Baltimore TweetsA listing of the syndication formats available for the Baltimore News feed.2020-05-22T19:54:54+00:00urn:syndication:61fb66c1c0a6426fb4b16fd749f4f5d9https://www.fbi.gov/@@site-logo/fbisealitunes-small.jpghttps://www.fbi.gov/favicon.icoCastleCMSSex Offender Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of Several Minorsurn:syndication:80a41c3bb6cf40b8aba5d0084859519fLewis Ismael Blandon of Edgewood has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child.2024-03-26T17:30:00+00:002024-03-28T13:26:35+00:00Maryland MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to 24 Years in Federal Prison for Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including a Murderurn:syndication:76a6f602a0534d6b8a2afaa171a3ffd8Jose Lainez Martinez, an El Salvadoran national and an MS-13 gang member, received 24 years in prison for his participation in a racketeering conspiracy, including murder.2024-03-26T17:30:00+00:002024-03-28T13:29:36+00:00FBI Baltimore Statement on Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapseurn:syndication:454c7cc4f0124ca3bc3662ee5c40c67eThere is no specific and credible information to suggest any ties to terrorism at this time. The investigation is ongoing. FBI Baltimore will continue to support our partners at the local, state, and federal levels. "Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by this tragedy, especially to the victims and their families," said FBI Baltimore Special Agent in Charge William J. DelBagno. "On behalf of the FBI, I would like to say we are with you and with the families involved.”2024-03-26T10:30:00+00:002024-03-27T15:54:10+00:00William J. DelBagno Named Special Agent in Charge of the Baltimore Field Officeurn:syndication:275741c999c54fc9aaf6647aaa96b0bcDirector Christopher Wray has named William J. DelBagno as the special agent in charge of the Baltimore Field Office.2024-03-25T01:00:00+00:002024-03-23T13:10:07+00:00Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:766e308c0e2240dea01e4ec5b1b6fb2fA Maryland man pleaded guilty today to assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.2024-03-21T13:00:00+00:002024-03-22T17:40:49+00:00Maryland MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including a Murderurn:syndication:8943a661834244c0be5f984a09545a5eOscar Efrain Zavala Urrea, an El Salvadoran national residing in Silver Spring, received 25 years in prison for participating in a racketeering conspiracy, including a murder, related to the MS-13 gang.2024-03-19T13:30:00+00:002024-03-20T18:15:03+00:00U.S. Citizen Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Federal Prison for the Murder of His Mother, a Department of Defense Employee Working in Bahrainurn:syndication:b1915d2c33474e488b9cbc6ab2dbe412Giovanni Pope, a U.S. citizen, has been sentenced to 200 months in prison for the murder of his mother, a Department of Defense employee working in Bahrain.2024-03-19T13:00:00+00:002024-03-20T18:10:52+00:00Maryland Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice Related to Cover-Up of Excessive Force Incidenturn:syndication:4b46a34746284f5094f91c0eded031bbDaric Evans of Crisfield, Maryland, a correctional officer at the ECI in Westover, Maryland, pleaded guilty to conspiring to obstruct justice.2024-03-19T13:00:00+00:002024-03-20T18:07:22+00:00Annapolis Drug Dealer Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prisonurn:syndication:edd19f54660849f2aae8b0b0f53b7817Orlando Ray Coleman, Sr., of Millersville, Maryland, was sentenced to eight years in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl.2024-03-14T08:30:00+00:002024-03-15T15:47:44+00:00Maryland Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Charges During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:caa8e34a116041beb4b2b52099e25610Nicholas Ortt of Maryland has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including for allegedly assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol.2024-03-08T15:00:00+00:002024-03-13T14:24:54+00:00Hagerstown Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for a Series of Carjackingsurn:syndication:0983ab5aebc445399727f75ab1aed04bCarlos Guardado-Eagle of Hagerstown, Maryland, has been sentenced to federal prison for a series of armed carjackings and an attempted carjacking.2024-03-08T13:30:00+00:002024-03-13T18:02:44+00:00Washington, D.C., Man Convicted for the Armed Robberies of Two Phone Stores in Marylandurn:syndication:9e651bdc8abd411dbdb93122f9bf02f1A federal jury convicted Donte Antwaun Herring, of Washington, D.C., for the armed robberies of two phone stores in December 2020.2024-03-04T14:00:00+00:002024-03-06T20:22:47+00:00Defendant Posed as a Police Officer to Stop the Victims and Then Carjacked and Assaulted Victims to Rob the Victims or Their Employersurn:syndication:59fb0cb0369847518a121e87cdd8294aDavonne Tramont Dorsey of Gwynn Oak, Maryland, pleaded guilty on March 1, 2024, to carjacking and other related crimes.2024-03-04T14:00:00+00:002024-03-06T20:24:03+00:00Washington, D.C., Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison for Use of a Firearm in Connection With a Murder and a Robbery, and for a Drug Distribution Conspiracyurn:syndication:41b63cbc0b924a3bbf8d42a0cbd443d1Madani Ilara Tejan of Washington, D.C., received 50 years in prison for using a firearm in connection with murder and robbery, and for a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.2024-03-05T14:00:00+00:002024-03-06T20:26:48+00:00Howard County Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for His Role in a Murder-for-Hire Conspiracyurn:syndication:21f5a9591b9f42699fbbbc51a3914c85Jourdain Larose of Ellicott City was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the use and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence resulting in death.2024-02-28T15:00:00+00:002024-03-01T13:06:42+00:00Maryland Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice and Destruction of Records Related to Cover-Up of Excessive Force Incidenturn:syndication:0fe3b2ed655b43e4a77c263928e84ae0David Quillen of Delaware pleaded guilty to conspiring to obstruct justice and to destruction of records related to the assault of an inmate by a fellow officer.2024-02-22T18:30:00+00:002024-02-23T14:59:50+00:00Baltimore Robber Pleads Guilty to Committing a Series of Armed Bank and Commercial Robberiesurn:syndication:a3ebec1c3f3f4c568efe0912b4e5f7c1Dexter Nikoe Eaton of Baltimore pleaded guilty to armed bank robbery related to a series of bank and armed commercial robberies he committed.2024-02-15T16:54:00+00:002024-02-16T13:54:30+00:00FBI Baltimore Seeking Diverse Special Agent Candidatesurn:syndication:188a0c64b38d4640adb9e63b382dbdf3The FBI Baltimore Field Office will host an invitation-only Diversity Agent Recruitment (DAR) event in Baltimore on Thursday, March 21, 2024.2024-02-13T13:00:00+00:002024-02-14T20:40:01+00:00Leader of Baltimore Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prisonurn:syndication:3b6a240491244157b0ce3cca2d39c19aErnest Lee Bailey of Owings Mills received 10 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, including heroin, fentanyl, cocaine and MDMA.2024-02-12T11:00:00+00:002024-02-13T16:42:02+00:00Former Carroll County Coach and Substitute Teacher Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge for Sexual Exploitation of a Childurn:syndication:f62b0f43585f4dc3aeea9a25f068ba87Evan Thomas Harris Frock of Taneytown, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to the sexual exploitation of a child.2024-02-12T11:00:00+00:002024-02-13T17:12:21+00:00Holy Health Care Services, LLC Program Administrator Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for a Health Care Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:156d78433b0d4662adbb4c61abd07508Lambert Mbom of Riverdale, Maryland, has been sentenced to five years in prison for conspiracy to commit health care fraud.2024-02-12T11:00:00+00:002024-02-13T17:11:17+00:00Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to Participating in a Violent Racketeering Conspiracy, Including a Murderurn:syndication:ecadaf5031e4405892fbd7e440feca90Daniel Williams pleaded guilty to conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity.2024-02-07T13:00:00+00:002024-02-08T20:44:32+00:00Georgia Brothers Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Charges During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:ebccf6be8027474c93a46147afbfec9bTwo men from Georgia have been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for their actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2024-02-06T09:00:00+00:002024-02-07T15:07:25+00:00Federal Jury Convicts Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosbyurn:syndication:4dc7a8be209649e19094f3173d9f141fA federal jury convicted Marilyn J. Mosby, of Baltimore, Maryland, on the federal charge of making a false mortgage application.2024-02-06T09:00:00+00:002024-02-07T15:04:37+00:00Pennsylvania Man Facing Federal Felony Charges for Illegally Operating a Drone During the National Football League’s AFC Championship Gameurn:syndication:d054f11da9b1437e8e35fcd64beaa2c0Matthew Hebert of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, has been charged on federal felony charges related to his flying a drone over M&T Bank stadium.2024-02-05T11:00:00+00:002024-02-06T19:01:46+00:00Maryland Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child to Produce Child Pornographyurn:syndication:0fa53b29fc6c4bcfa67fe607cb5fb232Jose Hilario Aldana-Moreno of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a child to produce of child pornography.2024-01-30T09:30:00+00:002024-02-05T17:15:07+00:00Windsor Mill Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Obtain More Than $3.5 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loansurn:syndication:ed8832281f954af69d28d1a94b8337cfTomeka Glenn of Windsor Mill, Maryland, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.2024-02-01T09:30:00+00:002024-02-05T17:20:05+00:00Baltimore County Serial Fraudster Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison and Ordered to Pay $4.2 Million in Restitutionurn:syndication:c9e073015a9d4653923e5be9a584dfceAdeyanju Adewale of Reisterstown, Maryland, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for a wire fraud conspiracy.2024-02-01T09:30:00+00:002024-02-05T17:21:13+00:00Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Payroll Protection Plan Fraudurn:syndication:8a40a66fa7944aa2b23d721b19cf6c42Michael Coleman of Bear, Delaware, pleaded guilty to bank fraud in connection with obtaining a Payroll Protection Plan loan.2024-02-01T09:30:00+00:002024-02-05T17:25:21+00:00MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to 26 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including a Murder in Marylandurn:syndication:9a23edbd3e4046d683b934735b992d4cMS-13 member Kevin Alexander Castillo Calderon of Adelphi, Maryland, has been sentenced to 26 years in federal prison for a racketeering conspiracy.2024-01-29T09:30:00+00:002024-02-05T17:24:00+00:00FBI Leads Surge in Arrests Targeting Drug-Trafficking Organizations Nationwideurn:syndication:c020978ea56b44498cdca42ba85eaaf0Across more than seven FBI field offices in the last two weeks, nearly 200 people have been charged as part of a series of arrests targeting large-scale drug-trafficking organizations operating throughout the United States and North America.2024-02-02T13:00:00+00:002024-02-02T18:31:00+00:00Florida Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Federal Prison for Charges Related to the Sexual Exploitation of Minorsurn:syndication:e5c0ce46e78e4ffa80bf891ed28ea22aJohn W. Balch of Jacksonville, Florida, was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison for two counts of sexual exploitation of a child.2024-01-26T15:30:00+00:002024-01-30T15:42:00+00:00Sextortion: A Growing Threat Targeting Minorsurn:syndication:c2d117be194a48cf980865f2ab904b26FBI Baltimore wants to warn parents, educators, caregivers, and children about the dangers of online activity that may lead to the solicitation and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual acts.2024-01-24T16:30:00+00:002024-01-24T23:43:24+00:00Delaware Man Sentenced to 118 Months in Federal Prison for His Murder-for-Hire Ploturn:syndication:3d51e065fff441dbb2c95cafd0827ed5Javier A. Rodriguez of Wilmington has been sentenced to 118 months in federal prison for devising a plot to engage in interstate murder-for-hire.2024-01-12T16:30:00+00:002024-01-17T11:52:44+00:00Former Social Media Influencer Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for Scheming to Obtain More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loansurn:syndication:e05495faf0004167a9c88e4c2b62ce80Denish Sahadevan of Potomac, Maryland, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering.2024-01-09T16:00:00+00:002024-01-17T14:50:08+00:00Baltimore County Man and Woman Plead Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $300,000 in COVID-19 CARES Act Loansurn:syndication:b9bf1e434e0d4ec7aeacbb34a39b7b28Theodore Mouzon and Yannice Nunez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud relating to the submission of fraudulent CARES Act loan applications.2024-01-12T15:10:00+00:002024-01-16T17:07:38+00:00Baltimore Man Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-19 CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program Loansurn:syndication:dc26af9c7d344c60b1bbcdac0d544b7aReginald Alphonso Hopkins of Prince George’s County, Maryland, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for a wire fraud conspiracy.2024-01-10T15:30:00+00:002024-01-16T17:06:04+00:00Howard County Man Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Threatening an LGBTQI+ Advocacy Groupurn:syndication:f8148e323fa44d95b6340fc2a0db5cbeAdam Michael Nettina, of West Friendship, Maryland, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for using the telephone to make death threats.2024-01-11T15:00:00+00:002024-01-12T21:04:44+00:00Maryland Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:e3a189a73ca4420184b37b72cd815f78Carlos Ayala of Maryland has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2024-01-09T10:30:00+00:002024-01-11T16:33:41+00:00Delaware Man Federally Indicted for Traveling to Sexually Abuse an 11-Year-Old Victimurn:syndication:665891fa96a14decadfdea4b70e169a1Darius Matylewich of Bear, Delaware, was charged with traveling from Delaware to New Jersey to sexually abuse an 11-year-old victim he met on the Internet.2024-01-09T17:00:00+00:002024-01-11T16:09:11+00:00Nigerian National Sentenced to 121 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Launder Proceeds of Internet Fraud Schemesurn:syndication:bfcbf1542cbb4cd5a2eb1afd6be30c93A Nigerian national was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for conspiring to launder money derived from internet fraud schemes.2024-01-08T15:30:00+00:002024-01-09T22:07:14+00:00Baltimore BGF Gang Member Pleads Guilty to a Federal Racketeering Conspiracy Charge, Including Murderurn:syndication:01903099cc5e4ec1961a9b38b59d3fceWayne Prince pleaded guilty to conspiring to participate in a violent racketeering enterprise known as the Black Guerilla Family gang.2024-01-03T14:30:00+00:002024-01-05T14:11:32+00:00Nigerian National Arrested in Ghana Facing Federal Charges for an Alleged $7.5 Million Business E-Mail Compromise Scheme Involving Two Charitable Organizationsurn:syndication:8d79ac122b384b8c9c4864199d574106Olusegun Samson Adejorin, of Nigeria, was indicted for wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and unauthorized access to a protected computer.2024-01-02T14:30:00+00:002024-01-05T14:08:44+00:00Virginia Man Sentenced to Over Three Years in Federal Prison for Cyberstalking of Maryland Womanurn:syndication:fbca14bd8fce4a97b23e64781fcc1134Michael Ghali, of Fairfax, Virginia, was sentenced to 38 months in federal prison for a federal cyberstalking charge.2023-12-18T11:30:00+00:002023-12-26T14:45:31+00:00Maryland Financial Advisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing an Elderly Client’s Life Savingsurn:syndication:6647041dbe5148d2a1bff882fd835382Eddy Blizzard pleaded guilty to bank fraud in connection with a fraud scheme in which he embezzled approximately $1 million from an elderly client.2023-12-19T11:30:00+00:002023-12-26T14:43:07+00:00Six Individuals, Including Two Maryland State Department of Labor Subcontractors, Facing Federal Indictment for a Scheme to Fraudulently Obtain COVID-19 CARES Act Unemployment Insurance Benefitsurn:syndication:f2d73e65913c4452863b032afb9269d4A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging six individuals for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft.2023-12-15T16:30:00+00:002023-12-20T18:03:57+00:00Former Maryland Correctional Officer Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Civil Rights Violationsurn:syndication:34b3f9374ab94153a5c1571ea4424213U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced former Correctional Officer Owen Nesmith, of Baltimore, Maryland, to eight years in federal prison.2023-12-14T13:30:00+00:002023-12-15T21:22:34+00:00Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor to Engage in Illegal Sexual Activityurn:syndication:35e5ffe2ba2e4f0eb6f01de2b5f9068aSamuel Charles Hardeman was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison.2023-12-13T11:00:00+00:002023-12-15T17:12:33+00:00Greenbelt Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison on Drug and Firearms Charges, Including Illegal Possession of a Machinegunurn:syndication:0bf5ddbf5efc4eb1a66cd648aa484cffDonald Fortune, Jr., of Greenbelt, Maryland, was sentenced to eight years in federal prison.2023-12-13T11:00:00+00:002023-12-18T14:50:41+00:00Delaware Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge For Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:001e36640f534c4a877111f4344e2b2fA Delaware man pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.2023-12-13T08:00:00+00:002023-12-15T15:01:44+00:00Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Threatening Textsurn:syndication:398f862996744d81b7ad721e62a0ff3cDavid Lee Bradby of Maryland pleaded guilty to making interstate threatening communications related to text messages he sent to a woman living in West Virginia.2023-12-11T17:00:00+00:002023-12-13T13:41:48+00:00Maryland Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:a013c466e6de4a4885d3a1fbc02f48ecA Maryland man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for his conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.2023-12-05T15:20:00+00:002023-12-06T14:35:29+00:00Baltimore Man Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison for His Role in the Robbery and Murder of a Drug Dealerurn:syndication:4575946f828842a5afe516afe44e04a7Deron Johnson of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit a Hobbs Act robbery and for committing the robbery.2023-12-01T09:00:00+00:002023-12-05T16:28:13+00:00Drug Supplier Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prisonurn:syndication:8c052dbb611742e280a009f2ad08dda1Clarence Coby of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.2023-12-01T09:00:00+00:002023-12-05T16:26:46+00:00Longtime Employee of Harford County Manufacturer Sentenced to 42 Months in Federal Prison for a $20 Million Kickback Schemeurn:syndication:47ce3c40a6ec44e2834d8daf52c07161Elliott Dennis Kleinman, of Bel Air, Maryland, was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and tax evasion.2023-12-01T08:30:00+00:002023-12-05T16:21:02+00:00Maryland MS-13 Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including a Murderurn:syndication:2af697aab83642d6b7239b8fd38e0e24Oscar Efrain Zavala Urrea, an El Salvadoran national residing in Silver Spring Maryland, pleaded guilty to his participation in a racketeering conspiracy2023-12-01T08:30:00+00:002023-12-05T16:14:38+00:00Previously Convicted Bank Robber Pleads Guilty to Committing Three New Bank Robberiesurn:syndication:613ce4f0dcc441049a52feb5786b7815Kevin Maurice Lawson of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty to committing three armed bank robberies.2023-11-29T09:00:00+00:002023-11-30T15:28:24+00:00Severn Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Coercion and Enticement of a Minor to Engage in Illegal Sexual Activityurn:syndication:646ce6dd6b944801b8b501517bec44f9Carey Lee Sackmann of Severn, Maryland, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity.2023-11-27T10:30:00+00:002023-11-28T16:29:35+00:00Man Who Robbed Multiple New Castle County Tobacco Stores Sentenced to 53 Months in Federal Prisonurn:syndication:eb9792ff99704fc3b98d5acc8e0f6e2aDonald Gladden of New Castle, Delaware, has been sentenced to 53 months in prison for a string of tobacco store robberies.2023-11-27T10:30:00+00:002023-11-28T16:28:03+00:00Thurmont Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Childurn:syndication:a514a138f11245319ef8cc76814e9087Jose Alexander Diaz-Rodriguez, of Thurmont, was sentenced today to 18 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child.2023-11-20T18:00:00+00:002023-11-24T18:45:30+00:00Prince George’s County Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Coercing Minor Victims to Produce Child Pornographyurn:syndication:89aff8e0a2df4a909a631c1869bc9fa0Adrian Nathaniel Haynes of Oxon Hill, Maryland, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for the production of child pornography.2023-11-08T12:00:00+00:002023-11-15T15:08:31+00:00Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby Convicted on Two Counts of Perjuryurn:syndication:58ccdd4b9c714900ae9c7fd77960ebedA federal jury convicted Marilyn J. Mosby, age 42, of Baltimore, Maryland, on federal charges of perjury.2023-11-09T12:00:00+00:002023-11-15T15:07:01+00:00Maryland MS-13 Gang Members Sentenced to Federal Prison for a Murder Conspiracyurn:syndication:b2509545f37645f3bb3b920751943ed6Two MS-13 gang members were sentenced for conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering in connection with their participation in the WLS clique of the MS-13 gang.2023-11-09T16:00:00+00:002023-11-14T12:18:44+00:00Baltimore Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Federal Prison for Scheme to Obtain More Than $550,000 in Fraudulent COVID-19 CARES Act Loansurn:syndication:23f66cdfdf8d40c79ffe8e180d93d58aLawrence A. Walker of Baltimore, Maryland, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.2023-10-31T15:00:00+00:002023-11-13T17:59:00+00:00Former Federal Law Enforcement Officer Sentenced to Five Years' Probation After Pleading Guilty to Violating Airport Security Requirementsurn:syndication:aed1e36104eb4dcc92f0e0438151b284Supreme Jones of Atlanta has been sentenced to five years of probation for two counts of entering an aircraft area in violation of security requirements.2023-10-30T09:00:00+00:002023-11-03T19:21:59+00:00Eastern Shore Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison for Stealing More Than $1.8 Million From a Salisbury Corporationurn:syndication:af49541bc1ff4159aadef53cb86cf44bDuane G. Larmore of Salisbury, Maryland, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for a wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft.2023-10-26T17:30:00+00:002023-10-30T13:42:42+00:00Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to the Armed Robbery of a Baltimore Jewelry Storeurn:syndication:c497ff1b9aa84f1e8b52403cbc4c9035Davontay Conner pleaded guilty to the armed robbery of a jewelry store and to using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime of violence.2023-10-24T09:30:00+00:002023-10-25T16:13:24+00:00North Carolina and North Dakota Police Chiefs and Federal Firearms Licensees Indicted for Conspiracy to Illegally Acquire Machineguns and Other Firearmsurn:syndication:251b21c59f2d4cb083b129690b692939A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging five defendants with a conspiracy to illegally acquire machineguns and other regulated firearms.2023-10-20T16:30:00+00:002023-10-24T13:32:55+00:00Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Felony for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:9fc5275f8e094e819d6153ecfe08efceAnthony Nolf of Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-10-20T13:00:00+00:002023-10-23T20:10:01+00:00Maryland Man Indicted for Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Charges During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:ab0a2e1481a04c4aaa48763dc2159b3aJustin Lee of Maryland has been indicted on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-10-19T10:00:00+00:002023-10-20T17:48:12+00:00Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to a Scheme to Fraudulently Obtain Almost $18 Million in COVID-19 CARES Act Loansurn:syndication:11a8ee9d28ee47da90b02c419cd6c678Ahmed Sary of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud affecting financial institutions.2023-10-18T16:30:00+00:002023-10-20T14:05:46+00:00Smyrna Detective Arrested on Child Exploitation Chargesurn:syndication:db4a4e57ce044d5d886e56c600e489daMichael Anthony Kealty, a detective with the Smyrna Police Department, was arrested and charged with violations of federal child sexual exploitation laws.2023-10-17T13:59:00+00:002023-10-17T20:43:41+00:00Howard County Man Pleads Guilty to His Role in a Murder-for-Hire Conspiracyurn:syndication:a2b80188dc764cae93822bda73ef8344Jourdain Larose pleaded guilty to the use and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence resulting in death, in connection with a murder-for-hire conspiracy.2023-10-12T11:30:00+00:002023-10-17T20:37:00+00:00Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Cyberstalking of Maryland Womanurn:syndication:40af4da4f08a4c2f9eb041cb23367cf2Michael Ghali of Fairfax, Virginia, pleaded guilty to a cyberstalking charge related to sexually explicit and threatening messages and emails he sent to two victims.2023-10-12T11:30:00+00:002023-10-17T20:35:41+00:00MS-13 Gang Members Indicted for Two Murders on Long Islandurn:syndication:2ce052a51aa34a56b840c6510fb11f7aAn 11-count indictment was unsealed charging two MS-13 gang members with multiple racketeering offenses in connection with two murders and related crimes.2023-10-11T17:00:00+00:002023-10-16T13:30:22+00:00Leader and Two Members of Brooklyn-Based Real Ryte Gang Convicted of Violent Racketeering Offensesurn:syndication:28b51c575e704ff89de1fc954f4f5354Semaj Smith pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and brandishing a firearm.2023-10-12T13:37:00+00:002023-10-13T14:22:14+00:00Maryland Man Found Guilty on All Counts for Sexual Exploitation of Children to Produce Child Pornography and Related Chargesurn:syndication:87c65e55bf8d444b9e5a11e012110dd6A federal jury convicted Gary Rocky Jones, of Baltimore, on charges of sexual exploitation of a child.2023-10-02T09:30:00+00:002023-10-03T14:35:32+00:00Internal Revenue Service Information Technology Supervisor Facing Federal Charges for Extortion and Attempted Witness Tamperingurn:syndication:1b837d7d6a1f4402b54f235e0c518750A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Satbir Thukral for interference with commerce by extortion, and attempted witness tampering.2023-10-02T14:54:00+00:002023-10-02T20:16:44+00:00Prince George's County Man Pleads Guilty To Fraudulently Obtaining Covid-19 Cares Act Paycheck Protection Program Loansurn:syndication:28245d63b9ed4b688258176211b314d8Reginald Alphonso Hopkins of Prince George's County pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud relating to the submission of fraudulent claims for the Paycheck Protection Program.2023-09-27T15:00:00+00:002023-09-29T19:59:26+00:00Maryland Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Federal Prison for Federal Firearms Chargesurn:syndication:d04387810c5b4718b1c88b18d2b51512Elias Nick Costianes was sentenced to prison, after Costianes’s plea of guilty to possession of firearms and ammunition by an unlawful user of any controlled substance.2023-09-26T16:18:00+00:002023-09-27T18:00:08+00:00Maryland Man Facing Federal Charges for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-19 Cares Act Paycheck Protection Program Loanurn:syndication:f51ef418e1b242a9b2f74b81b56336a7A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Joseph Gillespie of Baltimore, Maryland, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud.2023-09-22T08:30:00+00:002023-09-25T13:48:57+00:00Maryland Man Sentenced on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:3617908b0a1f436ea86406bdb51c2e44Rodney Kenneth Milstreed of Maryland was sentenced in the District of Columbia on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the U.S. Capitol breach.2023-09-22T08:00:00+00:002023-09-25T13:38:58+00:00FBI and HBCU Leaders Deepen Relationships at Baltimore Conferenceurn:syndication:267d8be8db31487ca4d6b3dd60c091dbThe FBI and leaders of more than half of the country’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) met in Baltimore to cultivate and nourish relationships as part of the ongoing Beacon Initiative.2023-11-28T12:00:00+00:002023-12-04T15:30:20+00:00Maryland Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:01a017999b79430f8407a423da7ef59fSteven Patrick Cook of Maryland has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol.2023-09-18T07:00:00+00:002023-09-19T13:07:55+00:00Florida Man Sentenced in Maryland to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison for Nationwide Scheme that Defrauded Elderly Victims of More Than $2.5 Millionurn:syndication:442a38e4e19e40b7bcc0358561383766Eghosasere Avboraye-Igbinedion of Florida received 66 months in prison for conspiracy to commit mail fraud and mail fraud in a scheme to defraud elderly victims.2023-09-14T08:00:00+00:002023-09-15T13:43:07+00:00Maryland MS-13 Gang Leader Sentenced to 28 Years in Federal Prison for Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Murderurn:syndication:d02c01c5c85e4e31b60f9950743b9b56Brayan Alexander Torres of Adelphi was sentenced to 28 years in federal prison for a racketeering conspiracy.2023-09-14T08:00:00+00:002023-09-15T13:37:37+00:00Baltimore School Police Officer Facing Federal Charges for Overtime Fraud and Tax Violationsurn:syndication:3cdd0ccb3b884e0586253fce2e838495A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Lawrence E. Smith, of Perry Hall, Maryland, for federal wire fraud.2023-09-08T14:00:00+00:002023-09-12T19:30:57+00:00Eastern Shore Man Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Steal More Than $1.8 Million From a Salisbury Businessurn:syndication:087e03e29e19443b898eaede8aefc508Stephen Franklin of Salisbury, Maryland, has been sentenced to 66 months in federal prison for a wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft.2023-09-08T14:00:00+00:002023-09-12T19:32:29+00:00Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Federal Prison for Two Separate Fraud Schemesurn:syndication:53956912c2894ba3b3b64815afb9b782Dion Rashaan Foxworth, of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for wire fraud related to an investment fraud scheme and bank fraud.2023-09-08T14:00:00+00:002023-09-12T19:34:51+00:00Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:acfc673b968a4664a38e82daabb9980fDouglas Wyatt of Maryland pleaded guilty to a felony offense related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-09-08T09:00:00+00:002023-09-12T14:53:54+00:00Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Issuing Threats of Violence to an LGBTQI+ Advocacy Groupurn:syndication:dcae3e2acbbf4306830a0048cfe60a73A Maryland man pleaded guilty in a U.S. district court in Baltimore to a federal crime for using a telephone to threaten a group that advocates for LGBTQI+ people.2023-08-30T16:00:00+00:002023-08-30T22:39:29+00:00United States Attorney Erek L. Barron Announces That the Maryland United States Attorney’s Office Continues the Fight Against Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Related to the COVID-19 Pandemicurn:syndication:5d88e24d5e6b4413806ae8792234be6dThe U.S. Attorney’s Office continues to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of fraud, waste, and abuse relating to pandemic relief enacted by Congress.2023-08-29T17:25:00+00:002023-08-30T12:26:51+00:00Baltimore Felon Pleads Guilty to Committing a Series of Armed Commercial Robberiesurn:syndication:c79009868a1741e98b5540c41b234131Joseph Dinkins of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty to committing an armed commercial robbery.2023-08-22T06:30:00+00:002023-08-29T14:03:26+00:00Glen Burnie Sex Trafficker Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prisonurn:syndication:e461b5a769cb42989b9601145d5382e9Benjamin Lawton of Glen Burnie, Maryland, has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion.2023-08-25T06:30:00+00:002023-08-29T14:02:19+00:00Maryland Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:0a0116b2367e4a97af2ad433e53687ffNarayana Rheiner of Baltimore was sentenced in the District of Columbia on a felony charge related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol.2023-08-22T08:00:00+00:002023-08-23T13:20:49+00:00Baltimore Man Facing Federal Indictment for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor to Produce Child Pornography and for Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:aee44d30e3bf4f2d90b49173583b8fb9A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Christopher Kenji Bendann, of Baltimore, with five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.2023-08-18T14:30:00+00:002023-08-21T21:17:58+00:00Former Baltimore County Police Officer Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Accepting Bribes in Exchange for Firearms Training Certificationsurn:syndication:63d662bcd7004b76896d00cbd9619190William R. Johnson, Jr., of Baltimore, Maryland, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for accepting bribes in exchange for firearms training certifications.2023-08-18T14:30:00+00:002023-08-21T21:16:57+00:00Baltimore Man Sentenced to 26 Years in Federal Prison for Three Robberies Committed at Gunpointurn:syndication:9f86bd5ff121479ea291d3075fdbd265Keith Poynter, Jr., of Baltimore, has been sentenced to 26 years in federal prison for a robbery conspiracy, three counts of commercial robbery, and firearms offenses.2023-08-17T08:00:00+00:002023-08-18T13:00:05+00:00Thurmont Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Childurn:syndication:1b5abaf5888a46848f3d04e288a4d1a4Jose Alexander Diaz-Rodriguez of Thurmont pleaded guilty to the sexual exploitation of a child.2023-08-16T14:00:00+00:002023-08-17T21:39:39+00:00Maryland Man Sentenced to 96 Months in Federal Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of Firearmsurn:syndication:206c29290718415990d1352312fad64aWilbert Wilson of Wilmington has been sentenced to 96 months in prison for one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.2023-08-16T11:30:00+00:002023-08-17T17:49:01+00:00Nigerian National Convicted in Federal Court of Conspiracy to Launder Proceeds of Internet Fraud Schemesurn:syndication:6e0a7619ba32417395d36434b1d1818eOlugbenga Lawal, a Nigerian national, has been convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering following a four-day federal trial.2023-08-16T06:30:00+00:002023-08-17T12:48:42+00:00Millsboro Man Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Possession of Molotov Cocktailurn:syndication:586de79ae86b450bb5a1f25cd1338d23Job Gillette of Millsboro was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for possessing a destructive device known as a Molotov Cocktail.2023-08-16T06:30:00+00:002023-08-17T12:45:36+00:00Cecil County Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison for His Repeated Sexual Abuse of a Childurn:syndication:2bf222da984649909574085b5d30365aLawrence Aquilla Colby, IV, of Elkton, received 50 years in prison for a conspiracy to sexually abuse a child from the age of approximately 4 months to 2 years old.2023-08-16T06:30:00+00:002023-08-17T12:37:56+00:00Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to Discharge of a Weapon Resulting in Death Related to a Murder-for-Hireurn:syndication:52a9ae895aaa47d9af4f8301ba67efd7Tyrik Braxton of Baltimore pleaded guilty to discharging a firearm during a crime of violence resulting in death in connection with a murder-for-hire conspiracy.2023-08-14T10:00:00+00:002023-08-15T14:52:24+00:00Former Chief Executive Officer of Strong City Baltimore Facing Federal Indictment for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.4 Million in COVID-19 Cares Act Loansurn:syndication:4ef14786395242c5b384bb2ffeebb342Reginald Davis of Baltimore has been charged with wire fraud and money laundering relating to the submission of fraudulent COVID-19 CARES Act loan applications.2023-08-09T16:00:00+00:002023-08-11T13:29:52+00:00Florida Woman Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for the Voluntary Manslaughter of Her Girlfriendurn:syndication:54961094618d4e1297e917dbe0797fccJanice Martina Mason of Melbourne, Florida, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for voluntary manslaughter.2023-08-04T13:00:00+00:002023-08-08T14:02:00+00:00Maryland Doctor Convicted After Three-Week Trial for COVID-19 Health Care Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:dac35b8e55aa4e76ac45a01d14f26570Ron Elfenbein, M.D., of Arnold, Maryland, was convicted of five counts of health care fraud for submitting more than $15 million in false and fraudulent claims.2023-08-04T09:30:00+00:002023-08-07T17:06:15+00:00Two Maryland MS-13 Gang Members Sentenced to 22 Years and 16 Years in Federal Prison for Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Murderurn:syndication:7626f9be62904102979891d6265f0790Hernan Yanes-Rivera and Agustino Eugenio Rivas Rodriguez have been sentenced for their participation in a racketeering conspiracy, including murder.2023-08-01T06:30:00+00:002023-08-02T12:53:24+00:00Four Men Federally Indicted for Hobbs Act Conspiracy, Firearms Charges, and a Kidnappingurn:syndication:7fef6a1d89ab4b4a908a112158217b22Four Delaware men have been charged with a crime spree that culminated in the kidnapping and rape of an individual identified in the Indictment as Victim-1.2023-07-28T13:00:00+00:002023-08-01T20:05:12+00:00Virginia Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiring to Violate Iranian Sanctionsurn:syndication:44d6fda20b864bc181e5e4503c72c95fBehrouz Mokhtari, a native of Iran and a naturalized citizen of the United States, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for violating U.S. sanctions.2023-07-25T07:00:00+00:002023-07-27T13:44:50+00:00Defendant in a Conspiracy to Rob a U.S. Post Office Pleads Guilty to Federal Chargesurn:syndication:69f9cb1618a348afbe8108f8cf468362Juan Ramon Ramirez Delgado, a Honduran national, pleaded guilty to federal charges for a commercial robbery conspiracy.2023-07-24T12:00:00+00:002023-07-26T15:18:41+00:00FBI Director Christopher Wray Visits Baltimore Field Officeurn:syndication:2783542b29974fdba18d1bb4d372ad0cThis week FBI Director Christopher Wray visited the FBI’s Baltimore Field Office.2023-07-21T12:30:00+00:002023-07-24T17:29:53+00:00Pennsylvania Man Gets Two Years in Federal Prison for Participation in Nationwide Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:7e91712ec38743ab826ebc2435182fb8Mamadou Bah of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, received two years in prison for his participation in a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $700,000 in gift cards.2023-07-18T10:00:00+00:002023-07-19T15:22:06+00:00Final Defendant Sentenced to 51 Months in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy to Smuggle Contraband Into the Chesapeake Detention Facilityurn:syndication:6e39f30d6a364f669012e6ce2ef901bfBernard Bay of Baltimore has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for a racketeering conspiracy.2023-07-19T09:36:00+00:002023-07-19T15:10:30+00:00Florida Man Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Federal Prison for His Role in a Scheme to Scam Elderly Victims Out of More Than $1.5 Millionurn:syndication:18ad525e09234d769897fa75224d74e0McArnold Charlemagne, of Miramar, Florida, was sentenced yesterday to 41 months in federal prison for a federal mail fraud conspiracy charge.2023-07-13T16:13:00+00:002023-07-14T16:35:50+00:00Greenbelt Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Firearms Charges, Including Illegal Possession of a Machinegunurn:syndication:26c76bc9b6a84273a2d340e696dc17f5Donald Fortune, Jr, of Greenbelt, Maryland, pleaded guilty to federal charges for drug and firearm crimes.2023-07-11T17:00:00+00:002023-07-14T13:37:43+00:00Hagerstown Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Childurn:syndication:8ec0e2b5c8fc43199218ac5e6d2cc51fJohn Frederick Hegedus of Hagerstown has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a child.2023-07-07T14:00:00+00:002023-07-11T11:53:47+00:00Baltimore Man Sentenced to 26 Years in Federal Prison for Robbery and Murderurn:syndication:9cde175bca8943abb568073b218cbfdeJoseph Williams of Baltimore has been sentenced to 26 years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit a Hobbs Act robbery and related crimes.2023-07-07T14:00:00+00:002023-07-11T11:52:40+00:00Dion Oliver Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison Following Convictions for the Shooting of a Wilmington 6-Year-Old Boy and the Death of a Newark Womanurn:syndication:ad457582606b4e8eb2f004e2d3c00cc9Dion Oliver was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after he was convicted of stalking, kidnapping resulting in death, and conspiracy.2023-07-06T14:00:00+00:002023-07-11T11:51:36+00:00Two Wilmington Men Federally Charged with Interstate Kidnapping Conspiracyurn:syndication:7cb737b651c74870ac5609e350d49a8aA federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Donnie Taylor and Kyaire Finch of Wilmington with conspiring to kidnap and kidnapping a man.2023-06-30T14:30:00+00:002023-07-07T12:46:22+00:00Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Racketeering Conspiracy Charge for His Participation in the Triple C Gangurn:syndication:086fbc03ef4842ef936038db472083a8Jawaun Harris, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty to a federal charge of conspiracy to participate in the affairs of a racketeering enterprise.2023-06-28T14:30:00+00:002023-07-03T16:26:24+00:00Member of Southwest Baltimore 'NFL' Gang Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Murder and a Drug Distribution Conspiracyurn:syndication:ba0e1c947ed843ce984c9d0de242803aJames Henry Roberts of Baltimore was sentenced to 30 years in prison for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise.2023-06-20T15:00:00+00:002023-06-22T13:11:36+00:00Former Maryland Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Civil Rights Violationsurn:syndication:6f699b3c9e354bbcb4e54ab85abcdfd0Former Correctional Officer Owen Nesmith of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty to federal charges related to his sexual contact with three victims who were incarcerated.2023-06-20T13:30:00+00:002023-06-22T13:08:46+00:00New York Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy and Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanylurn:syndication:39ce24ad3a6f443096b5390271390a54Valfonso Dewitt of Bronx, New York, has been sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.2023-06-20T13:30:00+00:002023-06-23T14:48:55+00:00Maryland Man Arrested on Felony Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:3517289860bd4bb59709a430d01968bcAdam Ryan Obest of Maryland has been arrested on felony charges, including assaulting a law enforcement officer, for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol.2023-06-13T13:30:00+00:002023-06-15T14:34:12+00:00Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Chargesurn:syndication:88657d5a71d94857b2f99cf63750dd2bElias Nick Costianes, formerly of Nottingham, pleaded guilty to possession of firearms and ammunition by an unlawful user of any controlled substance.2023-06-08T12:30:00+00:002023-06-13T18:20:16+00:00Baltimore Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for the Robbery and Murder of a Drug Dealerurn:syndication:2260fa007e64455d9185f78277a9b98bGeorge Fields of Baltimore, Maryland, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit a Hobbs Act robbery and a firearms offense.2023-06-09T12:30:00+00:002023-06-13T18:19:12+00:00New Jersey Man Indicted in Money Laundering Conspiracy Schemeurn:syndication:106080149e644b69a9a9ad4f3080e092A federal indictment was unsealed charging Angel Mendez, a resident of New Jersey, with one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.2023-06-08T10:00:00+00:002023-06-13T17:05:16+00:00MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to 26 Years in Federal Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy Involving a Violent Murder and for Drug Distribution and Firearms Violationsurn:syndication:7ab7ff98a3a741a18030391ee642a52fJose Lopez Rivera, an El Salvadoran national, has been sentenced to 26 years in federal prison for a racketeering conspiracy involving a violent murder.2023-06-01T08:00:00+00:002023-06-02T19:07:36+00:00Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge in Connection with Scheme to Obtain More Than $550,000 in Fraudulent COVID-19 Cares Act Loansurn:syndication:e30b0a893ec4429083c49380dc40dadfLawrence A. Walker of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.2023-06-01T08:00:00+00:002023-06-02T19:10:35+00:00Former Social Media Influencer Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Scheming to Obtain More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 Cares Act Loansurn:syndication:8d073786748348d384b17434ab928dbaDenish Sahadevan of Potomac, Maryland, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering.2023-05-31T17:01:00+00:002023-06-01T13:26:08+00:00Twenty Charged in Federal and State Court for Drug Conspiracyurn:syndication:1f58e283f88f433eba60347b2a0bc590Twenty individuals have been charged by a federal grand jury sitting in Wilmington with conspiracy to traffic and manufacture drugs.2023-05-25T16:00:00+00:002023-06-01T13:46:09+00:00Maryland Man Indicted for Violent Carjacking and Kidnapping in Seafordurn:syndication:a40fc7648c0149c3acc9ce69eb7cfb50Ralph Harmon, a resident of Salisbury, Maryland, has been charged with committing a violent carjacking and kidnapping in Seaford.2023-05-25T16:00:00+00:002023-06-01T13:46:58+00:00Former University of Delaware Student Extradited From Germany and Charged with Stalking and Cares Act Fraudurn:syndication:633da86be9ad4ae68e62e4cf92948535Kyle Stevens, who formerly attended the University of Delaware, was extradited from Germany to the U.S. on charges of cyberstalking and threats made in interstate commerce.2023-05-30T15:30:00+00:002023-06-01T13:49:17+00:00Superseding Indictment Charges Maryland Man with Wire Fraud, Identity Theft, and Drug-Related Counts, in Addition to Original Charges for COVID-19 Cares Act Unemployment Benefits Fraud and Illegal Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:9f4ad0d97706464ca47b0c5947e5b61aRyan E. Dales of Baltimore, Maryland, has been charged in a superseding indictment that adds multiple charges to include drug offenses and identity theft.2023-05-18T08:30:00+00:002023-05-22T14:44:39+00:00Cecil County Woman Sentenced to 80 Years in Federal Prison for Charges Related to Her Sexual Abuse of an Infanturn:syndication:a5a5335e06314cf6b63bf2eada3bb449Summer Nichole McCroskey of Elkton, Maryland, has been sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for her participation in a conspiracy to sexually abuse a child.2023-05-18T08:30:00+00:002023-05-22T14:53:54+00:00Maryland MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to 28 Years in Federal Prison for Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Two Murdersurn:syndication:33d4f93a62f143c98c0d24d5ab887f60Franklyn Edgardo Sanchez of Adelphi, Maryland, was sentenced to 28 years in federal prison for his participation in a racketeering conspiracy, including two murders.2023-05-19T08:30:00+00:002023-05-22T20:24:25+00:00Baltimore Man Facing Federal Charges for Murder-for-Hire Resulting in the Death of a Baltimore Woman, Witness Retaliation, and Witness Tamperingurn:syndication:aaedef4545f444e595c970b48e38180eMatthew Hightower of Baltimore, Maryland, has been charged with conspiracy to murder a witness, witness retaliation murder, and witness tampering murder.2023-05-19T08:00:00+00:002023-05-22T15:04:12+00:00Florida Woman Convicted After Eight-Day Trial for the Voluntary Manslaughter of Her Girlfriendurn:syndication:af83b3f4b54b47cfb1f0fa23ce808facMartina Mason was convicted today of voluntary manslaughter for running over a woman on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and leaving her to die.2023-05-19T12:44:00+00:002023-05-19T19:38:12+00:00Canadian Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography and Extortion Related to His 'Sextortion' of Five Minor Victimsurn:syndication:20ba5568739248e19c4c806d5d9b095dMuhammad Luqman Rana of City of Vaughan was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.2023-05-15T07:00:00+00:002023-05-17T11:01:38+00:00Former Prince George’s County Police Department Lieutenant Sentenced to 16 Months in Federal Prison for Tax Evasion—Failed to Report More Than $1.3 Million in Income From His Security Businessurn:syndication:3aa08c40d9f64057b4ecb90b2bde08c7Edward Scott Finn of Dunkirk, Maryland, has been sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for a tax evasion charge.2023-05-15T07:00:00+00:002023-05-17T10:59:03+00:00Waldorf Man Sentenced to Over Three Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:d8999f69884a49e3827479a5d0006b35Jeffrey Darnell Alderson was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for possession of child pornography.2023-05-12T14:00:00+00:002023-05-16T15:18:02+00:00Eastern Shore Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Steal More Than $1.8 Million From a Salisbury Businessurn:syndication:87406495628a4e8988722e69f35bd350Stephen Franklin of Salisbury, Maryland, pleaded guilty to a wire fraud conspiracy and to aggravated identity theft.2023-05-09T07:30:00+00:002023-05-10T13:58:29+00:00Baltimore Man Convicted After a Four-Day Trial for Three Robberies Committed at Gunpointurn:syndication:a2b9127edc924f75a4a07807fd319587A federal jury convicted Keith Poynter, Jr., of Baltimore, Maryland, on federal charges related to a series of armed commercial robberies.2023-04-25T15:00:00+00:002023-04-27T10:44:23+00:00Cecil County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges Related to His Repeated Sexual Abuse of a Child From the Age of Approximately 4 Months to 2 Years Oldurn:syndication:89d4e1b55320409e89075fe8b1c1d482Lawrence Aquilla Colby, IV, of Elkton, pleaded guilty to federal charges related to his participation in a conspiracy to sexually abuse a child.2023-04-25T15:00:00+00:002023-04-27T13:02:11+00:00Maryland Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:bc92b3b420b048dca1808334e9f97fb0A Maryland man was sentenced on a felony charge of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-04-24T07:00:00+00:002023-04-25T18:58:10+00:00Maryland MS-13 Gang Leader Pleads Guilty to Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Murderurn:syndication:6e90c15687c34d638b2cd5573fec2590Brayan Alexander Torres pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy, including murder.2023-04-20T06:00:00+00:002023-04-25T10:42:49+00:00Former Baltimore City Assistant State’s Attorney Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Unlawfully Obtaining Phone Recordsurn:syndication:626feca3e81d4f60b5b138bbb7f37260Former Baltimore City Assistant State’s Attorney Adam Lane Chaudry was sentenced to two years in prison for fraud in connection with obtaining confidential phone records.2023-04-18T13:30:00+00:002023-04-20T18:47:38+00:00Former Correctional Officer at the Metropolitan Transition Center in Baltimore Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy Related to a Smuggling Schemeurn:syndication:6b9c583d047648d389c5a49ab29da22aShanese Butler was sentenced to two years in federal prison for a racketeering conspiracy related to a scheme to smuggle contraband.2023-04-13T16:58:00+00:002023-04-14T16:16:09+00:00Man Who Robbed Bank in Laurel, Delaware, Under Federal Indictmenturn:syndication:af8493ebd8a44b7e9b56a8207d647510A federal grand jury returned an indictment last week charging Justin Cabot of New Jersey with one count of bank robbery.2023-04-12T08:00:00+00:002023-04-13T12:51:24+00:00Maryland Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Federal Prison for $1.2 Million Bank Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:edb6b2e549984ff89fcdcae5ad925c82Daniel Ongele of Bowie, Maryland, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for a $1.2 million bank fraud scheme.2023-04-06T08:30:00+00:002023-04-07T15:09:42+00:00Baltimore Eight Tray Gangster Crips Member Sentenced to Almost 20 Years in Federal Prison for Racketeering and Drug Conspiracy Chargesurn:syndication:b65405be0f4e45dbbe6ade251699d534Devon Powell of Baltimore has been sentenced to 235 months in prison for racketeering and drug conspiracy charges related to his gang activity.2023-04-05T09:00:00+00:002023-04-06T16:37:45+00:00Pennsylvania Man Arrested on Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:d4d6754e36b142b09509971e89bac251Anthony Nolf of Pennsylvania has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-04-05T12:31:00+00:002023-04-05T20:17:17+00:00Howard County Man Facing Federal Charges for Allegedly Making a Threatening Phone Call to an LGBTQ Advocacy Groupurn:syndication:d726f3d31b8f4f37b7886792233a9a13Adam Michael Nettina of West Friendship, Maryland, has been charged for using the telephone to threaten a group that advocates for LGBTQ individuals.2023-04-04T09:30:00+00:002023-04-05T14:17:12+00:00Baltimore County Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes in Exchange for Firearms Training Certificationsurn:syndication:8844edf590ea45ecaa8cc69360dc040aWilliam R. Johnson, Jr., of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty to a federal charge of honest services wire fraud.2023-04-03T10:30:00+00:002023-04-04T17:52:38+00:00Burtonsville Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for the Armed Robberies of an Armored Truck, Two Banks, and a Convenience Storeurn:syndication:d91ac6cb3e6c40a1b7c16956843f6137Israel Ramirez of Burtonsville received 17 years in prison for an armed robbery of an armored truck, two armed bank robberies, and the armed robbery of a convenience store.2023-03-30T08:30:00+00:002023-03-31T14:31:28+00:00The FBI Is Offering a $10,000 Reward for Information Leading to the Arrest of Fugitive Roy C. McGrathurn:syndication:73ede3cc86a04b4d99b6a24bebf6fc8fThe FBI is seeking the public’s assistance in locating fugitive Roy C. McGrath.2023-03-28T12:04:00+00:002023-04-05T16:12:15+00:00Upper Marlboro Fraudster Sentenced to More Than Nine Years in Federal Prison for His Role in a $28 Million Ponzi Scheme Involving '1st Million Dollars'urn:syndication:5c74e23080ff4e3b9b1bf8027730bb0bJohn Erasmus Frimpong, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, received 114 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and other fraud crimes.2023-03-23T15:30:00+00:002023-03-28T13:20:07+00:00Prince George’s County Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:25e5b93d866742ea9b4c586733fc15c4Carl Gage Linden of Mount Rainier has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison for the production of child pornography.2023-03-16T12:00:00+00:002023-03-20T17:06:31+00:00Leader of Southwest Baltimore 'NFL' Gang Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Murder and a Drug Distribution Conspiracyurn:syndication:457994a8614d4920b03bd6bfe1075149NFL gang leader Gregory Butler has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise.2023-03-17T12:00:00+00:002023-03-20T17:04:50+00:00Maryland Man Sentenced on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breachurn:syndication:3121e3303c584aedbd9cafdeff50bc17Daniel Egtvedt was sentenced in the District of Columbia on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach.2023-03-16T11:30:00+00:002023-03-17T16:26:48+00:00Maryland MS-13 Gang Members Plead Guilty to Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Murderurn:syndication:8fc985694c184ad185a18a6ea75a5b1eHernan Yanes-Rivera and Agustin Eugenio Rivas Rodriguez pleaded guilty to their participation in a racketeering conspiracy, including murder, related to their activities as part of the MS-13 gang.2023-03-14T16:00:00+00:002023-03-16T00:05:21+00:00Baltimore Felon Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm in a School Zone and for a Drug Conspiracyurn:syndication:a03e11464d6a47348c6b74aaa1e0b8ecGregory Santos of Baltimore, Maryland, has been sentenced to 102 months in prison for illegal possession of a firearm in a school zone and for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and fentanyl.2023-03-07T07:30:00+00:002023-03-09T16:48:54+00:00Maryland MS-13 Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Two Murdersurn:syndication:a662d1cfd51c4f0185d19dec74f18ecbFranklyn Edgardo Sanchez of Adelphi, Maryland, pleaded guilty to his participation in a racketeering conspiracy, including two murders, as part of the MS-13 gang.2023-03-07T07:30:00+00:002023-03-09T16:47:15+00:00New York Drug Supplier Convicted After Federal Trial for Supplying Fentanyl to a Prince George’s County Drug Dealerurn:syndication:f8e24bea73ad42d39830db3aac2435d0Valfonso Dewitt was convicted for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and two counts for using his cellular telephone to facilitate illegal drug distribution.2023-03-06T12:00:00+00:002023-03-07T18:41:21+00:00MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including a Murder in Marylandurn:syndication:48d65cdc1f454135b04de9a98f4d318eJose Domingo Ordonez-Zometa, of Landover Hills, Maryland, has been sentenced to life in federal prison for racketeering and murder charges.2023-03-06T16:27:00+00:002023-03-07T12:20:54+00:00Teres Tinnin Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Stalking Convictionsurn:syndication:0a84214804f844bdb670d821208d0d9fTeres Tinnin has been sentenced to a total of 15 years in prison, five years for conspiracy to stalk and 10 years for stalking.2023-03-01T08:30:00+00:002023-03-03T19:01:49+00:00MS-13 Members Sentenced to Life in Prison for Racketeering, Murder, Extortion, and Federal Drug Chargesurn:syndication:cf3d7a0f63dc401e8304ba20333eb636Two gang members, Luis Flores-Reyes and Jairo Jacome, have been sentenced to life in federal prison for charges related to a racketeering enterprise known as MS-13.2023-02-23T15:30:00+00:002023-02-27T14:42:45+00:00Washington, D.C. Man Convicted After Nine-Day Trial for Use of a Firearm in Connection with a Murder and a Robbery, and for a Drug Distribution Conspiracyurn:syndication:163155f6653f4ecaa7a470c8ef39eee0A federal jury convicted Madani Ilara Tejan of Washington, D.C., for using a firearm in connection with murder and robbery, and for a drug distribution conspiracy.2023-02-21T15:00:00+00:002023-02-24T21:21:47+00:00Federal Indictment Returned Charging Maryland Woman and Florida Man for Conspiring to Destroy Energy Facilitiesurn:syndication:a9ee87e04a96408fb5afccf4332c8074Sarah Beth Clendaniel and Brandon Clint Russell were charged with conspiracy to destroy an energy facility, causing damage over $100,000 and a significant interruption and impairment at the facility.2023-02-14T14:19:00+00:002023-02-14T20:29:24+00:00Previously Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Abusing Five Minor Victims and Recording the Sexual Abuse Over 13 Yearsurn:syndication:3a1268b9d0f14447a87639658e2ddb26Garnell Eugene Graves was sentenced to 50 years in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for four counts of sexual exploitation of a child related to his sexual abuse of five victims.2023-02-13T17:20:00+00:002023-02-14T01:44:22+00:00Five Defendants Sentenced to Federal Prison for Perpetrating Nationwide “Grandparent Scam” Fraud Against Over 68 Victimsurn:syndication:fac0676378c24e18a275bd50736816d5Five people have been convicted and sentenced to prison for their roles in a nationwide fraud scheme that targeted senior citizens and amounted to losses totaling over $683,464.2023-02-09T16:30:00+00:002023-02-14T01:09:03+00:00As Valentine’s Day Nears, Be Aware of the Dangers of Romance Scamsurn:syndication:ea05bfa256fb48dcad79e6e6dd2a4b61Many romance scams, also called confidence fraud, promise love and happiness, but criminals are looking to rob victims of their savings.2023-02-13T15:46:00+00:002023-02-13T22:33:01+00:00Delaware Man Sentenced for Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions Related to Capitol Breachurn:syndication:531625a5c2c240e6bb1d037800bc369aKevin Seefried of Delaware has been sentenced for a felony and four misdemeanors offenses stemming from his actions during the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach.2023-02-09T06:00:00+00:002023-02-10T14:29:32+00:00Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of Children and Distribution, Receipt, and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materialurn:syndication:39c2a91bfe1f410bb990927adeee5d85A federal grand jury in Baltimore returned an indictment charging Paul Francis Blaisse of Maryland with the sexual exploitation of children.2023-02-08T07:00:00+00:002023-02-09T14:41:37+00:00Cecil County Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges Related to Her Sexual Abuse of a 4-Month-Old Childurn:syndication:7dff44c58a5b474e88eb81be92e7a295Summer Nichole McCroskey of Elkton pleaded guilty to federal charges related to her participation in a conspiracy to sexually abuse a child.2023-02-02T06:00:00+00:002023-02-08T15:29:36+00:00Maryland Woman and Florida Man Charged Federally for Conspiring to Destroy Energy Facilitiesurn:syndication:2a85fe99549548dc87c37fa0c0bc00d9Sarah Beth Clendaniel and Brandon Clint Russell have been charged with conspiracy to destroy an energy facility.2023-02-06T14:09:00+00:002023-02-06T20:11:57+00:00Maryland Man Facing Federal Indictment for Filing Fraudulent Applications for COVID-19 CARES Act Unemployment Benefits and for Illegal Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:5fd92b840ef14d82a31687734b02349dA federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Ryan E. Dales of Baltimore, Maryland, with illegal possession of a firearm and wire fraud.2023-01-26T12:00:00+00:002023-01-27T18:52:46+00:00Medical Director of Baltimore County Pain Management Clinic Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodoneurn:syndication:fbdf0ec16eac456ea15e72ae1df90966Norman Rosen of Towson, Maryland, has been sentenced to four months of home detention for conspiracy to distribute and dispense oxycodone.2023-01-24T15:26:00+00:002023-01-24T21:33:50+00:00Maryland Man, Previously Convicted for Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft, Facing Federal Charges for Filing Fraudulent Applications for COVID-19 CARES Act Loans and Unemployment Benefitsurn:syndication:f00e1da8efd24dc8a0263a6829731146Ryan Dales of Baltimore, Maryland, has been charged with wire fraud relating to the submission of fraudulent applications for unemployment insurance benefits.2023-01-23T17:42:00+00:002023-01-24T17:39:20+00:00Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:edb9f976a42a4bfc9299f609858c5d16Jacob Michael Therres of Maryland pleaded guilty to assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers using a dangerous weapon during the breach of the U.S. Capitol.2023-01-23T17:31:00+00:002023-01-24T17:31:22+00:00Former Correctional Officer Convicted After Seven-Day Trial for a Racketeering Conspiracy to Smuggle Contraband into Maryland’s Chesapeake Detention Facilityurn:syndication:c7306b08361e4150b4377be2d70acf3eA federal jury convicted former correctional officer Andre Davis for a racketeering conspiracy involving paying bribes to officers to smuggle contraband into the Chesapeake Detention Facility.2023-01-20T14:07:00+00:002023-01-20T22:27:28+00:00Serial Fraudster Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Participating in Elder Fraud “Grandparent” Scheme and a COVID-19 CARES Act Unemployment Benefit Schemeurn:syndication:586d1cfd78f940cdbfc92b82a9434cb8Medard Ulysse was sentenced to nine years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit mail fraud in relation to multiple fraud schemes.2023-01-19T08:00:00+00:002023-01-20T17:17:53+00:00Southwest Baltimore “NFL” Gang Member Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Committing a Murderurn:syndication:d2770b133c8045caa817ec4d7343cce6D’Andre Preston was sentenced to 25 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for participating in a violent racketeering conspiracy, including committing a murder.2023-01-19T07:30:00+00:002023-01-20T17:04:34+00:00Cecil County Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking of a Childurn:syndication:59be4619941047f486d149079a5182eeXavier Lee was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release, for sex trafficking of a minor.2023-01-19T06:30:00+00:002023-01-20T16:06:24+00:00Maryland Man Sentenced to One Year and One Day for Felony Charge Related to Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:c3c9bab58957474a8d8d01ec1c77d64cJohn D. Andries of Maryland has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for a felony charge related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol.2023-01-17T06:00:00+00:002023-01-18T16:26:36+00:00MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison After Being Convicted of Racketeering, Including Murders, and Federal Drug Chargesurn:syndication:ea5208c8f105458293da0a19cbe64889Brayan Contreras-Avalos was sentenced to life in prison on charges related to his participation in a racketeering enterprise known as La Mara Salvatrucha or MS-13.2023-01-13T08:30:00+00:002023-01-17T14:19:09+00:00Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for a Series of Maryland Carjackings and for Brandishing a Firearm During a Crime of Violenceurn:syndication:4d0605ebd1f44416abf6d2bf9735e193James Albert Borum of Washington, D.C., received 11 years in federal prison for carjacking and for brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.2023-01-13T08:30:00+00:002023-01-17T14:44:00+00:00Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Violate Iranian Sanctionsurn:syndication:6ad27e1c92ec4f3b8325a0e9e1a85c83Behrouz Mokhtari of Virginia pleaded guilty to two conspiracies to violate sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran.2023-01-09T14:00:00+00:002023-01-11T12:32:08+00:00Windsor Mill Couple Facing Federal Charges for Allegedly Obtaining and Attempting to Obtain Multiple Fraudulent COVID-19 Cares Act Loans and Fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Benefitsurn:syndication:2234ce7661264dcf9c9d663f55d49274A federal complaint has been filed charging Tomeka Glenn and Kevin Davis, both of Windsor Mill, Maryland, for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.2023-01-06T13:00:00+00:002023-01-09T19:50:50+00:00Maryland Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Federal Prison for His Role in a $28 Million Ponzi Scheme Involving '1st Million Dollars' Wealth Management Companyurn:syndication:82dbdef4e6ab440a9e87197a47c9565eArley Ray Johnson of Bowie has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for conspiracy, wire fraud, and securities fraud charges.2023-01-06T13:00:00+00:002023-01-09T19:49:50+00:00Former DSP Trooper Sentenced to Six Months’ Imprisonment for Civil Rights Violationurn:syndication:bb1211e32c734b4f8946500ed1d87221Former Delaware State Trooper Jamal Merrell of Newark has been sentenced to six months in prison for federal civil rights violations.2023-01-05T11:00:00+00:002023-01-06T17:03:58+00:00Maryland Drug Dealer Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for the Murder of a Woman and Her 7-Year-Old Child in Relation to Federal Drug Trafficking Crimesurn:syndication:52bb2ec74ab74a39915d9c6ae529915bAndre Ricardo Briscoe of Baltimore and Cambridge, Maryland, was sentenced to life in federal prison for federal drug distribution charges, and other related crimes.2023-01-04T07:30:00+00:002023-01-05T16:19:06+00:00Two Armed Robbers Each Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prisonurn:syndication:285d87e32cc243cfa872a04cccd602b8Noland Rheubotton and James Featherstone were each sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for an armed commercial robbery and for brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.2022-12-21T16:00:00+00:002022-12-28T22:30:09+00:00First of Two Convicted at Trial in Michigan Governor Kidnapping Plot Sentenced to 16 Years in Prisonurn:syndication:c6bbdd50d9a342008f0fd6ff25769d03Adam Fox was sentenced to 16 years in prison for conspiracy to kidnap the Governor of Michigan and conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction against persons or property.2022-12-27T15:36:00+00:002022-12-27T23:26:37+00:00Fayette County Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Crimesurn:syndication:cd7b310cf83f47349a85d67dc89320d6William Lawrence Bryant of Fayetteville pleaded guilty to the sexual exploitation of a minor and distribution of child pornography.2022-12-20T06:00:00+00:002022-12-21T20:15:23+00:00Baltimore Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Two Armed Carjackings and an Attempted Armed Robberyurn:syndication:6a07ff2192394b99bb1398a0a4d6b6b8Daquan Murphy of Baltimore has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for carjacking and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.2022-12-16T17:00:00+00:002022-12-21T14:29:17+00:00Two Biotech CEOs Charged in Securities Fraud Schemesurn:syndication:dba2d14e83c74a93a2f5f01c53b00bd6A federal grand jury in the District of Maryland returned an indictment charging two men for their roles in schemes to defraud investors in CytoDyn Inc.2022-12-20T16:42:00+00:002022-12-21T14:27:27+00:00Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Submitting Fraudulent COVID-19 CARES Act Relief Loan Applicationsurn:syndication:225fed698d104e58b3b7275a11ad92beDana Lamar Antonio Hayes, Jr., of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge.2022-12-19T17:00:00+00:002022-12-21T14:26:34+00:00Six Alleged Baltimore BGF Gang Members and Associates Indicted for a Federal Racketeering Conspiracy Charge, Including Murder, Murder-for-Hire, Drug Trafficking, Armed Robbery, and Witness Tamperingurn:syndication:4fd7194619f2423289e6246a4814bbc8A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging six Baltimore men for conspiring to participate in a violent racketeering enterprise.2022-12-19T17:00:00+00:002022-12-21T14:25:47+00:00Three MS-13 Gang Members Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy Involving a Murder in Marylandurn:syndication:93a9eca8d9044dc6a2b22f938dde95b9Jose Domingo Ordonez-Zometa, Jose Rafael Ortega-Ayala, and Jose Henry Hernandez-Garcia were convicted of racketeering and murder in aid of racketeering conspiracies.2022-12-16T08:30:00+00:002022-12-19T15:05:01+00:00Former Baltimore City Assistant State’s Attorney Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Unlawfully Obtaining Phone Recordsurn:syndication:464e89a7078045d18dff8762184e4037Adam Lane Chaudry pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud in connection with obtaining confidential phone records.2022-12-09T09:00:00+00:002022-12-16T17:08:18+00:00Leader of Baltimore Eight Tray Gangster Crips Sentenced to More Than 37 Years in Federal Prison for Racketeering and Drug Conspiracy Charges, Including Three Homicides and Three Non-Fatal Shootingsurn:syndication:546cf84558f74feda02d5f4f681982d7Trayvon Hall (aka “Tru” and “G Tru”) was sentenced to 454 months in federal prison for racketeering and drug conspiracy charges.2022-12-08T17:30:00+00:002022-12-12T19:26:46+00:00Serial Bank Robber Sentenced to 24 Years in Federal Prison for Bank Robbery and for Violating Supervised Release for Two Previous Federal Robbery Convictionsurn:syndication:fb592c29829049c5811fea975ca2fe88Christopher Michael Cline was sentenced to 24 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to bank robbery.2022-12-08T17:00:00+00:002022-12-12T19:19:26+00:00Baltimore Area MS-13 Gang Members Indicted for Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Murders and Attempted Murdersurn:syndication:293cd94edb6b4d2d8dead70b824d47c4A federal grand jury in Maryland returned an indictment charging four members of La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) with racketeering conspiracy involving murder.2022-12-07T12:00:00+00:002022-12-08T20:19:37+00:00Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison and Ordered to Pay Restitution of More Than $20,000 to the Minor Victim He Sex Trafficked for His Prostitution Businessurn:syndication:d2132ba9d0f2485d8cf7491375556ed3Sirron Little of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for sex trafficking a minor to engage in commercial sex acts.2022-12-06T16:15:00+00:002022-12-07T13:28:57+00:00Prince George’s County Felon Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robberies of Convenience Storesurn:syndication:39c6372dae4b406994e69a261768d7b6Tiffany Renea Edmundson of Upper Marlboro was sentenced to 94 months in prison for three armed commercial robberies and for violating her supervised release.2022-11-30T07:30:00+00:002022-12-01T15:18:51+00:00Defendant in Murder-for-Hire Conspiracy Sentenced to Life in Prisonurn:syndication:2780290eec074cd18484fc4db8cfff70Jose David Navarro Cervellon of Norcross, Georgia, has been sentenced to life in federal prison on charges related to a murder-for-hire.2022-11-29T16:00:00+00:002022-11-30T12:20:43+00:00Member of Baltimore Gang Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Racketeering Conspiracies, Including Murders, Attempted Murders, Carjackings, and Armed Robberiesurn:syndication:de2180be5b0e4cad97194f5c1f677da4Rashaud Nesmith was sentenced to 40 years in prison for a racketeering conspiracy charge, plus a second racketeering charge in connection with his participation in Triple C, a violent street gang.2022-11-28T07:30:00+00:002022-11-29T14:38:13+00:00Dion Oliver Convicted of Charges Related to the Shooting of a Wilmington 6-Year-Old Boy and the Death of Newark Womanurn:syndication:0561c4ad8ec04bde9c5bfcf3d14777b1Defendant Dion Oliver has been convicted of stalking, kidnapping resulting in death, and conspiracy after a 7-day federal trial.2022-11-16T09:30:00+00:002022-11-17T16:37:46+00:00Baltimore Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Coercion and Enticement of a Minor to Produce Child Pornographyurn:syndication:853c191e25c14921afeec94d8bd6d3fdSteven Martin Bickling of Baltimore has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor.2022-11-15T08:30:00+00:002022-11-16T16:48:20+00:00Maryland Men Arrested on Felony Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:4c40926f399e44bda3cd2bc2798e7640Douglas Wyatt and Jacob Michael Therres of Maryland have been arrested on felony charges for their actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2022-11-15T07:30:00+00:002022-11-16T15:08:05+00:00Southwest Baltimore 'NFL' Gang Member Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Committing a Murderurn:syndication:ae5bf370da9d44d990fdff9cd11fe9d0Darran Malik Butler of Baltimore has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for participating in a violent racketeering conspiracy.2022-11-09T08:30:00+00:002022-11-10T16:37:06+00:00Baltimore Robber Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking and a Related Drug Chargeurn:syndication:89ac7fd9b29d4d89956ef30e47e08c5fBilly Wesson of Baltimore has been sentenced to 125 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and to possession of a firearm.2022-11-08T08:30:00+00:002022-11-09T17:05:36+00:00Fraudster Pleads Guilty to Participating in an $800,000 Elder Fraud Scamurn:syndication:0a02493997e8440e9d5dd7f33eac3afaMichael Odell Anderson of Crystal Beach, Florida, and Dunn Loring, Virginia, pleaded guilty to a federal charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud2022-11-07T09:00:00+00:002022-11-08T22:38:24+00:00Baltimore Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Using Female Aliases on Social Media and Messaging Applications to Entice Boys to Send Him Sexually Explicit Images and Videosurn:syndication:b09d68292d164a0cac4dbe7421ff67f8Matthew K. Walsh of Baltimore has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a minor in order to produce child pornography.2022-11-04T09:00:00+00:002022-11-07T15:23:45+00:00Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:edc6925662e0484e94e9d29f4252e7f7Narayana Rheiner of Baltimore pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2022-11-04T08:00:00+00:002022-11-07T15:59:11+00:00Owner of New York Commercial Drum Company Pleads Guilty to Fraudulent Billing Schemeurn:syndication:cc53117d00464857a0a510c993007f9cRobert A. DiNoto of Huntington, New York, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.2022-11-02T10:00:00+00:002022-11-03T17:30:55+00:00Member of Southwest Baltimore 'NFL' Gang Sentenced to 29 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Two Murders and an Attempted Murderurn:syndication:bbc150e8b77841a8a46f4acc17cdea8bBobby Cannon of Baltimore has been sentenced to 29 years in federal prison for participating in a violent racketeering conspiracy.2022-10-31T08:00:00+00:002022-11-01T14:41:55+00:00United States Attorney Appoints District Election Officers in Nationwide Federal Election Day Programurn:syndication:f0df32fa21684ac6bcb7f14d4efd770dAssistant U.S. Attorneys Leo J. Wise and Geonard Butler will lead the efforts of the office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program.2022-10-24T17:00:00+00:002022-10-26T11:07:01+00:00Easton Resident Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Posing as a Teenage Boy on Social Media to Entice Minor Females to Send Him Sexually Explicit Images and Videos of Themselvesurn:syndication:b6224bd49a46413db4b8e6c0ef41c324Angel Gabriel Arroyo-Angelino, a Mexican citizen, received 18 years in prison for the coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity.2022-10-24T17:00:00+00:002022-10-26T11:08:45+00:00Delaware Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Actions Related to Capitol Breachurn:syndication:f0ce1bf793dc47d9b4da1c245651bbd9Hunter Seefried of Delaware has been sentenced to 24 months in prison on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach.2022-10-24T15:00:00+00:002022-10-25T17:20:37+00:00U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss Announces Election Officer for November 2022 General Electionurn:syndication:c5e036f8222f4227804feb718b83611eAssistant U.S. Attorney Claudia Pare will lead the efforts in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program.2022-10-21T12:00:00+00:002022-10-24T16:52:05+00:00United States Naval Officer Charged Federally for Cyberstalking, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Conspiracy for a Campaign to Harass His Ex-Wifeurn:syndication:c394aa25680f4ae58d88a6189386e999Two individuals were charged with aggravated identity theft, fraud related to a protected computer, cyberstalking and conspiracy to commit cyberstalking.2022-10-20T10:00:00+00:002022-10-21T14:38:41+00:00Baltimore Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:09b54d77a7ed4d85ab986c43a30b755eCalvin Henry Sampson III, of Baltimore, Maryland, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for the possession of child pornography.2022-10-14T09:30:00+00:002022-10-17T14:25:13+00:00Member of Baltimore 'Triple C' Gang Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Multiple Murders and Attempted Murdersurn:syndication:d22aed1f71aa469cb32944c9c3caa6bcMichael Chester of Baltimore has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for a racketeering conspiracy.2022-10-07T16:00:00+00:002022-10-12T10:51:08+00:00Leader and Member of Southwest Baltimore 'NFL' Gang Admit to Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy Related to Their Gang Activities, Including Murder and a Drug Distribution Conspiracyurn:syndication:58f06087418143ea90be692e984d453fGang leader Gregory Butler and James Henry Roberts pleaded guilty to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise related to their activities in the NFL gang.2022-10-05T16:29:00+00:002022-10-06T10:14:58+00:00Man Who Robbed Multiple New Castle County Tobacco Stores Under Federal Indictmenturn:syndication:80bfac8b2b614446a3c9abd4914c6946A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Donald Gladden of Baltimore, Maryland, with three counts of Hobbs Act robbery.2022-10-03T14:00:00+00:002022-10-04T20:24:07+00:00Annapolis Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Chargesurn:syndication:fe389a3aa32849e98c4615648e6013bcKeith L. Brown of Annapolis was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute phencyclidine, crack, heroin, and cocaine.2022-09-30T11:30:00+00:002022-10-03T17:12:36+00:00Maryland Man Convicted After 10-Day Trial for His Role in a $28 Million Ponzi Scheme Involving '1st Million Dollars'urn:syndication:410ac6403933412e8ddfd3a0b5b1d4eeA federal jury in Maryland convicted Arley Ray Johnson of Bowie, Maryland, on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and securities fraud.2022-09-30T11:00:00+00:002022-10-03T17:11:46+00:00Former Baltimore City Assistant State’s Attorney Facing Federal Charges for Unlawfully Obtaining Phone Recordsurn:syndication:700550edc1ab4f04aae07d8ea50c26f3A jury returned an indictment charging former Baltimore City Assistant State’s Attorney Adam Lane Chaudry with 10 counts of fraud.2022-09-30T11:00:00+00:002022-10-03T17:10:40+00:00Major in the United States Army and a Maryland Doctor Facing Federal Indictment for Allegedly Providing Confidential Health Information to a Purported Russian Representative to Assist Russia Related to the Conflict in Ukraineurn:syndication:20543834aba24b72ad0191879c66d751Anna Gabrielian and her husband, Jamie Lee Henry, have been charged with conspiracy and for the disclosure of individually identifiable health information.2022-09-29T11:00:00+00:002022-10-03T17:09:46+00:00Three MS-13 Members Convicted of Racketeering, Murder, Extortion, and Federal Drug Charges After Three Week Trialurn:syndication:7e7090674bd74cbebb3ae8284a89af4eLuis Flores-Reyes, Jairo Jacome, and Brayan Contreras-Avalos, gang members, have been convicted on federal charges related to a racketeering enterprise.2022-09-29T13:00:00+00:002022-09-30T19:22:17+00:00Former DSP Trooper Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violationurn:syndication:5701a54492134b25afc2b200b38f93c1Jamal Merrell of Newark pleaded guilty to stealing various electronic items from an international reshipping company in New Castle.2022-09-29T08:30:00+00:002022-09-30T15:03:50+00:00Ocean View Woman Sentenced to 51 Months' Imprisonment in Federal Fraud Caseurn:syndication:0b9fe3fecef94241b9b876bbc858d78bJoan Donald of Ocean View has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison on federal wire fraud and tax evasion charges.2022-09-28T07:00:00+00:002022-09-29T14:08:06+00:00Man Admits to Participating in an Elder Fraud Grandparent Scam and a COVID-19 Cares Act Fraud Scheme Resulting in a Combined Loss of More Than $3 Millionurn:syndication:5069c11962b149b38796e518d4919c6fMedard Ulysse pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy to commit mail fraud in relation to multiple fraud schemes.2022-09-23T07:30:00+00:002022-09-26T13:48:46+00:00Philadelphia Man Arrested for Gun-Point Robbery of an Armored Truck in Wilmingtonurn:syndication:d432417db6ff4aa5b00500c8da599ea4A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Tayion Spencer with robbing an armored security truck at gunpoint.2022-09-21T16:30:00+00:002022-09-23T01:35:12+00:00Virginia Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:d8c3f5ba03ce474caa4771737904bdd5Joseph Brody of Virginia has been arrested for assaulting law enforcement officers and other actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2022-09-20T09:00:00+00:002022-09-21T14:22:51+00:00'Triple C' Gang Member Admits to Participating in a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including at Least Five Attempted Murders and One Murderurn:syndication:5a206d9da1bb48659c47acdc0a44596dZeno Burnette of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering conspiracy, including attempted murder.2022-09-14T10:30:00+00:002022-09-15T15:22:17+00:00District Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Schemes to Defraud Small Business Pandemic Relief Programs and the Archdiocese of Washingtonurn:syndication:0b2d983bcc47482080fd9b8e6b4e078fKenneth Gaughan stole more than $2 million from the Paycheck Protection Program for a spending spree that included purchases of a house, car, and yacht.2022-09-02T15:30:00+00:002022-09-09T21:13:31+00:00Baltimore Crips Gang Member Who Brandished a Stolen Firearm During a Robbery is Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prisonurn:syndication:c059bcb5a4a04b8aaddbc6cf41ad3c0fRidgley Shipley, a.k.a. “Crazy”, was sentenced to 184 months in federal prison for a racketeering conspiracy and firearm crimes.2022-09-08T14:00:00+00:002022-09-09T19:44:12+00:00Maryland Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fraud Schemes Resulting in Losses of More Than $1.4 Millionurn:syndication:242fb464b3a74e14a8a535606e94b113Linda Pylant was sentenced to four years in federal prison for wire fraud, social security fraud, tax evasion, and aggravated identity theft.2022-09-08T13:00:00+00:002022-09-09T18:14:03+00:00Baltimore Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for an Armed Robbery He Committed While on Supervised Release for a Prior Armed Robberyurn:syndication:3204784685a843f2999396cc75e78b66Rico Dashiell was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for the armed robbery of an Owing Mills phone store and for brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.2022-09-08T11:00:00+00:002022-09-09T16:09:35+00:00Cocaine Trafficker Pleads Guiltyurn:syndication:0702536ab8f04c01a8c7bc004aa4c56fCarlos Juan Camacho Quinones was sentenced to 46 months' imprisonment for possession with intent to distribute cocaine.2022-09-07T11:00:00+00:002022-09-08T16:25:13+00:00Website Selling Stolen Login Credentials and Other Personally Identifying Information is Seized and Its Operator Faces Federal Charges for Conspiracy and Trafficking in Unauthorized Access Devicesurn:syndication:b7565a64a779434e835ea7ca149cc5e5A website operating as a marketplace for over 5.85 million records of personally identifying information was seized by Portuguese authorities.2022-09-06T15:30:00+00:002022-09-08T00:11:29+00:00Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Committing an Armed Robbery and Two Armed Carjackingsurn:syndication:a29d58e6040c4c138fa05dac53178ddaRashaun Onley was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison on federal charges of armed robbery and carjackings.2022-09-06T15:30:00+00:002022-09-08T00:13:03+00:00Fraudster Ordered to Pay More Than $138,000 in Restitution Following Conviction for Six-Year Wire Fraud Scheme Targeting Delaware Health Care Providerurn:syndication:3401b500965841f1b6561d429ed3dfcfKimberly Sponaugle of Port Deposit, Maryland, has been sentenced to 24 months of probation, to include six months of home confinement, for defrauding her employer.2022-08-31T12:00:00+00:002022-09-06T17:28:56+00:00Baltimore Woman Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Assisting in the Murder of a Woman and Her 7-Year-Old Son During a 2015 Drug-Related Robberyurn:syndication:d121ce54b45749e496f780eeb196c749Kiara Haynes received 25 years in federal prison for two counts of aiding and abetting the use and discharge of a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking crime.2022-08-25T17:30:00+00:002022-08-31T22:29:45+00:00Wilmington Woman Sentenced to 31 Months in Federal Prison in CARES Act Fraud Caseurn:syndication:eda9b359ebf44627963a9c45568130aeAna Soto, of Wilmington and formerly of Newark, has been sentenced to 31 months in prison on wire fraud and money laundering convictions.2022-08-31T16:59:00+00:002022-08-31T22:28:38+00:00MS-13 Gang Member Admits to Extorting Langley Park, Maryland Business Ownersurn:syndication:e68d7b2bdf5242e58504be5f3f962c09MS-13 gang member Jilmer Hernandez-Alvarado pleaded guilty to conspiracy to extort business owners and faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.2022-08-30T08:00:00+00:002022-08-31T16:20:12+00:00Maryland Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Production and Distribution of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:619b42ad250b403db897249dc5d99b98Justin Michael Peterson pleaded guilty to production and distribution of child pornography, and faces between 25 and 35 years in federal prison.2022-08-30T07:00:00+00:002022-08-31T15:42:40+00:00Leader of Baltimore Eight Tray Gangsta Crips Pleads Guilty to Federal Racketeering and Drug Conspiracy Charges, Including Three Homicides and Three Non-Fatal Shootingsurn:syndication:62390dc26a6b469d9e8f1ce027a0e718The leader of the Eight Tray Gangsta (ETG) Crips gang in Baltimore, Trayvon Hall, pleaded guilty to racketeering and drug conspiracy charges.2022-08-26T15:30:00+00:002022-08-31T02:51:51+00:00Maryland Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing a Teenage Girlurn:syndication:196d937de7df4c52b05f7104d38d9602A 46-year-old man, formerly of Greenbelt, Maryland, has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of children.2022-08-26T16:04:00+00:002022-08-29T15:07:25+00:00Maryland U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron Announces Strategies to Use Additional State Funds to Reduce Violent Crimeurn:syndication:257285f77d0c42ffa82bfd55e4e6241eAt a press conference earlier today, U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron announced that his office is devoting more federal resources to fight violent crime.2022-08-24T07:30:00+00:002022-08-25T14:12:54+00:00Wilmington Daycare Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasionurn:syndication:b5fa96f2827a4e9e957e55e91baecc92Brenda Mathis, the owner of LJ’s Playpen Academy, pleaded guilty in federal court to three counts of tax evasion.2022-08-24T07:00:00+00:002022-08-25T13:52:07+00:00First of Five Defendants Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Federal Prison for His Role in Nationwide Grandparent Scamurn:syndication:2da5a15b71984190a5a0883f5bb30469Jasaun Pope, a.k.a. “Biz,” was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison for mail fraud and money laundering offenses related to his role in a nationwide elder fraud scheme.2022-08-24T14:34:00+00:002022-08-25T17:55:07+00:00Texas Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Threatening a Medical Doctor Who Advocated for the COVID-19 Vaccineurn:syndication:0ed7a9f4ff854d229049f96a41da96adScott Eli Harris was sentenced to six months in federal prison for sending a threatening message to a Maryland medical doctor who publicly advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine.2022-08-24T12:42:00+00:002022-08-24T19:07:26+00:00Cecil County Drug Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:9abb9eccdde04e07a4af5ad889912391Luis Rivera was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release, for production of child pornography.2022-08-18T06:30:00+00:002022-08-24T13:49:29+00:00Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:c1ec8f4f0fc14adbae2651797c43ccf4John D. Andries pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2022-08-23T16:10:00+00:002022-08-26T15:48:47+00:00Remaining Defendants Convicted in Conspiracy to Kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmerurn:syndication:9668a7297a3a488f936a34995ff5ca1bAdam Fox and Barry Croft, Jr. were found guilty of conspiracy to kidnap the governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, and conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction against persons or property.2022-08-23T13:06:00+00:002022-08-23T19:00:42+00:00FBI Warns Individuals Employed in the Health Care Industry of the Ongoing Scam Involving the Impersonation of Law Enforcement and Government Officialsurn:syndication:e965362df09f45d99076695d12764a51The FBI is warning individuals employed in the health care industry of ongoing widespread fraud schemes in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials.2022-08-22T12:41:00+00:002022-08-22T20:00:27+00:00Lawyer Charged with Stealing More Than $3.9 Million From Clients and Employeesurn:syndication:29dd1fdc2cce4b849fbe74fa788cb2a0Matthew C. Browndorf was indicted with four counts of wire fraud and four counts of money laundering arising from a scheme to defraud clients and employees of a foreclosure law firm that he owned.2022-08-19T13:16:00+00:002022-08-19T18:34:58+00:00FBI Announces Results of Nationwide Sex Trafficking Operationurn:syndication:a09645e162da4b43917e0edd966a108aThe FBI, working with its state and local partners during two weeks in August, identified and located 84 minor victims of child sex trafficking.2022-08-16T13:18:00+00:002022-08-16T20:18:22+00:00Washington, D.C. Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking a 15-Year-Old Homeless Girl for His Prostitution Businessurn:syndication:ad6f0494bb4a45cfa47cb5059c205cb7Sirron Little, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty to sex trafficking of a minor female to engage in commercial sex acts.2022-08-12T07:00:00+00:002022-08-15T12:42:06+00:00Final Defendants, Including Former Correctional Officer, Sentenced for Prison Corruption Scheme at Jessup Correctional Institutionurn:syndication:96681c39ea6e4e8d9b04fe83b082bf3dMultiple individuals have been charged in connection with a federal racketeering conspiracy at the Jessup Correctional Institution.2022-08-12T06:30:00+00:002022-08-15T12:58:40+00:00West Chester Man Indicted for Fraud and Tax Evasionurn:syndication:256ca47e25a44c8da63c513e568c5e9dRobert L. Higgins was indicted in a second superseding indictment on eight counts of fraud and five counts of tax evasion.2022-08-12T13:19:00+00:002022-08-12T19:03:13+00:0018th Street Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping Conspiracy Leading to the Death of a 19-Year-Old Womanurn:syndication:73d32e55d4814324ab3bc2f833487563Jordan Moreno, a member of the Tiny Locos Surenos clique of the 18th Street gang, pleaded guilty to federal kidnapping charges related to the death of a 19-year-old woman.2022-08-05T14:30:00+00:002022-08-11T02:41:31+00:00Annapolis Drug Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison After Pleading Guilty to Drug Conspiracy Involving Fentanyl, Heroin, PCP, and Cocaineurn:syndication:a1a00c4c574b4b75a1efd2cb6a1aa07eKhayr Basimibnbrown was sentenced 10 years in federal prison having pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, PCP, and cocaine.2022-08-09T14:30:00+00:002022-08-11T02:34:37+00:00Maryland Casino and Hotel Kidnapping Defendant is Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prisonurn:syndication:6ab59e3c50ca4caf800601f9aab821f7Anthony Erik Hebron of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit kidnapping.2022-08-08T17:18:00+00:002022-08-08T22:56:42+00:00Hospital Employee Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Exploitative Images of an Unconscious Victim Patienturn:syndication:7d5a6b9dbbe24619a7e5cbc15fd6bba8Donald Benson of Nottingham has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for the production of child pornography.2022-08-04T07:00:00+00:002022-08-05T14:55:11+00:00Federal Jury Finds Man Guilty of Trafficking Narcotics Into Southeastern Connecticuturn:syndication:e39c092dc0d44861811f081262bf18bdKareem Swinton, last residing in Owings Mills, has been found guilty of narcotics trafficking offenses.2022-08-04T06:00:00+00:002022-08-09T15:42:39+00:00Baltimore Police Detective Sentenced to Federal Prison for Criminal Civil Rights Violations and Obstruction of Justiceurn:syndication:4ef4604d28bd49cba0253add9325a8beRobert Hankard of Baltimore has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for criminal civil rights violations and obstruction of justice.2022-07-28T08:30:00+00:002022-07-29T16:48:06+00:00Baltimore Robber Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Distribution and Firearm Chargesurn:syndication:71370ad87507456ea06472231fddcc9fBilly Wesson of Baltimore pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.2022-07-26T08:00:00+00:002022-07-27T14:57:32+00:00Baltimore Man Admits Using Female Aliases on Social Media and Messaging Applications to Entice Boys to Send Him Sexually Explicit Images and Videosurn:syndication:7dc15f40b298402fafae730ffaa6d842Matthew K. Walsh of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty to the sexual exploitation of a minor in order to produce child pornography.2022-07-22T07:30:00+00:002022-07-26T13:36:20+00:00Four Maryland Residents Facing Federal Indictment for CARES Act COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Scheme with More Than $3 Million in Lossesurn:syndication:6767d98fee414387ab21c907c03e650dFour Maryland residents have been charged with federal conspiracy and wire fraud charges related to a CARES Act unemployment insurance fraud scheme.2022-07-21T17:00:00+00:002022-07-25T15:29:17+00:00Conspirator in Murder-for-Hire Conspiracy Convicted After Eight-Day Trialurn:syndication:38f1543b8459407fb5cde09961cfdddeA federal jury convicted Jose David Navarro Cervellon of Norcross, Georgia, on federal charges related to a murder-for-hire.2022-07-21T08:30:00+00:002022-07-22T14:46:42+00:00Baltimore Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Federal Prison for Selling Fentanyl and Other Narcotics to Customers Across Four Statesurn:syndication:da3c3602c44746d59cd45397685e276eDevin Cunningham was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for drug crimes.2022-07-20T14:31:00+00:002022-07-21T14:05:33+00:00New Jersey Man Sentenced for Sending Threatening Communications to Black Maryland Woman and Her Familyurn:syndication:cd7eaf369f3f45db847648a61d5220b3Michael Marotta was sentenced to three years of probation with a 30-day term of community confinement for making threatening interstate communications.2022-07-19T06:00:00+00:002022-07-20T12:37:26+00:00Metropolitan Transition Center Detainee Pleads Guilty to Federal Racketeering Conspiracy Charges Relating to a Smuggling Schemeurn:syndication:1a1779719cbd429a8e8b4890e07980e7Christopher Mann of Baltimore pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy in relation to a scheme to smuggle contraband into the Metropolitan Transition Center.2022-07-15T17:00:00+00:002022-07-19T10:12:22+00:00Aberdeen, Maryland Man Who Engaged in Sexual Acts with a Minor Victim Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Coercion and Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:0b66d289be544420b322c58c8c5580ddAnthony Gonzalez of Aberdeen, Maryland, has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for coercion and enticement of a minor.2022-07-15T16:00:00+00:002022-07-19T10:11:01+00:00Baltimore Police Officer Facing Federal Charges for Drug Conspiracy and Distribution Charges and for Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crimeurn:syndication:5711436f45664f1ea1fdec42d8605535A criminal complaint has been filed against Steven Umberto Angelini on charges related to a conspiracy to distribute cocaine and oxycodone.2022-07-13T14:00:00+00:002022-07-14T22:44:02+00:00Former Baltimore Police Sergeant Sentenced to Almost Two Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Deprive Civil Rights for Assisting a Member of the Baltimore Police Gun Trace Task Force by Planting a Gun at the Scene of an Arresturn:syndication:839c5162f79045c1aafb1dbe55231876U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced former Baltimore Police Sergeant Keith Allen Gladstone, of New Park, Pennsylvania, to 21 months in prison.2022-07-13T13:30:00+00:002022-07-14T22:41:09+00:00Maryland Man Found Guilty of Charges for Actions Related to Capitol Breachurn:syndication:4ef0b2902ce0463c9da8b0777b994c33Nicholas Rodean was found guilty of a felony charge of destruction of government property for his actions during the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach.2022-07-12T12:30:00+00:002022-07-13T19:33:38+00:00Baltimore Serial Robber Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Committing at Least 10 Armed Commercial Robberies in the Baltimore Areaurn:syndication:23b9d1899d9b44f1bea94e5ffe21ffb6Marquis Moore was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for committing a series of armed commercial robberies and for brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.2022-07-11T08:00:00+00:002022-07-13T14:04:09+00:00Hanover, Maryland Man Who Used a Ghost Gun to Shoot at United States Secret Service Security Guards is Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prisonurn:syndication:8dc84f6df5894b6cb2a5de3ac4c1fa1eJeremiah Peter Watson of Hanover has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for assault on a federal officer with a deadly or dangerous weapon.2022-07-07T08:00:00+00:002022-07-08T15:46:24+00:00Final Defendant in Hotel and Casino Kidnapping Pleads Guilty to His Role in the Kidnapping and Robbery Schemeurn:syndication:1503cb56d66d40f99279554d88ad9f83Tray David Sherman of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty to kidnapping.2022-07-06T06:30:00+00:002022-07-07T11:11:31+00:00Former Correctional Officer at Jessup Correctional Institution Sentenced to Federal Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy Chargeurn:syndication:e5b68c80088744a8abd71cad4253b748Chanel Pierce was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for a racketeering conspiracy in connection with her work at the Jessup Correctional Institution.2022-07-01T14:30:00+00:002022-07-06T00:55:55+00:00Baltimore City Man Facing Federal Charges for Allegedly Submitting Fraudulent COVID-19 Cares Act Relief Loan Applications and Stealing the Identity of a Tax Preparerurn:syndication:970b3d9b1bc74acbb7e6b490226a7cddDana Lamar Antonio Hayes, Jr., of Baltimore, has been indicted on federal charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft.2022-06-30T11:00:00+00:002022-07-01T16:01:05+00:00Annapolis, Maryland Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcoticsurn:syndication:57f68f49dd4647a2b8890849e2374a6dKeith L. Brown of Annapolis pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute phencyclidine (PCP), crack cocaine, heroin, and cocaine.2022-06-29T08:00:00+00:002022-06-30T14:21:21+00:00Two Members of Baltimore 'Triple C' Gang Plead Guilty to a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Murders and Attempted Murdersurn:syndication:b4431324e3484c389c02775f82633f78Rashaud Nesmith and Michael Chester have pleaded guilty to their participation in a racketeering conspiracy related to their involvement in the violent street gang known as Triple C.2022-06-29T15:35:00+00:002022-06-30T11:53:34+00:00Superseding Indictment Charges Former Executive Director of Maryland Environmental Service for Allegedly Falsifying Documents, Wire Fraud, and Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $276,731urn:syndication:6cf4138b717a47fdae2637fc8ee775a7A federal grand jury has returned an indictment adding a charge against Roy C. McGrath for falsification of records to the previous charges of wire fraud and theft in programs receiving federal funds.2022-06-28T07:00:00+00:002022-06-29T15:08:36+00:00Wilmington Man Pleads Guilty After FBI Foils Murder-for-Hire Ploturn:syndication:e9e435287ae0495582643e2e39ed381bJavier A. Rodriguez pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of engaging in interstate murder-for-hire, and faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison.2022-06-27T13:30:00+00:002022-06-28T18:57:48+00:00Normandy, Franklin, and Loudon 'NFL' Gang Member Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Participate in a Racketeering Enterpriseurn:syndication:0b36b39a9bda4e9eb0b4f25299d49d14Juawan Davis pleaded guilty to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise and was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release.2022-06-27T08:00:00+00:002022-06-30T11:54:25+00:00Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for the Kidnapping of a Victim at Maryland Hotel and Casinourn:syndication:9c4fe574d64a428f8634bf769c509a3dDarius Lawrence Young was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit kidnapping, in connection with the kidnapping of a victim from a Maryland hotel and casino.2022-06-27T16:31:00+00:002022-06-28T03:59:19+00:00Former Prince George’s County Police Department Lieutenant Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Evasion Charge for Failing to Report More Than $1.3 Million in Income from His Security Businessurn:syndication:96eed7fc71cd407eac9b59eb99363139Edward Scott Finn of Dunkirk, Maryland, pleaded guilty to a federal tax evasion charge.2022-06-22T07:30:00+00:002022-06-23T13:24:07+00:00Medical Director of Baltimore County Pain Management Clinic Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute and Dispense Oxycodoneurn:syndication:39e21ff7bdf94b36a23be9aaabce02b3Norman Rosen of Towson, Maryland, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and dispense oxycodone.2022-06-16T07:30:00+00:002022-06-17T15:39:32+00:00Maryland Drug Dealer Convicted at Trial for the Murder of a Woman and Her 7-Year-Old Child and for Federal Drug Trafficking and Gun Chargesurn:syndication:42ca30fd0645485799923ec335d48f88Andre Ricardo Briscoe, of Baltimore and Cambridge, Maryland, has been convicted of federal drug distribution charges, and other related crimes.2022-06-08T12:30:00+00:002022-06-16T18:55:09+00:00Previously Convicted Sex Offender Admitted to Sexually Abusing Five Minor Victims and Recording the Sexual Abuse Over 13 Yearsurn:syndication:606617f3eb854a5886b0f5f8916eccb6Garnell Eugene Graves of Baltimore pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual exploitation of a child in relation to the sexual abuse of five minor victims.2022-06-15T12:00:00+00:002022-06-16T18:48:28+00:00California Man Facing Federal Indictment in Maryland for the Attempted Murder of a Supreme Court Justiceurn:syndication:477be1bb465348189c210047fd057029Nicholas John Roske, of Simi Valley, California, has been indicted on charges of attempting to murder a Justice of the U.S.2022-06-15T12:00:00+00:002022-06-16T18:46:55+00:00Delaware Men Found Guilty of Charges for Actions Related to Capitol Breachurn:syndication:1b913ef051c442c4a85f5521a3474816Kevin Seefried, and his son, Hunter Seefried, were found guilty of felony and misdemeanor charges for their actions during the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach.2022-06-15T07:00:00+00:002022-06-16T14:15:18+00:00