Cleveland NewsA listing of the syndication formats available for the Cleveland News feed.2020-05-22T19:58:11+00:00urn:syndication:3a24deea05144323a78b7a6038cfa25chttps://www.fbi.gov/@@site-logo/fbisealitunes-small.jpghttps://www.fbi.gov/favicon.icoCastleCMSFBI Cleveland Seeking Victims in AEM Fraud Investigationurn:syndication:dba259f5709b4338a6e34f653a364929The FBI Cleveland Field Office is seeking to identify potential victims of Mark Dente doing business as AEM Services LLC.2024-03-27T16:38:00+00:002024-03-28T13:18:39+00:00Three Area Men Arrested in Postal Robbery Caseurn:syndication:db78c061970146d592040d22ac6c7205Devin Sims, Michael Williams, and Teontaey Thomas were charged with aiding and abetting in robbery of mail or property of the U.S. and stealing keys adopted by the Post Office.2024-03-21T10:30:00+00:002024-03-22T15:22:20+00:00Toledo Area Man Sentenced to 94 Months in Prison for COVID Fraudurn:syndication:1e377b419ae44fa9bca5a3dc65bbaf38Terrence L. Pounds of Holland has been sentenced to 94 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.2024-03-20T16:40:00+00:002024-03-21T13:21:07+00:00Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:a1ad95d58ab1435b8e335e0e4722c12cMichael Mackrell of Ohio has been sentenced to prison for assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2024-03-18T16:00:00+00:002024-03-20T12:32:04+00:00Sandusky Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Dispensing Drugs to Patientsurn:syndication:d0cea816ae9f49e49f87837d2e8bf85fGregory J. Gerber of Port Clinton, Ohio, has been sentenced to prison after earlier pleading guilty to illegally dispensing narcotics to patients.2024-03-14T17:58:00+00:002024-03-15T14:27:36+00:00U.S. Attorney and FBI Cleveland Warn About COVID Fraud Enforcement Scamurn:syndication:da8108bdcf244399857b6313cbac8c4cA new twist on an old scam is targeting consumers and businesses throughout Northeast Ohio.2024-03-07T18:00:00+00:002024-03-12T11:12:15+00:00FBI Cleveland Reminds the Public About Scams Targeting Americans During National Consumer Protection Weekurn:syndication:922d0b46f3c64f259b6c6384f4ef2838Officials remind the public about scams and frauds originating from across the globe that target Americans, leaving a trail of victims from coast to coast.2024-03-06T13:42:00+00:002024-03-07T12:18:49+00:00Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:3e37a41a88094f78a308a81a27b9bfdfClifford Mackrell of Ohio was sentenced to prison for assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2024-03-05T09:30:00+00:002024-03-06T16:20:16+00:00Northern Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Selling Fentanyl That Caused Six Overdoses, Including Two Deathsurn:syndication:75b2fa6eddb849a79c7e116e2a56af4eGerald Isom of Toledo, Ohio, has been sentenced to 300 months in prison after earlier pleading guilty to two counts of distribution of fentanyl.2024-02-23T09:30:00+00:002024-02-28T19:40:49+00:00Two Indian Nationals Charged in Elder Fraud Gold Bar Courier Scamurn:syndication:2ef0815867cc4a55ae3d404e32aefc2eAnil Mangukia and Yash Navadia were both indicted by a federal grand jury and charged with money laundering conspiracy for their roles in an elder fraud scam.2024-02-23T09:00:00+00:002024-02-28T19:44:13+00:00Former CFO of Claddagh Irish Pubs Parent Company Sentenced to Imprisonment for Defrauding States Out of More Than $1 Million in Sales Tax Revenueurn:syndication:e711b78a5e7e4b33a130ab4cd3fb63f2Ciaran Dillon of Orlando, Florida, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding multiple states of sales tax revenue where the restaurant chain operated.2024-02-22T10:00:00+00:002024-02-23T15:42:51+00:00Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:542079671e68461c83e5b6961e61cfd0Matthew Honigford of Ohio pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2024-02-21T09:30:00+00:002024-02-22T17:01:17+00:00FBI Cleveland Honors Northeastern Ohio Family With Director’s Community Leadership Awardurn:syndication:aa5068ef92c84f3abf6ed3b071295200The FBI Cleveland Division is proud to announce Timothy and Tamia Woods on behalf of the Do it for James Foundation of Streetsboro, Ohio, as recipients of the FBI DCLA.2024-02-20T15:35:00+00:002024-02-21T13:37:03+00:00Federal Investigation of GBEN Pump-and-Dump Scheme Results in Conviction of Eight Men and Recovery of Over $400,000 for Victim Restitutionurn:syndication:578aca75e9be496aa5fde0c48982f8ffOfficials announced the results of a federal investigation involving eight men that were charged in two cases with participating in a pump-and-dump scheme.2024-02-13T14:30:00+00:002024-02-14T20:46:43+00:00FBI Cleveland Warns of Romance Scamsurn:syndication:bb5372b3fb484371815a4ee931dff00cAs Valentine's Day approaches, the FBI Cleveland Field Office reminds the public to remain aware when engaging in online relationships.2024-02-12T11:58:00+00:002024-02-12T20:52:53+00:00Huron Man Charged With More Than $2.5 Million in COVID-19 Relief Fraudurn:syndication:948a00da8a8e4553936318df1dab818cDaniel R. Hitlan was charged with three counts of bank fraud and five counts of money laundering related to filing false applications for Paycheck Protection Program loans.2024-02-08T13:30:00+00:002024-02-12T14:11:28+00:00Northern Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Coercion and Enticement of a Minor and Transportation of a Minor Across State Lines for Sexual Activityurn:syndication:df0b32ca9c334d74a635da03542a71e8Jeffrey Deitsch of St. Marys received 210 months in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor and transportation of a minor across state lines for illicit sexual activity.2024-02-05T12:30:00+00:002024-02-07T19:41:49+00:00FBI Cleveland Shares Recap and Highlights From FY 2023urn:syndication:76cbefa7d67a454697de9e2bad7671bdThe FBI Cleveland Field Office and its eight Resident Agencies closed out a busy fiscal year facing a myriad of growing and evolving threats across the 40 northern-most counties of Ohio.2024-02-06T15:10:00+00:002024-02-07T14:47:08+00:00Cleveland Area Brothers Indicted for Fraud and Money Laundering Schemesurn:syndication:565a4707e1d4468f9e6be36d3c35ca25A grand jury sitting in Cleveland returned a 22 count indictment charging two Cleveland area brothers with multiple fraud and money laundering schemes.2024-02-01T13:30:00+00:002024-02-05T17:51:03+00:00Former Employee of Eye for Change Youth and Family Services Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulent Medicaid Billing Practicesurn:syndication:575c53f46dbe44eb8a53b1b1e6e96ae5Eric King of Cleveland, Ohio, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for health care fraud and aggravated identity theft.2024-01-31T16:30:00+00:002024-02-02T15:42:42+00:00Ohio Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:10e5560afbb34da98c62d5057d52b50bMichael Picciuto of Ohio has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2024-01-30T14:30:00+00:002024-01-31T21:11:11+00:00Ohio Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Firebombing a Church that Planned to Host Drag Show Eventsurn:syndication:546ca18a011e4b92a4a44ff7ddc5c106An Ohio man was sentenced to 216 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for attempting to burn down a church because of its support for the LGBTQIA+ community.2024-01-30T09:23:00+00:002024-01-30T15:28:23+00:00Former Toledo City Council Member Sentenced for Extortionurn:syndication:20aec45a74a64c6a8f81fbe7dcdfe1abGarrick Johnson, a former Toledo City Council member, was sentenced to four months in prison for Hobbs Act Extortion Under Color of Official Right.2024-01-25T14:00:00+00:002024-01-26T20:44:44+00:00Russian National Sentenced for Involvement in Development and Deployment of Trickbot Malwareurn:syndication:1bfbc080be38436b86cf95be7344281bVladimir Dunaev, a Russian national, was sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in developing and deploying the malicious software known as Trickbot.2024-01-25T14:00:00+00:002024-01-26T20:13:05+00:00Youngstown Man Sentenced to More Than 14 Years for Leading a Drug Conspiracy in Youngstown Areaurn:syndication:17dd721bb2e0498098b540b52c716b5aTerrance May of Youngstown, Ohio, was sentenced to 175 months in prison after earlier pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute drugs.2024-01-25T14:00:00+00:002024-01-26T20:42:55+00:00FBI Canton and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Together with State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, Announce Arrest of North Canton Man for Weapons Violationsurn:syndication:4b03b37c62da4259ba5e6f5ae90174edChristopher Machamer was arrested following a search warrant according to a federal complaint.2024-01-08T13:30:00+00:002024-01-22T17:00:50+00:00Ohio Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:e166e8f08d994a0fbe8f36bbe3b35152Ryan Swoope of Ohio was sentenced on a felony assault charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2024-01-09T10:30:00+00:002024-01-11T16:32:21+00:00Cleveland Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years for Possessing Narcotics and Being a Felon in Possession of Firearmsurn:syndication:87cee1b33e8e4a519468d0ae87769105William Sims was sentenced to 195 months in prison after a jury convicted Sims of all seven drug trafficking and firearms charges against him.2023-12-15T15:00:00+00:002023-12-22T15:33:48+00:00FBI Cleveland Warns of Holiday Scams During the Shopping Seasonurn:syndication:733a072daac349c0a512332b20013c0cThe FBI Cleveland Field Office is warning the public of common holiday scams during the 2023 shopping season.2023-12-18T12:50:00+00:002023-12-19T14:19:28+00:00Man Pleads Guilty to Concealing War Crime Charge in Croatiaurn:syndication:5172ef3f3c5844d182a0e34ba219b960An Ohio man pleaded guilty today to possessing a green card he illegally obtained by concealing that he had been charged with a war crime in Croatia.2023-12-13T16:00:00+00:002023-12-15T22:22:46+00:00Ohio Woman Pleads Guilty to Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act Violation for Damaging Pregnancy Centerurn:syndication:2cb4b7823d304313aedef42ec80ba141Whitney M. Durant of Ohio pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.2023-12-08T14:30:00+00:002023-12-13T14:40:56+00:00Cleveland Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotics and Illegal Possession of Firearmsurn:syndication:538a1ed6017d4a56a5154a880d31ba19David Powell of Cleveland, Ohio, was sentenced to 240 months in prison after earlier pleading guilty to possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl.2023-12-01T08:30:00+00:002023-12-07T14:45:05+00:00Russian National Pleads Guilty to Trickbot Malware Conspiracyurn:syndication:f7d69f4dd198426b89a3d0c1201b6187Vladimir Dunaev, a Russian national, pleaded guilty to his role in developing and deploying the malicious software known as Trickbot.2023-11-30T12:00:00+00:002023-12-04T13:54:14+00:00Ohio Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Charges During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:ec12998511dc4a65b0b1a59fab535ad1Matthew Honigford of Delphos, Ohio, has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol.2023-11-21T13:00:00+00:002023-11-27T20:49:31+00:00Former Priest Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sex Trafficking Three Victims in Northern Ohiourn:syndication:df9685e222364bb3a6297486e5c9cf70Michael Zacharias of Findlay, Ohio, has been sentenced to life in prison for five counts of sex trafficking.2023-11-17T17:30:00+00:002023-11-21T13:54:48+00:00Delta Man Sentenced to 14 Years' Imprisonment for Receiving Child Pornographyurn:syndication:a0193398a9d84f24a3aa5b5d6399b5b6Kyle Brackman of Delta, Ohio, was sentenced to 168 months in prison after earlier pleading guilty to receipt of child pornography.2023-11-17T17:30:00+00:002023-11-21T15:53:06+00:00Toledo Man Found Guilty of Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:0484ce2a970b46cfa189e64d4a7eeafcChristopher Frater was found guilty of one count of receipt and distribution of visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct after a four-day trial.2023-11-07T12:00:00+00:002023-11-09T19:49:23+00:00Cleveland Man Sentenced to More Than 27 Years in Prison for Drug Traffickingurn:syndication:2e0009e6064948ca93c268fb06630dd8Ramel Drew, of Cleveland, Ohio, was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for drug trafficking2023-11-03T12:00:00+00:002023-11-09T19:33:17+00:00Michigan Man Sentenced to Prison for Check-Kiting Scheme That Caused Loss of Nearly $150 Millionurn:syndication:cf6e9239b0ba4e39ba7dbc7c44f6d1d3Najeeb Khan of Edwardsburg, Michigan, was sentenced to 97 months imprisonment after earlier pleading guilty to bank fraud and attempted tax evasion.2023-11-02T12:00:00+00:002023-11-09T19:30:20+00:00Four Toledo Area Individuals Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:4f697f04dfb04fc6909ca9ba8149cf39Kevin A. Clay was sentenced to 51 months imprisonment after being convicted during a trial of healthcare fraud related crimes.2023-11-01T11:30:00+00:002023-11-09T19:19:08+00:00Ohio Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:383477cf6976424e8ad929de4b814fdaMichael Scott Lockwood of Ohio was sentenced on a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-11-06T11:00:00+00:002023-11-07T19:00:56+00:00Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Burn Down a Church That Planned to Host Drag Show Eventsurn:syndication:5172b33a5d0a4bff9a1cfec553dd5c84Aimenn D. Penny of Alliance, Ohio, pleaded guilty to violating the Church Arson Prevention Act and to using fire and explosives to commit a felony.2023-10-24T17:00:00+00:002023-11-02T14:13:31+00:00Defiance Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Coercion and Enticement, and Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:3f1b9721af7c47f4a0305c99c3cade50Martin Lee Wilcoxon of Defiance has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted sexual exploitation of a minor and related crimes.2023-10-31T17:00:00+00:002023-11-02T14:15:42+00:00Aurora Man Convicted of Defrauding Non-Profit of More Than $880,000 Intended to Address Cleveland Food Deserturn:syndication:d76d93bf63c349e398676ce5236cb572Arthur Fayne, who managed the development of the New East Side Market, was found guilty of nine counts of wire fraud for embezzling more than $880,000 in funds.2023-10-20T09:00:00+00:002023-10-24T14:47:58+00:00Parma Man Indicted for Child Pornography Crimesurn:syndication:c42c82e787544f77bce89f88ae0b877eBrandon N. Crites of Parma has been indicted for child pornography crimes.2023-10-23T08:30:00+00:002023-10-24T17:57:10+00:00Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Attacking Officers During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:e2599a24b6d645db83e85464fc77582aClifford Mackrell of Ohio pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-10-20T14:30:00+00:002023-10-23T19:34:43+00:00Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Attacking Officers During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:b4a72ec29bad481ab42a5f88f6aa6196Michael Mackrell of Ohio pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-10-21T13:00:00+00:002023-10-23T19:20:40+00:00Orrville Man Sentenced to Prison for Mail, Wire, and Securities Fraudurn:syndication:9035363ea0e5492bb241cdc1b6ed3e38Thomas Brenner of Orrville, Ohio, has been sentenced to 125 months in prison after earlier pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.2023-10-16T17:00:00+00:002023-10-19T13:59:07+00:00Federal Jury in Chicago Convicts Man of Sexually Exploiting Child He Met Onlineurn:syndication:30c03c257e254856b211e683020afd25A federal jury in Chicago has convicted an Ohio man of enticing a 16-year-old Illinois girl into sending him sexually explicit images of herself.2023-10-11T08:30:00+00:002023-10-12T14:29:17+00:00Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Police Officer During January 6 Breach of U.S. Capitolurn:syndication:e970d7b7718e48308207c409a82b2543Ryan Swoope of Ohio pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-10-05T07:30:00+00:002023-10-06T13:56:01+00:00Lakewood Man Sentenced to Prison for Ponzi Schemeurn:syndication:1ae6922645724ada81c26474b66a5903Paul Kimmins Lebo of Lakewood, Ohio, was sentenced to 48 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection to a Ponzi scheme.2023-10-03T10:00:00+00:002023-10-04T16:21:00+00:00“The Phantom Hacker”: FBI Cleveland Warns Public of New Financial Scamurn:syndication:1c8e4dbc205c437882e71b705b15d346The FBI Cleveland Field Office is warning the public of a new scam dubbed The Phantom Hacker.2023-10-03T16:46:00+00:002023-10-04T14:13:29+00:00Toledo Man Sentenced to More Than 26 Years for Coercion and Enticement of a Minor and Drug Traffickingurn:syndication:68db986589234df3be883f607ac73644Derrick Murphy of Toledo, Ohio, has been sentenced to 320 months in prison after earlier pleading guilty to enticement of a minor and drug charges.2023-09-29T12:30:00+00:002023-10-02T17:30:54+00:00Toledo Man Sentenced for Multiple Bank Robberies in Michigan and Ohiourn:syndication:9d66cb2d00f74cd6bb0b07f48d8b4fddScott Kelly Hansen of Toledo has been sentenced to 348 months in prison after earlier pleading guilty to two bank robberies.2023-09-29T10:00:00+00:002023-10-02T16:52:23+00:00Toledo Couple Who Operated Clinic Sentenced for Mail, Wire, and Health Care Fraudurn:syndication:38abb88cddc045a789f28a9e4212a318Dr. Oliver Jenkins and Sherry-Ann Jenkins were sentenced to prison after being convicted of conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, and health care fraud.2023-09-27T15:00:00+00:002023-09-29T20:33:23+00:00Five Cleveland-Area Men Sentenced to Imprisonment and Ordered to Pay Over $800,000 as Part of a Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:c4899403324a4cd98a313ec34bd08274United States Attorney Rebecca C. Lutzko announced the conclusion of a case involving five Cleveland-area men who were charged in a 47-count indictment.2023-09-25T15:30:00+00:002023-09-27T17:41:20+00:00Georgia Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Wire Fraud, Wire Fraud Conspiracy, and Aiding in the Filing of False Tax Returnsurn:syndication:1c5e9f8451d346e1a0da9c3bcb7b3d99Stanley Worthy Jr., of Lawrenceville, received 60 months in prison for wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and aiding in the filing of false tax returns.2023-09-19T14:30:00+00:002023-09-20T19:32:22+00:00FBI Cleveland Seeking Public’s Assistance Identifying Emerald Credit Union Robbery Suspecturn:syndication:12deb1783e6e41b99d2f337e53b0dd94The FBI Violent Crime Task Force requests the public’s assistance in identifying a lone robbery suspect who entered and robbed Emerald Credit Union in Garfield Heights, Ohio, on May 8, 2023.2023-09-15T15:16:00+00:002023-09-15T22:26:19+00:00Multiple Foreign Nationals Charged in Connection with Trickbot Malware and Conti Ransomware Conspiraciesurn:syndication:1374e81d20ea4c398265a2e56ba24ec3Three indictments in three different federal jurisdictions have been unsealed charging multiple Russian cybercrime actors involved in the Trickbot malware and Conti ransomware schemes.2023-09-07T17:00:00+00:002023-09-13T13:19:27+00:00Three Former Toledo City Council Members Sentenced for Accepting Bribery Paymentsurn:syndication:e1c739657d704197aecde3c2327b820dThree former Toledo City Council members were sentenced for their roles in accepting bribery payments during their time in office.2023-09-06T08:00:00+00:002023-09-08T16:19:27+00:00Fifty-Nine Charged with Illegal Trafficking, Possession, and Use of Firearms, Drug Trafficking, and Conspiracy as a Result of Summer Violent Crime Reduction Effort in Clevelandurn:syndication:94501defa1364be1a9b58c28b1c8504dFifty-nine individuals were charged and arrested in connection with firearms trafficking, narcotics, conspiracy, or other firearms offenses after a three-month, violent-crime-reduction initiative in Cleveland this summer.2023-09-05T07:30:00+00:002023-09-11T23:02:35+00:00Florida Couple Sentenced for Sending Threatening Communications to Law Enforcement and Others in Northern Ohiourn:syndication:33ef3bdf8e974470928a4bcb1d1040feAkil Larry Joseph and Alexa Marie Logan were each sentenced to 46 months in prison after pleading guilty to cyberstalking and extortion.2023-09-01T16:30:00+00:002023-09-06T14:06:34+00:00Man Pleads Guilty to Making Threats to Arizona State Election Officialurn:syndication:d0f8946e3895484a8b4bc48d268daab7Joshua Russell of Ohio pleaded guilty to sending threatening communications to an election official with the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office.2023-08-31T07:30:00+00:002023-09-05T13:25:23+00:00FBI Conducts Multiple Nationwide Takedowns of Various Violent Criminal Organizationsurn:syndication:0c82aa7086b7456a887647077b01353aThe FBI, alongside its state and local law enforcement partners during the week of August 28, 2023, executed multiple arrest and search operations into various violent criminal organizations around the country.2023-09-01T14:32:00+00:002023-09-01T22:01:06+00:00Michigan Man Sentenced to Prison for Enticement of a Minorurn:syndication:b98f1b91dc6643a1bfcb7958ec15d83aChristopher David Smith of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced to 135 months in prison after earlier pleading guilty to enticement of a minor.2023-08-28T08:00:00+00:002023-08-29T14:27:09+00:00Cleveland Woman Sentenced to More Than 24 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy and Money Launderingurn:syndication:f01dda5a49be4e6ebcad99c667e44b8cBranea Bryant of Cleveland, Ohio, has been sentenced to 290 months in prison for a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy and money laundering.2023-08-25T18:00:00+00:002023-08-28T22:57:56+00:00Jury Convicts Man for Possession of Drugs and Gun at Elyria Motelurn:syndication:2dfa83c6344a4d56aa2bf15457db094bAntoine Williams, of Lorain, Ohio, was found guilty of gun and drug offenses after a two-day trial.2023-08-17T06:30:00+00:002023-08-22T14:06:42+00:00Fort Jennings Man Sentenced for Child Exploitationurn:syndication:7333610389a5423cb953743a2f317f38Kirk Smith of Fort Jennings, Ohio, was sentenced after earlier pleading guilty to the sexual exploitation of a minor.2023-08-18T06:30:00+00:002023-08-22T14:05:37+00:00Toledo Man Sentenced for Drug and Firearm Chargesurn:syndication:e81790af3c994d138176ef2f9c4224ceJames Luther Sawyer IV, of Toledo, Ohio, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and firearms offenses.2023-08-18T06:30:00+00:002023-08-22T14:04:39+00:00Ohio Man Found Guilty of Felony Charge Related to January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:134e4d48641b4317a4ab4f6b6aba6a72Ethan C. Seitz of Ohio was found guilty in the District of Columbia on one felony count and one misdemeanor count for his actions during the Capitol breach.2023-08-08T13:30:00+00:002023-08-10T12:55:42+00:00Former Erie County Deputy Sheriff Sentenced for Using Excessive Forceurn:syndication:935e50b209e941c2b3b56fdc2c56c9c5Adam Bess, a former Erie County deputy sheriff, received 12 months in prison after earlier pleading guilty to a felony for using excessive force against an inmate.2023-08-08T08:00:00+00:002023-08-09T15:25:04+00:00Akron Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Robbing Two Banksurn:syndication:3e02ad325a534d34822a7aad6fa931a2Jacob Onusic was sentenced yesterday to over 11 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to robbing a bank in Cuyahoga Falls and one in Canal Fulton.2023-08-04T10:00:00+00:002023-08-08T17:04:26+00:00Former Employee of Eye for Change Youth and Family Services Found Guilty of Fraudulent Medicaid Billing Practicesurn:syndication:85be9e09cc4749168ae3481701962495Eric King was found guilty of 13 counts of health care fraud.2023-08-03T14:06:00+00:002023-08-04T18:00:10+00:00Lorain Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Selling and Possessing Fentanylurn:syndication:5007cf956fda4c1ba05174607b4b24f5Gregory Ralston of Lorain, Ohio, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after a jury convicted him of distributing fentanyl.2023-08-01T10:30:00+00:002023-08-02T18:18:02+00:00FBI Cleveland to Participate in Three Local National Night Out Eventsurn:syndication:05b9b68dea01416f8fb93fbd5295ce62The FBI Cleveland Field Office will join with the City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, and the City of Cuyahoga Falls to participate in National Night Out.2023-08-01T09:53:00+00:002023-08-01T16:32:47+00:00Cleveland Man Found Guilty of Illegally Possessing a Firearm and Ammunitionurn:syndication:924329c15e084b7bbd7e711fc98e0a53Reggie Jordan of Cleveland has been found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition by a jury after a three-day trial.2023-07-27T13:30:00+00:002023-08-01T14:13:02+00:00Youngstown Man Sentenced to 10 years for Robbing Two Banksurn:syndication:cb9f8988cd924ac49bddee2e5181a82cJames P. Verdream of Youngstown, Ohio, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to robbing two Youngstown area banks.2023-07-28T13:00:00+00:002023-08-01T14:27:53+00:00Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:68cf3af7324f4190afe3729e4a862c59An Ohio man pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-07-24T17:00:00+00:002023-07-26T15:41:27+00:00FBI Cleveland - Lima Resident Agency Named One of Nine Newly Designated Counties to the ONDCP-Funded High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program in the U.S.urn:syndication:52e3b5669a5c4a979fdedd4f789b1ad1FBI Cleveland recently received notice from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy as being one of nine counties in the country to receive funding.2023-07-11T15:30:00+00:002023-07-13T15:24:12+00:00Bowling Green State University Student Charged with FACE Act Violationurn:syndication:4bf63e8a41504c6d90c028b63f8952b8A federal misdemeanor charge under the FACE Act was filed by information against Whitney M. Durant, a.k.a. Soren Monroe, age 20.2023-07-05T14:30:00+00:002023-07-10T15:30:09+00:00Cleveland Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug Distributionurn:syndication:0f813d2f559b496b94756f8811a1c6a8Darrin Harsley of Cleveland, Ohio, has been sentenced to 262 months in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of distribution of a controlled substance.2023-06-28T11:30:00+00:002023-07-05T14:57:20+00:00Ravenna CPA Sentenced for Embezzling More Than $1 Million From Employer and Submitting False Tax Returnsurn:syndication:ff2b58de7df34b2baf869a733b6b0d9dMichael Harman of Ravenna, Ohio, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to a six-count information that charged him with financial crimes.2023-06-27T16:56:00+00:002023-06-29T13:57:02+00:00Ohio Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:a47c6b9dedbf4781930da1953d3a7c64Trevor Cain of Ohio has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-06-26T14:16:00+00:002023-06-26T19:30:30+00:00Thirty-One Individuals Involved in a Drug Trafficking Organization in Marion County and Lorain County Indictedurn:syndication:acd789f464ac4469968b582ab7b465aeThirty-one individuals have been charged in two separate indictments for their roles in drug trafficking conspiracies.2023-06-22T14:30:00+00:002023-06-23T20:04:48+00:00Jury Convicts Former Toledo City Councilman of Extortionurn:syndication:0c3bb629375a4863a8556a60ac62c6d1Former Toledo City Councilman Garrick Johnson has been found guilty of Hobbs Act Extortion Under Color of Official Right.2023-06-15T08:00:00+00:002023-06-21T15:05:58+00:00Former Executive Director Sentenced to Prison for Health Care Fraudurn:syndication:21115a984b1f4883b05512422cdb4b24Alfonzo Bailey of Euclid, Ohio, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud.2023-06-14T16:22:00+00:002023-06-15T15:27:26+00:00Former Registered Broker Sentenced to Prison for Wire Fraudurn:syndication:993f02ac7ffe4b8dac6591123308473cThomas H. Hissong of Akron has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison after pleading guilty to a five-count indictment that charged him with wire fraud.2023-06-12T10:00:00+00:002023-06-14T15:28:44+00:00FBI Director Delivers Keynote Address at NOBLE Conference, Visits Cleveland Field Officeurn:syndication:4579ce2858df413293300a1050691c5eFBI Director Christopher Wray delivered the keynote address today at the 47th-annual training conference of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) in Cleveland.2023-07-24T16:30:00+00:002023-07-25T18:21:56+00:00Cleveland Man Sentenced in Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracyurn:syndication:ad7e696b8f654cf9bcdc8f9500bf2825Devonn Fair, of Cleveland, Ohio, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to drug distribution and money laundering offenses.2023-06-02T14:00:00+00:002023-06-07T12:59:16+00:00Cleveland Man Sentenced on Drug Trafficking and Firearm Chargesurn:syndication:9a24bc2dd4b24dc2af20df63a9caaa60Deven Smith of Cleveland has been sentenced to 211 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine.2023-06-05T08:30:00+00:002023-06-06T14:00:58+00:00Niles Physician Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances and Health Care Fraudurn:syndication:e13891e16f4c416381b40cc6b8527396Jeffrey Sutton of Niles, Ohio, has been sentenced to 72 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to illegally prescribing patients opioids.2023-05-23T12:30:00+00:002023-05-30T15:56:40+00:00Jury Convicts Business Owner in Health Care Fraud and Charitable Foundation Schemeurn:syndication:d5877dbd83a5463db480617113324b0bKevin A. Clay of Perrysburg was convicted of conspiracy, health care fraud, and making a false statement on an application for charitable tax-exempt status with the IRS.2023-05-24T12:30:00+00:002023-05-30T15:44:43+00:00Willoughby Hills Man Sentenced for His Part in $7 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme Fraudurn:syndication:81c21b69459d45eaa38354fcc80d7049Aydin Kalantarov of Willoughby Hills, Ohio, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to defrauding the Small Business Administration.2023-05-25T11:30:00+00:002023-05-30T15:35:39+00:00U.S. Law Enforcement Disrupts Networks Used to Transfer Fraud Proceeds, Taking Over 4,000 Actions in Fifth Campaignurn:syndication:4481a086ebf146959d43375a307f855cOfficials announced the completion of a three-month campaign that disrupted networks used by foreign fraudsters to obtain fraud proceeds.2023-05-22T16:59:00+00:002023-05-23T20:34:22+00:00FBI Cleveland Seeking Public Information Surrounding Mink Farm Crimesurn:syndication:547d450ef3c94c728b3cd1e6c407fc99FBI Cleveland and the FBI Toledo Resident Agency continue to seek information from the public regarding the release and vandalism surrounding several mink farms.2023-05-19T14:24:00+00:002023-05-19T20:19:18+00:00Toledo Man Sentenced to Prison for Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:4de5b2ee1f1d402f8f797f73954247f5Zachary Ryan Balusik was sentenced to 168 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to receipt and distribution of child pornography.2023-05-17T16:50:00+00:002023-05-18T19:04:59+00:00Two Northeast Ohio Men Sentenced for Armed Carjacking Spreeurn:syndication:804e332996344df2a5ce1552ea4a9b1dThomas J.D. Williams was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to carjacking and firearm crimes.2023-05-15T16:30:00+00:002023-05-16T20:32:10+00:00Akron Man Sentenced on Drug Trafficking and Firearm Chargesurn:syndication:220507945ccd42409ee72943491f3590Alex R. Andrus was sentenced to 115 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to drug and firearm crimes.2023-05-15T16:28:00+00:002023-05-16T20:31:11+00:00Cleveland Man Convicted of Armed Bank Robbery, Brandishing a Firearm, and Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:4aa70421ace940f1a880c4dbe1273b82A federal jury convicted Randall Hines of armed bank robbery, brandishing a firearm during the bank robbery, and for being a felon in possession of a firearm.2023-05-12T11:00:00+00:002023-05-15T15:48:37+00:00Jury Convicts Priest of Sex Trafficking Three Victims in Northern Ohiourn:syndication:ea4edeff901a45f680d302bd1df5288dA federal jury in Northern District of Ohio convicted Michael J. Zacharias, a priest, of five counts of sex trafficking.2023-05-12T11:00:00+00:002023-05-15T15:47:16+00:00Ohio Man Charged for Attempting to Burn Down a Church That Planned to Host Drag Show Eventsurn:syndication:d5ea8332c9d64a769651fb0039abb415Aimenn D. Penny of Ohio was charged with a violation of the Church Arson Prevention Act for using Molotov cocktails against the Community Church of Chesterland.2023-04-24T16:30:00+00:002023-04-27T10:32:58+00:00Man Charged with Arson and Possession of a Destructive Deviceurn:syndication:e2ba421c4864485c8ad04b9b45a357beAimenn D. Penny of Ohio has been arrested and charged with one count of malicious use of explosive materials and one count of possessing a destructive device.2023-03-31T09:30:00+00:002023-04-24T17:33:00+00:00Jury Convicts Pair of Fraud and Health Care Fraud in Toledourn:syndication:18ce5fe560714b8f903fbaf5b0a29d78A federal jury convicted Dr. Oliver Jenkins and Sherry-Ann Jenkins of conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, and health care fraud.2023-03-21T17:00:00+00:002023-03-23T15:03:58+00:00FBI Presents Grace Leon with the FBI Directors Community Leadership Awardurn:syndication:b1e1bad3d1d0428db44bebe6f4d85f63Grace Leon, Crisis Intervention Specialist for FrontLine Service, has been named the recipient of the 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award.2023-03-22T15:16:00+00:002023-03-22T21:13:05+00:00FBI Offers Precautions for Spring Break Travelersurn:syndication:467ac2f72387459b9a74bdabae30b51bThe FBI Cleveland Field Office advises the public to be vigilant of their surroundings and use caution when traveling during spring break.2023-03-08T10:00:00+00:002023-03-09T19:31:13+00:00Ohio Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions in January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:edbb3e9b933a444eb01865fe9ea24fc3John Douglas Wright of Canton, Ohio, has been sentenced on a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-03-06T09:00:00+00:002023-03-07T15:09:48+00:00The FBI Northwest Ohio Safe Streets Task Force, Findlay Police Department, and Hancock County Sheriff’s Office Announce Arrest of Suspect in Multiple Bank Robberiesurn:syndication:e69e57891759425190980b3f76029ecbThe FBI Northwest Ohio Safe Streets Task Force announces the February 24th arrest of Gage Daniel Shafer Haws.2023-02-28T13:30:00+00:002023-03-01T19:43:35+00:00Toledo Man Sentenced to More Than 23 Years in Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and Illegal Possession of Firearmurn:syndication:c0d7fdeb099d4581a299e25afbc78399A Toledo man was sentenced to more than 23 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges for his role in a Toledo-area drug trafficking conspiracy.2023-02-23T06:00:00+00:002023-02-28T14:45:09+00:00FBI Cleveland, the Cleveland Division of Police, and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Release Age-Progression Image of Missing Person Ashley Summersurn:syndication:0955eb458c0f4b3bb0b258e4469ac5bdAuthorities announce the release of an age progression photo of Ashley Summers who was last seen on or about July 8, 2007.2023-02-21T08:14:00+00:002023-02-21T17:15:10+00:00Two Euclid Men Charged with Stealing COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Benefitsurn:syndication:02b4ee614efb49d29d5aaa4a67403b8bRobert Nathaniel Andre Thomas III and Montareo Banks were charged with engaging in a conspiracy to steal approximately $44,000 in pandemic unemployment insurance benefits.2023-02-15T10:30:00+00:002023-02-16T17:30:22+00:00FBI Cleveland Warns of Romance Scams Throughout the Month of Loveurn:syndication:b9ed09b869f946279b725f1be7a4b4b6While Valentine’s Day has passed, the FBI Cleveland Field Office wants the public to remain aware and prepared when looking for love online.2023-02-15T12:42:00+00:002023-02-15T19:11:34+00:00North Royalton Man Charged with Defrauding Victims Out of More Than $800,000 in Investment Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:f27b14274e9b4760ac697e35b236cb6fA federal grand jury has returned a one-count indictment charging Paul Lebo with wire fraud related to an alleged investment fraud scheme.2023-02-10T09:30:00+00:002023-02-14T15:43:25+00:00Cleveland Man Charged with Distributing Fentanyl That Led to Death of Three in Northern Ohiourn:syndication:500fcc0c10d44e058df8d1b198e34b3fReyes John Sanchez-Borrero was charged in a five-count superseding indictment with distributing fentanyl that led to the death of three people in Northern Ohio.2023-02-10T09:30:00+00:002023-02-14T15:38:24+00:00Toledo Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Prison for Armed Bank Robbery, Carjacking, and Escapeurn:syndication:b11d42cb28f54bb99dd9efc5099eea70Don Woodson Ellis of Toledo has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to using a firearm to steal a vehicle, and other crimes.2023-02-06T06:30:00+00:002023-02-07T15:38:58+00:00Three Northeast Ohio Men Plead Guilty to Armed Carjacking Spreeurn:syndication:488aa9e478294899a110d685141b216fThree Northeast Ohio men pleaded guilty to three separate armed carjacking incidents that occurred in a single day on August 9, 2022.2023-02-06T06:30:00+00:002023-02-07T15:37:13+00:00FBI Cleveland Cartel Gang Narcotics & Laundering Task Force Announces Seizure of 88 Pounds of Drugs Valued at $5.2 Million and the Arrest of Two Drug Trafficking Organization Operativesurn:syndication:247c520b7a184f449d607d69de8336f1The FBI Cleveland Cartel Gang Narcotics & Laundering Task Force (CGNL Task Force) announce the recent seizure of 36 kilograms of suspected fentanyl.2023-02-04T06:00:00+00:002023-02-06T15:18:01+00:00Cleveland Heights Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Conspiracy That Stole and Resold Vehiclesurn:syndication:e40e6b67e496482e8a68bc654aa2fceeHakim Benjamin of Cleveland Heights has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to steal, receive, and sell stolen vehicles.2023-02-01T15:30:00+00:002023-02-06T13:12:31+00:00Statement of Special Agent in Charge James A. Tarasca on the Recovery of Ea Kuhrurn:syndication:5f75446ae3604f59a58468bb308e3954As a result of a joint law enforcement effort, Ea Kuhr has been located safe and unharmed.2023-02-03T13:25:00+00:002023-02-03T19:34:11+00:00Niles Physician Pleads Guilty to Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances and Health Care Fraudurn:syndication:1d6b89e2be714e5ba6b884de6501fbc9Jeffrey Sutton, a physician who practiced in Niles, pleaded guilty to 31 counts of illegally prescribing patients opioids and other controlled substances.2023-01-31T07:00:00+00:002023-02-01T14:34:04+00:00New Franklin Man Charged with Attempt to Engage in Sexual Activity with Minor and Child Pornographyurn:syndication:7ea4eb4dc2984bc5ac92b39724afe295A jury returned a three-count indictment charging Kevin Lewis Hedrick with attempting to coerce or entice a minor to engage in sexual activity.2023-01-27T08:30:00+00:002023-01-31T15:37:28+00:00Co-Owner of Binary Options Company Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasionurn:syndication:5693e73ed8f6431187e6eb98873ad46dJared Davis, the co-owner of a binary options company headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for multiple counts of tax evasion.2023-01-30T08:30:00+00:002023-01-31T15:39:19+00:00Florida Man Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Steal Polymers That Caused Losses of More Than $4.1 Millionurn:syndication:2449552add3d4c3caabd8afcfb8992c2Terrence Anderson of Parkland, Florida, pleaded guilty to devising a scheme that defrauded several companies involved in the sale of polymers.2023-01-25T17:00:00+00:002023-01-30T16:50:58+00:00Two Cleveland Men Sentenced to Prison for Using a Firearm in Connection with a Carjacking in Elyriaurn:syndication:150c9d9de5b84608a4fd7ea455ab6992Trayqwan Dunlap and Clinton Lindsey of Cleveland have been sentenced to prison for an armed carjacking that occurred at an Elyria-area gas station.2023-01-25T17:00:00+00:002023-01-30T16:49:52+00:00Man Charged with Immigration Fraud for Concealing War Crime Charge in Croatiaurn:syndication:0d385675a6254d32a517d1dad1f37256An Ohio man was arraigned on criminal charges related to his alleged false statements to U.S. immigration and law enforcement officials.2023-01-26T12:00:00+00:002023-01-27T18:33:43+00:00FBI Announces $10,000 Reward for Information About Ebenezer Baptist Church Vandalismurn:syndication:7bd69c85e5cc45e18b240ce6f75041aaFBI Cleveland and FBI Atlanta seek the public’s help in identifying those responsible for the recent vandalism at Ebenezer Baptist Church Heritage Sanctuary.2023-01-18T15:00:00+00:002023-01-24T21:17:31+00:00Owner of Two Northeast Ohio Businesses Sentenced to Prison for Paycheck Protection Program Loan Fraudurn:syndication:c6df95c38c5642c8a4fc7b4612b457c8Deon D. Levy, the owner of two corporations, has been sentenced for his role in a conspiracy to unlawfully obtain Paycheck Protection Program loans.2023-01-19T17:00:00+00:002023-01-24T14:10:53+00:00Nigerian National Sentenced to Prison for Bank Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:2ccbe0daf2d941b89350f43e4c18514eBlessing Adeleke, a Nigerian national, was sentenced to more than three years in prison after he was convicted by a jury for a bank fraud scheme.2023-01-18T15:30:00+00:002023-01-20T04:11:36+00:00Ravenna Man Sentenced to Prison for Cyberstalking, Sextortion, and Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Childurn:syndication:d4972ca46d5a4a3f87e66f8a5c646d84Andrew John Drabic was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to cyberstalking, attempted sexual exploitation of a child, and interstate communication with intent to extort.2023-01-17T15:30:00+00:002023-01-20T04:08:56+00:00Victims of BitConnect Scheme to Receive More Than $17 Million to Compensate for Lossesurn:syndication:628c1de48ed0459e9e314701a29331ccA federal judge has ordered Glenn Arcaro to pay $17,646,801 dollars in restitution to approximately 800 victims from over 40 countries.2023-01-12T17:00:00+00:002023-01-18T20:15:50+00:00Lorain Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl That Led to Overdose Deathurn:syndication:86d18ddffb204b76b45385817bbbc4dfKevin L. Walker Jr., of Lorain, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the possession of drugs and distribution of fentanyl that led to an overdose death.2023-01-12T16:00:00+00:002023-01-17T12:36:38+00:00Columbus Man Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Illegal Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:4488f9e2549c46da9fa8a3c74e6d1d1fPatrick A. Anaya was sentenced to over 12 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.2023-01-09T10:00:00+00:002023-01-10T16:03:55+00:00Sandusky Man Charged with Threatening Law Enforcement and Unlawful Possession of Machine Gunurn:syndication:066f072aaac4413da988537131e278d6Aron McKillips of Sandusky, Ohio, was charged with five counts of interstate communication of threats and one count of unlawful possession of a machine gun.2023-01-06T14:14:00+00:002023-01-06T20:43:06+00:00Three Former Toledo City Council Members Plead Guilty to Conspiracy and Bribery Chargesurn:syndication:1bcfa0ca09e942399f578d60177da73bThree former Toledo City Council members pleaded guilty to accepting bribery payments during their time in office.2022-12-16T07:30:00+00:002022-12-22T13:49:02+00:00Cleveland Man Charged with Carjacking, Illegally Entering Airport Runway, and Damaging Radar Facilityurn:syndication:8e457a9c437f40e0acee1c94a090674aA Cleveland man was charged with intentionally damaging a Cleveland Hopkins International Airport radar facility.2022-12-16T07:30:00+00:002022-12-22T13:49:31+00:00Saudi Arabian National Charged with Illegally Exporting Rifle Barrelsurn:syndication:a75f869125bf479e90c685a6f3bb9f5eA Saudi Arabian national residing in Cleveland Heights was charged with attempting to export more than 50 automatic and semi-automatic rifle barrels.2022-12-19T07:00:00+00:002022-12-22T15:44:12+00:00Ravenna CPA Charged with Embezzling More Than $1 Million from Employer and Submitting False Tax Returnsurn:syndication:7ca4b2ec8a864752b5d5bedcca33131fMichael Harman was charged with devising a scheme to defraud his employer out of more than $1 million and with money laundering and submitting false tax returns.2022-12-21T07:00:00+00:002022-12-22T13:52:01+00:00Man Indicted for Making Threats to Arizona State Election Officialurn:syndication:cc35ab1e6d0746ff854a4380fbfc302dJoshua Russell of Ohio has been indicted for sending threatening communications to an election official with the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office.2022-12-14T14:00:00+00:002022-12-21T14:16:19+00:00Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes and Smuggling Contraband Into NEOCCurn:syndication:456694a4f00847039d8943c110da5ca4Terry Terrigno, a correctional officer, pleaded guilty to accepting bribes in return for supplying marijuana, tobacco, and narcotics to inmates at the facility.2022-12-15T16:30:00+00:002022-12-19T17:45:22+00:00Michigan Man Charged with Operating Check-Kiting Scheme That Caused Loss of Nearly $150 Millionurn:syndication:6075c2cb73db41cdb43b49ee133a718cNajeeb Khan of Edwardsburg, Michigan, has been charged with operating a check-kiting scheme that caused a financial loss of nearly $150 million to businesses.2022-12-13T16:30:00+00:002022-12-19T17:53:51+00:00Ukrainian National Charged with Acting as Courier in Scheme That Stole More Than $200,000 from Victimurn:syndication:3f95dd40aa054de2ab31333568bf5d32Taras Semuso, a Ukrainian national, was charged with acting as a money courier for scammers who stole more than $200,000 from a victim in Brunswick, Ohio.2022-12-01T10:00:00+00:002022-12-05T16:14:40+00:00Ohio Man Arrested on Felony Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:acee780071294028b0d3a391b4895845Ryan Swoope of Ohio has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2022-12-01T13:15:00+00:002022-12-01T21:26:14+00:00Mogadore Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening to Retaliate Against Witnessurn:syndication:feb2cfcafbac4b6791823be91352bb87Andrew F. Dodson was sentenced to 55 months in prison for obstructing justice by retaliating against a witness.2022-11-28T16:32:00+00:002022-11-29T01:40:21+00:00Cleveland Man Charged with Distributing Narcotics that Led to Fatal Overdoseurn:syndication:8fff0ba67b3b452ca9cb9e52d1d6834eRubin Austin was charged in a superseding indictment with distributing narcotics that led to the overdose death of another individual in January 2022.2022-11-21T08:00:00+00:002022-11-23T20:59:37+00:00Correctional Officer Charged with Accepting Bribes and Smuggling Contraband Into Northeast Ohio Correctional Centerurn:syndication:a7783e1d97d14aa8994e311102d3afb1Terry Terrigno, a Northeast Ohio Correctional Center (NEOCC) correctional officer, was charged for his role in a scheme to smuggle contraband into the NEOCC.2022-11-15T13:43:00+00:002022-11-16T12:01:16+00:00Cleveland Man Convicted of Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition as a Felonurn:syndication:9b5eff7e710a48ecb012d86145a23c31Dion Baker, 27, of Cleveland, Ohio, was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition following a two-day trial.2022-11-10T16:56:00+00:002022-11-10T22:58:09+00:00Cleveland Man Convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamineurn:syndication:84dc50073b1740ba92e1f189bf3cd453James Dailey, 34, of Cleveland, Ohio, was convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, as well as possession of other controlled substances.2022-11-10T16:55:00+00:002022-11-14T19:25:40+00:00FBI Cleveland Cautions About Telephone Spoofing Portraying Law Enforcementurn:syndication:3ce6494087314a869dc60fb21b61d42cThe Cleveland Division of the FBI is cautioning northern Ohio residents about a telephone spoofing campaign.2022-11-08T14:54:00+00:002022-11-09T12:11:31+00:00Election Crimes at the Federal Level: What FBI Cleveland Wants You to Knowurn:syndication:86d2b2b2fb294871836fcf62681c2199For decades, the FBI has served as the primary agency responsible for investigating allegations of federal election crimes.2022-11-02T13:00:00+00:002022-11-04T11:10:19+00:00Hudson Physician and Ohio Pharmaceutical Rep Plead Guilty to Roles in Prescription Drug Kickback Conspiracyurn:syndication:1eaed53a2df54f2e9a647fa099ef3ae9Deepak Raheja of Hudson, Ohio, and Frank Mazzucco of Dublin, Ohio, pleaded guilty to their roles in a pharmaceutical kickback conspiracy.2022-11-01T08:54:00+00:002022-11-01T14:26:44+00:00Youngstown Man Sentenced to More Than 13 Years in Prison for Drug and Firearm Offensesurn:syndication:fce8e46c5ec74724894dd09d5bd8ac5aRaphael Ortiz of Youngstown has been sentenced after pleading guilty to the distribution of fentanyl and possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.2022-10-25T07:00:00+00:002022-10-26T14:08:21+00:00Owner of Toledo Area Medical Transportation Service Found Guilty of Health Care Fraudurn:syndication:40796648522642c483b469a65c12537dA federal jury convicted the founder of Blue Line Express Taxi & Medical Transport, Abdul Haji Faqi, of three counts of health care fraud.2022-10-25T07:00:00+00:002022-10-26T14:07:00+00:00Uniontown Man Sentenced to Prison for Murder-for-Hire Ploturn:syndication:ce27baabae584d61ac747f7c6c13ead8Scott Allen Renninger of Uniontown has been sentenced to six years in prison after he pleaded guilty to attempting to arrange a murder-for-hire plot.2022-10-21T17:30:00+00:002022-10-25T13:03:59+00:00U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces District Election Officers for November General Electionurn:syndication:d14a186336784ff58ecafaa1202f3de2Assistant U.S. Attorneys Ava R. Dustin and Megan R. Miller have been appointed to lead the efforts in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program.2022-10-21T17:30:00+00:002022-10-25T13:06:17+00:00Van Wert County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:ee3ca70c876e410898b2fc1616f4fc94John Charles Coy of Van Wert County, Ohio, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography.2022-10-24T17:23:00+00:002022-10-25T13:07:16+00:00Nigerian National Found Guilty of Bank Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:b53d0b0e431f4d87aaa1c7ac540f5be2A federal jury convicted Blessing Adeleke, of Nigeria, of one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud.2022-10-12T12:30:00+00:002022-10-13T19:24:31+00:00President of Radiology Services Company Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for $2 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme and Identity Thefturn:syndication:d11b0b09e76944f997248622e408bd18Thomas G. O’Lear of North Canton has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for defrauding Medicare and Medicaid of approximately $2 million.2022-09-30T08:00:00+00:002022-10-04T14:13:41+00:00Twin Brothers from Miami Sentenced to 52 Months in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Millions Worth of Apple Products Through Identity Theft Schemeurn:syndication:6b34526216cc4b489eb8b7893ed6c403Luis Hernandez Socarras and Jorge Hernandez Socarras, twin brothers from Miami, Florida, were sentenced to 52 months in prison for fraud and identity theft charges.2022-09-26T12:00:00+00:002022-09-28T18:16:54+00:00Cleveland Heights Man Sentenced to Prison and Ordered to Pay $177,000 in Restitution for Credit Card Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:dd18ac8c41444f1f81ae94401832b6dcCarlos Dashawn Brown, of Bowling Green and Cleveland Heights, received 38 months in prison for bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and other related charges.2022-09-16T14:00:00+00:002022-09-19T19:15:13+00:00Two Maple Heights Men Charged in Multiple Armed Carjacking Incidentsurn:syndication:d2078fda8ba346c1a2803ff61fd9ff2cDonteze Congress and Thomas J.D. Williams of Maple Heights have been charged with using a firearm to steal vehicles during separate incidents on August 9, 2022.2022-09-16T14:00:00+00:002022-09-19T19:12:44+00:00Warren Man Sentenced to More Than 24 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Leading Drug Trafficking Organizationurn:syndication:e8cdb22d050a4482804bc803a37a49a7Vincent Richardson Jr., of Warren, received more than 24 years in prison for 40 counts of charges related to his role in leading a drug trafficking conspiracy.2022-09-16T14:00:00+00:002022-09-19T19:11:16+00:00Romanian National Sentenced to Prison for Role in International Online Auction Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:eb8232ff18b54396858baba3ffa5c0d5Costel Alecu of Romania received more than five and one half years in prison for participating in an international criminal network engaged in a fraud scheme.2022-09-12T06:00:00+00:002022-09-13T10:46:47+00:00Bucyrus Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting a Minor and Distribution and Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:2649287ce084436a8ffba2fdc39df865David L. Holdcraft of Bucyrus was sentenced to 24 years in prison for receipt and distribution of visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.2022-09-12T06:00:00+00:002022-09-13T10:42:07+00:00Career Offender in Elyria Sentenced to More Than 21 and One Half Years in Prisonurn:syndication:3ac9e8a122714ed6a035b88d4704c517Terry L. Jackson, Sr., of Elyria, has been sentenced to more than 21 and one half years in prison for distributing crack and other drug offenses.2022-09-09T07:00:00+00:002022-09-12T13:37:37+00:00FBI Cleveland Presents YSU Department of Physics, Astronomy, Geology, and Environmental Science with the FBI Director's Community Leadership Awardurn:syndication:a09bd1ed29784897838000414ed1af29FBI Cleveland is pleased to announce the Youngstown State University Department of Physics, Astronomy, Geology, and Environmental Science as the recipient of the Director's Community Leadership Award.2022-09-06T15:30:00+00:002022-09-09T21:43:37+00:00Lorain Man Sentenced to More Than 14 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:211fdbb727ae46c0b2c5a6fadb209a35Dylan T. Flanigan was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison after he previously pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.2022-09-08T14:44:00+00:002022-09-08T19:52:08+00:00Fourteen Charged for Roles in Youngstown Area Drug Trafficking Organizationurn:syndication:3a4db7e3094d4a7c8171a98992c332a8Fourteen individuals were charged in a forty-six-count indictment with operating a drug trafficking organization.2022-09-07T15:57:00+00:002022-09-08T00:00:27+00:00Eight Charged with Operating Drug Trafficking Organization That Distributed Kilograms of Cocaine Throughout Wayne, Stark and Tuscarawas Countiesurn:syndication:a4f953b1e7a748069779e40bb4e8b486Eight men in the Canton area were charged in a three-count indictment with operating a drug trafficking organization that distributed kilogram quantities of cocaine.2022-09-06T14:30:00+00:002022-09-07T23:24:17+00:00Former CFO of Claddagh Irish Pubs Parent Company Charged with Defrauding States Out of More Than $1 Million in Sales Tax Revenueurn:syndication:1d3e60666e364c6f82484ace7e267b5cCiaran Dillon, the former Chief Financial Officer of CDG Acquisition, LLC, was charged with defrauding states of sales tax revenue where the restaurant chain operated.2022-09-01T13:00:00+00:002022-09-06T14:23:56+00:00Fourteen in Elyria and Cleveland Indicted for Roles in Drug Trafficking Organizationurn:syndication:9c458dddd2f542c9a0cff7783686c277Fourteen members of a drug trafficking organization operating in Northeast Ohio were charged after a grand jury returned a 38-count indictment.2022-08-30T07:30:00+00:002022-08-31T16:03:38+00:00Miami Man Arrested and Charged with Bank Fraud and Identity Thefturn:syndication:3bad9b5c79ff483181b45c3710ff789fSedric J. Lewis was charged in a four-count indictment with two counts of bank fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft.2022-08-26T12:30:00+00:002022-08-31T02:24:20+00:00FBI Cleveland Hosts 8th Annual Wounded Veterans Appreciation Dayurn:syndication:80253a1e263a46fe9244697203ce1fedThe FBI teamed up with the Wounded Warrior Project for the FBI's 8th annual Wounded Veterans Appreciation Day.2022-08-29T16:19:00+00:002022-08-30T12:54:41+00:00Ohio Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:8bb5dd16897b4ed6ae8da1e3a6008539Jonathan Joseph Copeland of Ohio was arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2022-08-25T16:00:00+00:002022-08-26T15:46:53+00:00Euclid Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for Receipt, Distribution, and Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:3bb81491aa9347a6b90a650427458ae6John P. Comer was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison and 20 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to receipt, possession, and distribution child pornography.2022-08-22T08:30:00+00:002022-08-24T14:15:48+00:00FBI Announces Results of Nationwide Sex Trafficking Operationurn:syndication:1da4871cb94c49f1acffb1c1a962ee25The FBI, working with its state and local partners during two weeks in August, identified and located 84 minor victims of child sex trafficking.2022-08-16T12:49:00+00:002022-08-16T20:38:22+00:00Florida Couple Charged with Sending Threatening Communications to Law Enforcement and Others in Northern Ohiourn:syndication:569df43ddfcf40239f6a06930115cf7dAkil Larry Joseph and Alexa Marie Logan, a Florida couple, have been charged with sending threatening communications to federal law enforcement agents.2022-08-15T13:37:00+00:002022-08-15T20:20:23+00:00Las Vegas Man Charged with Operating Sports Wagering Ponzi Scheme That Stole $8.5 Million From Victimsurn:syndication:edb27cde22164f73a949012e1767cf6fMatthew J. Turnipseede was charged with defrauding approximately 72 investors out of more than $8.5 million through a Ponzi scheme that promised double-digit profits through sports wagering.2022-08-11T06:30:00+00:002022-08-12T14:35:56+00:00Former Public Utility Employee Pleads Guilty to Installing Keylogger Devices on Work Computersurn:syndication:c59f643624f043938fb0bfaa4770a40eJohn Pelton, a former operator with a Northern Ohio public utility, pleaded guilty to recording the computer keyboard strokes of coworkers and to making false statements to FBI agents.2022-08-10T06:30:00+00:002022-08-11T15:32:50+00:00Akron Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of Children and Receipt and Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:aef280ae30c7453eb5ecf7c2c2e56156Joshua Allen Saunders of Akron has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of children and receipt and distribution of child pornography.2022-08-08T06:30:00+00:002022-08-09T15:07:25+00:00U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects More Than $620,000 in Restitution from Defendant in Penny Stock Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:d9498cbe018841f58467298278626b50The Financial Litigation Program collected restitution in the amount of $624,122.15 from a defendant convicted of participating in a securities fraud scheme.2022-08-08T06:30:00+00:002022-08-09T15:29:23+00:00Former Erie County Sheriff Sergeant Charged with Deprivation of Rightsurn:syndication:05ce04fb82c94c3587847e62181bf9f7Adam Bess, a former sergeant with the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, was charged in a one-count indictment with deprivation of rights.2022-08-04T08:30:00+00:002022-08-05T15:21:53+00:00Former Mahoning County Physician Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances and Causing the Deaths of Two Patientsurn:syndication:e571344b873249219bcf234c7942293dMartin Escobar, a former Mahoning County physician, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for 54 counts of illegally prescribing controlled substances.2022-08-04T08:30:00+00:002022-08-05T15:26:49+00:00Akron Man Charged with Buying House and Tesla with Drug Trafficking Proceeds and Defrauding Small Business Administrationurn:syndication:1ba9c11fc7284ec682199eafd9569748Nicholas R. Crawford of Akron was charged with using proceeds from the sale of controlled substances and a wire fraud scheme to purchase a residence and a Tesla vehicle.2022-08-03T16:33:00+00:002022-08-04T15:06:33+00:00Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions in January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:e42810ab3c92414780d65b8e6660a00dJohn Douglas Wright of Canton, Ohio, pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2022-08-02T16:08:00+00:002022-08-26T15:53:28+00:00Lorain Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Organizationurn:syndication:35b16dd1fa854544a7dc03fad2ae221bPrince Brown of Lorain has been sentenced to 105 months in prison for his role in a drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing cocaine and heroin.2022-07-29T16:00:00+00:002022-08-02T11:57:14+00:00Gregory D. Nelsen Named Special Agent in Charge of the Cleveland Field Officeurn:syndication:4d658207be4f43488c74b056a5f93361Director Christopher Wray has named Gregory D. Nelsen as the special agent in charge of the Cleveland Field Office.2022-08-01T03:30:00+00:002022-08-01T14:35:42+00:00Mogadore Man Found Guilty of Threating to Retaliate Against Witnessurn:syndication:ac4959787f974c8b9961825cbf7afc3eAndrew F. Dodson of Mogadore has been found guilty of obstructing justice by retaliating against a witness.2022-07-28T07:00:00+00:002022-07-29T17:14:29+00:00Cleveland Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $400,000 in Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Benefitsurn:syndication:5e1c67222d8040f18c082ba8f6bf164fOsi Mokwunye of Cleveland has been charged with illegally obtaining pandemic unemployment insurance benefits using other people’s personal information.2022-07-28T07:00:00+00:002022-07-29T16:44:38+00:00Three in Lebanon Charged in Schemes to Smuggle Weapons from Cleveland and Income Tax Evasionurn:syndication:e96559feaa124cf4bbdc30b9411c85f7Three indictments were unsealed detailing charges against three men, two formerly of Northeast Ohio, who are believed to be currently residing in Lebanon.2022-07-26T08:30:00+00:002022-07-27T14:40:40+00:00Ohio Woman Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions in January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:7bce2d4ca87547059aae718204deb734Christine Priola of Willoughby, Ohio, pleaded guilty to a felony charge for her actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2022-07-26T07:30:00+00:002022-08-26T15:54:53+00:00Four Canadian Nationals Charged with Defrauding U.S. and Canadian Investors in Diamond Schemeurn:syndication:dd480c9e84474f1799158defc73a3e8eJames Gagliardini, Michael Shumak, Anthony Palazzolo, and Jack Kronis were charged for their roles in an alleged conspiracy that persuaded investment in diamonds and jewelry through false information.2022-07-12T16:36:00+00:002022-07-13T02:38:25+00:00Cleveland Man Sentenced to Prison for Leading Conspiracy That Purchased Thousands Worth of Jewelry Using Stolen Financial Informationurn:syndication:0fa382966e4248a98d19410b6d3271e3Hasan Howard of Cleveland has been sentenced to more than six years in prison and ordered to pay $261,319.28 in restitution for leading a fraud conspiracy.2022-07-07T15:30:00+00:002022-07-11T13:15:52+00:00Akron Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery, Carjacking, and Illegal Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:e748dd7e3cdc4eecb64e3ca8ccb993cbAaron J. Gaines of Akron has been sentenced to 25 years in prison on charges of robbery, carjacking, and illegal possession of a firearm.2022-07-07T15:30:00+00:002022-07-11T13:13:56+00:00Cleveland Man Sentenced to More Than 27 Years in Prison for Selling Fentanyl That Led to Overdose Deathurn:syndication:de18d33d2d8b4a1a9656d1d8d0ddd7c3Devonte L. Fellows was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison after his conviction at trial of distributing fentanyl that led to the death of a Cuyahoga Falls individual.2022-07-01T17:00:00+00:002022-07-06T03:00:25+00:00Nigerian National Extradited and Charged with Stealing Financial Information and Bank Fraudurn:syndication:577d0262827f4908ac219246533b62e3Blessing Adeleke, a Nigerian national, made his initial appearance in a federal court in Cleveland to face charges for his alleged role in a conspiracy that obtained stolen financial information.2022-07-01T16:30:00+00:002022-07-06T02:21:32+00:00Four Charged in Crime Spree That Stole Vehicles, U.S. Mail, and Robbed Postal Service Carriersurn:syndication:329893dc9a20426db9576e09489b8529Jaylen Harris, Lavelle Jones, Devin Rice, and Hakim Benjamin were charged with organizing and engaging in a conspiracy to steal, sell, and purchase high-end vehicles, and other crimes.2022-06-24T15:30:00+00:002022-06-28T02:44:06+00:00Uniontown Man Pleads Guilty to Murder-for-Hire Ploturn:syndication:0ed713aa97384cbbb20554b2e47e0018Scott Allen Renninger of Uniontown pleaded guilty to attempting to coordinate a murder-for-hire plot.2022-06-22T13:53:00+00:002022-06-22T19:22:49+00:00Lorain Man Sentenced to More Than 14 and One Half Years in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, Fentanyl Analogues, Heroin, and Cocaineurn:syndication:ed7adce32a014d688d168edd9a660898Brandon J. Sharp of Lorain has been sentenced to more than 14 and one half years in prison after he was convicted of intent to distribute controlled substances.2022-06-22T13:42:00+00:002022-06-22T19:15:34+00:00Former Vice President of Discovery Tours Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Money Launderingurn:syndication:5c6aca6425464d9d981270e81e1e4edcThe former Vice President of Discovery Tours pleaded guilty to devising a scheme to take payments for trips and then using the funds for personal expenses.2022-06-15T07:30:00+00:002022-06-16T14:53:44+00:00U.S. Attorney’s Office Commemorates World Elder Abuse Awareness Dayurn:syndication:0ebdea7e62f44d33923432f4aedfb93bThe U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio recognizes June 15 as Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).2022-06-15T07:30:00+00:002022-06-16T15:00:43+00:00Elyria Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, Heroin, Crack Cocaine and Illegally Possessing a Firearmurn:syndication:88fa07f43bbc4b1d836edf274027a044Demarcus P.A. Boone was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and crack cocaine and being a felon in possession of a firearm.2022-06-09T06:30:00+00:002022-06-10T14:03:25+00:00Oakland County Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Role in Bribery Scheme of Clinton Township Officialurn:syndication:1ee0afc06eb2497ca6350773854bae40Jay A. Schwartz of Northville, Michigan, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison and ordered to pay a $250,000 fine.2022-06-07T07:00:00+00:002022-06-08T15:08:10+00:00Eight Charged with Trafficking More Than 1,300 Pounds of Cocaine in Northeast Ohiourn:syndication:f08bd06952384adfaa9d3def307fe5ffA federal grand jury returned a 22-count superseding indictment charging eight individuals for their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy.2022-06-02T16:30:00+00:002022-06-07T14:25:13+00:00Canton Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearm and Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, Marijuanaurn:syndication:e1094e4635404d5785d816943ab8c310Chance R. Young of Canton, Ohio, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug and firearm offenses.2022-06-02T16:30:00+00:002022-06-07T14:10:36+00:00Three Indicted in Auglaize County Deathurn:syndication:1cd4d0c9817b49e1bea2b5380ca88610Amanda Hovanec, Anthony Theodorou, and Anita Green have been charged with participating in a conspiracy that led to the death of an individual.2022-05-26T17:30:00+00:002022-06-02T11:00:10+00:00Elyria Man Charged with Intent to Traffic Fentanyl and Illegal Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:24d08440dbe643d5a4fe3c8bf9f8b53dJason Delaney of Elyria has been charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and related firearms offenses.2022-05-27T17:30:00+00:002022-06-02T11:02:07+00:00Cleveland Career Criminal Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:2e42fbc1aa55494a9378d216ad00ee59Leandre D. McFarland of Cleveland has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.2022-05-31T17:30:00+00:002022-06-02T15:29:30+00:00Canton Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sex Traffickingurn:syndication:0d049ef809114736aa3c3da1ce5d04ceLarrien Brown-Austin of Canton received 15 years in prison for participating in a sex trafficking conspiracy that forced victims to perform sex acts in exchange for money.2022-05-25T13:00:00+00:002022-05-26T20:49:02+00:00Toledo Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison and Ordered to Pay $119,000 in Restitution for Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:44d76ba3a5b34bcc9be19757e1f1f63eTerry Warejko of Toledo has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of possessing child pornography.2022-05-25T13:00:00+00:002022-05-26T20:50:58+00:00Toledo Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms and Methamphetamine Pillsurn:syndication:07f59e3841134d9a944b2babbf704f4cTravis Darnell Brown of Toledo, Ohio, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug distribution and firearm offenses.2022-05-23T13:00:00+00:002022-05-24T18:43:09+00:00Toledo Area Physician Charged with Fraudulently Billing More Than $8.4 Million to Medicareurn:syndication:bd07bb9b8ccd4e3f85108c1c7c901eb2A federal grand jury returned a six-count indictment charging Ankita Singh with fraudulently billing Medicare $8.4 million.2022-05-12T14:03:00+00:002022-05-13T00:42:41+00:00Two Florida Men Sentenced to 10 and Six and One Half Years in Prison for Roles in Massive COVID-19 Relief Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:c54d4c768b274bc591580a11d252f39eJames Stote and Phillip J. Augustin were sentenced for leading a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for millions of dollars in loans guaranteed by the SBA under the CARES Act.2022-05-06T17:00:00+00:002022-05-10T11:55:21+00:00Correctional Officer Charged with Providing Contraband to Inmatesurn:syndication:15bc9e490423448d834c7f8930e51e8cMilton Williams of Austintown has been charged with participating in a conspiracy that sold contraband to inmates at a Federal Correctional Institute in Elkton, Ohio.2022-05-04T15:06:00+00:002022-05-05T14:36:50+00:00Strongsville Man Charged with Defrauding SNAP Program and Theft of Public Moneyurn:syndication:130a07ec792e4c7e9b698998c28674f5Sleiman Awada was charged with stealing public funds and with participating in a conspiracy to defraud the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.2022-04-28T07:30:00+00:002022-04-29T12:23:51+00:00Former Alabama Resident Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Prison for Concealing Terrorism Financingurn:syndication:788f98d93a2d4e04956b8e2ffeee2efcAlaa Mohd Abusaad was sentenced to 90 months in prison for concealing the transmission of funds to be provided as material support to al-Qaida.2022-04-27T13:30:00+00:002022-04-28T19:24:51+00:00Elyria Man Convicted of Illegal Possession of Ammunition After Discharging Weapon During Altercationurn:syndication:b4be69ff37d04395ade9c8417a7c5669A jury returned a guilty verdict against Jeffery Grandberry on a charge of being a felon in possession of ammunition.2022-04-27T06:30:00+00:002022-04-28T13:06:19+00:00North Canton Radiology Business Owner Convicted at Trial of $2 Million Health Care Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:c026633b6ac9498c9138626f96eac308Thomas G. O’Lear was convicted of defrauding Medicare and Medicaid out of approximately $2 million by billing for x-ray related services that his company did not provide.2022-04-27T06:00:00+00:002022-04-28T13:04:09+00:00Lorain Man Sentenced to 11 and One Half Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offensesurn:syndication:48cdec93f59944abab9abcf4c1bd0fc8Demarea L. Stafford of Lorain has been sentenced to 138 months in prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.2022-04-22T07:00:00+00:002022-04-26T16:46:27+00:00Toledo Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl Substanceurn:syndication:584ac13e2b9c4146a090bd56e32b4773Bryan Mays of Toledo has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl.2022-04-19T13:00:00+00:002022-04-20T17:51:39+00:00Youngstown Man Sentenced to More Than 21 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Childurn:syndication:6b91ad896a6a48ecab2609689ee41856Andrew Samuel Davis Strickland of Youngstown has been sentenced to more than 21 years in prison after pleading guilty to the sexual exploitation of a child.2022-04-13T16:25:00+00:002022-04-14T11:58:31+00:00Canton Man Found Guilty of Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Illegal Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:69adc4034b15431f9c8b51141959ea4aJuan R. Grogan of Canton was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and related offenses.2022-04-04T08:00:00+00:002022-04-05T14:21:45+00:00Cleveland Man Convicted of Distributing Fentanyl That Led to Overdose Deathurn:syndication:ef6355c335a8433b94c0bd95a7116d80A federal jury convicted Devonte L. Fellows of Cleveland, Ohio, of distributing fentanyl that led to the death of an individual.2022-03-31T15:45:00+00:002022-03-31T20:48:44+00:00Jackson Township Man Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping and Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:dfe238160aeb4861a1e7ee177aec7061Jonathan L. Stinnett of Jackson Township, Ohio, pleaded guilty to kidnapping a five-year-old child and possession of child pornography.2022-03-30T16:18:00+00:002022-03-31T13:41:55+00:00Cleveland Man Sentenced to Prison After Robbery and Evidence Tampering Convictionurn:syndication:fa201d8550ff49ba8d724648ce4ed1c8Tandre Buchanan of Cleveland has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted at trial of robbery and tampering with evidence.2022-03-23T15:08:00+00:002022-03-23T20:26:53+00:00Akron Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl That Led to Overdose Deathurn:syndication:5fb8ee192f434ab5832e204fdf9a71bdQuentin D. Watson of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted at trial of distributing fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose.2022-03-18T14:00:00+00:002022-03-22T11:29:56+00:00Sylvania Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child and Receipt, Distribution, and Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:2961d611e81e4411a8640edecc5304e2Holden Gallagher of Sylvania, Ohio, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child and other child sex crimes.2022-03-17T11:00:00+00:002022-03-18T15:52:01+00:00Leader of Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Benefits Scheme Sentenced to Prison and Ordered to Pay More Than $350,000 in Restitutionurn:syndication:85facf9e32d04106b4a6c84e67b9ebf5Lawrence Lawson of Cleveland, Ohio, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison after pleading guilty to his role in a fraud conspiracy.2022-03-17T12:45:00+00:002022-03-18T10:44:23+00:00Elyria Man Convicted of Trafficking Drugs from Motel Roomurn:syndication:3b3f62ef373e43ffba73e07a1c31d823Terry L. Jackson, Sr., of Elyria, Ohio, has been convicted of distributing cocaine base, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and other related drug offenses.2022-03-16T16:27:00+00:002022-03-16T21:51:34+00:00Three Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy That Distributed More Than 1,100 Pounds of Cocaine in the Cleveland Areaurn:syndication:3f29d4f34a6244b68061279a27f27972Federal law enforcement officials announced the arrest of three men charged in a 30-count indictment for their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy.2022-03-15T16:15:00+00:002022-03-16T11:10:53+00:00Strongsville Man Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling $375,000 from Employer and Filing False Tax Returnsurn:syndication:53eeee36a87c4959ab1df1fb8bc9bfd5Angelo Kanaris of Strongsville has been sentenced after pleading guilty to charges for one count of bank fraud and four counts of filing a false tax return.2022-03-15T15:54:00+00:002022-03-16T10:51:50+00:00Mahoning County Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minorurn:syndication:370e6ac2b60749948978ee0f1b9d5aeaJoseph Andrew Garchar of Lowellville, Ohio, has been charged with the sexual exploitation of a child.2022-03-10T16:00:00+00:002022-03-14T12:08:18+00:00Port Clinton Physician Sentenced to Prison for Prescribing Controlled Substances Without Medical Necessity and Health Care Fraudurn:syndication:b65e76ade5734883a41d99b19c34d90dWilliam Bauer, of Port Clinton, Ohio, was sentenced to five years in prison and was ordered to pay restitution after being convicted at trial of 76 counts of distribution of controlled substances and 25 counts of health care fraud.2022-03-10T14:00:00+00:002022-03-11T22:34:55+00:00Uniontown Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for Attempting to Engage in Sexual Conduct with a Minorurn:syndication:f5c6c49da21d4abbbb0acf1603b59d8fBradley Willem Beun of Uniontown, Ohio, has been sentenced to more than 12 years after pleading guilty to coercion or enticement of a minor.2022-03-08T16:00:00+00:002022-03-10T14:39:05+00:00Solon Man Sentenced to More Than 21 Years in Prison for Cocaine Trafficking and Possession of a Stolen Firearmurn:syndication:25f701a37a944de98f79063f95571c26Harvey Dishon Jones of Solon has been sentenced to 262 months in prison for participating in a drug trafficking conspiracy and felony possession of a firearm.2022-03-04T09:00:00+00:002022-03-07T18:07:42+00:00Two Cleveland Men Indicted for Using a Firearm in Connection with a Carjacking in Elyriaurn:syndication:a607fc53e2844368b2a49f44a1fe5375Clinton Lindsey and Trayqwan Dunlap, both of Cleveland, Ohio, were charged with carjacking and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.2022-03-04T09:00:00+00:002022-03-07T18:04:51+00:00Lorain Man Convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, Fentanyl Analogues, Heroin, and Cocaineurn:syndication:0d41c859491f409fbe000e677e132ca7Brandon J. Sharp of Lorain has been convicted of four counts of possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances.2022-03-02T09:30:00+00:002022-03-03T19:42:05+00:00Bucyrus Man Arrested on Federal Charges of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:0fcfb1d6b0f64c66bd9881d53bf5f5c5FBI Cleveland's Mansfield Resident Agency announce the arrest of David L. Holdcraft on charges of distribution of visual depictions of sexually explicit conduct and possession of child pornography.2022-03-02T14:22:00+00:002022-03-02T20:44:05+00:00Leader of Youngstown Area Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced to 12 Years in Prisonurn:syndication:b4d76ca3765d4af4a968ecb89f27332aKorey K. Moody of Youngstown has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to leading a drug trafficking conspiracy.2022-02-25T09:30:00+00:002022-02-28T15:39:31+00:00BitConnect Founder Indicted in Global $2.4 Billion Cryptocurrency Schemeurn:syndication:4441a48ce6d949419af95fb4b44891daSatish Kumbhani of Hemal, India, the founder of BitConnect, has been indicted in San Diego on charges of orchestrating a global Ponzi scheme.2022-02-25T09:30:00+00:002022-02-28T15:38:20+00:00California Man Convicted of Participating in Canton Area Drug Trafficking Conspiracyurn:syndication:d6cbd49c660a477ebb0967e16dedde6bAlvaro Orosco of Visalia, California, was convicted of participating in a drug trafficking conspiracy that sought to distribute cocaine and heroin.2022-02-24T12:30:00+00:002022-02-25T20:02:03+00:00Chesterland Man Sentenced to Prison and Ordered to Pay Restitution for COVID-19 Relief Fraudurn:syndication:3e4b878fb2ed4b2b8d0aa30ff94b3182Robert Bearden of Chesterland, Ohio, has been sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud.2022-02-24T12:30:00+00:002022-02-25T20:03:48+00:00Toledo Man Arrested on Federal Charges of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:b4df2d5e1bd74cd29bd9f486996674efLaw enforcement officials announced the arrest of Zachary Ryan Balusik, of Toledo, Ohio, on charges of child pornography.2022-02-24T09:30:00+00:002022-02-25T16:58:08+00:00Thirteen in Akron Charged with Drug Trafficking Conspiracyurn:syndication:2be743e7070145d8a67f978e3d8bb59fThirteen individuals were charged as part of a drug trafficking conspiracy that sought to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other controlled substances.2022-02-10T17:02:00+00:002022-02-11T12:52:59+00:00Former Executive Director of International Adoption Agency Pleads Guilty to Fraudulent Adoption Schemeurn:syndication:7c65a49f79a4440497a464849796749bMargaret Cole, the former executive director of an Ohio-based international adoption agency, pleaded guilty to defrauding U.S. and Polish authorities.2022-02-04T09:00:00+00:002022-02-07T15:13:27+00:00Mahoning County Physician Pleads Guilty to Illegally Prescribing Controlled Substances and Causing the Deaths of Two Patientsurn:syndication:ba5ab1beba96424881c47c6c41fed3e5Martin Escobar of Youngstown, Ohio, pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally distributing controlled substances.2022-01-24T06:00:00+00:002022-01-26T13:47:40+00:00Dover Man Sentenced to Prison for Transportation of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:5acf45073e0c46beb827f4bc616d4a0fBrenton Cronebach of Dover has been sentenced to 121 months in prison after pleading guilty to the transportation of child pornography.2022-01-13T08:00:00+00:002022-01-14T15:22:08+00:00Former Westlake Bank Teller Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling from Employerurn:syndication:278b0714e00b45d6b7d1f27d2714ea5dArin Kumhall of North Olmsted, Ohio, has been sentenced to five months in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling nearly $73,000 from her employer.2022-01-07T10:00:00+00:002022-01-10T18:05:44+00:00Canton Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Traffickingurn:syndication:82b2f460332c49aa8634aa5997423ce6Larrien Brown-Austin of Canton pleaded guilty to participating in a sex trafficking conspiracy that forced multiple women to perform commercial sex acts for profit.2022-01-07T10:00:00+00:002022-01-10T17:43:29+00:00Virginia Woman Charged with Murder of Ohio Man in Cuyahoga Valley National Parkurn:syndication:466f9847544a45eb951fbe59b582ed86Chelsea Perkins was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.2021-12-17T06:00:00+00:002021-12-21T16:16:37+00:00Two Florida Men Plead Guilty to $35 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:45a34be585db455e8cd80ec0c0e7597cJames R. Stote and Phillip J. Augustin pleaded guilty for leading a nationwide scheme to fraudulently obtain over $35 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.2021-12-16T09:00:00+00:002021-12-17T17:33:14+00:00Mansfield Man Sentenced to Prison for Sending Threats Through Facebook and Illegal Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:9e07ac5ecb414018a0503393a3ddb62dBryan Shane Wolfe was sentenced to 46 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to sending threatening communications.2021-12-16T06:00:00+00:002021-12-17T15:01:40+00:00Enforcer for Toledo Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More Than 19 Years in Prison After Conviction of Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunitionurn:syndication:d907283818804a78a1ca5d2e123465abDarek Lathan was sentenced to 235 months in prison after a jury found him guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.2021-12-09T08:30:00+00:002021-12-10T15:55:35+00:00Individual Arrested for Murderurn:syndication:0cfcfa17c33644e0ad7de12158cd49a2The FBI Cleveland Division announced the federal arrest of Chelsea Denise Perkins, who is charged with a murder in the Northern District of Ohio.2021-12-09T06:30:00+00:002021-12-10T16:07:14+00:00Cuyahoga Falls Man Sentenced to Prison for Attempting to Attack a Local High School and Making Threats to a Kansas Elementary Schoolurn:syndication:395ec837ac1f498880525a9ac5c7194dAllen Martin Kenna of Cuyahoga Falls has been sentenced to five years in prison for the attempted use of an explosive device and interstate communication of threats.2021-12-08T12:39:00+00:002021-12-08T19:35:14+00:00Cleveland Man Found Guilty of Robbery and Evidence Tamperingurn:syndication:a3efc201658d472c99db0ab8cc66bd0bTandre Buchanan, Jr., of Cleveland, has been found guilty of interference with commerce by means of robbery and tampering with evidence.2021-12-01T16:16:00+00:002021-12-02T15:38:23+00:00Maple Heights Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Arsonurn:syndication:ca646e288c804b34a281a4ef942c9ce9Timothy Goodner pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit arson during the May 30, 2020, demonstrations in downtown Cleveland.2021-11-30T15:30:00+00:002021-12-01T01:12:58+00:00Man Arrested for Kidnapping 5-Year-Old Girlurn:syndication:53ff67c3dd6e441f8eca77a0f8c715b7Jonathan Stinnet has been charged with kidnapping a 5-year-old girl and taking her from Ohio to Illinois.2021-11-23T13:31:00+00:002021-11-29T14:21:39+00:00Four Found Guilty This Week in the Northern Districturn:syndication:2a7b24fe43644259adbb14992d0b5a0dFour separate guilty verdicts were returned this week in criminal cases in the Northern District of Ohio.2021-11-19T06:30:00+00:002021-11-23T18:34:07+00:00Two Iranian Nationals Charged for Cyber-Enabled Disinformation and Threat Campaign Designed to Influence the 2020 U.S. Presidential Electionurn:syndication:b4ec399e8cf5484f98eaadaf442cbf56Seyyed Mohammad Hosein Musa Kazemi and Sajjad Kashian have been charged for their alleged involvement in a campaign to intimidate and influence American voters in connection with the 2020 U.S. presidential election.2021-11-18T13:17:00+00:002022-07-21T15:50:08+00:00Akron Man Found Guilty of Distributing Fentanyl That Led to Fatal Overdoseurn:syndication:6450f388499d4c729f80b01c3e6a5777Quentin D. Watson of Akron, Ohio, has been found guilty of drug crimes following a week-long trial in Cleveland.2021-11-16T10:30:00+00:002021-11-18T21:01:18+00:00Alabama Man Sentenced to 22 Years After Conviction of Illegal Possession of Methamphetamine, 14 Firearms, and Stolen Police Body Armorurn:syndication:488a58885cc74f6687937082629565e9Brandon L. Sheridan of Mobile, Alabama, received 22 years in prison for firearms offenses and possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.2021-11-16T10:30:00+00:002021-11-18T20:59:38+00:00Texas Woman Pleads Guilty to Schemes to Procure Adoptions from Uganda and Poland Through Bribery and Fraudurn:syndication:5920d96e679a40d9b191f289335d7fbaDebra Parris of Texas, who was a program manager at an international adoption agency, pleaded guilty to schemes to procure adoptions of Ugandan and Polish children.2021-11-17T15:50:00+00:002021-11-18T12:17:42+00:00Almost $57 Million in Seized Cryptocurrency Being Sold for Victims of BitConnect Fraudurn:syndication:baa014e093614159ae585435d7a7761dAuthorities will begin liquidation of approximately $57 million in cryptocurrency seized from the top North American promoter of BitConnect.2021-11-16T06:30:00+00:002021-11-17T15:18:45+00:00Former Toledo Physician Sentenced for Sex Trafficking and Drugging Victimsurn:syndication:20adf5aa50b04ef897db48e246c538f2Manish Raj Gupta of Sylvania has been sentenced to more than 19 years in prison after pleading guilty to sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion.2021-11-15T15:37:00+00:002021-11-16T13:46:26+00:00Orville Broker-Dealer Charged with Securities Fraudurn:syndication:f76de8d601844f288db40766a565763aThomas Brenner of Orville has been charged with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, securities fraud, and related offenses.2021-11-02T09:00:00+00:002021-11-03T14:44:17+00:00Cleveland Woman Sentenced to 24 Months for Aiding Armed Robberyurn:syndication:974ce4e6416e4938975c8c10676d8993Alonda Bryant of Cleveland has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for her role in a 2019 armed robbery of a Rally’s restaurant.2021-11-02T09:00:00+00:002021-11-03T14:54:15+00:00Akron Man Sentenced to 23 Years for Illegal Possession of Methamphetamine, 14 Firearms, and Stolen Police Body Armorurn:syndication:5eba2dd1a7da43869684f5b41588cc85Justin D. Martin of Akron, Ohio, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.2021-11-01T08:00:00+00:002021-11-02T18:04:33+00:00Lorain Man Sentenced to Six and One Half Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offensesurn:syndication:51ca2dc4ac744d1ca80cf115403ed696Jarvis Burns, Jr., of Lorain, has been sentenced to 78 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to multiple drug trafficking offenses.2021-10-28T14:30:00+00:002021-11-02T10:50:26+00:00New York Man Charged with Interstate Travel to Engage in Sexual Conduct with a Minorurn:syndication:6314a8a419e8447a91ef950db821baa9Brandon Thomas Kern of Bayport has been charged with enticement and interstate travel to engage in illicit sexual conduct.2021-10-29T14:30:00+00:002021-11-02T11:01:00+00:00Russian National Extradited to United States to Face Charges for Alleged Role in Cybercriminal Organizationurn:syndication:409591b437f9469d90318f43db12b9fdVladimir Dunaev, a Russian national, had his initial appearance in federal court for his alleged role in a transnational, cybercriminal organization.2021-10-28T16:15:00+00:002021-11-02T15:07:38+00:00Canton Man Found Guilty of Possession of Methamphetamine and Firearms Violationsurn:syndication:6779a4d3b280414d9f41b564b065d7d7Bruno Nascimento Brito of Canton, Ohio, has been found guilty of possessing nearly 500 grams of methamphetamine and firearms violations.2021-10-28T15:23:00+00:002021-10-29T17:02:52+00:00Toledo Investment Advisor Pleads Guilty to Fraudurn:syndication:8824ee51c35f4d48a644c8a27b5b75e2James Simpson of Sylvania, Ohio, pleaded guilty to investment adviser fraud.2021-10-21T13:30:00+00:002021-10-25T20:18:04+00:00Former Cleveland VA Medical Center Supervisor Sentenced to 37 Months and Ordered to Pay More Than $1.25 Million in Restitution for Theft and Kickback Schemeurn:syndication:d034c2452552481682051628689260efWilliam H. Precht of Kent, Ohio, has been sentenced to 37 months' imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to theft of government property.2021-10-14T08:00:00+00:002021-10-15T15:27:06+00:00Former Cleveland City Councilman Sentenced to Six Years and Ordered to Pay $746k in Restitution After Conviction of Federal Program Theft, Tax Violations, Witness Tampering, and Falsifying Recordsurn:syndication:f18005d74abc43618bcb4374cb303dddFormer City of Cleveland Councilman Kenneth Johnson has been sentenced to six years' imprisonment for federal program theft, tax violations, and other related offenses.2021-10-08T15:30:00+00:002021-10-15T15:24:29+00:00Elyria Man Sentenced to 13 and One Half Years for Coordinating Armed Gas Station Robberyurn:syndication:63eec06f479c4659a2152f67562dcb35Jonathan Donnell of Elyria, Ohio, has been sentenced to 13 and one half years' imprisonment for interference with commerce by robbery.2021-10-07T15:30:00+00:002021-10-15T12:21:20+00:00Bayport Man Arrested and Charged with Traveling with the Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conducturn:syndication:94e5d536ede348ce917b51b3ce03f09eBrandon Thomas Kern was arrested and charged with traveling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a 14-year-old victim.2021-10-08T14:47:00+00:002021-10-08T23:31:32+00:00Akron Man Charged with Armed Robbery and Carjackingurn:syndication:4a1cc65aa7224936a7c3349fb5f41241Aaron J. Gaines of Akron has been charged with interference with commerce by robbery, attempted carjacking, carjacking, and firearms offenses.2021-10-01T11:00:00+00:002021-10-04T16:40:10+00:00Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS and Attempting to Commit a Hate Crimeurn:syndication:7cea26b70f88465d82ab868d48f40e21Damon M. Joseph of Ohio has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempting to provide material support to ISIS, and attempting to commit a hate crime.2021-09-13T09:30:00+00:002021-09-14T14:41:49+00:00Former NFL Players Plead Guilty to Nationwide Health Care Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:13d304dcb4384265974f6976290f90a7Three former NFL players have pleaded guilty for their roles in a nationwide scheme to defraud a health care benefit program for retired NFL players.2021-09-07T06:00:00+00:002021-09-08T15:32:01+00:00Director and Promoter of BitConnect Pleads Guilty in Global $2 Billion Cryptocurrency Schemeurn:syndication:dca50e3b48ec4108baac27a61c725658Glenn Arcaro of Los Angeles pleaded guilty in federal court for his participation in a massive conspiracy involving BitConnect.2021-09-01T13:30:00+00:002021-09-02T18:20:42+00:00The FBI Announces the Recipient of the 2021 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Awardurn:syndication:0f21ea1960d74f638bdc508a735565a9Special Agent in Charge Eric B. Smith is pleased to announce Sheryl Harris as the recipient of the 2021 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA).2021-08-09T06:00:00+00:002021-08-13T15:31:09+00:00Ohio Man Arrested for Explosivesurn:syndication:f96970763673498bbce02a78afb0f8f3Andrew F. Dodson of Mogadore, Ohio, has been arrested for receiving or possessing an unregistered destructive device and other related offenses.2021-08-04T13:38:00+00:002021-08-05T16:08:13+00:00Cleveland City Councilman Convicted of Federal Program Theft, Tax Violations, Witness Tampering, and Falsifying Recordsurn:syndication:340df1925cd74246939dc5ffdb18f538A federal jury found Cleveland City Councilman Kenneth Johnson guilty of all 15-counts charged in an indictment related to two federal program theft schemes.2021-07-30T10:00:00+00:002021-08-02T18:27:22+00:00Ohio Man Arrested for Sexual Contact with Minorsurn:syndication:102968ac3f6b43e1a021181fcd19dabbJohn Charles Coy of Van Wert County, Ohio, has been arrested for engaging in sexual contact with minors.2021-08-02T14:00:00+00:002021-08-03T19:57:09+00:00Two Florida Men Sentenced for Running Grandparent Scam in Northern Ohiourn:syndication:5f0cf7c39b5b45ab9b3205eeacd76d6dJohn Tyler Pla and Johnny Lee Palmer of Tampa, Florida, were sentenced for operating a grandparent scam that targeted elderly victims in the Northern District of Ohio.2021-07-27T15:58:00+00:002021-07-28T15:20:39+00:00Port Clinton Physician Convicted of Prescribing Controlled Substances Without Medical Necessity and Health Care Fraudurn:syndication:ad4dee64800d4bf1ac33d57d13c88809William R. Bauer of Port Clinton has been found guilty of prescribing powerful controlled substances, including opioids, to patients without medical necessity.2021-07-22T10:57:00+00:002021-07-22T18:22:26+00:00Two Romanian Nationals Charged for Roles in an International Online Auction Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:a56d2c73289a4dbaa2ee3910236201e5Costel Alecu and Madalin Ghinea, Romanian nationals, were charged in a 12-count indictment stemming from their roles in an international criminal network.2021-07-20T16:25:00+00:002021-07-21T11:30:47+00:00Chesterland Man Charged with COVID-19 Relief Fraudurn:syndication:4412a51a0c06438ab1075a39af261f90Robert Bearden of Chesterland has been charged with three counts of wire fraud and one count of theft of government funds.2021-07-16T08:30:00+00:002021-07-19T17:02:09+00:00Kirtland Couple Sentenced to 18 Months for Bribing Former City of Cleveland Official and Tax Fraudurn:syndication:101315099e4944f3a33391e09000d201Gwen Tucceri and Joseph Tucceri, III, of Kirtland have been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the bribery of a former city of Cleveland demolition official.2021-07-15T15:33:00+00:002021-07-16T13:46:42+00:00Toledo Man Charged with Sex Trafficking and Transportation of a Minorurn:syndication:ddc203860c5b4847999e929b90c03109A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment charging Derrick Murphy, 38, of Toledo, Ohio, with sex trafficking and transportation of a minor.2021-06-11T14:00:00+00:002021-06-15T15:24:26+00:00Cleveland Man Charged with Multiple Robberies Throughout Cuyahoga Countyurn:syndication:c53d7f850da748d7b361d6f76c19783fChristopher Prowell, 61, of Cleveland, was charged with committing multiple robberies throughout the Cuyahoga County area.2021-06-11T14:00:00+00:002021-06-15T15:22:27+00:00Latvian National Charged for Alleged Role in Transnational Cybercrime Organizationurn:syndication:6586bc3f861d4ab29813281d813ed5f0Alla Witte was arraigned in federal court in Cleveland, Ohio, on multiple charges stemming from her alleged role in a transnational cybercrime organization.2021-06-04T15:00:00+00:002021-06-08T14:49:38+00:00Former Youngstown Area Physician Sentenced to 22 Years for Sex Trafficking Minorsurn:syndication:2bb36b3564c74999afb3bbcfb1a292deAlbert Aiad-Toss of Canfield has been sentenced to 22 years of imprisonment for seven counts of sex trafficking of a minor and one count of child exploitation.2021-06-03T12:33:00+00:002021-06-03T18:30:44+00:00Former City of Cleveland Demolition Bureau Chief Sentenced to 21 Months for Bribery and Extortionurn:syndication:32db1055d2c4480e859f868323dcb30aRufus Taylor, the former head of the city of Cleveland’s Demolition Department, received 21 months’ imprisonment for bribery and extortion under color of official right.2021-06-02T15:55:00+00:002021-06-03T10:37:38+00:00Eleven Additional Defendants Charged in Medicaid Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:ebc7f0220b934b63897e182bdd9e66b6Eleven additional defendants have been charged in a 77-count superseding indictment for their roles in a scheme to defraud Medicaid.2021-05-28T15:30:00+00:002021-06-02T11:28:08+00:00Parma Man Charged with Stealing $80,000 in Federal Income and Employment Assistance Benefitsurn:syndication:31f2aa0c539d4d79a3707c0894845bdfFouad Saeed Abdulkadir of Parma has been charged with devising and enacting a scheme to defraud the State of Ohio and steal public funds.2021-06-01T13:18:00+00:002021-06-01T19:27:39+00:00Four Charged in Conspiracy That Billed More Than $20 Million in False Claims to Medicareurn:syndication:8270df56af3642b2ba49550d201212d1Thomas Mox, Ryan Casady, Elizabeth Baljak, and Megan Ilg have been charged in a 24-count indictment for their roles in a health care fraud conspiracy.2021-05-28T13:00:00+00:002021-06-01T13:39:50+00:00Mahoning County Man Pleads Guilty to Using a Firearm to Threaten a Jewish Community Center in Youngstownurn:syndication:d2fd4c536c94447582215a7f30594a3cJames P. Reardon of New Middletown pleaded guilty to a two-count indictment charging him with transmitting a threatening communication, and other crimes.2021-05-26T10:00:00+00:002021-05-27T17:14:22+00:00California Man Sentenced to Nine and One Half Years for Trafficking Fentanyl and Firearms Offensesurn:syndication:51173f32a7e447468eb09137828dfd9aBrandon D. Hibler of California has been sentenced to 115 months in prison for trafficking fentanyl and firearms offenses.2021-05-21T08:00:00+00:002021-05-26T15:47:52+00:00Join Law Enforcement from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Steelyard Commons on Tuesday, May 25, 2021urn:syndication:b49045cf61a84b4d859a7a47482f73d0The FBI, along with various partners will be raising awareness about efforts to keep children safe at Steelyard Commons on Tuesday, May 25th from 11 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.2021-05-25T09:39:00+00:002021-05-25T17:13:04+00:00Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Providing Material Support to ISIS and Attempting to Commit an Attack at a Toledo-Area Synagogueurn:syndication:84bdeb90de3f46afa857b7b31e172f9eDamon M. Joseph of Holland pleaded guilty to attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham.2021-05-18T06:00:00+00:002021-05-19T14:19:40+00:00