Lewisburg Man Sentenced to Over Six Years for Methamphetamine Distribution
Beckley, W.Va. – Raymond Matthew Ramos, a 41-year-old resident of Lewisburg, has been handed a prison sentence of six years and one month, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for his involvement in the distribution of methamphetamine. The sentencing was delivered on September 22, 2023, as a result of Ramos's illegal activities, which were unveiled during a thorough investigation.
Read full storyCalifornia Couple Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking in Pennsylvania
SCRANTON - On September 21, 2023, Tanya Stanger, aged 33, of San Yisidro, California, was sentenced to 18 years' imprisonment by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann for her involvement in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl. Tanya and her husband, Bryce Stanger, aged 34, both residents of San Yisidro, California, had previously pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine and over 400 grams of fentanyl.
Read full storyMansfield Man Sentenced to Prison for $3.5 Million Tax Fraud Scheme Involving False Fuel Tax Credits
ATLANTA - Joseph Oluwafemi Kolawole Akoshile has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for his involvement in a $3.5 million tax fraud scheme centered around false tax returns that fraudulently claimed fuel tax credits. The sentencing also includes an order for Akoshile to pay restitution in the amount of $3,606,990.10. Akoshile, 57, hailing from Mansfield, Texas, was convicted on these charges on June 9, 2023, following his guilty plea.
Read full storyRock Island Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Distribution and Firearms Possession
Davenport, IA – September 19, 2023 - Jaylyn Devell McGhee, a 27-year-old resident of Rock Island, Illinois, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for his involvement in drug distribution and illegal firearms possession. This sentence comes as a result of a series of events that unfolded in July 2021, when McGhee brought his son to the emergency room in Davenport, Iowa, after the child sustained a gunshot wound.
Read full storyAZ Diabetic Supply, Inc. Ordered to Pay $12 Million for Submitting False Claims to Medicare
Alexandria, Va. – In a recent legal case, AZ Diabetic Supply, Inc. (AZD), a durable medical equipment (DME) provider based in Vienna, has been ordered to pay a hefty sum of $12 million for its involvement in submitting nearly 1,000 false and fraudulent claims to Medicare for reimbursement. The case highlights the consequences of fraudulent activities within the healthcare industry and serves as a warning to others engaging in similar practices.
Read full storyPennsylvania Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug Trafficking
SCRANTON - Roberto Magobet, a 45-year-old resident of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug trafficking, according to an announcement made by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani presided over the sentencing.
Read full storyTennessee Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Stolen Sports Cards
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Thomas Z. Kasemeyer, a 34-year-old man from Friendsville, Tenn., has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove. The sentence comes as a result of Kasemeyer's involvement in a conspiracy to transport stolen goods across state lines. Following his prison term, Kasemeyer has also been ordered to serve three years of supervised release.
Read full storyTampa Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison
Tampa, Florida – In a significant victory against drug trafficking, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle has handed down a 15-year federal prison sentence to Ahmoi Cecil Lewis (32, Tampa). Lewis was convicted of conspiracy to distribute dangerous narcotics, including fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, as well as armed drug trafficking. As part of his sentence, Lewis is also required to forfeit $10,000 and five firearms. This judgment comes following Lewis's guilty plea on June 27, 2023.
Read full storyDavenport Man Sentenced to Over Twenty Years in Federal Prison for Drug Distribution and Firearms
Davenport, IA - On September 19, 2023, Shawn Eric Durrah Jr., a 33-year-old resident of Davenport, Iowa, was handed a substantial federal prison sentence of more than two decades for his involvement in a significant drug distribution conspiracy and firearms offenses. Durrah's sentencing marks a major step in dismantling a drug trafficking organization operating in the Quad Cities Metro Area, which was responsible for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and marijuana.
Read full story11 and 10-Year-Old Siblings Found Driving Stolen Car Over 200 Miles from Home
NORTH PORT, Fla. — In a surprising turn of events, a pair of missing Florida siblings was discovered driving their mother's stolen car over 200 miles away from their home on Thursday. The incident unfolded when deputies from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office conducted a "high risk traffic stop" on Interstate 75 near Gainesville at 3:50 a.m. after receiving a report of the stolen vehicle.
Read full storyTwo Men Arrested and 2.5 Pounds of Meth Seized in Darwin Drug Bust
DARWIN — In a significant operation carried out in and around Darwin, authorities have seized 2.5 pounds of methamphetamine and arrested two individuals. The operation, involving the execution of two search warrants, took place as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking within the eastern region of the CEE-VI Drug and Gang Task Force's service area in Meeker County.
Read full storyDecatur Man Arrested for Trafficking Fentanyl
Decatur, Ala. — In a significant breakthrough for law enforcement, a Decatur man has been apprehended and charged with trafficking fentanyl after a meticulous months-long investigation by the Vice/Narcotics Unit, as reported by the Decatur Police Department.
Read full storyLife Sentence Handed Down to Notorious Criminal 'Crazy Ed' for 2006 Murder in Washington Heights
In a recent announcement, Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, revealed that Edwin Cortorreal, also known as "Crazy Ed," has been sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in a violent robbery crew called the "Hot Boys" and the brutal murder of Kelly Diaz in 2006 in Manhattan's Washington Heights neighborhood. Cortorreal's conviction came after a five-day trial before U.S. District Judge Valerie E. Caproni on April 26, 2023.
Read full storyRhode Island Man Sentenced for Role in Nationwide Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Boston, MA- A Rhode Island man, Nathan Boddie, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison and three years of supervised release for his involvement in a nationwide conspiracy to traffic controlled substances from Arizona into Massachusetts. The sentencing was carried out by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani. Boddie had previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances on May 19, 2023, after being indicted by a federal grand jury in February 2023. His alleged co-conspirators, Denise Guyette and Gerardo Garza, were also indicted.
Read full storyOhio Physician Convicted for Unlawful Distribution of Opioids
A federal jury in the Southern District of Ohio has convicted Ohio physician Thomas Romano, aged 73, for unlawfully distributing opioids from his pain management clinic. The conviction comes as a result of extensive evidence and court documents presented during the trial, highlighting the dangerous practices that fueled addiction and posed significant risks to patients.
Read full storyAnchorage Man Sentenced to 14 Years to Prison for Drug Distribution in Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska – On September 5, Darrell Latory Moss Sr, a 45-year-old Anchorage man, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for his involvement in distributing substantial amounts of controlled substances in Alaska. Moss's sentencing came after he pleaded guilty to one count of distributing a controlled substance. The case revealed a three-month period during which Moss sold over 1,300 grams of methamphetamine and distributed counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl.
Read full storyArmed Robbery at South Anchorage Bank Prompts FBI Investigation
Anchorage, Alaska—A brazen armed robbery occurred at the Global Credit Union on Industry Way in South Anchorage on Tuesday afternoon, leaving authorities on high alert. According to the FBI, a man entered the bank just before 2:15 p.m., brandishing a firearm and making off with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Read full storyFuneral Home Owner Accused of Stealing Deceased Man's Credit Card, Racking Up $15,000 in Charges
Memphis, Tennessee - Brian Anthony Freeman, the owner of a mortuary business, is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing a dead man's credit card and accumulating nearly $15,000 in unauthorized charges. The case, which dates back to March, has left a grieving family shocked and outraged.
Read full storyNaked Man Strolls Through Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport recently witnessed an unusual incident when a man was spotted walking naked through Terminal C, much to the shock of travelers. The incident occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. on a Monday evening, catching the attention of both airport staff and passengers.
Read full storyOcala Man Arrested for Driving Vehicle Linked to Gainesville Homicide
Gainesville, Florida - A 28-year-old Ocala man, Javon Barclay, was taken into custody on Monday, following his discovery driving a vehicle owned by a Gainesville man who had been fatally shot on Sunday evening at Cynthia Chestnut Park, according to a statement released by the Alachua County Sheriff's Office via social media.
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