Tag: federal_prison
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Sisseton Woman Sentenced to 14 Years for Fentanyl Overdose Death and Failure to Appear
Laycie Williams, 29, received a 14-year federal prison sentence for fentanyl distribution leading to a death and for failing to appear in court, highlighting the deadly impact of illicit drugs.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentHealthLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Laycie WilliamsFentanylAberdeen, South DakotaFederal PrisonDrug TraffickingOperation Take Back AmericaRon ParsonsFBI
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Pine Ridge Man Sentenced to Over 3 Years for Assaulting, Threatening Federal Officers
Franklin Long Black Cat of Pine Ridge received a federal prison sentence of three years and five months for assaulting and threatening Deputy U.S. Marshals in Rapid City, following a November 2025 incident.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Franklin Long Black CatPine RidgeRapid CityFederal PrisonAssaulting a Federal OfficerThreatening a Federal OfficerFBI
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Eastern District of Texas Secures Major Victories in Homeland Security Task Force Operations
The Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney’s Office announced significant results from its Homeland Security Task Force investigations in May 2026, with 25 charged, five convicted, and five sentenced to 944 months for drug and firearms trafficking.
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Wetzel County Man Sentenced to 17.5 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material
A New Martinsville man was sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison for soliciting and possessing child sexual abuse material. The investigation, initiated by a social media tip, uncovered hundreds of illicit images, reinforcing the fight against child exploitation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Jon TalkingtonChild Sexual Abuse MaterialFederal PrisonNew MartinsvilleWest VirginiaProject Safe ChildhoodFBI
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Boise Man Sentenced to 13.5 Years for Distributing Child Pornography
Boise man Terry Benjamin Ellinger received a 13.5-year federal prison sentence for distributing child pornography. He communicated with an undercover officer on social media, admitting to the crime and facing lifetime supervised release.
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Chicago Man Sentenced to Four Years for Cyberstalking Former Partners
Vincent Storme, 38, received a four-year federal prison sentence for cyberstalking and harassing six former romantic partners, including publishing private photos and creating fake online accounts. He was also ordered to pay restitution.
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Navajo Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Stabbing on Reservation
Thurman Yazzie, a Navajo Nation member, received a 20-year federal prison sentence for second-degree murder. He stabbed a man near Steamboat, Arizona, then burned the body. The FBI and Navajo Department of Criminal Investigations led the case.
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California Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material Production
Rigoberto Rios Gallardo received a 30-year federal prison sentence for producing child sexual abuse material and coercing a 12-year-old victim he met on TikTok and other platforms.
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Orlando Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stalking and Interstate Threats
Orlando man Abdalla Hatim Elhakiem received a 27-month federal prison sentence for stalking and interstate threats against a former University of Utah student, using VPNs to hide his identity.
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Stamford Man Sentenced to 46 Months for Narcotics Trafficking
Eric Riettie, 27, of Stamford, received a 46-month federal prison sentence for narcotics trafficking in southwestern Connecticut. The investigation uncovered fentanyl, nitazines, and xylazine in the drug supply.
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Kissimmee Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud in COVID Relief and Mortgage Schemes
Kissimmee man Levelle Joseph Harris received a 21-month federal prison sentence for wire fraud. He fraudulently obtained COVID relief funds and later committed mortgage fraud to avoid forfeiture, leading to a $640,911.85 forfeiture order.
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New Britain Man Sentenced to Five Years for Cocaine Trafficking
Jemuel Vega-Gomez, 26, of New Britain, received a five-year federal prison sentence for cocaine trafficking. He was part of an organization led by Wilfredo Ortiz, investigated by the FBI and local police, leading to significant drug and cash seizures.
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Sugar Land Man Sentenced for Firearms Smuggling to Iraq
Hassan Al Gharawi, 54, received 63 months in federal prison for conspiring to smuggle firearms to Iraq. He was convicted of hiding weapons in vehicle parts, a scheme uncovered by FBI and ATF investigations.
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Agency Village Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Fentanyl Distribution Death
Canaan Renville, 27, from Agency Village, received a 21-year federal prison sentence for distributing fentanyl that caused a death in Sisseton, South Dakota, following an investigation involving multiple agencies.
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Peever Man Sentenced to Over Six Years in Federal Prison for Double Assault
Brandon Jared St. John, 45, of Peever, South Dakota, received a federal prison sentence of over six years for assaulting two women in Sisseton in 2021. The case was prosecuted under the Major Crimes Act.
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Cuyahoga Falls Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Materials Offenses
Jordan Gazafy of Cuyahoga Falls received an 11.6-year federal prison sentence for child sexual abuse offenses. The investigation uncovered over 25,000 CSAM images, leading to his conviction for receiving and distributing child pornography.
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Former Arkansas Non-Profit Director Sentenced to Four Years for $1.7M Federal Grant Theft
Star Rana Jackson, former AICA Executive Director, received a four-year federal prison sentence for wire fraud. She embezzled over $1.7 million in federal grant funds intended for indigenous people in Arkansas, also ordered to pay full restitution.
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Jackson Parish Inmate Sentenced to Five Years for Supreme Court Fentanyl Hoax
Alvieyle Moore, an inmate from Jackson Parish, received a five-year federal prison sentence for a fentanyl hoax targeting the Supreme Court, causing an evacuation and hazmat response.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Alvieyle MooreSupreme CourtFentanyl HoaxFederal PrisonJackson ParishChemical WeaponsCrimeFBI
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Cleveland Felons Sentenced to Federal Prison After Convenience Store Shootout
Jamarcus Miller and Jamario Hodges, both convicted felons from Cleveland, Mississippi, received federal prison sentences for firearm and ammunition possession after a shootout at a local convenience store, highlighting efforts to combat violent crime.
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Louisville Man, Nicholasville Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Online Enticement of Minors
Louisville man Charles O’Loan and Nicholasville woman Amber Warner received 15-year federal prison sentences for attempted online enticement of minors, involving grooming and explicit video exchanges.
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Booneville Man Sentenced to Four Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession
Booneville man Joshua Honeycutt received a four-year federal prison sentence for possessing thousands of child sexual abuse images and videos. He was also ordered to pay $107,000 in restitution and register as a sex offender, following an investigation by multiple…
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Former Kentucky Teacher Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Child Pornography
A former Jefferson County high school teacher received a 12-year, 7-month federal prison sentence for distributing and possessing child pornography. Brian Hinds was also ordered to pay restitution and will serve 15 years of supervised release.
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Mississippi Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Conspiracy After Mail Interception
Medford Delon Eiland received 51 months in federal prison for fentanyl conspiracy after 500 capsules, disguised as Percocet, were intercepted in a suspicious mail parcel by the Homeland Security Task Force.
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Former Greenwood Policeman Sentenced to 7.5 Years for Drug Conspiracy
Former Greenwood Police officer Jamario Sanford received a 7.5-year federal prison sentence for drug conspiracy. He took bribes while on duty, betraying public trust. This conviction highlights law enforcement's commitment to justice.
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Memphis Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Armed Robberies with Firearm Discharge
Memphis man Laquarius King received a 30-year federal prison sentence for five armed business robberies, including discharging a firearm. His conviction follows a police pursuit and aims to protect the community from violent crime.
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South L.A. Man Sentenced to Over 25 Years for Valentine's Day Armored Truck Heist
A South Los Angeles man received over 25 years in federal prison for a 2022 St. Valentine's Day armed armored truck robbery in Hawthorne, stealing over $166,000 and discharging a firearm.
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Aspiration Co-Founder Joseph Sanberg Sentenced to 14 Years for $248 Million Fraud
Joseph Neal Sanberg, co-founder of Aspiration Partners Inc., received a 14-year federal prison sentence for defrauding investors and lenders of over $248 million through a scheme involving fake clients and inflated assets.
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Milwaukee Man Receives 16½-Year Sentence for Nine Robberies
Jeremiah Tyler, 22, of Milwaukee, received a 16½-year federal prison sentence for nine gas station robberies in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties, including firearm brandishing and discharge. He also faces three years of supervised release.
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Blood Test Lab Owner Sentenced to Over Four Years for $11.2 Million Tax Evasion and COVID-19 Relief Fraud
Armen Muradyan received a 51-month prison sentence and $15.1M restitution for evading $11.2M in taxes. He used a shill for Medicare payments to his blood lab and fraudulently obtained nearly $100,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal Armen MuradyanTax EvasionHealthcare FraudMedicareCOVID-19 Relief FraudBurbankFederal PrisonFBI
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Culver City Restaurateur Jailed for $4 Million COVID Loan Fraud
A Culver City restaurateur received a 41-month federal prison sentence and $4.3 million restitution order for fraudulently obtaining over $4 million in COVID-19 relief loans. Philip Frederick Camino submitted more than 20 false applications.
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