FBI Press Releases for November 2020 sorted in district order then in date order, first date first

FBI Los Angeles News Former Torrance Police Officer Agrees to Plead Guilty to Illegally Acting as Firearms Dealer and Being 'Straw Buyer' of 'Off Roster' Gun Lindley Alan Hupp has been charged with being an unlicensed firearms dealer who sold dozens of guns, as well as certifying he was the buyer of a handgun when he was buying the gun for another person. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Los Angeles News Federal Authorities Arrest Nine Defendants Charged in Relation to Scheme That Laundered Over $30 Million in Fraud Proceeds Federal authorities arrested nine defendants allegedly involved in a sophisticated money laundering scheme that moved tens of millions of dollars derived from tax fraud and health care fraud schemes. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Los Angeles News San Pedro Man Extradited to Face Charges of Making "Virtual Kidnapping" Extortion Calls While Imprisoned for Murder in Mexico Julio Manuel Reyes Zuniga has been extradited from Mexico to Los Angeles to face federal charges that he perpetrated a virtual kidnapping scam. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

You have received this message because you are subscribed to one or more of the following categories: Los Angeles If you have questions about this service, email us at delivery@subscriptions.fbi.gov. Help | Privacy Policy | Visit FBI.gov FBI New Orleans News Former Financial Advisor Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for His Role in Scheme to Defraud Investors Out of $3.5 Million Gregory Alan Smith was sentenced to 72 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Press Release                        FBI New Orleans News Irvin Mayfield and Ronald Markham Plead Guilty to Defrauding the New Orleans Public Library Foundation Two residents of New Orleans pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the New Orleans Public Library Foundation out of approximately $1,316,232. Nov. 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. Help | Privacy Policy | Visit FBI.gov

FBI Denver News Denver Man Charged with Aiming Laser Pointer at Denver Police Department Helicopter During Protest on November 4 Logan Scott Debyle has been charged with aiming a laser pointer at a Denver Police Department helicopter and faces a sentence of up to five years' imprisonment and a fine of not more than $250,000. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Boston News Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Stalking and Kidnapping Wife Sunil K. Akula pleaded guilty in connection with kidnapping and stalking his then wife, and his subsequent efforts to prevent her testimony in federal court. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and Owner of Architecture Firm Indicted for Bribery and Extortion Cedric Cromwell, the Chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, and David DeQuattro, the owner of an architecture firm, were arrested and charged in connection with a bribery scheme. Nov. 13, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Top Maine Law Enforcement Officials Caution Residents About Becoming "Money Mules" U.S. Attorney Halsey Frank and Maine Attorney General Aaron M. Frey are warning consumers about scammers recruiting money mules, who transfer illegally acquired funds at the direction of another. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Bedford Attorney Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Related to Theft of Client Funds John Allen pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering, having engaged in a scheme to defraud several of his clients of over $2.4 million. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Boston News Former Massachusetts Man Indicted on Contempt Charges After Attempting to Flee the Country to Avoid Prison Sentence Ashokkumar Patel was charged in federal court in Worcester with contempt after attempting to flee the U.S. upon previously being charged with wire fraud and money laundering. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI San Antonio News Taiwan Individual and International Business Organizations Charged with Criminal Conspiracy to Violate Iranian Sanctions Chin Hua Huang, DES International Co., Ltd., and Soltech Industry Co., Ltd. were charged with participating in a criminal conspiracy to violate U.S. export laws and sanctions against Iran. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI San Antonio News San Antonio Businessman Brian Alfaro Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison on Mail Fraud Charges Brian Alfaro was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $9,922,428.63 in restitution for scheming to defraud investors in his company. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI San Antonio News Federal Grand Jury Indicts Five in Connection with a Factoring Scheme That Defrauded Banks in San Antonio of Millions of Dollars Federal authorities arrested three individuals in connection with a scheme to defraud several San Antonio financial institutions of more than $13 million. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI San Antonio News Two Men Indicted for Attempting to Transport Minor Victim From Texas to Louisiana for Sex Brandon Galvez and Jose Serrano-Ramos are set to appear in McAllen federal court on various charges related to the kidnapping and transportation of a minor across state lines. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Pittsburgh News West Virginia Woman Pleads Guilty in Coupon Fraud Scheme Targeting Kmart Stores in 25 States Tanya Thompson pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of wire fraud, having used fraudulent coupons to purchase third party gift cards and prepaid credit cards. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Pittsburgh News Meadville Resident Indicted on Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses Nathan L. Troup has been indicted on charges of violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation of children and faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, a fine of $750,000, or both. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Pittsburgh News New Jersey Man Admits to Role in Drug Conspiracy Kyle Flack has admitted his role in a drug conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl from June to November 2019 in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties and elsewhere. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Pittsburgh News FBI Pittsburgh Announces Arrest of Wanted Fugitive Nearly 50 Years After His Escape from Custody The FBI and the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office announce the arrest of wanted fugitive Leonard Rayne Moses. Nov. 13, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Pittsburgh News Pittsburgh Man Indicted on Child Sexual Exploitation and Sextortion Charges Markell Smith has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on child sexual exploitation charges and for making threatening interstate communications with the intent to extort. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Pittsburgh News Nitro Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Gun Crime Michael LeRose was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Nov. 13, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Pittsburgh News Virginia Woman Admits to Role in Drug Conspiracy Kaleah Scott pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute heroin and fentanyl, and faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1 million. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Miami News Florida Man Indicted for Selling Fentanyl on the Darknet in Exchange for Cryptocurrency Chaloner Saintillus was indicted for distributing heroin, oxymorphone, oxycodone, and fentanyl as a narcotics vendor on Empire Market, a darknet hidden service. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Norfolk News Jury Convicts Doctor of Scheme to Perform Unnecessary Surgeries on Women Dr. Javaid Perwaiz, an obstetrician-gynecologist, was convicted of billing private and governmental insurers for surgeries and procedures that were not medically necessary for his patients. Nov. 9, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Norfolk News Man Sentenced for Threatening to Burn Down African American Church John Malcolm Bareswill was sentenced to two years in prison for making a threat to burn down an African American church in Virginia Beach. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Albuquerque News Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting a Federal Officer Derrick Begay pleaded guilty to assault on a federal officer involving physical contact and faces up to eight years in prison. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Albuquerque News Bernalillo County District Attorney Raúl Torrez Issues Arrest Warrant in Jacqueline Vigil Murder Luis Antonio Talamantes-Romero has been arrested for the November 2019 murder of Jacqueline Vigil. Nov. 13, 2020 Full Press Release

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Sextortion The case of a Florida man who was sentenced to 60 years in prison for victimizing a teenager online highlights the growing crime of sextortion and its devastating real-life consequences. November 10, 2020 Full Story

Former Elkhart, Indiana Resident Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison for Financing of Terrorism Samantha Marie Elhassani was sentenced to 78 months in prison after pleading guilty to providing financial support to individuals who desired to support ISIS. November 9, 2020 Full Press Release

Jury Convicts Doctor of Scheme to Perform Unnecessary Surgeries on Women Dr. Javaid Perwaiz, an obstetrician-gynecologist, was convicted of billing private and governmental insurers for surgeries and procedures that were not medically necessary for his patients. November 9, 2020 Full Press Release

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Featured Case Shakeel Khan The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the execution-style murder of Shakeel Khan outside his business in Johnson City, New York, on March 30, 2019. If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate . Tips may also be submitted to tips.fbi.gov . Case Details

Inside the FBI: Sextortion On this episode of Inside the FBI, we're warning kids, teens, and caregivers about an increasingly common online threat called sextortion. November 10, 2020 Full Podcast

FBI Urges Vigilance During COVID-19 Pandemic As the United States and the world deal with the ongoing pandemic, the FBI's national security and criminal investigative work continues. There are threats you should be aware of so you can take steps to protect yourself. Full Page

myFBI Dashboard App From catching up on the Bureau's latest stories and podcasts to following FBI social media feeds and learning about wanted fugitives, the myFBI Dashboard app brings everything to your fingertips. Full Page

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November FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Now Online The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin (LEB) can be accessed at leb.fbi.gov . If you need assistance or have any questions or comments, please contact the staff at leb@fbi.gov . The Bulletin is now on Twitter. You can follow us @FBILEB . Below is a list of articles you can read this month on the LEB website. November Content Featured Article – Addressing Hate Crimes: Seattle's Safe Place Initiative – One agency took a bold step to protect victims of hate crime, address this disturbing widespread problem, and improve police-community relations. Perspective – College Police Bridge Gaps at the National Academy – College and university police departments have unique expertise and perspectives that can benefit other agencies. Leadership Spotlight – Seizing the Opportunity for Meaningful Change – While certainly destructive and chaotic, the global pandemic has allowed the opportunity to explore new possibilities and horizons. Positive Policing Spotlight – Applying the Concept – Positive Policing offers benefits to society that greatly outweigh the required training, staffing, and funding. Bulletin Highlights – Lance Corporals Thomas Buckhannon and Dale Tanner , South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

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FBI Oklahoma City News Oklahoma City CARE Center Receives FBI Director's Community Leadership Award The CARE Center of Oklahoma City, a local non-profit committed to providing services to child victims throughout Oklahoma, was recognized at the 2019 FBI Director's Community Leadership Awards. Nov. 13, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Oklahoma City News Jimcy McGirt Found Guilty of Aggravated Sexual Abuse, Abusive Sexual Contact in Indian Country Each count for which Jimcy McGirt was found guilty is punishable by not less than 30 years and not more than life imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000, or both. Nov. 6, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Newark News Doctor's Employee Admits Role in Genetic Testing Kickback and Bribery Scheme Kimberly Schmidt admitted to participating in a conspiracy to receive bribes and kickbacks in exchange for ordering genetic tests. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Newark News Camden Man Admits Role in Drug Trafficking Organization Jose Agron, a member of a Camden drug trafficking organization, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute at least one kilogram of heroin. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Memphis News Nashville Man Charged with Cyberstalking Barry Zarculia was arrested and charged for using a cellular phone and an Instagram account to send death threats, threaten serious bodily harm, and/or harass, intimidate, and stalk multiple victims. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Sacramento News Florida Man Indicted for Selling Fentanyl on the Darknet in Exchange for Cryptocurrency Chaloner Saintillus was indicted for distributing heroin, oxymorphone, oxycodone, and fentanyl as a narcotics vendor on Empire Market, a darknet hidden service. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Sacramento News Lassen County Man Charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm Joshua Paul Doyle was charged with two counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Sacramento News Bakersfield Man Indicted for Scheme Creating Dozens of Fraudulent Accounts and Siphoning More Than $900,000 From Financial Institutions Nahed Mishmish was charged with wire fraud, mail fraud, and aggravated identity theft in a scheme that caused more than $900,000 in losses. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Sacramento News Tulare County Man Arrested for Over $8 Million Fraud That Purported to Turn Cow Manure Into Renewable Energy Raymond Brewer was arrested on a 24-count indictment charging him with wire fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Columbia News Federal Inmate Charged with Plotting to Hire Hitman to Kill Informant and Then Kill Prosecutor Richard Gilbert, who was serving time at a federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine, sought to hire a hitman to kill the federal prosecutor and a key witness from his Kentucky case. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Columbia News Jointly Prosecuted Case Across North and South Carolina Results in Man's Conviction for Abusive Sexual Contact Aboard an Airplane Siva K. Durbesula was convicted of abusive sexual contact aboard an airplane and faces a maximum sentence of two years in federal prison. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI San Francisco News Salinas Norteño Gang Member Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for His Participation in Federal RICO Conspiracy Johnny Magdaleno, a high-ranking gang member who orchestrated multiple attempted murders in the Monterey County Jail, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his federal RICO conspiracy conviction. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI New Haven News Danbury Man Who Embezzled $1.1 Million Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison Anthony Teixeira was sentenced to 41 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for embezzling $1.1 million from his employer. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Omaha News Des Moines Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Offense Robert Joe Hennings was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison, to be followed by 20 years of federal court supervision, for receipt of child pornography. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Washington Field News USDA Contractor Admits to Giving Gifts to USDA Officials to Influence Award of Contracts and Obstructing Federal Grand Jury Investigation Eric Schneider pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the Procurement Integrity Act and one count of obstruction of justice. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Washington Field News MS-13 Gang Members Charged with Multiple Violent Crimes A federal indictment was unsealed charging three MS-13 members for their roles in multiple violent crimes, including a murder in Charlottesville and two attempted murders in Prince William County. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

FBI Washington Field News Man Sentenced for COVID-19 Fraud Involving Paycheck Protection Program Tarik Jaafar was sentenced to 12 months in prison and two years of supervised release for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program. Nov. 13, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI Chicago News Suburban Chicago Businessman Charged with Swindling Hospitals in Connection with Attempted Purchase of $2.6 Million in PPE Dennis W. Haggerty, Jr., has been charged with fraud for allegedly swindling more than $2.6 million from hospitals who paid for scarce personal protective equipment amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Press Release

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FBI St. Louis News United States Attorney Announces Operation LeGend 12-Week Results In response to the staggering level of violent crime in May and June of this year, St. Louis implemented Operation LeGend to aggressively combat the rising rates of gun violence in the community. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI Cleveland News Nine Charged in Scheme to Defraud Medicaid Nine individuals, all affiliated with the nonprofit Eye For Change Youth & Family Services, Inc., were charged for their roles in a scheme to defraud Medicaid. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article

FBI Pittsburgh News West Virginia Woman Pleads Guilty in Coupon Fraud Scheme Targeting Kmart Stores in 25 States Tanya Thompson pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of wire fraud, having used fraudulent coupons to purchase third party gift cards and prepaid credit cards. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI New Orleans News Irvin Mayfield and Ronald Markham Plead Guilty to Defrauding the New Orleans Public Library Foundation Two residents of New Orleans pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the New Orleans Public Library Foundation out of approximately $1,316,232. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Cincinnati News Cincinnati City Council Member and His Business Partner Charged with Accepting Bribes A federal grand jury has charged Cincinnati City Councilman Jeffrey Pastor and his business partner, Tyran Marshall, in a conspiracy involving honest services wire fraud and other crimes. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Minneapolis News Rapid City Man Indicted for Second Degree Murder and Using Firearm During Crime of Violence Joshua Walking Eagle has been indicted for killing a man by shooting him with a shotgun and faces up to life in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine and five years of supervised release. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Minneapolis News U.S. Attorney's Office Commemorates National Crime Victims' Rights Week The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of North Dakota recognized individuals throughout the state who provide outstanding services to victims. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI San Antonio News Taiwan Individual and International Business Organizations Charged with Criminal Conspiracy to Violate Iranian Sanctions Chin Hua Huang, DES International Co., Ltd., and Soltech Industry Co., Ltd. were charged with participating in a criminal conspiracy to violate U.S. export laws and sanctions against Iran. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Washington Field News USDA Contractor Admits to Giving Gifts to USDA Officials to Influence Award of Contracts and Obstructing Federal Grand Jury Investigation Eric Schneider pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the Procurement Integrity Act and one count of obstruction of justice. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Philadelphia News Monroe County Man Sentenced to 10 Years' Imprisonment for Possessing Child Pornography Jonathan Brownlee was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for possessing child pornography. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article

FBI Cincinnati News University Researcher Pleads Guilty to Lying on Grant Applications to Develop Scientific Expertise for China A rheumatology professor and researcher with strong ties to China pleaded guilty to making false statements as part of an immunology research fraud scheme. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI Cincinnati News T&A Crips Member Who Led Columbus-to-Portsmouth Drug Operation Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison Eric Henderson, Sr., one of 19 defendants charged in a Columbus gang-related racketeering conspiracy, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 180 months in prison. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Phoenix News Peach Springs Man Sentenced to Prison for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Michael Gilbert Butler, Sr., was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for assault with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injuries. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Albany News Ulster County Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Offenses Nicholas Rockwell pled guilty to distributing, receiving, and possessing child pornography and faces up to 20 years in prison on each count and at least 5 years of supervised release and up to life. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Chicago News Suburban Chicago Businessman Charged with Swindling Hospitals in Connection with Attempted Purchase of $2.6 Million in PPE Dennis W. Haggerty, Jr., has been charged with fraud for allegedly swindling more than $2.6 million from hospitals who paid for scarce personal protective equipment amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI New Orleans News Former Financial Advisor Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for His Role in Scheme to Defraud Investors Out of $3.5 Million Gregory Alan Smith was sentenced to 72 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Los Angeles News Former Torrance Police Officer Agrees to Plead Guilty to Illegally Acting as Firearms Dealer and Being 'Straw Buyer' of 'Off Roster' Gun Lindley Alan Hupp has been charged with being an unlicensed firearms dealer who sold dozens of guns, as well as certifying he was the buyer of a handgun when he was buying the gun for another person. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Houston News Leader of Sex Ring Gets More Than 33 Years in Prison for Trafficking Minors Joseph Church has been ordered to prison after admitting he employed sexually-oriented websites advertising three minors for commercial sex. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI New York News Staten Island Man Arrested in Connection with Threats to Kill Protesters, Politicians, and Members of Law Enforcement Brian Maiorana was charged with threatening to kill and ordering others to kill protestors, politicians, and law enforcement and faces up to five years' imprisonment upon conviction. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Houston News Online Fraudster Sentenced to Prison for $700K "Spoof" Email Scheme and More Kenenty Kim has been ordered to federal prison after he admitted to conspiring to commit money laundering for his role in a complex email fraud scheme. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article

FBI Jackson News Lauderdale County Man Indicted for Making Threats of Violence Over Internet Christian Blake Bunyard has been charged with using social media to make threats about a school shooting and killing and raping individuals. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Norfolk News Jury Convicts Doctor of Scheme to Perform Unnecessary Surgeries on Women Dr. Javaid Perwaiz, an obstetrician-gynecologist, was convicted of billing private and governmental insurers for surgeries and procedures that were not medically necessary for his patients. Nov. 9, 2020 Full Article

FBI Albuquerque News Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting a Federal Officer Derrick Begay pleaded guilty to assault on a federal officer involving physical contact and faces up to eight years in prison. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Pittsburgh News New Jersey Man Admits to Role in Drug Conspiracy Kyle Flack has admitted his role in a drug conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl from June to November 2019 in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties and elsewhere. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Washington Field News MS-13 Gang Members Charged with Multiple Violent Crimes A federal indictment was unsealed charging three MS-13 members for their roles in multiple violent crimes, including a murder in Charlottesville and two attempted murders in Prince William County. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI San Antonio News San Antonio Businessman Brian Alfaro Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison on Mail Fraud Charges Brian Alfaro was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $9,922,428.63 in restitution for scheming to defraud investors in his company. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI San Antonio News Federal Grand Jury Indicts Five in Connection with a Factoring Scheme That Defrauded Banks in San Antonio of Millions of Dollars Federal authorities arrested three individuals in connection with a scheme to defraud several San Antonio financial institutions of more than $13 million. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article FBI Pittsburgh News Meadville Resident Indicted on Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses Nathan L. Troup has been indicted on charges of violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation of children and faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, a fine of $750,000, or both. Nov. 10, 2020 Full Article

FBI Oklahoma City News Oklahoma City CARE Center Receives FBI Director's Community Leadership Award The CARE Center of Oklahoma City, a local non-profit committed to providing services to child victims throughout Oklahoma, was recognized at the 2019 FBI Director's Community Leadership Awards. Nov. 13, 2020 Full Article FBI Milwaukee News Oshkosh Resident, Stopped by Operation Kick Boxer, Sentenced for Distribution of Child Pornography Martin E. McKeever was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for distribution of child pornography. Nov. 13, 2020 Full Article FBI Boston News Chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and Owner of Architecture Firm Indicted for Bribery and Extortion Cedric Cromwell, the Chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, and David DeQuattro, the owner of an architecture firm, were arrested and charged in connection with a bribery scheme. Nov. 13, 2020 Full Article FBI Atlanta News FBI Offers Reward in Fitzgerald Double Murder Case The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the deaths of Kevin and Cedric Kind. Nov. 13, 2020 Full Article

FBI Philadelphia News Delaware County Attorney Convicted of Bank Fraud and Identity Theft Offenses Dory L. Sater was convicted of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft offenses and faces a maximum penalty of 30 years' imprisonment. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI Atlanta News Telephoned Bomb Threat on Sept. 11 Results in Federal Charge Elliott Sherman has been indicted on a federal charge for calling in a bomb threat to a Port of Savannah facility, and faces a possible penalty of up to 10 years in prison. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI Albany News Albany Man Sentenced to 241 Months for Armed Bank Robberies Christopher J. Cohn was sentenced to serve 241 months in prison for two armed bank robberies he committed in February 2019. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI Columbia News Jointly Prosecuted Case Across North and South Carolina Results in Man's Conviction for Abusive Sexual Contact Aboard an Airplane Siva K. Durbesula was convicted of abusive sexual contact aboard an airplane and faces a maximum sentence of two years in federal prison. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI Philadelphia News Stroudsburg Woman Sentenced to 13 Months' Imprisonment for Drug Trafficking Jennifer Annette Bush was sentenced to 13 months' imprisonment for possession with intent to distribute several illicit substances, including cocaine, heroin, and synthetic opioid and fentanyl. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI Salt Lake City News Salt Lake City Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS Murat Suljovic pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI Newark News Camden Man Admits Role in Drug Trafficking Organization Jose Agron, a member of a Camden drug trafficking organization, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute at least one kilogram of heroin. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI Philadelphia News Two Brothers, Both Senior City of Philadelphia Officials, Charged with Fraud and Embezzlement Two brothers, Leo and Paul Dignam, were charged with fraud and embezzlement, and a third person, Barbara Conway, was also charged by information with theft. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI San Antonio News Two Men Indicted for Attempting to Transport Minor Victim From Texas to Louisiana for Sex Brandon Galvez and Jose Serrano-Ramos are set to appear in McAllen federal court on various charges related to the kidnapping and transportation of a minor across state lines. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article

FBI Pittsburgh News FBI Pittsburgh Announces Arrest of Wanted Fugitive Nearly 50 Years After His Escape from Custody The FBI and the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office announce the arrest of wanted fugitive Leonard Rayne Moses. Nov. 13, 2020 Full Article FBI Albuquerque News Bernalillo County District Attorney Raúl Torrez Issues Arrest Warrant in Jacqueline Vigil Murder Luis Antonio Talamantes-Romero has been arrested for the November 2019 murder of Jacqueline Vigil. Nov. 13, 2020 Full Article FBI San Juan News Seeking Information on ATM Robbery The FBI is seeking information toward the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individuals responsible for perpetrating an ATM machine robbery. Nov. 13, 2020 Full Article FBI Sacramento News Bakersfield Man Indicted for Scheme Creating Dozens of Fraudulent Accounts and Siphoning More Than $900,000 From Financial Institutions Nahed Mishmish was charged with wire fraud, mail fraud, and aggravated identity theft in a scheme that caused more than $900,000 in losses. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI Los Angeles News Federal Authorities Arrest Nine Defendants Charged in Relation to Scheme That Laundered Over $30 Million in Fraud Proceeds Federal authorities arrested nine defendants allegedly involved in a sophisticated money laundering scheme that moved tens of millions of dollars derived from tax fraud and health care fraud schemes. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI Albany News Lewis County Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges Randell Adsit was arrested and charged with distributing child pornography, and faces a maximum of 40 years in prison, between 5 years and lifetime supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI Sacramento News Florida Man Indicted for Selling Fentanyl on the Darknet in Exchange for Cryptocurrency Chaloner Saintillus was indicted for distributing heroin, oxymorphone, oxycodone, and fentanyl as a narcotics vendor on Empire Market, a darknet hidden service. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI Denver News Denver Man Charged with Aiming Laser Pointer at Denver Police Department Helicopter During Protest on November 4 Logan Scott Debyle has been charged with aiming a laser pointer at a Denver Police Department helicopter and faces a sentence of up to five years' imprisonment and a fine of not more than $250,000. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI Sacramento News Lassen County Man Charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm Joshua Paul Doyle was charged with two counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI Sacramento News Tulare County Man Arrested for Over $8 Million Fraud That Purported to Turn Cow Manure Into Renewable Energy Raymond Brewer was arrested on a 24-count indictment charging him with wire fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI Memphis News Nashville Man Charged with Cyberstalking Barry Zarculia was arrested and charged for using a cellular phone and an Instagram account to send death threats, threaten serious bodily harm, and/or harass, intimidate, and stalk multiple victims. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article FBI St. Louis News Judge Sentences Armed St. Louis Drug Dealer for Possessing and Intending to Distribute Cocaine, Heroin, and Fentanyl Melvin A. Willis was sentenced to 120 months in prison, having pleaded guilty to three counts of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article

FBI Phoenix News Valley Task Force Members Presented with FBI Director's Certificate FBI Phoenix Stabilization Task Force officers were presented with FBI Director's certificates for outstanding performance displayed during their response and recovery of three radiological sources. Nov. 13, 2020 Full Article FBI Washington Field News Man Sentenced for COVID-19 Fraud Involving Paycheck Protection Program Tarik Jaafar was sentenced to 12 months in prison and two years of supervised release for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program. Nov. 13, 2020 Full Article FBI Pittsburgh News Nitro Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Gun Crime Michael LeRose was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Nov. 13, 2020 Full Article FBI Pittsburgh News Pittsburgh Man Indicted on Child Sexual Exploitation and Sextortion Charges Markell Smith has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on child sexual exploitation charges and for making threatening interstate communications with the intent to extort. Nov. 12, 2020 Full Article

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Inside the FBI: Sextortion On this episode of Inside the FBI, we're warning kids, teens, and caregivers about an increasingly common online threat called sextortion. November 10, 2020 Full Podcast

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