DOJ Press Release
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Vallejo Man Sentenced to 24 Years, 4 Months in Prison for Sexually Exploiting a Minor
John Robert Remlinger, 43, of Vallejo, was sentenced today to 24 years and four months in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Former Bank CEO Pleads Guilty to Multimillion-Dollar Wire Fraud Conspiracy and Venezuela Sanctions Evasion Scheme
The former Chief Executive Officer of Nodus International Bank (Nodus Bank), a Puerto Rican international bank, pleaded guilty yesterday for leading a scheme to fraudulently obtain at least $24.9 million from Nodus Bank and conspiring to evade U.S. sanctions against Venezuela. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Federal Trial Jury Convicts New Orleans Personal Injury Attorneys in Staged Collision Scheme
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice announced that on Friday, March 20, 2026, VANESSA MOTTA (“MOTTA”), age 44, and JASON F. GILES (“GILES”), age 47, were found guilty of all charges pending against them, following a three-week jury trial presided over by Chief…
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Sentence Handed Down to Man Who Strangled Girlfriend Over Argument About Cell Phone
Marcus Hazel, 32, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 10 months today for strangling his romantic partner, in November 2025, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Illegal alien and several valley residents arrested in spring break operation for attempting to meet with minors for sex
Six South Texas men have been charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Prior Felon Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses
Pensacola, Florida – Scott Oranje, 52, of Mary Esther, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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The fifth defendant in Teton County cocaine trafficking ring sentenced
A three-year investigation into cocaine trafficking in Teton and surrounding counties concluded with the final defendant being sentenced. U.S. Attorney Darin Smith along with Dave Olesky, Special Agent in Charge with the DEA and Ronnie Jones, Director of the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation speak at a press conference. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Another significant week in support of Operation Take Back America: SDTX charges 373 more as part of ongoing border enforcement actions
The Southern District of Texas has filed 371 cases in immigration and related matters from March 13-19 Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Another Week of 250 New Immigration Cases for Western District of Texas U.S. Attorney’s Office
Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 251 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from March 13 to March 19 Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Health Care Management Corporation Agrees to Pay $4 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Baltimore, Maryland – CVR Management, LLC, a professional services corporation in Greenbelt, Maryland, along with the Center for Vein Restoration, Center for Vascular Medicine (CVM), LLC, and Sanjiv Lakhanpal, MD, FACS, agreed to pay the United States $4 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by billing Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE…
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Former professor guilty in student financial aid fraud scheme
A 43-year-old Richmond resident has admitted to theft of government funds, fraud, unlawful use or transfer of identity documents and aggravated identity theft in an extensive scam involving hundreds of fraudulent financial aid applications Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Illegal Alien Semi-Truck Driver Charged after Traffic Stop Uncovers over 20 Pounds of Methamphetamine
OKLAHOMA CITY – JOSE CARLOS MORALES-GUTIERREZ, 31, a Mexican national who is in the country illegally, has been charged with possession of 500 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester. According to the charging document, on March 11, 2026, an Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) trooper pulled over a…
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Sapulpa Man Sentenced for Distributing Methamphetamine
A Sapulpa man was sentenced today for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Former Wheeling Business Owner Admits to COVID Fraud
A former Wheeling business owner has admitted to fraud totaling nearly $300,000 in COVID relief funds, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. Bradley Temple, 48, of Delray Beach, Florida (formerly of Wheeling, WV) pled guilty to unlawful money transactions. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Norfolk cocaine dealer sentenced for drug trafficking and firearm charges
Dyron Eugene Holloway, 36, of Norfolk, was sentenced today to seven years in prison for distribution of cocaine and using a firearm in a drug trafficking crime. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Whitehall Borough Resident Pleads Guilty to 11 Counts of Cyberstalking, Interstate Stalking and Threats
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Whitehall Borough, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court on March 19, 2026, to charges of cyberstalking, interstate stalking, and interstate threats, United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.Brett Michael Dadig, 31, pleaded guilty to 11 counts before United States District Judge Marilyn J. Horan.In connection with the guilty plea,…
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Fresno Man Sentenced to over 6 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Ammunition Loaded in a “Ghost Gun”
Felipe Macias, 28, of Fresno, was sentenced Thursday to six years and five months in prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Dover Man Sentenced to 12.5 Years in Federal Prison Following Drug and Gun Convictions
WILMINGTON, Del. – A Dover man was sentenced yesterday to 150 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a person prohibited. U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika imposed the sentence. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Togo Illegal Alien Sentenced for Role in Money Laundering Conspiracy
Baltimore, Maryland – A federal judge sentenced an illegal alien from Togo, today, for his role in a money laundering scheme totaling nearly $3 million in losses. U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox sentenced Gedeon “Papa Kwam” Agbeyome, 31, of Silver Spring, Maryland, to six years in prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for…
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Illegal Alien Arrested in February Now Faces Kidnapping, Harboring Illegal Alien Charges in San Antonio
Franklin Ulises Rodriguez-Rivas, an illegal alien from El Salvador, was charged with kidnapping and harboring illegal aliens in San Antonio Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Shiprock Woman Sentenced for Assault
Angelia Garcia was sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting and stabbing another woman. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Former Hudson County Parks Department Director and Vendor Admit to Participating in a Bribe and Kickback Scheme; Second Former Hudson County Parks Department Director Charged
Former Hudson County Parks Department Director Thomas A. DeLeo (“DeLeo”) and business owner William A. Murray each pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Merced County Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Receiving and Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Joel Damian Ortega, 36, of Merced, was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for receipt and distribution of material depicting the sexual exploitation of children. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Five More Plead Guilty in Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme
MINNEAPOLIS – This week, Ikram Yusuf Mohamed, Aisha Hassan Hussein, Sahra Sharif Osman, Shakur Abdinur Abdisalam, and Fadumo Mohamed Yusuf all pleaded guilty to wire fraud for their respective roles in the sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen. Prosecutors have now obtained 63 convictions scheme-wide, representing the largest number of…
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D.C. Man Gets Prison Term for Pointing Gun at Taxi Driver
Erick Blanco-Cordova, 24, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to two years in prison for pointing a firearm at a taxicab driver in November 2019, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Jury Convicts Springfield Man of Hatchet Assault in National Park
HARRISONBURG, Va. – A federal jury convicted a Springfield, Va., man yesterday for assaulting his then-girlfriend with a hatchet while camping in the Shenandoah National Park.According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, on the night of August 24, 2025, Soufiane Bougria, 31, and his then-girlfriend (Victim 1) were camping at the Mathews Arm…
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Three sentenced for facilitating computer access in North Korean sanctions evasion scheme
Three men have been sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to their roles in a nationwide scheme that enabled North Korean workers to access U.S.-based computer networks. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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U.S. Postal Service Employee Charged with Bank Fraud and Theft of Mail
SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Nicholas Pecko, age 33, of Vandling, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of bank fraud and theft of mail.According to United States Attorney Brian D. Miller, the indictment alleges that Pecko, an employee of the U.S. Postal…
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Ashburn man pleads guilty to fraud involving relief programs and securities trades
Ravindar Reddy Palla, 59, of Ashburn, pled guilty to making false statements relating to his scheme to defraud federal programs and trade securities. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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D.C. Man Gets 17-Year Prison Term for Murdering Romantic Partner
Pernell Sims, 35, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today for shooting and killing his prior romantic partner, Tyshida Williams, in July 2023, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Source: U.S. Department of Justice