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Two Morgantown Residents Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Large Amounts of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine
Published: May 15, 2026 12:00
Two West Virginia residents have been sentenced for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that sold large amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine in North Central West Virginia, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey.
South Texas Man Sentenced to 9 Years Imprisonment in Homeland Security Task Force Drug Trafficking Case
Published: May 15, 2026 12:00
Terry Lynn Clay was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio to 108 months in prison for trafficking methamphetamine
Former Hanahan City Councilman Indicted on Sex Trafficking and Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Published: May 14, 2026 12:00
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A federal grand jury in Charleston returned a 23-count indictment, presented by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, charging Kevin Phillip Hedgpeth, 48, of Hanahan, for sex trafficking of a minor, coercion and enticement of a minor, production,…
Destin Man Indicted for False Statement to a Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer
Published: May 14, 2026 12:00
Pensacola, Florida – Bryan Klein, 56, of Destin, Florida, was indicted by a federal grand jury charging him with making a false statement to a federally licensed firearms dealer.
Mexican National Sentenced for Role in Cross-Border Tunnel Smuggling
https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/mexican-national-sentenced-role-cross-border-tunnel-smuggling
Published: May 14, 2026 12:00
Ricardo Guadalupe Dominguez was sentenced in a federal court in El Paso to 42 months in prison for facilitating alien smuggling operations using cross-border tunnels and storm drains
Convicted Felon Indicted on Gun Charge
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl/pr/convicted-felon-indicted-gun-charge
Published: May 14, 2026 12:00
Tallahassee, Florida – Jeremy Jovon Randolph, 37, of Jennings, Florida, has been indicted in federal court for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Owner of Health Care Software Company Convicted of 1 Billion Dollar Medicare Fraud Conspiracy
Published: May 14, 2026 12:00
A federal jury in the Southern District of Florida convicted the founder and owner of HealthSplash yesterday for his role in operating a platform that generated false doctors’ orders and prescriptions to defraud Medicare and other federal health care…
Honduran National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Aggravated Identity Theft and Associated Fraud Charges
Published: May 14, 2026 12:00
Tampa, Florida – Nidia Roxana Maradiaga-Flores (28), an illegal alien from Honduras, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday to two years and two months in federal prison for aggravated identity theft, false representation of a Social…
Serial Fraudster Sentenced for Embezzling from Multiple Employers in San Antonio
Published: May 14, 2026 12:00
Nigerian Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
https://www.justice.gov/usao-edky/pr/nigerian-man-sentenced-conspiracy-commit-money-laundering
Published: May 14, 2026 12:00
Litigation Training
https://www.justice.gov/oip/event/litigation-training-1
Published: May 13, 2026 12:00
U.S. Department of Justice Announces Compensation Process for Victims of AirBit Club Fraud Scheme
Published: May 11, 2026 12:00
Last week the Department of Justice announced the launch of the remission compensation process to provide recovery to victims of AirBit Club, a purported virtual currency mining and trading company that was a pyramid scheme.
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Postal Crimes
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl/pr/florida-man-pleads-guilty-postal-crimes
Published: May 11, 2026 12:00
Gainesville, Florida – Antrell Jermaine Hillard, 33, of Live Oak, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to steal postal keys, theft of postal keys, and postal robbery/assault.
Illegal Alien from Mexico Indicted for Unlawfully Possessing Ammunition in Bay County, Florida
Published: May 11, 2026 12:00
Tallahassee, Florida – Emiliano Rafael Hernandez Escamilla, Jr., 30, of Pensacola, Florida, has been indicted in federal court on one count of possession of ammunition by an illegal alien.
One Sentenced, One Convicted for Conspiring with Annandale-Based Doctor to Illegally Distribute Promethazine-Codeine and other Controlled Substances
Published: May 8, 2026 12:00
ROANOKE, Va. – A pair of Maryland men who conspired with Dr. Rotimi Iluyomade, an Annandale-based doctor convicted of distributing more than 7,000 oxycodone pills, 34,000 milliliters of hydrocodone-chlorpheniramine solution (also known as “Tussionex”), and…
The Fraud Division Announces Enforcement Actions from Across the Country Representing Nearly $1 Billion in Fraud
Published: May 8, 2026 12:00
The Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division continued to advance its mission to fight fraud and protect taxpayers. Just on Monday, two men were sentenced to 151 months and 36 months in prison, respectively, for their roles in submitting…
Two Men Charged for Illegal Firearms after Harrisonville Traffic Stop
Published: May 8, 2026 12:00
Marvin Paup, aka “Bandido Marv,” 52 and Joseph McCollum, 63, members of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs were charged by criminal complaint after they were stopped in Harrisonville, Mo. while armed with firearms.
Four Defendants Convicted in Plot to Kill Haitian President Jovenel MoĂŻse
Published: May 8, 2026 12:00
A federal jury in Miami convicted four defendants for their roles in the July 7, 2021, assassination of Haitian President Jovenel MoĂŻse.
First Week of May Brings 215 New Federal Immigration Cases to Western District of Texas, Including El Paso Stash House Bust
Published: May 8, 2026 12:00
Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 215 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from May 1 to May 7
New Braunfels Woman Indicted for Attempted Arson of Comal County Republican Headquarters
Published: May 8, 2026 12:00
Grace Carol Brown was federally indicted for allegedly attempting to set fire to the Comal County Republican Party Headquarters in New Braunfels
New Jersey Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Transporting Aliens from Ireland Who Entered the United States Unlawfully on Vermont-Canadian Border
Published: May 8, 2026 12:00
Tampa Woman Charged in Fraud Scheme to Obtain Social Security and Pension Benefits by Disposing of Aunt’s Body to Conceal her Death
Published: May 8, 2026 12:00
Tampa, Florida – Rebecca Stewart Vaughn (64, Tampa) has been charged by federal indictment with four counts of wire fraud and one count of theft of government money. If convicted, Vaughn faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison on each wire…
Former CEO of Healthcare Company Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for His Role in $212 Million Investment Fraud Scheme
Published: May 8, 2026 12:00
The former chief executive officer of a publicly traded healthcare services company was sentenced on May 5, 2026, for his role in a large-scale conspiracy to defraud investors in connection with the purchase or sale of the company’s securities.
Brentwood Attorney Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud
https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdtn/pr/brentwood-attorney-pleads-guilty-tax-fraud
Published: May 8, 2026 12:00
Woman Indicted and Arrested for Lying to the FBI
https://www.justice.gov/usao-pr/pr/woman-indicted-and-arrested-lying-fbi
Published: May 8, 2026 12:00
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On April 30, 2026, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment charging a San Juan woman with providing false statements to the FBI. According to court documents, Joely RodrĂguez-Villega, 28,…
Justice Department Moves to Denaturalize 12 Individuals for Concealing Terrorist Support, War Crimes, Espionage, Sexual Abuse, and More
Published: May 8, 2026 12:00
The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 12 individuals accused of serious offenses—including providing material support to a terrorist group, committing war crimes, and…
Federal Indictment Charges Suburban Chicago Businessman With Orchestrating $4 Million Fraud Schemes
Published: May 8, 2026 12:00
RAED NASER is charged with wire fraud and money laundering.
Marion County Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl/pr/marion-county-drug-trafficker-pleads-guilty
Published: May 8, 2026 12:00
Pensacola, Florida – Frederick Donnell McLean Jr., 39, of Citrus Springs, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl.
Autism researcher extradited from Germany to face federal charges of stealing CDC grant money
Published: May 8, 2026 12:00
Poul Thorsen, a Danish researcher who was one of the U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General’s top ten most wanted fugitives, was arraigned today on federal wire fraud and money laundering charges after his extradition from Germany.
U.K. Executive Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud Conspiracy
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/uk-executive-pleads-guilty-tax-fraud-conspiracy
Published: May 8, 2026 12:00
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that RODERIC SAGE pled guilty today to conspiring to defraud the United States in connection with a scheme to help high-value U.S. taxpayer-clients conceal more than $60…
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against State of New Mexico and City of Albuquerque for Obstructing Federal Immigration Enforcement
Published: May 8, 2026 12:00
The United States has filed a complaint and motion for preliminary injunction against the State of New Mexico, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez, the City of Albuquerque, and Albuquerque Mayor Timothy…
Coosada Man Sentenced to 130 Months in Federal Prison Following Federal Drug and Gun Convictions
Published: May 7, 2026 12:00
Port Charlotte Man Pleads Guilty to Enticing a Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity
Published: May 7, 2026 12:00
Fort Myers, Florida – James Gregory Ford (34, Port Charlotte) has pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity. He faces a minimum penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been…
Former Citrus County Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Accepting a Bribe
Published: May 7, 2026 12:00
Tampa, Florida – Dekarri Nixon (28, Jasper) has pleaded guilty to accepting a bribe as a public official. He faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. The government is also seeking forfeiture from Nixon of $4,000, the proceeds that Nixon…
Federal Jury Convicts Two Tampa Men of Distributing Fentanyl Which Caused the Death of a University of South Florida Student
Published: May 7, 2026 12:00
Tampa, Florida –A federal jury has found Miguel Cintron (38, Tampa) and Darrius Gustafson (22, Tampa) guilty of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl resulting in death. Each faces a minimum penalty of 20 years, up to life, in federal prison. Sentencing dates…
Hastings Man Charged with Stealing More than $100,000 in Federal Taxpayer Funds
https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdmi/pr/2026_0507_Brooks_Indictment_PR
Published: May 7, 2026 12:00
Brentwood Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Taxpayers Out of $6.9 Million
Published: May 7, 2026 12:00
Maryland Man Indicted on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges
https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/pr/maryland-man-indicted-child-sexual-exploitation-charges
Published: May 7, 2026 12:00
Baltimore, Maryland – A federal jury indicted a Maryland man today, in connection with child sexual exploitation crimes. Gleybar Josue Ramirez-Clemente, 21, of Frederick, Maryland, is charged with sexual exploitation of a child, coercion and enticement,…
Former School District Employee Pleads Guilty to Using AI Technology to Produce Sexual Abuse Images of Children in his Care
Published: May 7, 2026 12:00
Lafayette Man Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison for Crimes Against Children
Published: May 7, 2026 12:00
Three Individuals Indicted in Northwest Alabama Drug-Trafficking Conspiracy
Published: May 7, 2026 12:00
Mother and Daughter Sentenced to Federal Prison For Defrauding the CNMI Public School System
Published: May 7, 2026 12:00
Convicted Felon Sentenced to Prison for Stockpiling Homemade Explosives and Possessing 30+ Firearms
Published: May 7, 2026 12:00
A Hancock County man has been sentenced to prison for possessing homemade explosives and for being a felon in possession of over 30 firearms.
New York Man Sentenced to Prison for Violating the Federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act
Published: May 7, 2026 12:00
Procedural Requirements, and Fee and Fee Waivers Training
https://www.justice.gov/oip/event/procedural-requirements-and-fee-and-fee-waivers-training-1
Published: May 6, 2026 12:00
Guatemalan Alien Indicted for Illegal Reentry and Possession of a Firearm by an Illegal Alien
Published: May 4, 2026 12:00
Pensacola, Florida – Selvin J. Tello-Perez, 24, of Guatemala, was indicted by a federal grand jury charging him with illegal reentry by a removed alien and possession of a firearm by an illegal alien.
Destin Man Pleads Guilty to Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl/pr/destin-man-pleads-guilty-failure-register-sex-offender
Published: May 4, 2026 12:00
Pensacola, Florida – Clarence Brandon Walton, 54, of Destin, Florida pleaded guilty in federal court to failure to register as a sex offender.
Justice Department Files Complaint Against Minnesota Over Its Attempt to Override Federal Law
Published: May 4, 2026 12:00
The Justice Department filed a complaint against the State of Minnesota over its attempt to regulate global greenhouse gas emissions, which are subject to exclusive federal authority, and override the policy choices of the United States and other states to…
Gainesville Area Gang Member Sentenced to Federal Prison For Firearm Offense
Published: May 4, 2026 12:00
Gainesville, Florida – Devon Oliver, 18, of Gainesville, Florida, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for possession of a firearm with a removed serial number.
Criminal Illegal Alien from Mexico Sentenced to Federal Prison
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl/pr/criminal-illegal-alien-mexico-sentenced-federal-prison
Published: May 1, 2026 12:00
Tallahassee, Florida – Mario Lopez-Martinez, 33, of Mexico, was sentenced to 16 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegal reentry into the United States.
USP Canaan Inmate Charged With Assault Resulting In Serious Bodily Injury
Published: May 1, 2026 12:00
Florida Woman Sentenced To Over Five Years In Prison For Interstate Travel To Engage In Sexual Conduct With A Minor And For Victim Tampering
Published: May 1, 2026 12:00
Pakistani National Pleads Guilty for Leading an International Human Smuggling Organization
Published: May 1, 2026 12:00
A Pakistani man pleaded guilty yesterday for leading an international human smuggling conspiracy that brought illegal aliens from Pakistan into the United States using sham film production companies.
Celebrating Law Day 2026: The Foundation of Justice and Democracy
https://www.justice.gov/history/blog/celebrating-law-day-2026-foundation-justice-and-democracy
Published: May 1, 2026 12:00
On May 1, we observe Law Day, a uniquely American tradition that recognizes the vital role the rule of law plays in our democracy.
Pharmacy Technician Pleads Guilty to $5.6M Health Care Fraud Scheme and Illegal Distribution of Oxycodone
Published: May 1, 2026 12:00
Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdva/pr/tennessee-man-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud
Published: May 1, 2026 12:00
ABINGDON, Va. – A Tennessee man, whose non-profit had no revenue and no employees when he fraudulently received a CARES Act loan intended to help small businesses, pled guilty yesterday in federal court.Paul Eugene Welborn Jr., 67, of Mountain City, Tenn.,…
San Antonio Felon Pleads Guilty to Bombing ATMs in 2025
https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/san-antonio-felon-pleads-guilty-bombing-atms-2025
Published: May 1, 2026 12:00
Dustin Jay Ammons pleaded guilty to two federal charges related to ATM explosions in September 2025 and his possession of multiple firearms
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man for Attempted Kidnapping and Stalking of Memphis Mayor
Published: May 1, 2026 12:00
Memphis, TN – A federal grand jury in the Western District of Tennessee has returned a two-count indictment charging Trenton Abston, 25, of Memphis, with the attempted kidnapping and stalking of Memphis Mayor Paul Young. United States Attorney D. Michael…
Two Admit to Selling Fentanyl, Methamphetamine Near Schools, Playground
Published: May 1, 2026 12:00
Two men have admitted to trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine near protected locations in Wheeling, West Virginia, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey.
This Week in Fraud: DOJ’s New Fraud Division Announces Numerous Fraud Enforcement Actions and a New Strike Force to Investigate and Prosecute Fraud on the West Coast
Published: May 1, 2026 12:00
Yesterday, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald of the Fraud Division announced the formation of the West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force, a multi-district initiative to increase resources dedicated to prosecuting health care fraud in California,…
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Over $8 Million of Dangerous Recreational Drugs Known as “Poppers” That Were Mislabeled as Tape Cleaner
Published: May 1, 2026 12:00
A Texas man pleaded guilty yesterday to two counts of criminal conspiracy related to misbranding volatile alkyl nitrites, known by their street name as “poppers,” and selling them as inhalants in violation of federal law.
Department of Justice Seeks to Enforce Subpoena Against Hospital that Performs Sex-Rejecting Procedures on Minors
Published: May 1, 2026 12:00
Reputed Drug Dealer Who Tortured Women He Accused Of Stealing Drugs Sentenced To Federal Prison
Published: May 1, 2026 12:00
Melbourne Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Enticing Overseas Minors to Engage in Sexual Activity
Published: May 1, 2026 12:00
Orlando, Florida – Kasey James Caudill (29, Melbourne) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe to life in federal prison for coercing and enticing minors to engage in sexual activity. Caudill pleaded guilty on August 5, 2025.
“Dirty Bondsman” Charged with Sex Trafficking and Forced Labor Scheme
https://www.justice.gov/usao-nm/pr/dirty-bondsman-charged-sex-trafficking-and-forced-labor-scheme
Published: May 1, 2026 12:00
Robert Jay Hernandez is facing federal charges after he allegedly bonded vulnerable individuals out of jail and exploited them through coercion and threats.
Task Force Publishes Report on Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias and Restoring Religious Liberty
Published: April 30, 2026 12:00
WASHINGTON—Today, the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias published a report detailing how the Biden Administration’s prosecutions, policies, and practices demonstrated anti-Christian bias throughout the federal government, in accordance with…
Alabama School District Employee Pleads Guilty to Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Minor in Pensacola
Published: April 29, 2026 12:00
Pensacola, Florida – Christopher W. Glover, 47, of Simms, Alabama, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Minor, and one count of Traveling in Interstate Commerce to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct.
Kearney Man Sentenced to 6 1/2 Years for Transportation of Child Pornography
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ne/pr/kearney-man-sentenced-6-12-years-transportation-child-pornography
Published: April 29, 2026 12:00
Jonathan Wagner, 27, of Kearney, Nebraska, was sentenced on April 23, 2026, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska, for one count of transportation of child pornography.
HSI Arrests Two Men on Child Exploitation Charges
https://www.justice.gov/usao-pr/pr/hsi-arrests-two-men-child-exploitation-charges
Published: April 29, 2026 12:00
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico –Homeland Security Investigations special agents arrested two men on criminal charges related to child exploitation conduct.
Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty to Violent Assault
https://www.justice.gov/usao-nm/pr/shiprock-man-pleads-guilty-violent-assault
Published: April 29, 2026 12:00
Darrell Joe Ben, Jr. pleaded guilty to an assault that left a victim with life-threatening injuries.
Statement from Special Attorney and First Assistant United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda
Published: April 29, 2026 12:00
“Effective today, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has appointed me Special Attorney and First Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island. I am grateful to the Acting Attorney General and the Trump administration for their…
Former Wendy’s Employee Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft Charges
Published: April 29, 2026 12:00
Pensacola, Florida - Marcus Bernard Clark, 31, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to fraudulent use of fifteen or more access devices and aggravated identity theft.
Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska - April 2026
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ne/pr/grand-jury-district-nebraska-april-2026
Published: April 29, 2026 12:00
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned 19 unsealed Indictments charging 21 defendants. Indictments are charging documents that contain one or more individual counts that are merely…
Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Florida Return Preparers
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-seeks-shut-down-florida-return-preparers
Published: April 29, 2026 12:00
The Justice Department has filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida seeking to enjoin Florida-based return preparers Cedric Reid, Juan Santana, and Reid’s business, Advance Tax Group Inc. (Defendants) from preparing…
Felon Sentenced to 40 Months for Illegal Possession of Two Firearms
https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/felon-sentenced-40-months-illegal-possession-two-firearms
Published: April 29, 2026 12:00
Kiyel Kearney, 23, a previously convicted felon residing in the District of Columbia, was sentenced April 28 in U.S. District Court to 40 months in prison for illegally possessing a loaded revolver in May 2025 when his status as a felon prohibited him from…
Former Executive Director of East Carroll Parish Housing Authority Indicted for Federal Program Theft and Money Laundering
Published: April 29, 2026 12:00
Anderson Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Making, Distributing Child Sex Abuse Video
Published: April 29, 2026 12:00
COLUMBIA, S.C. — David Lynn Wells, 32, of Anderson, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for making and distributing child sexual abuse material.*
Convicted felons sentenced to federal prison for carrying guns
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdga/pr/convicted-felons-sentenced-federal-prison-carrying-guns
Published: April 29, 2026 12:00
Two Chatham County men have been sentenced to federal prison in separate cases after pleading guilty to firearms possession.
California Man Sentenced in Methamphetamine Conspiracy
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ne/pr/california-man-sentenced-methamphetamine-conspiracy-1
Published: April 29, 2026 12:00
Jason Arias, 42, of Canyon Country, California, was sentenced on April 16, 2026, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska, for Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.
Arizona Woman Sentenced for Endangering Children in Drunken High-Speed Crash
Published: April 29, 2026 12:00
Avedale Johnson was sentenced to five years of probation for driving drunk with her three young children.
Boyce Resident Indicted for Mail and Tax Fraud, Corrupt Interference, and Money Laundering After Falsely Claiming Over $9.75 Million in Tax Refunds Owed
Published: April 29, 2026 12:00
Convicted Sex Offender Indicted for Child Pornography Offenses
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndfl/pr/convicted-sex-offender-indicted-child-pornography-offenses
Published: April 29, 2026 12:00
Tallahassee, Florida – Stanton Hunter Maynes, 24, of Greenville, Florida, has been indicted in federal court on one count of distribution of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.