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ICE Lodges Detainer for Illegal Alien Arrested on Child Sex Crime Charges
ICE has lodged a detainer for Javier Cereque-Perez, an illegal alien arrested in Indiana for attempted rape and sexual misconduct with a child. The arrest, a joint operation with the FBI, ensures he will face justice for the alleged crimes.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Javier Cereque-PerezICEFBIattempted rapesexual misconductIndianaHamilton CountyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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FBI Offers $25,000 Reward in Alton Mesteth Murder Case
The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information in the 2024 murder of Alton Mesteth near Kyle, South Dakota. Investigators believe Mesteth was not the intended target, and the FBI urges the community to come forward with information.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Alton MestethKyle, South DakotaFBIMurderRewardOglala Sioux TribeOperation Steadfast Promise
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Eight Indicted in Plot to Attack White House UFC Event, Murder Officials
Eight men face federal charges for allegedly conspiring to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, planning to murder the President, Vice President, and other high-profile targets. They are accused of providing material support to terrorists and…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLegalComputers and InternetGeneral Politics FBIUFC Freedom 250ConspiracyTerrorismMurderIndictment
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Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Deputy Convicted of Obstructing DEA Investigations and Lying to FBI
A Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Deputy was convicted of obstructing DEA investigations and lying to the FBI. Paul Jessen, Jr. faces up to 65 years in prison for tipping off a drug trafficker and betraying public trust.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegal Paul Jessen Jr.Bernalillo County Sheriff’s OfficeDEAFBIObstruction of JusticePublic CorruptionNew Mexico
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Cherokee County Father and Son Plead Guilty to Federal Charges in 2022 Tahlequah Murder
Jermyn Damon Vann, Jr. and Sr. pleaded guilty to federal charges, including murder and child neglect, stemming from a September 2022 incident in Tahlequah, Cherokee County. Both remain in custody awaiting sentencing.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Jermyn Damon Vann Jr.Jermyn Damon Vann Sr.TahlequahCherokee CountyMurderChild NeglectFederal Bureau of InvestigationFBI
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Former McCurtain County Jail Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violations
A former McCurtain County Jail shift supervisor, Joseph Nelson Ebert, pleaded guilty to conspiring against rights and depriving a detainee of rights under color of law, facing up to 10 years in prison for each charge.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Joseph Nelson EbertMcCurtain County JailCivil RightsConspiracy Against RightsDeprivation of Rights Under Color of LawOklahomaFBI
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Frisco Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Sexual Exploitation at Furry Convention
A Frisco man received a 20-year federal prison sentence for transporting a minor for sexual exploitation. Joseph Ray Robertson abused the child at a furry convention in Atlanta, prompting strong condemnation from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Joseph Ray RobertsonFriscoAtlantaChild Sexual ExploitationFurry ConventionFederal PrisonProject Safe ChildhoodFBI
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New Jersey Resident Alien Faces Charges for Illegal Voting and False Citizenship Claims
A 62-year-old resident alien, Marian Charitun, has been charged in New Jersey with illegally voting in a federal election and making false statements on his U.S. citizenship application, facing potential prison time.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalElection Marian CharitunIllegal VotingCitizenship ApplicationFalse StatementsNew JerseyFederal ElectionFBI
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Co-Conspirators Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar Investor Fraud Scheme
Two co-conspirators, Neil Chandran and Bryan Lee, received prison sentences of over 11 years and 3 years, respectively, for defrauding more than 10,000 investors of over $45 million through false company acquisition claims.
BusinessLaw EnforcementLegalFinancial MarketsFederal Government Investor FraudMail FraudWire FraudNeil Suresh ChandranBryan LeeSentencingFBI
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Casamero Lake Woman Sentenced for Fatal Drunk Driving Hit-and-Run
Debbie Rojack, a Casamero Lake woman, received a 37-month prison sentence for a fatal hit-and-run. She struck and killed a pedestrian while driving drunk, later claiming she thought she hit a deer.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Debbie RojackCasamero LakeInvoluntary ManslaughterHit-and-RunDUINavajo NationNew MexicoFBI
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Convicted Felons Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges After Deadly Chase
Convicted felons Daryl Hubbard and Carl Todd received federal prison sentences for drug trafficking and firearm charges. Their drug dealing led to a deadly high-speed chase, resulting in one death, one paralysis, and a police officer's injury.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesState Governments Daryl HubbardCarl ToddDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesGeorgiaHigh-Speed ChaseHomeland Security Task ForceFBI
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Nebraska Woman Sentenced to Over Six Years for $4.7 Million Oglala Sioux Tribe Fraud
Buffy Redfish, 57, was sentenced to 6.5 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $4.7 million in restitution for wire fraud and money laundering against the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Buffy RedfishOglala Sioux TribeWire FraudMoney LaunderingFederal PrisonFinancial FraudGovernment FraudFBI
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Erie, Kansas Man Charged in Federal Child Enticement Case
Richard V. Mitchell, 63, of Erie, Kansas, faces federal charges for attempted enticement of a minor for sexual activity and as a registered sex offender, following an FBI investigation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Richard V. MitchellErie KansasChild EnticementSex OffenderFBIProject Safe ChildhoodFederal Charges
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MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to 42 Years for Double Murder in Nassau County
MS-13 gang member Kevin Cuevas Del Cid received a 42-year prison sentence for his role in two brutal 2016 murders in Freeport, New York, and a drug conspiracy, marking a significant step in federal efforts against gang violence.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Kevin Cuevas Del CidMS-13Nassau CountyFreeportMurderGang ViolenceFBI
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Fresno Felon Sentenced to 8.5 Years for Firearm and Ammunition Possession
Fresno man Patrick Kasper received an 8.5-year prison sentence for illegal firearm and ammunition possession. A five-time convicted felon, Kasper was apprehended after a high-speed chase, leaving a loaded pistol behind. The case is part of Operation Take Back America.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Patrick KasperFresnoFelon in possessionFirearmAmmunitionSentencingOperation Take Back AmericaFBI
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Over $2.2 Million Recovered from Cyber Fraud Targeting Vermont's Chittenden Solid Waste District
The U.S. Attorney’s Office and FBI recovered over $2.2 million stolen from Chittenden Solid Waste District in a cyber-fraud scheme. Quick reporting by CSWD was crucial for the successful seizure and return of funds, benefiting Chittenden County residents.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalEconomyComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentBanking Cyber FraudFund RecoveryChittenden Solid Waste DistrictFBIU.S. Attorney's OfficeVermontBurlington
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Buffalo Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Fentanyl and Cocaine Conspiracy
David Washington of Buffalo received a 252-month prison sentence for his role in a fentanyl and cocaine distribution conspiracy. Investigations uncovered significant quantities of drugs and over $1.1 million in cash across multiple residences, highlighting extensive drug trafficking operations.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues David WashingtonBuffalo, NYFentanylCocaineDrug TraffickingConspiracyPrison SentenceFBI
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Silver City Man Charged with Threatening Federal Officer in Las Cruces
Fred Andrew Berry, 55, of Silver City, faces charges for allegedly threatening a U.S. Forest Service officer in Las Cruces federal court. The incident followed a sentencing hearing where Berry received citations, leading to an alleged verbal threat and physical…
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal Fred Andrew BerryU.S. Forest ServiceLas CrucesFederal Bureau of InvestigationThreatsFederal CourtNew MexicoFBI
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Former Hominy Bookkeeper Sentenced for $393K Bank Fraud
A former Hominy bookkeeper, Susan Marie Garrison, received a 33-month prison sentence for bank fraud. She stole over $393,000 from a family business by writing more than 240 checks to herself between 2017 and 2022.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementLegalFederal GovernmentBanking Susan Marie GarrisonBank FraudHominySand SpringsFBISentencingFinancial Crime
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Sharon Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Armed Cocaine Trafficking
Corey Adkins, 29, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, received a seven-year federal prison sentence for armed cocaine trafficking. The conviction includes firearm charges and follows previous drug trafficking offenses.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Corey AdkinsSharonPennsylvaniacocaine traffickingarmed traffickingfederal prisonFBIDrug TraffickingFirearms Offenses
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Former Hudson County Parks Director Pleads Guilty in Bribery Scheme
Former Hudson County Parks Department Director Russell Fallacara pleaded guilty to honest services fraud, admitting to receiving over $400,000 in a $1.5 million bribery and kickback scheme for awarding contracts. Two co-conspirators also pleaded guilty.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegal Russell FallacaraHudson County Parks DepartmentBriberyKickbacksHonest Services FraudNewarkFBI
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San Jose State Graduate Student Arrested for Hateful Bomb Threats
A San Jose State University graduate student faces federal charges after being arrested for allegedly posting hateful and threatening messages, including bomb threats and swastikas, causing campus disruption and fear.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentEducationLegalSocial IssuesFederal Government Ziheng FangSan Jose State UniversityFBIBomb ThreatHate CrimeFalse InformationArrest
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Dublin Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse, Faces Life in Prison
Wade S. Christofferson, 73, of Dublin, Ohio, pleaded guilty to coercing and enticing minors under 10 in Ohio and Utah. He faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison for the offenses.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Wade S. ChristoffersonDublin OhioChild Sexual AbuseCoercionEnticementProject Safe ChildhoodFBI
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Macy Man Sentenced for Assaulting Federal Officer
Britain Snyder, 23, of Macy, Nebraska, was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for assaulting a federally funded Omaha Nation police officer during an arrest on the reservation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Britain SnyderMacyNebraskaAssaultFederal OfficerOmaha NationFBI
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Leader of Multi-State Auto Theft Ring Sentenced to Over Eight Years
Hosea Fernandez Hampton, leader of a multi-state luxury car theft ring, received a 97-month federal prison sentence for stealing over 100 vehicles worth millions from dealerships across 15 states.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Hosea Fernandez HamptonAuto TheftFederal PrisonCharlotte, NCOrganized CrimeLuxury VehiclesFBI
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Charlotte Man Convicted in Minor Sex Trafficking Case
A federal jury convicted Marvin Qualls, 42, of sex trafficking a 16-year-old minor in Charlotte. Qualls and co-defendant Out Ekong exploited the runaway victim across North and South Carolina, arranging commercial sex encounters and keeping the proceeds. Both await sentencing.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Sex TraffickingHuman TraffickingMarvin QuallsCharlotte, N.C.Federal JuryMinor VictimNorth CarolinaFBI
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North Carolina Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession
Blace Arthur Nalavany, a 59-year-old Winterville man and former East Carolina University professor, has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for possessing child sexual abuse images. The crime was committed at his home, unrelated to his professional roles.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducation Blace Arthur NalavanyWintervilleNorth CarolinaChild Sexual Abuse MaterialEast Carolina UniversityProject Safe ChildhoodSentencingFBI
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California Man Sentenced for $39M Bank Fraud Scheme
Gary Topolewski, 64, of Northridge, California, received a 78-month prison sentence for a nearly decade-long bank fraud scheme. He defrauded multiple financial institutions of $39 million, ordered to pay $19.4M restitution and $21.8M forfeiture.
BusinessLaw EnforcementBankingLegalFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Gary TopolewskiBank FraudFinancial CrimeNevadaSentencingFBIRestitution
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Houston Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking
Houston man Indolfo Hernandez pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges after a Homeland Security Task Force investigation. He led a methamphetamine distribution network, with over 16 kilograms seized, and now faces significant prison time.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Indolfo HernandezDrug TraffickingMethamphetamineHomeland Security Task ForceEastern District of TexasHoustonFederal Bureau of InvestigationFBI
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Crookston Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Child Pornography Production
Joseph Robert Thompson, a Crookston resident, pleaded guilty to attempted production of child pornography. He faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison for taking illicit photos of a minor and exchanging child sexual abuse material.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLegalFederal GovernmentComputers and Internet Joseph Robert ThompsonCrookstonChild PornographyGuilty PleaFBIProject Safe ChildhoodMinnesota