danny Brian Hernandez of Marshall, Texas, has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking crimes in the Eastern District of Texas. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article Milwaukee in the News Waukesha Man Faces Federal Charges for Sex Trafficking Cornelius M. Jackson of Waukesha, Wisconsin, has been charged with sex trafficking offenses that spanned over six years and multiple states. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article San Juan in the News Houston Man Arrested for International Money Laundering Conspiracy Stretching from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Nigeria Marvellous Eghaghe was arrested in Houston, Texas, in connection with international wire fraud and money laundering schemes. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article

Cincinnati in the News Federal Authorities to Review Shooting of Casey Goodson Federal authorities will review the facts and circumstances surrounding the December 4, 2020 shooting of Casey Goodson. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article El Paso in the News Fraudsters Prey on Emotions and Bank Accounts in Money Mule Schemes The FBI El Paso Field Office is warning potential victims of a rise in money mule schemes. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article Cincinnati in the News Cincinnati Man Who Allegedly Advertised Online for Babysitting Jobs Arrested on Federal Child Pornography Charges Ryan J. McConnell of Cincinnati was arrested and charged federally with possessing and transporting child pornography. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article New York in the News Defendant Charged with Attempted Enticement of 12-Year-Old and 9-Year-Old Girls Steve Rosado, a registered sex offender, has been charged with attempted enticement of two minor girls in New York, New York. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article Boston in the News Washington County Man Sentenced for Distributing Cocaine Base Robert McKenna of Princeton, Maine, has been sentenced in federal court in Bangor for distributing cocaine base. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article New Haven in the News Hamden Man Charged with Mailing Threatening Letters, Some Containing White Powder Nicholas Sepesko has been charged with mailing threatening letters, some of which contained white powder, to an individual. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article New York in the News 'Pure Armenian Blood' Members and Associates Indicted for Racketeering and Fraud Offenses Eight defendants have been charged with a variety of racketeering and fraud offenses. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article Denver in the News Pueblo Man Sentenced to Nearly Five Years in Federal Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm Maximillian Zeferino Esquibel of Pueblo has been sentenced to 58 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article Boston in the News Belmont Man Sentenced to 72 Months for Distribution of Methamphetamine and Firearm Charges Thomas Deware of Belmont received 72 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article Jackson in the News Gulf Coast Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing Firearm Joseph Benjamin Posey II, of Biloxi, pleaded guilty to being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article

Portland in the News Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Building a Digital Defense When Shopping Online The Oregon FBI's Tech Tuesday segment is providing information on building a digital defense against holiday shopping fraud online. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Article

Kansas City in the News McPherson County Man Charged with Producing Child Pornography Loren Olson of McPherson County has been charged in federal court with sexually exploiting a 15-year-old victim. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article Miami in the News Defendant Sentenced in $25 Million Diamond Ponzi Scheme Jose Angel Aman of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to serve 84 months in federal prison for operating a fraudulent diamond investment scheme. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article

Miami in the News FBI Conducts Regional Workshops in Boca Raton and Fort Pierce Florida FBI Miami along with the FBI's Behavioral Threat Assessment Center conducted a series of workshops to address ways to prevent terrorism and mass casualty violence. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article Jackson in the News Jackson Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine Michael Devell Smith of Jackson was sentenced to 75 months in prison for conspiring to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article Minneapolis in the News Federal Jury Convicts Illinois Man for Bombing the Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center Michael Hari of Illinois has been found guilty for his role in the bombing of the Dar al-Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article Buffalo in the News Jamestown Man Arrested While on New York State Parole Going to Prison Following Crack Cocaine Conviction Earl Stone, Jr., who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, has been sentenced to serve 32 months in prison. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article Newark in the News Former Sales Representative Admits Role in Compounded Prescription Drug Scheme Thomas Bowers, a former sales representative, admitted his role in a scheme to defraud a New Jersey state health benefits program. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article New York in the News Former Founder and CEO of Nanotechnology Company Charged in Manhattan Federal Court in Connection with Multi-Million-Dollar Securities Fraud Scheme James Jeremy Barbera, a nanotechnology company former founder and CEO, has been arrested in New York on securities fraud and wire fraud charges. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article Las Vegas in the News Northern California Man Indicted for Attempted Child Sex Trafficking Jeffrey Lofstead of Kings Beach, Placer County, California, had his initial appearance in federal court following his arrest for attempted child sex trafficking. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article New York in the News 'Thief-in-Law's' Money Launderer Pleads Guilty in Manhattan Federal Court Daniel Daniel of Miami pleaded guilty to the charge of conspiring to commit money laundering by concealing the proceeds of criminal activity. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article New York in the News Cryptocurrency Founder 'Bruno Block' Charged with Multi-Million-Dollar Tax Evasion Scheme Amir Bruno Elmaani, who made millions of dollars from the sale of a new cryptocurrency, has been charged with tax evasion. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article Pittsburgh in the News Pittsburgh Resident Sentenced in Multi-Million-Dollar Health Care Fraud Conspiracy Terra Dean, a resident of Pittsburgh, has been sentenced in federal court for conspiracy to defraud the Pennsylvania Medicaid program and health care fraud. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article

New Haven in the News Greenwich Resident Charged with Federal Offenses Stemming from Alleged Investment Fraud Scheme Samuel Klein of Greenwich has been charged with offenses stemming from an investment fraud scheme. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article San Francisco in the News San Jose Man Sentenced to Two Years' Imprisonment for Damaging Cisco's Network Sudhish Kasaba Ramesh of San Jose has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for intentionally accessing a protected computer without authorization. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article Boston in the News Lawrence Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution Keysi Batista of Lawrence has been sentenced to 108 months in prison for distributing fentanyl. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article Louisville in the News Toxicology Lab Owner and Marketer Sentenced for Payment of Kickbacks; Doctor Pleads Guilty to Receipt of Kickbacks Several defendants were recently convicted or sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy to violate the federal Anti-Kickback Statute. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article Boston in the News Former Member of Boston Latin Kings Chapter Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy Juan Figueroa, a former member of the Boston Latin Kings Chapter, has been sentenced on racketeering charges. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article Boston in the News Member of Fitchburg Latin Kings Chapter Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution Charges Dairon Rivera, a member of the Fitchburg Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation, pleaded guilty to drug distribution charges. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article Boston in the News Weston Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud in International Student Recruitment Scheme Keenam Park of Weston has been sentenced in connection with a scheme to defraud private high schools and international students of millions of dollars. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Article

FBI Albuquerque News FBI Special Agent Wounded During Search Warrant in Albuquerque An FBI special agent suffered a non-life-threatening injury after he was shot while helping to serve a federal search warrant. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article FBI Birmingham News Northern District of Alabama Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Part of Global Crackdown Against Money Laundering and Transnational Fraud The local North Alabama offices of the USAO, FBI, USPIS, and U.S. Secret Service took part in the global enforcement effort which has acted against more than 2,300 suspected money mules. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article FBI San Francisco News East Bay Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Embezzlement Scheme From His Employer Michael Livingston Henry was sentenced to 48 months in prison for stealing more than $800,000 from his former employer and her family's charitable foundation. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Sacramento News Two Indicted for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine in Stockton Ausencio Alvarez Cortez and Angel Ismael Ramirez were charged jointly with conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Oklahoma City News Tulsa Police Officer and Co-Conspirator Charged with Making False Statements to a Firearms Dealer Officer Latoya Lisa Dythe and Devon Jamyll Jones were indicted for conspiracy to make a false statement to a firearms dealer and for false statement to a firearms dealer. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Knoxville News Pain Clinic Medical Providers Sentenced for Their Roles in Operating Pill Mills in Tennessee Three defendants were sentenced to prison for their roles in prescribing massive quantities of opioids from pill mills in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Little Rock News Camden Arkansas Man Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Federal Prison for Drug Possession Justin Tyrone Seguin was sentenced to 100 months in prison on one count of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Sacramento News San Francisco Man Arrested in Placer County Indictment Ricardo Manuel Duran was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of heroin, and possession of methamphetamine. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI New Orleans News Federal Inmate Sentenced for Attempting to Obtain Contraband in Prison Santiago Delfierro Anguiano was sentenced to 120 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for attempting to obtain contraband in prison. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI New York News Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announces Additional Distribution of More Than $488 Million to Victims of Madoff Ponzi Scheme The Madoff Victim Fund began its sixth distribution to victims of funds forfeited to the United States Government. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI San Antonio News Former Correctional Officer Heads to Prison for Bribery Jhaziel Loredo has been ordered to 28 months of imprisonment for smuggling contraband items into the East Hidalgo Detention Center. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Baltimore News Baltimore Bank Robber Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Firearm and Armed Bank Robbery Charges David Gollahon was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for the federal charges of armed bank robbery and brandishing of a firearm during a crime of violence. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Sacramento News Tulare County Man Indicted on Gun and Ammunition Charges Ralph Zavala was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and faces a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article

FBI San Antonio News Former CFO for Richardson Enterprises, Ltd., Sentenced for Embezzling Close to $16 Million Tamra Maurene Villarreal was sentenced to 63 months' imprisonment for her role in a close to $16 million embezzlement scheme. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Charlotte News Forty Charged in Largest Federal Racketeering Conspiracy in South Carolina History A federal grand jury has returned a 147-count indictment alleging a criminal enterprise whereby inmates orchestrated murder, kidnapping, firearms distribution, and an international drug operation. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Memphis News Memphis Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Multiple Armed Business Robberies Aaron Whitley has been sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for multiple Hobbs Act business robberies and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to those crimes of violence. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI New York News "Diamond Enterprise" Members and Associates Indicted for Racketeering, Gambling, Extortion, Fraud, Money Laundering, and Obstruction Offenses Multiple individuals were charged with an array of crimes including extortion and fraud on the Federal Paycheck Protection Program. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Philadelphia News Three Men Charged with Conspiracy to Defraud Victims of More Than $3 Million David Weinstein, Vijay Vanam Reddy, and Kevin Brown are each charged by complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Boston News Natick Psychiatrist Indicted for Billing Medicare and Private Insurance Companies for Services Never Rendered and for Obstruction Gustavo Kinrys, a Natick psychiatrist, was arrested in connection with charges that he billed Medicare and private insurance companies for treatments he did not provide. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Los Angeles News Fashion District Wholesaler and Two Men Linked to Company Indicted in Schemes to Avoid Tariffs, Launder Drug Money, and Avoid Taxes A federal grand jury has returned a 35-count indictment alleging that a Fashion District outfit was at the center of two schemes. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Boston News Tewksbury Man Indicted on Bank Robbery Charge Nicholas O'Neil was indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston in connection with a September 22, 2020, bank robbery. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Boston News Individual Pleads Guilty to Participating in Internet-of-Things Cyberattack in 2016 An individual, formerly a juvenile, pleaded guilty to committing acts of federal juvenile delinquency in relation to a cyberattack. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Dallas News Former Owner of Health Care Staffing Company Indicted for Wage Fixing Neeraj Jindal was charged for participating in a conspiracy to fix prices by lowering the rates paid to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Boston News Boston Man Indicted for Bank Robbery Stephen D. Williams was indicted for robbing a bank in Boston while on supervised release after being convicted of committing two bank robberies in 2016. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Little Rock News Little Rock Woman Pleads Guilty to COVID Relief Fraud Ganell Tubbs pleaded guilty to bank fraud after fraudulently obtaining nearly $2 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Buffalo News Pittsford Psychiatrist Going to Federal Prison for Bilking Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars From Health Care Benefit Programs Muhammad Cheema was sentenced to serve 18 months in prison for health care fraud and ordered to pay restitution totaling $813,495.48 to the victim health care benefit programs that he defrauded. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Omaha News Storm Lake Man to Federal Prison for Child Pornography Conviction James Alan Sievers, who received and possessed child pornography, was sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Article

FBI Houston News FBI Warns of Money Mules The FBI is launching the "Don't Be a Mule" campaign to create awareness about the crime that involves moving illegally-obtained money between different payment accounts on behalf of others. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article FBI Springfield News Factory Manager at USP-Marion Pleads Guilty After Hiding Outside Payments From Government Contractor Shawn E. Whitecotton pleaded guilty to a two-count felony information charging him with making false statements on government forms. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article FBI Pittsburgh News Three Defendants, 16 Defendant Pharmacies Admit Executing Health Care Fraud Schemes That Targeted Veterans Residents of Los Angeles, California, and Henderson, Nevada, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of healthcare fraud, and other crimes. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article FBI Birmingham News Three Arrested with Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud Federal agents arrested three individuals for using stolen personal identifying information to open fraudulent online bank accounts and loans. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Article

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FBI Dallas News Husband, Wife Sentenced in $15 Million Embezzlement Scheme A Red Oak, Texas couple has been sentenced to a combined 18 plus years in federal prison for their roles in a $15 million retirement plan embezzlement scheme. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Dallas News Harrison County Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to 17 Years Danny Brian Hernandez of Marshall, Texas, has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking crimes in the Eastern District of Texas. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Dallas News NDTX Round-Up: December 4-10 The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas has announced multiple cases this week, including several that have been investigated by the FBI. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Dallas News Former Owner of Health Care Staffing Company Indicted for Wage Fixing Neeraj Jindal was charged for participating in a conspiracy to fix prices by lowering the rates paid to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI New Haven News Three Men Charged with Trafficking Fentanyl Three individuals have been charged with narcotics distribution offenses related to the distribution of fentanyl in the Hartford area. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI New Haven News Navy Mechanic Admits Sexually Assaulting Seven Young Girls, Producing Child Pornography Randall Tilton pleaded guilty to child pornography production offenses related to his sexual abuse of seven young girls in three states. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI New Haven News Hamden Man Charged with Mailing Threatening Letters, Some Containing White Powder Nicholas Sepesko has been charged with mailing threatening letters, some of which contained white powder, to an individual. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI New Haven News Greenwich Resident Charged with Federal Offenses Stemming from Alleged Investment Fraud Scheme Samuel Klein of Greenwich has been charged with offenses stemming from an investment fraud scheme. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Boston/Miami News Rhode Island Man Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Launder Funds from Email Compromise Scheme Sayon Balogun of Rhode Island has been sentenced in connection with a conspiracy to launder funds derived from business email compromise schemes. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Miami News FBI Conducts Regional Workshops in Boca Raton and Fort Pierce Florida FBI Miami along with the FBI's Behavioral Threat Assessment Center conducted a series of workshops to address ways to prevent terrorism and mass casualty violence. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Miami News Defendant Sentenced in $25 Million Diamond Ponzi Scheme Jose Angel Aman of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to serve 84 months in federal prison for operating a fraudulent diamond investment scheme. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Miami News Pain Clinic Medical Providers Sentenced for Their Roles in Operating Pill Mills in Tennessee Three defendants were sentenced to prison for their roles in prescribing massive quantities of opioids from pill mills in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Boston News Durable Medical Equipment Manufacturer and Orthotics Provider Agree to Pay $1.59 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Joint Active Systems, Inc. and New England Orthotics & Prosthetics, LLP have agreed to pay fines to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Former Harvard Fencing Coach and Maryland Businessman Indicted on Bribery Charges Peter Brand of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Jie Zhao of Potomac, Maryland, have been indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Belmont Man Sentenced to 72 Months for Distribution of Methamphetamine and Firearm Charges Thomas Deware of Belmont received 72 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Washington County Man Sentenced for Distributing Cocaine Base Robert McKenna of Princeton, Maine, has been sentenced in federal court in Bangor for distributing cocaine base. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Lawrence Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution Keysi Batista of Lawrence has been sentenced to 108 months in prison for distributing fentanyl. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Weston Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud in International Student Recruitment Scheme Keenam Park of Weston has been sentenced in connection with a scheme to defraud private high schools and international students of millions of dollars. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Former Member of Boston Latin Kings Chapter Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy Juan Figueroa, a former member of the Boston Latin Kings Chapter, has been sentenced on racketeering charges. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Member of Fitchburg Latin Kings Chapter Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution Charges Dairon Rivera, a member of the Fitchburg Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation, pleaded guilty to drug distribution charges. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Newport Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Stealing From Federally Funded Program Sheri G. Walsh pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud and federal government program theft for embezzling more than $250,000 from two nonprofit organizations where she worked. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Tewksbury Man Indicted on Bank Robbery Charge Nicholas O'Neil was indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston in connection with a September 22, 2020, bank robbery. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Boston Man Indicted for Bank Robbery Stephen D. Williams was indicted for robbing a bank in Boston while on supervised release after being convicted of committing two bank robberies in 2016. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Individual Pleads Guilty to Participating in Internet-of-Things Cyberattack in 2016 An individual, formerly a juvenile, pleaded guilty to committing acts of federal juvenile delinquency in relation to a cyberattack. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Natick Psychiatrist Indicted for Billing Medicare and Private Insurance Companies for Services Never Rendered and for Obstruction Gustavo Kinrys, a Natick psychiatrist, was arrested in connection with charges that he billed Medicare and private insurance companies for treatments he did not provide. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

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Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release                        FBI Minneapolis News Federal Jury Convicts Illinois Man for Bombing the Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center Micheal Hari was found guilty for his role in the bombing of the Dar al-Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, on August 5, 2017. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release                        You have received this message because you are subscribed to one or more of the following categories: Minneapolis   If you have questions about this service, email us at delivery@subscriptions.fbi.gov. Help | Privacy Policy | Visit FBI.gov FBI Chicago News Former Illinois Attorney Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Tax Evasion in Connection with Legal Fees from Tobacco Litigation Edward R. Vrdolyak, a former Illinois attorney, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for assisting another lawyer in evading taxes. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Press Release                        You have received this message because you are subscribed to one or more of the following categories: Chicago   If you have questions about this service, email us at delivery@subscriptions.fbi.gov. Help | Privacy Policy | Visit FBI.gov Executive Speeches Keeping Our Economy, Our Citizens, and Our Companies Safe, Secure, and Confident in a Digitally Connected World FBI Director Christopher Wray's remarks at the American Bankers Association/American Bar Association Conference (virtual) Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release                        You have received this message because you are subscribed to one or more of the following categories: Executive Speeches    If you have questions about this service, email us at delivery@subscriptions.fbi.gov. Help | Privacy Policy | Visit FBI.gov FBI Knoxville News Pain Clinic Medical Providers Sentenced for Their Roles in Operating Pill Mills in Tennessee Three defendants were sentenced to prison for their roles in prescribing massive quantities of opioids from pill mills in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release                        You have received this message because you are subscribed to one or more of the following categories: Knoxville    If you have questions about this service, email us at delivery@subscriptions.fbi.gov. Help | Privacy Policy | Visit FBI.gov FBI New Orleans News Denham Springs Woman Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Disaster Fraud Casondra Reagan of Denham Springs has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison following her conviction for conspiracy to commit fraud. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release                         FBI New Orleans News Convicted Felon Sentenced to 81 Years in Federal Prison for Robbing Stores at Gunpoint Christopher M.K. Dumas of Shreveport, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 81 years in prison for his participation in five armed robberies. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release                         FBI New Orleans News California Man Sentenced to Federal Prison in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Involving Louisiana State Penitentiary Inmates, Former Angola Guards, and Others Ismael Ochoa of California has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison following his convictions for drug crimes. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release                         FBI New Orleans News Carriere, Mississippi Man Sentenced to 42 Months Imprisonment for Stealing Personal Identifying Information of More Than 8,000 Healthcare.Gov Customers and Causing $587,000 in Losses Colbi Trent Defiore was sentenced to 42 months' imprisonment after pleading guilty to a one-count indictment with intentionally accessing a protected computer. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release                        FBI New Orleans News Federal Inmate Sentenced for Attempting to Obtain Contraband in Prison Santiago Delfierro Anguiano was sentenced to 120 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for attempting to obtain contraband in prison. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release                        You have received this message because you are subscribed to one or more of the following categories: New Orleans   If you have questions about this service, email us at delivery@subscriptions.fbi.gov. 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FBI Atlanta News Robbery Spree Leads to Multiple Federal Felony Charges for Savannah Man, Guilty Plea for Co-Defendant Garnell Dewitt Quarterman of Savannah faces a minimum of 87 years in prison if convicted of a series of armed robberies of convenience stores. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Atlanta News Ex-Con Admits Helping Destroy Evidence in Investigation of Murdered Wife of Fort Stewart Soldier Devin Ryan, a former federal inmate, has admitted to helping destroy evidence in the murder of the wife of a Fort Stewart soldier. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

You have received this message because you are subscribed to one or more of the following categories: Atlanta  If you have questions about this service, email us at delivery@subscriptions.fbi.gov. Help | Privacy Policy | Visit FBI.gov FBI Albuquerque News Mescalero Apache Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Chainsaw Attack Josea Michael Kazhe of Mescalero has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release                        FBI Albuquerque News FBI Special Agent Wounded During Search Warrant in Albuquerque An FBI special agent suffered a non-life-threatening injury after he was shot while helping to serve a federal search warrant. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Press Release                        You have received this message because you are subscribed to one or more of the following categories: Albuquerque   If you have questions about this service, email us at delivery@subscriptions.fbi.gov. Help | Privacy Policy | Visit FBI.gov FBI Birmingham News Northern District of Alabama Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Part of Global Crackdown Against Money Laundering and Transnational Fraud The local North Alabama offices of the USAO, FBI, USPIS, and U.S. Secret Service took part in the global enforcement effort which has acted against more than 2,300 suspected money mules. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Press Release                        FBI Birmingham News Three Arrested with Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud Federal agents arrested three individuals for using stolen personal identifying information to open fraudulent online bank accounts and loans. Dec. 11, 2020 Full Press Release                        You have received this message because you are subscribed to one or more of the following categories: Birmingham    If you have questions about this service, email us at delivery@subscriptions.fbi.gov. Help | Privacy Policy | Visit FBI.gov FBI Charlotte News Robeson County Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine Michael Anthony Locklear of Robeson County has been sentenced to 195 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. Dec. 4, 2020 Full Press Release                         FBI Charlotte News Wilmington Man Receives More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison Percy Parker of Wilmington, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 151 months in prison for the distribution of a quantity of cocaine base (crack) and a quantity of heroin. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release                         FBI Charlotte News Repeat Offender is Sentenced to More Than 10 Years for Child Pornography Robert Norris Forehand was sentenced to 121 months in prison for possession of child pornography and also ordered to serve a lifetime of supervised release. Dec. 10, 2020 Full Press Release                        You have received this message because you are subscribed to one or more of the following categories: Charlotte  If you have questions about this service, email us at delivery@subscriptions.fbi.gov. Help | Privacy Policy | Visit FBI.gov FBI Kansas City News McPherson County Man Charged with Producing Child Pornography Loren Olson of McPherson County has been charged in federal court with sexually exploiting a 15-year-old victim. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release                        You have received this message because you are subscribed to one or more of the following categories: Kansas City    If you have questions about this service, email us at delivery@subscriptions.fbi.gov. Help | Privacy Policy | Visit FBI.gov FBI El Paso News Fraudsters Prey on Emotions and Bank Accounts in Money Mule Schemes The FBI El Paso Field Office is warning potential victims of a rise in money mule schemes. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release                        You have received this message because you are subscribed to one or more of the following categories: El Paso   If you have questions about this service, email us at delivery@subscriptions.fbi.gov. Help | Privacy Policy | Visit FBI.gov FBI Albany News Schenectady Man Sentenced to 120 Months for Crack Cocaine Distribution Robert J. Chaires of Schenectady, New York, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for twice distributing crack cocaine in 2017. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release                         FBI Albany News Three Hartford, Connecticut Area Men Face Federal Drug Charges from Seizure of Fentanyl and Cocaine Base from Rutland Apartment A federal grand jury, sitting in Rutland, charged three men from the Hartford, Connecticut area with an assortment of heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine offenses. Dec. 8, 2020 Full Press Release                        You have received this message because you are subscribed to one or more of the following categories: Albany    If you have questions about this service, email us at delivery@subscriptions.fbi.gov. Help | Privacy Policy | Visit FBI.gov

National Press Releases/FBI Norfolk News Brian Dugan Named Special Agent in Charge of the Norfolk Field Office Director Christopher Wray has named Brian Dugan as the special agent in charge of the Norfolk Field Office in Virginia. Dec. 7, 2020 Full Press Release

National Press Releases FBI Releases 2019 NIBRS Crime Data The FBI released detailed data on nearly 7.7 million criminal offenses reported to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) in 2019. Dec. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

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