Tag: federal_prison
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Waterloo Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Gun Possession
Waterloo man Dana Lee Scott, Jr. received a year in federal prison for illegal firearm possession, part of Operation Take Back America, after police observed him with a gun during surveillance.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal Dana Lee Scott Jr.WaterlooIowaFirearmsFelonFederal PrisonOperation Take Back AmericaFBI
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Joplin Man Sentenced to 200 Months for Child Pornography Offenses
Clinton John Gray, 48, of Joplin, received a 200-month federal prison sentence for receiving and distributing child pornography. He solicited images from minors online and possessed extensive CSAM.
Clinton John GrayJoplin, MissouriChild PornographyFederal PrisonProject Safe ChildhoodFBISex Offender
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Former Joplin Man Sentenced to 33 Years for Child Pornography
A former Joplin man received a 33-year federal prison sentence for sexual exploitation of a minor and child pornography offenses. Joshua Stanley Miloszewski was also ordered to register as a sex offender for life.
Joshua Stanley MiloszewskiJoplin, MissouriChild PornographySexual ExploitationFederal PrisonProject Safe ChildhoodFBI
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Hohenwald Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Interstate Child Exploitation
Drew Roden, 25, of Hohenwald, Tennessee, received a nine-year federal prison sentence for coercing a 16-year-old girl across state lines for illegal sexual activity. He was arrested in Houston after an FBI investigation.
Politics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementTransportation Drew RodenHohenwald, TennesseeChild ExploitationFederal PrisonFBISpring Hill Police DepartmentMiddle District of Tennessee
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Lynchburg Store Owner Sentenced for $2.1 Million Food Stamp Fraud
Lynchburg grocery owner Rajan Babbar received a 33-month federal prison sentence for over $2.1 million in food stamp fraud. He exchanged SNAP benefits for cash, leading to a dramatic increase in his store's reported sales.
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Florida Man Sentenced to 41 Months for Defrauding Virginia Doctor of Nearly $500,000
A Florida man received 41 months in federal prison for defrauding a Lynchburg doctor of nearly $500,000. Tommie Lee Nelson posed as a hard money lender, diverting funds intended for a commercial building purchase to casinos and personal use.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalFederal GovernmentReal EstateEconomy Wire FraudTommie Lee NelsonLynchburg, VirginiaMiramar, FloridaFederal PrisonFBIFinancial Crime
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Orange County Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material
Ocoee man Chase Dean Suriano received a 12-year federal prison sentence for possessing child sexual abuse material. The FBI investigation uncovered thousands of images and videos, with Suriano already under an injunction for prior abuse allegations.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Chase Dean SurianoChild Sexual Abuse MaterialFederal PrisonOcoee, FloridaFBIProject Safe ChildhoodSentencing
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Tampa Jewelry Robbery Duo Receives Federal Prison Sentences
Gina Parra-Martinez and Diego Ramirez-Aldana were sentenced to federal prison for a $1.3 million jewelry robbery in Tampa. Investigators used cellphones, surveillance, and fingerprints to link them to the March 2024 heist.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomySocial Issues Gina Parra-MartinezDiego Ramirez-AldanaTampaJewelry RobberyFederal PrisonFBIViolent Crime
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Arizona Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drunk Driving Crash
An Arizona woman, Shaina Shorty, received a one-year federal prison sentence for a 2023 drunk driving crash that seriously injured two people. She pleaded guilty to assault and will face two years of supervised release.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentTransportationSocial IssuesLegal Shaina ShortyArizonaNavajo NationDrunk DrivingAssaultFederal PrisonNew MexicoFBI
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Former Turkey Leg Hut Owner Pleads Guilty in Arson Scheme
Lyndell Leroy Price, former co-owner of Houston's Turkey Leg Hut, admitted guilt in an arson-for-hire plot targeting Bar 5015. He faces up to 20 years in federal prison for directing the 2020 fire.
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San Francisco Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Bank Robbery, Carjacking
James Michael Garrison received a seven-year federal prison sentence for multiple bank robberies in Rohnert Park and San Francisco, and a carjacking incident where he threatened a rideshare driver while fleeing police.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal James Michael GarrisonBank RobberyCarjackingSan FranciscoRohnert ParkFederal PrisonFBI
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Coeur d’Alene Man Sentenced for Unlawful Firearm Possession and Homemade Pipe Bomb
A Coeur d’Alene man received a 46-month federal prison sentence for unlawful firearm possession and probation violation. Authorities discovered a homemade pipe bomb and other contraband during a compliance check at his home.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegal Shawn Allen ClineCoeur d'AleneFirearms OffensesPipe BombFederal PrisonProbation ViolationFBI
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South Gate Men Plead Guilty to Federal Robbery Charges in Casino Patron Ambushes
Two South Gate men, Dereck Nathan Lopez and Juan Gabriel Gonzalez, pleaded guilty to federal robbery charges for ambushing and robbing casino patrons of over $274,600. They face sentencing in August.
Law EnforcementLegalFederal Government Armed RobberyCasino CrimeSouth GateLos Angeles CountyFederal PrisonDereck Nathan LopezJuan Gabriel GonzalezFBI
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Laguna Niguel Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Shooting at OCSD Helicopter
Justin Derek Jennings, 41, of Laguna Niguel, received a nine-year federal prison sentence for shooting at an Orange County Sheriff’s Department helicopter with a semi-automatic rifle from his home during a birthday party incident.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal Justin Derek JenningsLaguna NiguelOrange County Sheriff’s DepartmentFederal PrisonSemi-automatic rifleAircraft damageViolent CrimeFBI
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Sinaloa Cartel-Linked Drug Kingpin Sentenced in West Virginia
Juan Carlos Suarez-Lugo, leader of a major drug operation tied to the Sinaloa Cartel, received a 24-month federal prison sentence. His Martinsburg, WV, ring trafficked fentanyl and cocaine, part of a broader "Operation Take Back America" initiative.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Juan Carlos Suarez-LugoSinaloa Drug CartelDrug TraffickingMartinsburg, West VirginiaFederal PrisonOperation Take Back AmericaFentanylFBI
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FBI Most Wanted Suspect Receives Eight-Year Federal Sentence for Machinegun Possession
Dontay Moore, Jr., an FBI Most Wanted suspect, received an eight-year federal prison sentence for machinegun possession. This sentence runs consecutively to pending state charges related to a St. Louis drive-by shooting, highlighting inter-agency law enforcement cooperation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Dontay Moore Jr.MachinegunFederal PrisonFBI Most WantedHomeland Security Task ForceEast St. Louis, IllinoisFBI
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Memphis Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to Over 17 Years for Bank Robberies
Memphis armed career criminal Freddy Najil received over 17 years in federal prison for three bank robberies and firearm possession. His extensive criminal history led to an enhanced sentence following his apprehension in Arkansas.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentState Governments Freddy NajilBank RobberyArmed Career CriminalFederal PrisonMemphisArkansasMississippiFBI
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Eugene Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Online Child Enticement
A Eugene man received a 12-year federal prison sentence for enticing minors online and distributing child sexual abuse material. Gino J. Hinojos-Castle was also ordered to pay restitution to victims.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesFederal Government Gino J. Hinojos-CastleEugene, OregonChild Sexual Abuse MaterialOnline EnticementFederal PrisonFBIProject Safe Childhood
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Alva Man Sentenced to Six Years for Firearm Possession and Domestic Violence
An Alva man received a six-year federal prison sentence for illegal firearm possession after a domestic violence incident where he strangled and threatened a woman. His extensive criminal history, including prior domestic abuse convictions, was noted during sentencing.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Michael Dewayne HebertAlvaOklahomafederal prisonfirearm possessiondomestic violenceOperation Take Back AmericaFBI
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Junction City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession
Junction City's Trevor Alan Slocum-Lammers received a 41-month federal prison sentence for possessing child sexual abuse material. The case, investigated by the FBI and local agencies, highlights ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation under Project Safe Childhood.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Trevor Alan Slocum-LammersJunction CityOregonChild Sexual Abuse MaterialFederal PrisonFBIProject Safe Childhood
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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.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Homeland Security Task ForceEastern District of TexasDrug TraffickingFirearms TraffickingCriminal OrganizationsFederal PrisonFBI
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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.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Terry Benjamin EllingerBoiseChild PornographyFederal PrisonProject Safe ChildhoodFBI
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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.
Law EnforcementScience & TechnologyLegalComputers and InternetSocial IssuesFederal Government Vincent StormeCyberstalkingChicagoFederal PrisonComputer IntrusionRestitutionCybercrimeFBI
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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.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Thurman YazzieNavajo NationSecond Degree MurderFederal PrisonArizonaFBILaw and Justice
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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.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegalComputers and Internet Rigoberto Rios GallardoChild Sexual Abuse MaterialFederal PrisonProject Safe ChildhoodFBINorth Port Police DepartmentCrime
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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.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEducationSocial Issues Abdalla Hatim ElhakiemOrlandoFederal PrisonStalkingInterstate ThreatsUniversity of UtahFBI
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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.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal Drug TraffickingOpioidsEric RiettieStamfordConnecticutFederal PrisonFBI Bridgeport Safe Streets Task ForceFBI