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Mother And Son Plead Guilty To $5 Million Tax Conspiracy

LAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas woman and her son pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud the United States by filing false tax returns with the IRS and diverting portions of the resulting tax refunds to themselves. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice Announces Distribution of over $15.5 Million to Compensate Victims of Massive Global Securities Fraud Scheme

The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that the Roger Knox Remission Fund has begun distributing more than $12.4 million in funds forfeited to the United States from Roger Knox and his co-conspirators to over 8,000 victims. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Honduran national ordered to federal prison for fifth illegal reentry

A 40-year-old man who illegally resided in Houston has been sentenced for illegally reentering the country again Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Rockford Man Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography

STEPHEN CANFIELD possessed images of child pornography on his cell phone and in a Dropbox account. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
KC Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Cocaine Trafficking, Illegal Firearm

Antoine R. Gillum, 22, Kansas City, Mo., sentenced today for his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime Source: U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice Announces Distribution of Over $15 Million for Victims of Global Securities Fraud Scheme

BOSTON – The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that the Roger Knox Remission Fund distributed more than $12.4 million in funds forfeited to the United States from Roger Knox and his co-conspirators to over 8,000 victims. An additional $3.1 million turned over to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to the securities fraud…
Lead Defendant in Bowling Green Methamphetamine Conspiracy Sentenced to 200 Months in Prison

Bowling Green, KY – On February 25, 2026, Scottie Starks, Jr., the lead defendant, in a Bowling Green methamphetamine conspiracy was sentenced to serve 200 months in federal prison.U.S. Attorney Kyle G. Bumgarner of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge John Nokes of the ATF Louisville Field Division, and Director Tommy M. Loving…
Leader of Capital District Drug Trafficking Organization Admits Guilt in Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Felix Arencibia, age 40, of Amsterdam, New York, pled guilty on February 27, 2026, to conspiracy and methamphetamine distribution charges in connection with his distribution and possession with intent to distribute more than 5 kilograms of pure methamphetamine and fentanyl.First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III; Drug Enforcement Administration…
MS-13 gang member previously convicted of conspiring to commit murder sent to federal prison

A 28-year-old El Salvadorian national who illegally resided in Houston has been sentenced for unlawfully reentering the country after removal Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Armed Career Criminal faces 15 Years to Life in Prison for Firearm Possession

Memphis, TN – Cortez Williams, 36, of Memphis, was convicted by a federal jury of being a felon in possession of a firearm and will face an enhanced penalty of 15 years to life imprisonment for being an Armed Career Criminal. United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant announced the guilty verdict today.According to the evidence presented at…
Bond County meth dealer sentenced to federal prison

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A district court judge sentenced a Bond County man to 151 months’ imprisonment after he sold meth and engaged in a three-hour standoff with police.Johnathan Joiner, 46, of Greenville, pleaded guilty to two counts of distribution of controlled substance: meth. Following imprisonment, he will serve three years of supervised release.“Not…
Tampa Auto Dealer Sentenced to 54 Months’ Imprisonment for Wire Fraud Conspiracy and Exporting Stolen Vehicle

Tampa, Florida – Mohamad Jihad Fakih (Tampa, 27) has been sentenced by U.S. Senior District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington to four and a half years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and attempting to export a stolen motor vehicle. As part of his sentence, the court also entered an order of forfeiture in…
Two Sentenced After Pleading Guilty To Fentanyl Related Deaths

DENVER – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Thomas Galiano III, 26, of Colorado Springs, and Hailee Anne Helton, 26, of Colorado Springs were separately sentenced after each pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possession with an intent to distribute a substance containing fentanyl. Galiano III…
Fully Suspended Sentences Handed Down for Armed Carjacking in September 2024

Julan Byrd, 18, of Temple Hills, MD, was sentenced Friday in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, stemming from an armed carjacking in September 2024, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
New Britain Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Ring

LUIS TORRES ORTIZ, 25, of New Britain, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 60 months of imprisonment and four years of supervised release for his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Louisville Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Defrauding Customers

Louisville, KY – A Louisville woman pled guilty on February 19, 2026, to defrauding over 50 customers in connection with her pool business.U.S. Attorney Kyle G. Bumgarner of the Western District of Kentucky, Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Gerina D. Whethers, Special Agent in Charge Olivia Olson of the FBI Louisville Field Office, and Special Agent in…
Jury Finds Man Guilty of 2011 St. Louis County Murder-For-Hire

Jurors convicted Michael Grady, 70, of one count each of conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, aiding and abetting murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Caldwell Woman Sentenced to 180 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Crime

Kimberly Lee Freeman, 60, of Caldwell, Idaho, was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for Distribution of Methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Long Island Medical Doctor Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Operating Oxycodone Pill Mill Out of her Great Neck Office

Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Dr. Roya Jafari-Hassad was sentenced by United States District Judge Gary R. Brown to 7 years’ imprisonment for prescribing oxycodone pills without a legitimate medical purpose and fraudulently billing insurance providers for procedures which were never performed. In addition to the term of imprisonment, Judge Brown imposed…
PENSACOLA MAN SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR NARCOTICS AND FIREARM CHARGES

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Timothy Lamar McGee, 43, of Pensacola, Florida was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, tetrahydrocannabinol, and marijuana, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Harlingen man sent to prison for 168 months for possessing sexually explicit images and videos of children

A 57-year-old man has been sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Huntington Man Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl Crime

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Scott Burd, 60, of Huntington, was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for aiding and abetting the distribution of fentanyl.According to court documents and statements made in court, on March 6, 2025, Burd sold approximately 29 grams of fentanyl…
St. Clair County Man Sentenced to More than 13 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

ANNISTON, Ala. – A St. Clair County man has been sentenced on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor, announced Acting United States Attorney Catherine L. Crosby.United States District Judge Corey L. Maze sentenced Tyler Robert Curtis, 34, of Pell City, Alabama, to 162 months in prison followed by ten years of supervised…
Seven Defendants Sentenced for Trafficking Thousands of Fentanyl Pills into Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS – Seven defendants have been sentenced in United States District Court for drug-trafficking charges, announced U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen.According to court documents, Latre Lamont Anderson (28), Khianna Rose Clark-Strong (23), Jacquez O’Neal Fondern (22), Rozell Antonio Grainger (27), Issac Oneal Maiden (32), Olivia Mae Erin Martineau-Johns (21), and Jeremy James Nelson-Caban, Jr. (22)…
Philippine National Sentenced in CNMI for Immigration Fraud

SAIPAN, CNMI – SHAWN N. ANDERSON, United States Attorney for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, announced that defendant Lorna R. Maramba, age 64, a Philippine national illegally living on Saipan, was sentenced on March 2, 2026, by the Honorable Ramona V. Manglona in the United States District Court for the Northern Mariana…
Software Distributor Sentenced To 22 Months in Prison for Conspiracy to Traffic in Illicit Microsoft Certificates of Authenticity

Tampa, FL – Heidi Richards (52, Brandon) has been sentenced to 22 months in federal prison after a jury found her guilty of conspiring to traffic in illicit Microsoft certificate of authenticity (COA) labels. The Court also ordered Richards to pay a $50,000 fine. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Fort Eustis woman pleads guilty to neglecting children, assaulting husband

Rachel Lorane Pendergrast, 30, pled guilty today to assault, driving under the influence of alcohol, and felony child neglect. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Former New York National Sales Director Sentenced to Three Years in Prison For Kickback Scheme

BOSTON – A former New York based sales director for the Northeast region of a mobile medical diagnostics company was sentenced in federal court in Boston for conspiring to offer and pay kickbacks to doctors in exchange for ordering medically unnecessary brain scans. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Sacramento Man Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking

ohnny Bobby Truong, 33, of Sacramento, was sentenced today to 19 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Connecticut Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Threatening to Torture and Kill FBI Agent and Family

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Scott Robert Tardy, 32, of Seymour, Connecticut, has been sentenced to 80 months in federal prison for cyberstalking, providing false statements to the FBI, and obstruction of justice in a scheme that targeted a South Carolina FBI agent and his family. Source: U.S. Department of Justice