San Antonio NewsA listing of the syndication formats available for the San Antonio News feed.2020-05-22T20:08:37+00:00urn:syndication:77b8a03fa8b04d55aa53f988312c8294https://www.fbi.gov/@@site-logo/fbisealitunes-small.jpghttps://www.fbi.gov/favicon.icoCastleCMSUPS Employee Heads to Prison for Concealing Cocaine in Packagesurn:syndication:d0a97044ae034d7ebadde04b006458bbOrlando Candelario Almanza of Edinburg has been sentenced to 75 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine.2024-03-27T17:02:00+00:002024-03-28T13:42:13+00:00Three Sentenced in Deadly Home Robberyurn:syndication:cdc4a24f6f3c43a090b7b22dc9ead689Juan Antonio Moreno, Jesse Joe Mata, and Alberto Vela have been sentenced following their conviction for a home invasion that led to the death of a homeowner.2024-03-27T16:20:00+00:002024-03-28T13:23:19+00:00Man Who Possessed Pipe Bomb in Hospital Parking Garage Sentenced to Federal Prisonurn:syndication:fec5db69cca04aa4b5893ca1e1f35e41Raymond Luke Garner of Jonestown has been sentenced in a federal court in Austin to 30 months in prison for possessing an unregistered destructive device.2024-03-15T16:20:00+00:002024-03-18T12:06:57+00:00Fourth Defendant in Fatal Tractor Trailer Smuggling Case Pleads Guiltyurn:syndication:a36c7bdcf416449bbf1c7c0dfa555698Luis Alberto Rivera-Leal, a Mexican national, pleaded guilty in San Antonio to his involvement in the organization responsible for the smuggling of at least 66 migrants.2024-02-28T17:00:00+00:002024-03-05T15:13:01+00:00Two Convicted in Multimillion-Dollar Adult Daycare Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:d8e2055813c64578a65c00f0cdac36e4A federal jury has returned guilty verdicts against a doctor and a clinic employee for receiving illegal kickbacks after ordering unnecessary lab tests and prescriptions.2024-03-01T17:18:00+00:002024-03-04T15:22:49+00:00San Antonio Man Sentenced to More Than 13 Years in Prison for Supporting Terroristsurn:syndication:371549c62e2f4aabb5c9b3d4326e23b1Imad Eddin Wadi of San Antonio received 160 months in prison and lifetime supervised release for conspiring to murder overseas and provide material support to terrorists.2024-02-27T16:26:00+00:002024-02-28T14:24:20+00:00Former San Antonio Lawyer Sentenced to 50 Years for Wire Fraud, Money Launderingurn:syndication:b714ffff8dec4f88b4f92f91fe974072Former San Antonio Attorney Christopher John Pettit, 56, was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio to 50 years in prison for fraud and money laundering.2024-02-21T16:43:00+00:002024-02-22T13:44:36+00:00Three Temple Gang Members Convicted of RICO, Hobbs Act Violationsurn:syndication:615dc25850cb41f38e0d369dd72bdd9cA federal jury in Waco convicted three Temple men on all counts for crimes committed in violation of the RICO Act and the Hobbs Act.2024-02-15T14:00:00+00:002024-02-19T20:06:51+00:00Ukrainian National Extradited to U.S. for Alleged Cybercrimesurn:syndication:fa27dbec2edd45c3bdf9ed23c5ec5ce8Mark Sokolovsky, a Ukrainian national, was extradited to the U.S. after being indicted for crimes related to fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft.2024-02-15T17:16:00+00:002024-02-16T13:42:02+00:00Former Jailer Charged With Sexually Assaulting Womenurn:syndication:179fc6caa3c041caab4bf0634b98f323Hector Humberto Rodriguez, Jr., of Laredo, is now in custody for allegedly sexually assaulting and violating the civil rights of two women.2024-02-08T13:30:00+00:002024-02-12T14:14:58+00:00Aaron G. Tapp Named Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's San Antonio Field Officeurn:syndication:bd88c593d7424b9e984ff822a27cb65cFBI Director Christopher Wray has named Aaron G. Tapp as the special agent in charge of the San Antonio Field Office. Mr. Tapp most recently served as the deputy assistant director in the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division.2024-02-02T10:00:00+00:002024-02-02T15:40:52+00:00Tennessee Man Sentenced to Prison for Assaulting Flight Attendant in Austinurn:syndication:372947e0f8514f4e8301f2879d82c069Michael Goins, Jr., of Tennessee, was sentenced in a federal court in Austin to six months in prison for simple assault on an aircraft.2024-01-31T14:45:00+00:002024-01-31T21:41:07+00:00Former Owner of Austin Dental Practices Sentenced to Federal Prison for Wire Fraudurn:syndication:ba2f6ef5567b46b89777a4d343e6c25aClinton Finch Herzog of Pearland was sentenced in Austin to 36 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $2 million in restitution for wire fraud.2024-01-29T09:30:00+00:002024-01-30T16:07:41+00:00Federal Judge Sentences San Antonio Cell Tower Arsonist to 78 Months in Prisonurn:syndication:9dfc006132c44bbd981bb747752dc21eSean Aaron Smith of San Antonio was sentenced in San Antonio to six and one half years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and arson.2024-01-25T11:06:00+00:002024-01-26T14:14:55+00:00San Antonio Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Bribery Chargesurn:syndication:0663fe0aa482431aaef175a7ba4dbb62Javor McCoy of San Antonio pleaded guilty to charges stemming from two separate indictments, one charging fraud and the other charging bribery.2024-01-25T09:53:00+00:002024-01-25T17:01:33+00:00Former Killeen Housing Authority Executive Director Arrested on Federal Embezzlement Chargesurn:syndication:ec6791a0b65e44b995515ebed1436e60DeAdra Johnson of Austin has been arrested on criminal charges related to her alleged embezzlement of federal funds for personal use.2024-01-19T15:46:00+00:002024-01-22T14:45:22+00:00Another Defendant Pleads Guilty to Multiple Charges in Fatal Tractor Trailer Smuggling Caseurn:syndication:1f8c3986d47646a39bb5a6f7d61c6cdfA Mexican national pleaded guilty to his involvement in the smuggling of at least 66 migrants in June 2022, which resulted in the deaths of 47 adults and six children.2024-01-18T11:59:00+00:002024-01-18T19:42:40+00:00Former Credit Union Employee Sentenced in Austin for Embezzlementurn:syndication:c40336589cfd4ca7a536ce3500855131Tracy Mikulencak of Georgetown has been sentenced in a federal court in Austin to 41 months in prison for embezzlement by a credit union employee.2024-01-16T10:00:00+00:002024-01-17T18:45:48+00:00Former Nonprofit Leaders Sentenced in San Antonio for Fraudurn:syndication:9976fb1bd61c40b5b9897834f6970be3Hector Barreto of San Juan Capistrano and Miguel Gutierrez of San Antonio were sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.2024-01-11T16:17:00+00:002024-01-12T12:54:50+00:00Operation Leader and 10 Others Plead Guilty in Prolific Human Smuggling and Money Laundering Caseurn:syndication:dda993c7066f4f80ab7692c1ca2c8c07A Texas woman has pleaded guilty for her role in a scheme to illegally transport hundreds of foreign nationals within the United States.2024-01-04T12:30:00+00:002024-01-08T19:52:23+00:00FBI, Austin Police Department Remind the Public That Lasers Aimed at Aircraft Are a State, Federal Violationurn:syndication:32d3d46ec650457699be163dba6eea7aFBI’s Austin Office and Austin Police Department are reminding the public that it is a federal violation to aim a laser at an aircraft in the air.2024-01-05T15:02:00+00:002024-01-05T21:45:22+00:00Laredo Resident Admits to Impersonating Licensed Nurseurn:syndication:3d101a7a65514e8e9eea3d8eac4a991aNora Nely Avila of Laredo pleaded guilty to false statements related to health care matters.2024-01-03T11:51:00+00:002024-01-03T18:18:32+00:00Texas Inmates, Correctional Officers Indicted on Narcotics Smuggling Chargesurn:syndication:7b06b71c28b746a2a444c2b0bf7938b3A federal grand jury in San Antonio returned an indictment charging 13 defendants for their involvement in the smuggling of narcotics into Texas prisons.2023-12-19T14:18:00+00:002023-12-20T14:07:56+00:00Castroville Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession of Firearmsurn:syndication:f9b888e833794451a3be922bf3bb8f5aBuel DeWayne Smiley of Castroville was sentenced in San Antonio to 60 months in prison for one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.2023-12-18T16:29:00+00:002023-12-19T14:24:49+00:00Former Texas Trooper Imprisoned for to Lying to FBIurn:syndication:df9416adc3ce4a97bae61250d29bd165A 36-year-old Pharr resident has been sentenced for lying to federal authorities during a drug investigation.2023-12-14T13:00:00+00:002023-12-15T18:48:21+00:00Cantina Owner and Son Receive Significant Sentence for Forcing Young Girl to Engage in Commercial Sexurn:syndication:3e820b717222470389d8cb506b4e899dA Mexican woman, who legally resided in Mission, and a local Texan have been ordered to federal prison for sex trafficking a young girl.2023-12-08T10:30:00+00:002023-12-11T16:32:19+00:00FBI Reminding Citizens to Report Suspected International Kidnappingsurn:syndication:582cc1bc9cbf42828a5aa48f7c6a026aAs the holidays approach and citizens are traveling abroad, the FBI is reminding citizens to report suspected kidnappings for ransom as soon as possible.2023-12-07T09:00:00+00:002023-12-08T18:46:16+00:00San Antonio Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison for Distributing Child Pornographyurn:syndication:d427f1f7c6e64dd8a756fee30b0f3decCarlos Fabian Velez of San Antonio received 210 months in prison and was ordered to pay $45,000 in restitution to nine victims for distributing child pornography.2023-12-01T17:09:00+00:002023-12-04T13:20:23+00:00Former City Commissioner Sentenced for Role in Bribery Conspiracyurn:syndication:6bb17fe36d1d4490ba964cc107be6356Gerardo Tafolla, a former Weslaco city commissioner, received 30 months in prison for his role in a bribery conspiracy that involved city contracts worth millions of dollars.2023-11-30T09:30:00+00:002023-12-01T15:52:20+00:00Laredo Salesman Sent to Prison for Fraud Conspiracy Costing HUD $1 Million in Lossesurn:syndication:70da1a5461a74d47b6e677c5bc2f4eceEdmundo De La Torre of Laredo has been sentenced for his role in a complex mortgage fraud scheme.2023-11-28T17:00:00+00:002023-11-30T11:40:58+00:00Texas Man Sentenced for Antisemitic Hate Crime After Seeking to Burn Down Synagogueurn:syndication:e3c2b53f1cad4fd4b37245aa828cac69A Texas man was sentenced to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $470,000 in restitution for a hate crime and arson in which he set fire to the Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 31, 2021.2023-11-29T13:30:00+00:002023-11-29T19:00:15+00:00San Antonio Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of Childrenurn:syndication:81e407c0b9034077a7460962c9587047Adrian Scott Warren of San Antonio pleaded guilty in a federal court in San Antonio to one count of sexual exploitation of children.2023-11-15T14:47:00+00:002023-11-16T15:04:37+00:00Violent Alien Strangles Federal Agent in Attempt to Fleeurn:syndication:2e3a5bfe90824535b5f6c64d7a86f258A federal jury has convicted a 20-year-old El Salvadorian for assaulting a Border Patrol agent.2023-11-08T13:00:00+00:002023-11-09T20:38:10+00:00Natin Paul Now Facing Wire Fraud Charges in Superseding Indictmenturn:syndication:642e87405ec3440dbb8c6e0e361bac7cFederal prosecutors presented a superseding indictment in Austin, charging Natin Paul with four new counts related to wire fraud.2023-11-08T09:24:00+00:002023-11-08T15:39:57+00:00Former San Antonio Health Services Employee Sentenced for Receiving Kickbacksurn:syndication:ef4a0ed5f0444173bf1043847477f684Amber Ashley Price of San Antonio has been sentenced in a federal court to 10 years of probation and fined $200,000 for two charges related to health care kickbacks.2023-11-07T17:01:00+00:002023-11-08T14:23:57+00:00Two Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement in Lower West Terrace Tunnel and Other Charges During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:2f9eea1041ab45ba8b1ceec59d92ac43Two men were sentenced on multiple felony charges, including assaulting law enforcement officers, related to their actions during the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach.2023-11-03T16:47:00+00:002023-11-06T01:26:44+00:00Convicted Alien Smuggler Sent to Prison for Recording Sexual Material and Posting it on Snapchaturn:syndication:c03fa22a41524935a990ae3b475df25eVictor Antonio Puente, a Laredo resident, has been ordered to federal prison for the production of child pornography.2023-11-02T12:00:00+00:002023-11-03T17:27:18+00:00Honduran National Sentenced for Assault on Border Patrol Agenturn:syndication:cd644d87e7794200815f3e741b1bfda7Kevin Roney Rodriguez-Sauceda, a Honduran national, was sentenced in a federal court in Del Rio to 78 months in prison for assault on a federal agent/officer.2023-10-27T07:30:00+00:002023-10-30T15:52:06+00:00Sentence Imposed for Using Vehicle to Assault Federal Agent and Smuggle Individualsurn:syndication:8dbd097a4e1345f6be7f4529bd719cbaCristian Rodriguez, from Brownsville, has been ordered to prison for transporting and attempting to transport undocumented aliens and assaulting a federal officer.2023-10-19T16:00:00+00:002023-10-25T11:47:06+00:00Laredo Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for False Statement During Firearm Purchaseurn:syndication:8eda9effd00649f68d41a44d081eed8dBrandon Ray Speed of Laredo was sentenced to 30 months in prison for providing a false statement in required information kept by a firearms dealer.2023-10-20T16:00:00+00:002023-10-25T11:52:26+00:00Eight Indicted in Central Texas on Federal Drug and Gun Chargesurn:syndication:04a34a6420b044e1bffa17ee825805f5A group of eight Texas men have been indicted in Waco on criminal charges related to their alleged drug and gun activity.2023-10-19T12:58:00+00:002023-10-19T19:31:44+00:00Zapata Resident Admits to Defrauding Public Assistance Programs and Community Membersurn:syndication:88ce395e489f4b3e88e95b5ea2dd8c1fMirza Lydia Rodriguez, a Zapata resident, has entered a guilty plea to bank fraud.2023-10-06T12:55:00+00:002023-10-06T18:30:25+00:00Former San Antonio Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud, Money Launderingurn:syndication:0fedb088fa3640269d82377178ef75ffFormer San Antonio Attorney Christopher John Pettit pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to wire fraud and money laundering.2023-10-06T11:40:00+00:002023-10-06T16:42:52+00:00Laredo Ophthalmologist Charged in Repetitive Harmful Eye Procedure Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:d2e8a7145f8a4dffb0152ceebb0b61d1Dr. Michael Hochman, an Austin resident, has been indicted for health care fraud and money laundering.2023-10-05T05:30:00+00:002023-10-06T13:48:38+00:00Jonestown Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of an Unregistered Destructive Deviceurn:syndication:47bf6df42fee43b6b5b81cc772accdc4Raymond Luke Garner of Jonestown pleaded guilty in a federal court in Austin to possessing an unregistered destructive device.2023-10-02T17:00:00+00:002023-10-04T14:09:45+00:00San Antonio Business Owner and Associates Arrested for Defrauding Small Business Administration Programurn:syndication:a767474788644df28bb873db98b92175Aaron Sams of Converse and six alleged co-conspirators were arrested on criminal charges related to their alleged conspiracy to commit wire fraud.2023-09-29T15:12:00+00:002023-09-29T20:35:53+00:00Hospice Medical Director Sentenced for $150 Million Hospice Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:2b26394e88fb49e1aa79e4b1cba454b4Jesus Virlar-Cadena, a hospice medical director, has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison for false claims to Medicare.2023-09-28T09:30:00+00:002023-09-29T14:40:23+00:00Hospice Medical Director Sentenced for $150 Million Hospice Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:073e706926f64b42b5381d6ad23693d9Jesus Virlar-Cadena of San Antonio has been sentenced for his role in a scheme that involved the submission of over $150 million in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare.2023-09-27T07:30:00+00:002023-09-28T14:11:18+00:00Round Rock Pastor Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Pornographyurn:syndication:b5e4583be18140cb8fc0120e9f9d1f22David Lloyd Walther of Georgetown has been sentenced in a federal court in Austin to 70 months in prison for an enhanced charge of possession of child pornography.2023-09-21T11:58:00+00:002023-09-21T18:02:06+00:00Texas Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:50d28bde46ac41238062ffac46bcf9d8Billy Joe Gober of Texas was arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement, related to his actions during the U.S. Capitol breach.2023-09-14T15:51:00+00:002023-09-15T12:30:49+00:00Laredo Woman Arrested for Impersonating a Nurseurn:syndication:59947627395f4667ab72ccccffd34fd2Nora Nely Avila, a Laredo resident, has been charged for making false statements related to health care matters and aggravated identity theft.2023-09-11T16:57:00+00:002023-09-12T13:10:06+00:00Former County Attorney Convicted of Extorting Money From Defendant’s Motherurn:syndication:aaa1f28804f1472ea27a571680eca78cVictor Canales has pleaded guilty to extortion under color of law.2023-09-05T07:00:00+00:002023-09-06T14:19:12+00:00Missouri Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Second Internet Stalking Convictionurn:syndication:03e6fbfdca664e5dad8243dc5e2b5b3cMark Joseph Uhlenbrock of Missouri was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio to 72 months in prison for Internet stalking.2023-09-01T16:31:00+00:002023-09-05T11:42:23+00:00Harlingen Business Operators Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Power Wheelchair Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:a89cdedbbcff4905afc40ef2347cbe07Maria Luisa Yzaguirre and Jeremiah Yzaguirre, the operators of a durable medical equipment company, have been charged with defrauding Medicare.2023-08-30T16:11:00+00:002023-08-31T13:49:20+00:00Former Trooper Admits to Lying to FBIurn:syndication:04e965893aff4d9e976701ee8116ea2aPablo Talavera Jr., a Pharr resident, has pleaded guilty to lying to federal agents during a drug investigation.2023-08-28T08:00:00+00:002023-08-29T14:26:00+00:00Operators of Physical Therapy Chain Charged in Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:2f9eb81c3c824f4dbb721531009aa578Ricardo Cano and Rosita Cano Meeks, operators involved in a state-wide chain of physical therapy clinics, were charged with defrauding a federal worker’s compensation program.2023-08-24T16:55:00+00:002023-08-25T12:57:13+00:00U.S. Department of Agriculture Employee and Others Indicted for Public Corruptionurn:syndication:1b1ba30ce127454195090ba706c2dbdaRoberto Rodriguez, a Rio Grande City resident and employee of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has been charged with bribery of public officials and witnesses.2023-08-24T16:24:00+00:002023-08-25T12:28:42+00:00Justice Department Announces Results of Nationwide COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Actionurn:syndication:80ea0e23506b4e909339b45bd4f29caeThe Justice Department announced the results of a coordinated, nationwide enforcement action to combat COVID-19 fraud, which included 718 enforcement actions.2023-08-23T17:22:00+00:002023-08-24T15:21:26+00:00Cell Tower Arsonist Pleads Guilty to Eight Counts in San Antoniourn:syndication:ad751f697eb0462e83a17b7b57661e29Sean Aaron Smith of San Antonio pleaded guilty in federal court to eight charges in two indictments related to arson and being a felon in possession of a firearm.2023-08-18T16:21:00+00:002023-08-21T13:38:18+00:00Foreign National Sentenced to Over 21 Years for Mailing Ricin to President of the United States in 2020urn:syndication:6cd109af8eb84248b915c9fd2860af75Pascale Cecile Veronique Ferrier, a dual citizen of Canada and France, was sentenced to 262 months in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for sending threatening letters containing homemade ricin (a toxin) in September 2020 to then-President Donald J. Trump at the White House and to eight Texas state law enforcement officials.2023-08-17T13:00:00+00:002023-08-17T17:39:46+00:00Man Claiming to be with U.S. Army Delta Force Charged with Fraudurn:syndication:ea7e1be258894a3aab9ef7fe6458676cA federal grand jury in Austin returned an indictment charging Saint Jovite Youngblood of Manor with wire fraud.2023-08-15T06:30:00+00:002023-08-16T13:03:37+00:00Cecily Aguilar Receives Maximum Sentence for Role in Vanessa Guillen Murderurn:syndication:113e1eab20e24193af42999fc3183fb3A Killeen woman was sentenced in federal court in Waco to 30 years in prison for her connection to the murder of U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen.2023-08-14T14:00:00+00:002023-08-15T19:31:54+00:00Florida Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:5ba438d873cd4a0c9804625276485aa2Bryan Roger Bishop of Florida has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement.2023-08-08T17:12:00+00:002023-08-09T14:44:28+00:00Texas Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:bb6595aa721042b19379895062bc31c8Dustin Ray Williams of Texas has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-08-02T09:36:00+00:002023-08-02T14:51:25+00:00Mexican National to Serve 19 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Traffickingurn:syndication:6f9a9326c661468680e822c630cf044bEduardo Puente, a Mexican national, was sentenced to 168 months in prison for one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.2023-07-28T13:00:00+00:002023-08-01T16:30:09+00:00Two Members of Austin Fentanyl Distribution Organization Sentenced to Federal Prisonurn:syndication:3f14c74715dc4762912eef641d72f7feTwo Austin area men were sentenced in federal court in Austin to more than seven years in prison for their involvement in a fentanyl distribution organization.2023-07-25T12:30:00+00:002023-07-28T13:12:17+00:00Several Convicted in $16 Million Cartel Drug Conspiracyurn:syndication:1b8324e5a77d47fb81748d1604247d62A total of 22 people in South Texas and Mexico have pleaded guilty for their roles in a conspiracy to transport large quantities of marijuana for Cartel del Noreste.2023-07-26T12:30:00+00:002023-07-28T13:02:55+00:00Two Found Guilty of Assaulting Law Enforcement in West Terrace Tunnel and Other Charges Related to Capitol Breachurn:syndication:6cf3571ee3bc409b9c61d6473896d1fcTwo men were found guilty of multiple felony charges, including assaulting law enforcement officers, related to their actions during the Capitol breach.2023-07-20T15:00:00+00:002023-07-25T10:18:52+00:00Young Adult Guilty of Producing Child Pornographyurn:syndication:0a95c60b53314d5d9aec30c38bec7fd1Victor Antonio Puente, a Laredo resident, has admitted he recorded sexual material and posted it on social media.2023-07-05T13:30:00+00:002023-07-10T11:06:43+00:00Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Murder-for-Hire Ploturn:syndication:93dbb3eec8aa40a9b2cbe6bf5a706486A federal jury sitting in McAllen has convicted Christopher Andrade of Oxnard, California, for conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire.2023-07-03T14:00:00+00:002023-07-06T13:02:29+00:00Cantina Owner Admits to Forcing Young Girl to Engage in Commercial Sexurn:syndication:cfe848eb57c1468c835fe7acbd0f2213Rita Martinez, a Mexican woman who legally resided in Mission, has admitted to forcing a young girl to engage in commercial sex.2023-06-30T15:19:00+00:002023-07-03T16:49:43+00:00Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking a Minorurn:syndication:f62c0baae2544402ae74fd4a34a4d1fdRita Martinez, a Mexican national, who legally resided in Mission, Texas, pleaded guilty in the Southern District of Texas to sex trafficking a minor.2023-06-30T12:38:00+00:002023-07-03T15:47:21+00:00Texas Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:892ae87030024732b3ff63d5e6cca5a8Jeffrey David Reed of Texas has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-06-29T11:00:00+00:002023-06-30T16:19:12+00:00Round Rock Pastor Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Chargeurn:syndication:64aed5483cfb4b3693c61bd75f1b2b66David Lloyd Walther of Georgetown pleaded guilty in a federal court in Austin to an enhanced charge of possession of child pornography.2023-06-29T09:30:00+00:002023-06-30T14:33:25+00:00Four More Arrested as Tractor-Trailer Smuggling Investigation Progressesurn:syndication:69013aee2d4642f490edd3f4b838e9faFour Mexican nationals were arrested in San Antonio, Houston and Marshall, Texas, for their alleged connection to the 2022 tractor-trailer smuggling incident.2023-06-27T17:00:00+00:002023-06-30T13:21:57+00:00Physician Assistant Admits to Unlawful Practice of Medicineurn:syndication:355b9e7940af4aa393eb37a6bb4c8645Fernando Mendez of Brownsville has pleaded guilty to health care fraud in relation to his work at an area mental health clinic.2023-06-26T09:00:00+00:002023-06-27T13:57:52+00:00Texas Father and Son Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:a259118b2be040eebe31850c8a4036b0A father and son were sentenced to prison for assaulting law enforcement officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-06-23T16:07:00+00:002023-06-26T13:16:42+00:00Commercial Real Estate Investor Natin Paul Indicted on Eight Counts in Austinurn:syndication:ace2f98323094d228a6f30a21be50205A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Natin Paul, aka Nate Paul, with making false statements for the purpose of influencing the actions of financial institutions on applications for loans.2023-06-09T13:21:00+00:002023-06-09T19:40:01+00:00San Antonio ‘Boogaloo Boi’ Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison on Felon in Possession Chargeurn:syndication:285ae404a3274f2894f0d4c848b28a33Mark Ryan Hauser, a three-time convicted felon, was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio to 100 months in prison for one count of felon in possession of a firearm.2023-06-08T06:00:00+00:002023-06-09T15:10:52+00:00Central Texas Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materialurn:syndication:6a05d8e984ee4f8e9523e2bf79db1441Christopher Dallas Nelson was sentenced in a court in Waco to 240 months in prison for possession of visual depictions of sexual activities by minors.2023-06-08T11:17:00+00:002023-06-08T19:43:22+00:00Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent Indicted in Federal Court on Felony Charges Related to U.S. Capitol Breachurn:syndication:40db817834dd4e158e98efefce28cc06A federal grand jury returned an indictment against Jared Wise of Oregon on charges related to his actions before and during the breach of the U.S. Capitol.2023-06-01T05:30:00+00:002023-06-02T15:44:33+00:00Former U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal Inspector Sentenced for Accepting Bribesurn:syndication:08027c5787484f88af1f1f4b190a6fe4Roberto Adams of Laredo has been ordered to federal prison for accepting bribes from Mexican cattle brokers.2023-06-01T15:11:00+00:002023-06-02T14:09:06+00:00San Antonio Man Found Guilty of Supporting Terroristsurn:syndication:2acb5e95a8d54bbbae2ba513b4e49ff1A federal jury convicted Imad Eddin Wadi of San Antonio for conspiring to provide material support to terrorists.2023-05-26T14:41:00+00:002023-05-30T13:25:35+00:00Texas Man Sentenced on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:996a761bf9894203a39beec0a5a01e4bChristopher Grider of Texas has been sentenced on charges related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-05-23T13:30:00+00:002023-05-25T11:03:43+00:00Texan Admits to Firearms Offense Linked to Matamoros Murder of U.S. Citizensurn:syndication:40c3caa9d78d48e1aff74449b1451c17A resident of Harlingen, Texas, has pleaded guilty to smuggling a firearm linked to the March 3 incident involving the murder and kidnapping of U.S. citizens in Matamoros, Mexico.2023-05-17T16:30:00+00:002023-05-23T20:39:03+00:00Former Commercial Pilot Found Guilty of Internet Stalkingurn:syndication:f96a3d5aa38b4199a7b3c0e18f87511aA federal jury convicted Mark Joseph Uhlenbrock of Chesterfield, Missouri, for Internet stalking.2023-05-16T07:00:00+00:002023-05-17T14:12:37+00:00Charges Filed Against San Benito Man for Assault with Vehicleurn:syndication:53f95eec819c4e468ca917d81f19c08bHector Eduardo Gamez, a San Benito resident, has been indicted for assaulting federal agents with his vehicle.2023-05-16T07:00:00+00:002023-05-17T13:10:02+00:00Pharr Man Convicted of Kidnapping for Ransom in Mexicourn:syndication:dd7a5f79638d41819262bc9a7cdb2146Sixto Gonzalez Jr., of Pharr, has admitted to hostage taking.2023-05-15T06:30:00+00:002023-05-17T12:58:17+00:00Two Guilty in Prison Contraband Bribery Schemeurn:syndication:7d1ca1b2ae744a27b7667dfec80637f7Abel Angel Solis of Pharr admitted he paid Jose Martin Espinoza, a prison guard, to smuggle contraband into the La Villa Detention Center (LVDC).2023-05-15T06:30:00+00:002023-05-17T12:57:01+00:00Several Charged with Stealing Vehicles and Taking Them into Mexicourn:syndication:43148a994f7243729523271b44c19c19A total of eight San Antonio residents are now in custody following the return of a 12-count indictment related to the theft and exportation of motor vehicles.2023-05-10T13:30:00+00:002023-05-12T17:26:55+00:00Rio Grande Valley Carjacker Sent to Prisonurn:syndication:4ab7037f082c429bb70ee15221e3d900Fidel Garza Jr., a McAllen resident, has been ordered to prison following his conviction for robbery of a motor vehicle with intent to cause serious harm or death.2023-04-27T06:00:00+00:002023-04-28T14:24:38+00:00Austin Man Sentenced for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materialurn:syndication:1e7c7b4dcf944ffd9b801c59d176a7b0Tucker Smith of Austin has been sentenced in federal court to five years in prison for possession of child pornography.2023-04-26T06:30:00+00:002023-04-27T13:14:21+00:00Edinburg Political Consultant Convicted of Briberyurn:syndication:54a797bd9b1444278f328d59acbb28fcMiguel A. Garza of Edinburg has entered a guilty plea to federal program bribery.2023-04-24T14:00:00+00:002023-04-26T20:24:00+00:00Three Individuals Sentenced for Soliciting Millions of Dollars in Contributions to Scam PACsurn:syndication:e730ec7fb8df4622b5700d3cdaae8123Three individuals have been sentenced for orchestrating and implementing a scheme to solicit millions of dollars in contributions to two political action committees.2023-04-25T09:00:00+00:002023-04-26T14:38:59+00:00Former Nonprofit Leader Pleads Guilty to Fraud in San Antoniourn:syndication:154cd785f5ad4786b809d3d5b16c6499Hector Barreto of California pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States.2023-04-21T16:11:00+00:002023-04-24T11:57:12+00:00Former Southwest Key Employee Arrested for Sexual Contact with Unaccompanied Minors Aboard Airplaneurn:syndication:5144e2fdb3274b5b8e3b835b47702d83Rodolfo Alanis, a Harlingen resident and former Southwest Key employee, has been charged with multiple counts of sexual contact with a ward.2023-04-20T06:00:00+00:002023-04-21T14:08:46+00:00Rio Grande Valley Brothers Sentenced for Methamphetamineurn:syndication:ee614faae8a841c5b0c665029def9a39Two brothers residing in La Villa have been ordered to federal prison following their convictions of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.2023-04-18T17:00:00+00:002023-04-21T14:46:02+00:00International Business Organizations Convicted of Criminal Conspiracy to Violate Iranian Sanctionsurn:syndication:d14789510c5e4856b5dffc2e679a7423Two international business organizations pleaded guilty and were sentenced for their participation in a criminal conspiracy to violate U.S. export laws and sanctions.2023-04-18T16:18:00+00:002023-04-19T14:12:35+00:00Rio Grande Valley Area Home Health Care Company Owner Sent to Prisonurn:syndication:e2d4109651c74422a9c092a7309e5d6bMiguel Angel Contreras has been ordered to prison for 45 months for his conviction of conspiracy to commit health care fraud.2023-04-13T06:30:00+00:002023-04-14T17:54:36+00:00Former County Attorney for Starr County Indicted for Public Corruptionurn:syndication:88601f585f94426f9db82d1fcec7c7d2Victor Canales of Rio Grande City has been arrested for Travel Act violations, federal programs theft, and Hobbs Act extortion under color of official right.2023-04-07T07:30:00+00:002023-04-10T12:41:12+00:00FBI Director Wray Visits San Antonio Field Office, Addresses Violent Crimeurn:syndication:1707c97a0e5849d685bf2a7e93ddd9b4On April 6-7, 2023, FBI Director Christopher Wray visited the FBI’s San Antonio Field Office and Del Rio Resident Agency and met with Special Agent in Charge Oliver E. Rich Jr. and other field office personnel.2023-04-07T15:01:00+00:002023-04-07T20:03:46+00:00Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime and Arson for Setting Fire to Synagogueurn:syndication:f634df7a958f42daaf84ef908891cc71A Texas man pleaded guilty to a hate crime and arson in connection with a fire he set at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Austin, Texas.2023-04-07T12:56:00+00:002023-04-07T18:05:40+00:00Correctional Officer Arrested for Suspected Contraband, Narcotics Smugglingurn:syndication:fe81c0628f7947e8af7ce98f9a6c4f1bDexter Obryan Sistrunk, a correctional officer, was arrested in San Antonio on charges related to smuggling contraband and narcotics into the detention facility.2023-03-27T15:58:00+00:002023-03-28T13:38:03+00:00Longtime Zapata Resident Indicted on Multiple Charges in Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:410cb61d3bd14bf99b27e9cf61c1cd11Mirza Lydia Rodriguez of Zapata, Texas, is in custody for defrauding financial institutions as well as state and federal welfare programs.2023-03-24T13:09:00+00:002023-03-24T18:32:21+00:00Texas Man Sentenced for Felony Conviction for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:b893a5f7e1664233a12966033ac75a5cGeoffrey Shough, a Texas man, was sentenced to six months in prison for a felony conviction for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-03-22T06:30:00+00:002023-03-23T16:05:53+00:00Local Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving Child Pornography Via Kikurn:syndication:83270ff47f254ef4b08d95d432e0bf27Gabriel Alejandro Morales, a McAllen resident, has admitted to receiving child pornography approximately nine times.2023-03-21T06:00:00+00:002023-03-23T18:58:22+00:00SIM Card Swapping Fraudsters Sentenced in San Antoniourn:syndication:0760c1df1cbf46f6b84bf117d88c1648Zena Elisa Dounson and Andrew Percy Trujillo were sentenced in federal court for their roles in a SIM card swapping fraud scheme.2023-03-16T10:10:00+00:002023-03-16T16:05:45+00:00Former Mexican Governor and Presidential Candidate Sentenced for Money Launderingurn:syndication:a769d594a32e462ea1a0c5746b9ed0edTomas Yarrington Ruvalcaba, the former governor of Tamaulipas, Mexico, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for accepting over $3.5 million in illegal bribe money.2023-03-15T06:30:00+00:002023-03-16T13:18:00+00:00UPS Employees Charged with Trafficking Cocaineurn:syndication:93dfd17148bc469e90c94523ece6519aA total of five people have been arrested on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine.2023-02-27T15:49:00+00:002023-02-28T00:51:40+00:00Two Individuals Sentenced for Multi-Million-Dollar Cattle-Trading Ponzi Schemeurn:syndication:3135da3e05be437191cfef630c5c3829Reva Joyce Stachniw and Ron Throgmartin received six years in prison for their roles in a cattle-trading Ponzi scheme that resulted in millions of dollars in victim losses.2023-02-17T06:30:00+00:002023-02-21T17:26:10+00:00RGV Man Guilty of Carjackingurn:syndication:3f3725b5bc3b4ad9a70c78a300984cb7Fidel Garza Jr., a McAllen resident, has admitted to robbery of a motor vehicle with intent to cause serious harm or death.2023-02-15T08:30:00+00:002023-02-16T14:27:49+00:00Kickapoo Man to Serve 20 Years in Federal Prison for Severely Injuring Infanturn:syndication:ca23e7cdd5b2482a8acd6f687498e725Connor Flores Jimenez of Eagle Pass has been sentenced in federal court in Del Rio to 20 years in prison for causing serious bodily injury to a baby.2023-02-15T09:51:00+00:002023-02-15T16:11:08+00:00Receiving and Storing Child Pornography Via Social Media Lands Man in Prisonurn:syndication:fef3d975c2454356b874ed12f1887ed3Ricardo Reyna of Laredo has been ordered to federal prison for receipt and possession of child pornography.2023-02-10T06:30:00+00:002023-02-13T12:46:40+00:00South Texas Supplier in Interstate Narcotics Distribution Network Sentenced to 14 Years in Prisonurn:syndication:912543a4991a402e993799389c49638fVictor Penaloza-Calderon, a Mexican national, has been sentenced in Austin to 14 years in prison for his role in a narcotics distribution network that spanned the U.S.2023-02-02T16:30:00+00:002023-02-06T14:29:45+00:00Attempted Pipeline Bomber Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prisonurn:syndication:1d7b6a4d363e46e0824065a42e085958Ryan Blake McKinney of Fort Worth was sentenced to 60 months in prison for attempting to damage or destroy a portion of the Permian Highway Pipeline in Hays County.2023-02-02T16:30:00+00:002023-02-06T13:21:33+00:00Texas Man Arrested in Alaska, Sentenced for Producing Child Pornographyurn:syndication:7f2760c5a4ee4948947583d43ce36510Thomas Owen Norvell, a former Lakeway resident, has been sentenced in Austin to 15 years in prison for producing child sexual exploitation material.2023-01-27T13:18:00+00:002023-01-27T20:31:24+00:00Foreign National Pleads Guilty to Mailing Ricin to President of the United States in 2020urn:syndication:74b573aef2cc4b19972d7d7c2f6bc97ePascale Cecile Veronique Ferrier, a dual citizen of Canada and France, pleaded guilty to sending threatening letters containing homemade ricin.2023-01-25T15:33:00+00:002023-01-25T21:49:32+00:00Three Men Indicted in San Antonio on Charges Related to $14.5 Million Health Care Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:a1c8460a8af04fb285ab9a9674c60937A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging a group of three defendants with 22 counts related to health care fraud, identity theft, and kickbacks.2023-01-24T11:45:00+00:002023-01-24T19:38:02+00:00Child Predator Sentenced to 15 Years for Producing, Sharing Child Pornographyurn:syndication:2c5e9508878d4a1bad78a5e9bcea950cJoseph Leslie Reichard of Florence, Texas, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a child and production of child pornography.2023-01-23T17:12:00+00:002023-01-24T17:22:53+00:00Three Men Sentenced for Roles in Bribery Conspiracyurn:syndication:4134407ef80b4097b1beb3f07f0fed66Arturo C. Cuellar, Jr., Ricardo Quintanilla, and John F. Cuellar were sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy to pay bribes to two city commissioners in Weslaco.2023-01-19T16:40:00+00:002023-01-20T04:25:42+00:00Child Predator to Serve 20 Years in Prison, Pay $100,000 to Victimsurn:syndication:d1d5396f89a44076b93c6c54982461fcTanner Real of San Antonio has been sentenced to serve 20 years in prison and pay $100,000 in restitution for the sexual exploitation of children.2023-01-11T16:43:00+00:002023-01-12T15:26:19+00:00San Antonio Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Receiving Child Pornographyurn:syndication:9aaea127689043b6a7e8af981efdbff6Dustin Kotara of San Antonio has been sentenced to 160 months in prison for the receipt of child sexual abuse material.2023-01-10T10:31:00+00:002023-01-10T16:38:50+00:00Texas Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breachurn:syndication:0dd4785c533b4f4cae5c89c82a6d705aA Texas man was found guilty for his actions during the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach.2022-12-21T12:30:00+00:002022-12-23T11:43:05+00:00California Man Pleads Guilty in Scam Political Action Committees' Schemeurn:syndication:d2c0b058c295495c999300b62f54e7acMatthew Nelson Tunstall of Los Angeles, California, pleaded guilty to participating in a scheme to solicit millions of dollars in contributions to two political action committees.2022-12-20T17:08:00+00:002022-12-21T14:38:57+00:00Canyon Lake Man Sentenced to 30 Years on Child Pornography Chargesurn:syndication:7bdb475d771f4c4f99dcec5085a10d57Seth Perricone of Canyon Lake has been sentenced to 360 months in prison for the distribution and receipt of child pornography.2022-12-20T12:03:00+00:002022-12-20T19:32:41+00:00FBI Announces Results from Nine Operations of Criminal Organizations and Violent Individualsurn:syndication:823763ea8f66489793a75b80dc99c864During the week of November 12, 2023, the FBI, alongside international and local law enforcement partners, conducted nine independent operations to thwart violent criminal and transnational organized crime activity. During the operations, 99 federal arrests and 57 search warrants were executed.2023-11-22T08:00:00+00:002023-11-22T18:58:55+00:00Former San Antonio Lawyer Christopher John Pettit Indicted on Wire Fraud, Money Launderingurn:syndication:0b122844f0c44afb8e0ae5ce261927f3Christopher John Pettit, a former San Antonio attorney, has been charged with wire fraud and money laundering.2022-12-08T15:45:00+00:002022-12-09T12:28:30+00:00New Braunfels Man Sentenced to Prison for Threats Against Then-Presidential Candidate Joe Bidenurn:syndication:1483f743938d46ccb6a376d6cdd37598William O. Towery of New Braunfels has been sentenced to eight months in prison for making threats in 2019 against then-presidential candidate Joe Biden.2022-12-08T11:23:00+00:002022-12-08T18:58:15+00:00Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Materialurn:syndication:584f47fd219046f89d95708a1880e888Kyle Ross Rivers of Garden Ridge has been sentenced to 210 months in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material.2022-12-07T12:27:00+00:002022-12-07T18:47:20+00:00Criminal Charges Unsealed Against 12 Individuals in Wide-Ranging Scheme to Monopolize Transmigrante Industry and Extort Competitors Near U.S.-Mexico Borderurn:syndication:54fe55c99df9468d9a6211937e112c13The Department of Justice has announced the unsealing of an 11-count indictment charging 12 individuals in a long-running, multi-faceted conspiracy.2022-12-06T10:21:00+00:002022-12-06T19:49:15+00:00San Antonio Fraudster Sentenced to Prisonurn:syndication:1ed902d0628c4dbc894bc1f1737adb4aSergio Soto, Jr., of San Antonio has been sentenced to 44 months in prison for wire fraud.2022-12-01T09:26:00+00:002022-12-01T21:17:26+00:00Aguilar Pleads Guilty in Guillen Caseurn:syndication:e5c2616c0183466297444b556de2aac4Cecily Aguilar of Killeen pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the disappearance of U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen.2022-11-29T10:30:00+00:002022-11-30T18:40:48+00:00Texan Indicted for Producing Pornography of 16-Year-Oldurn:syndication:553b934a1f80462a9044e3b2d0d5cc37Rogelio Pruneda III, a resident of Hidalgo, is set to appear in federal court on charges of coercion of a minor and production of child pornography.2022-11-29T14:46:00+00:002022-11-29T21:05:17+00:00Thirteen Now in Prison in Investigation Initially Targeting Laredo Area Mexican Mafiaurn:syndication:5532624a2c0e4d1d8a1657c2b7153ebbWith the sentencing of an associate of the Texas Mexican Mafia, more than a dozen criminals are serving over 1600 months combined for their roles in narcotics trafficking in Laredo, Texas.2022-11-28T07:00:00+00:002022-11-29T14:20:53+00:00Child Sexual Predator Receives Maximum Sentenceurn:syndication:4533c140caf54257950f4ee8116a049bPedro Damian Martinez has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a prepubescent minor.2022-11-28T10:47:00+00:002022-11-29T00:39:55+00:00Jury Convicts Out of State Woman in Murder-for-Hire Caseurn:syndication:4fff4dff5a864a07ba9371e150beaf1aA federal jury sitting in McAllen has convicted Viola Elizabeth Garcia of California of conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire.2022-11-21T06:30:00+00:002022-11-22T12:19:53+00:00Two-Ton Marijuana Seizure Results in Prison for Young Mexican Traffickerurn:syndication:216982eb92ee4c4fb8cd320e8dd7624cJorge Monjaraz-Perez, a Mexican citizen, has been sent to prison following his conviction of conspiracy to transport over four thousand pounds of marijuana.2022-11-17T22:14:00+00:002022-11-18T12:46:32+00:00Former Department of Transportation Employee Charged with Bribery and Extortionurn:syndication:20d0c935f7ac4f89b489c9318d25e5cfA federal grand jury in Houston has returned an indictment charging, Patrick Gorena, a former Department of Transportation employee, with bribery and extortion.2022-11-14T05:30:00+00:002022-11-15T12:09:52+00:00FBI Arrests Round Rock Pastor for Child Pornographyurn:syndication:935b8e7ea13e4b40a474c167755bda7aA Georgetown, Texas, man was arrested on criminal charges related to child pornography.2022-11-10T11:30:00+00:002022-11-14T18:15:00+00:00Father and Son Plead Guilty to Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:7fc4bdb660a54054bd4807304d418243A father and son pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2022-11-10T09:00:00+00:002022-11-14T18:42:08+00:00San Antonio Couple Sentenced in Restaurant Investment Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:e564a31e11604f8aa63662f3a27230f3Juan Enrique Kramer, a Mexican national, and his wife, both residing in San Antonio, were sentenced for a scheme to defraud business investors of more than $1 million.2022-11-08T07:30:00+00:002022-11-09T15:16:09+00:00Former Brownsville Police Officer Sentenced for Escorting Drugsurn:syndication:8a24cbf61b9b47649756cfbdb189babbJose Salinas, residing in Brownsville, has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of trafficking one kilogram of methamphetamine.2022-11-08T14:29:00+00:002022-11-08T20:42:31+00:00Newly Unsealed Indictment Charges Ukrainian National with International Cyber Crime Operationurn:syndication:e0bdbf7f4a8e4c5ea2ed3973b981afa7A newly unsealed grand jury indictment charges Mark Sokolovsky, a Ukrainian national, for his role in a cyber crime operation known as Raccoon Infostealer.2022-10-25T08:00:00+00:002022-10-26T15:05:06+00:00Texas Mexican Mafia General Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison on Drug Chargesurn:syndication:f0175ebbf3fb4d11988641cd56f203f5Donald Trevino of San Antonio has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in distributing methamphetamine and heroin in the San Antonio area.2022-10-24T08:30:00+00:002022-10-25T17:47:04+00:00Statement by U.S. Attorney Ashley C. Hoff Regarding the November 2022 General Electionurn:syndication:4e53a422d3254fc99fbf00472677da56Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Devlin will lead the efforts of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program.2022-10-21T17:00:00+00:002022-10-25T14:14:59+00:00Two Texas Men Convicted of Bribing City Officialsurn:syndication:332770c94c6541ac9ce7f27f46524befA federal jury convicted two Texas men for conspiring to pay bribes to two city commissioners in Weslaco, Texas.2022-10-21T10:12:00+00:002022-10-21T17:45:11+00:00Jail Assault Results in Sentences for Hermanos De Pistoleros Latinos Gang Membersurn:syndication:f356cc39a8e74d899e4cc1892c60e72fFour men have been ordered to federal prison following their convictions of assault with a dangerous weapon.2022-10-12T16:17:00+00:002022-10-13T12:04:12+00:00San Antonio Pair Plead Guilty to SIM Swap Schemeurn:syndication:a9ca4391d87645de80595775fe7e99acAndrew Percy Trujillo and Zena Elisa Dounson of San Antonio pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and computer fraud for a scheme utilizing SIM swapping.2022-10-12T12:20:00+00:002022-10-12T20:03:29+00:00San Antonio Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Producing Child Pornographyurn:syndication:f0923e6c311c41dda7ba7248e3100ae3Bobby Dominguez of San Antonio has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the production of child sexual abuse material.2022-09-19T05:30:00+00:002022-09-20T13:47:26+00:00San Antonio Man Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Prison for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Materialurn:syndication:9b231c36d9a9461799838f8608e2bd8bJuan Rafael Benavidez of San Antonio has been sentenced to 190 months in prison for the distribution of child sexual abuse material.2022-09-15T08:00:00+00:002022-09-16T14:34:08+00:00Former Head of Gulf Cartel Receives Life Sentence for Importing Kilos of Drugsurn:syndication:9f779010a5eb457396428168a34bdee3Jorge Costilla-Sanchez, a Mexican national who was head of Cartel del Golfo from 2003 to 2012, has been ordered to prison and to pay millions.2022-09-15T12:45:00+00:002022-09-15T18:22:45+00:00Local Physician Assistant Arrested for Unlawfully Practicing Medicineurn:syndication:6f1ab5696fd446e9a68c290870041ecbFernando Mendez of Brownsville has been charged for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicaid by working with a suspended medical license.2022-09-06T11:03:00+00:002022-09-06T17:38:47+00:00Two Individuals Convicted of Conspiracy and Fraud in Cattle Ponzi Schemeurn:syndication:f7c6441a42864a5aa83626f70963b92cReva Joyce Stachniw, of Galesburg, Illinois, and Ron Throgmartin, of Buford, Georgia, have been convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.2022-08-26T08:30:00+00:002022-09-20T17:07:30+00:00San Antonio Man Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Federal Prison for Embezzling $1.175 Million from Johnson Cityurn:syndication:4aeaeed718f54563ab46cab8f4a59492Anthony Michael Holland of San Antonio has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for embezzling from the City of Johnson City, Texas.2022-08-29T06:00:00+00:002022-08-30T12:51:23+00:00Factoring Scheme Lands Canyon Lake Man in Prison with Hefty Restitution and Forfeited Assetsurn:syndication:0795631e4885410c8210733a3a7a0e8eRonald Wayne Schroeder of Canyon Lake received 97 months in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud several San Antonio financial institutions.2022-08-26T13:58:00+00:002022-08-29T15:03:49+00:00Licensed Federal Firearm Dealer Pleads Guilty to Committing Firearm Violations with Unlicensed Dealerurn:syndication:12e30e86272144a8a9d9b5be132a601aMichael Anthony Flynn of Liberty Hill pleaded guilty for his role in facilitating the dealing of firearms by an unlicensed co-conspirator.2022-08-25T11:30:00+00:002022-08-26T18:59:09+00:00Two Sentenced to Prison for Armed Robberies in Killeenurn:syndication:abde2201495a4b8b9bdd2ae5ba9ab0f9Christopher Teon Fults and Roosevelt Jones IV, of Killeen, have been sentenced for their roles in armed robberies in Killeen.2022-08-24T06:30:00+00:002022-08-25T13:33:10+00:00Two Indicted for Exploiting Adult Day Care Patients in Medicare Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:08a29d68d42b4a8f9285378ef08bfab1A physician and an employee have been charged for their roles in a health care fraud scheme involving the submission of $3.5 million in claims to Medicare.2022-08-19T06:30:00+00:002022-08-22T13:12:15+00:00Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:bba7cf3266f747f8b6b87b414ce30a2aGeoffrey Shough of Texas pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2022-08-16T06:00:00+00:002022-08-26T15:50:06+00:00FBI Announces Results of Nationwide Sex Trafficking Operationurn:syndication:25733c975b9145968c2b676d19e90c9fThe FBI located 84 minor victims of child sex trafficking during a nationwide enforcement campaign, dubbed Operation Cross Country.2022-08-16T06:00:00+00:002022-08-17T13:32:51+00:00Penitas Mayor Convicted of Defrauding La Joya School Districturn:syndication:b93d19452b37422ab3b978482bff8d07Rodrigo Lopez, the current mayor of Penitas, Texas, admitted that he aided and abetted the La Joya Independent School District athletic director in committing fraud against the district.2022-08-11T06:00:00+00:002022-08-12T14:22:42+00:00California Man Pleads Guilty to $3.5 Million Scam-PAC Fraudurn:syndication:5e24b4837762407eb4f220b4424d7dbfRobert Reyes, Jr., of Hollister, California, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to solicit millions of dollars in contributions to two political action committees.2022-08-09T11:42:00+00:002022-08-10T14:40:33+00:00San Antonio Bookkeeper Sentenced for Fraudurn:syndication:2f2396b35aa5469d94667020a768c29aAlicia Henderson of San Antonio has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for financial and tax fraud.2022-08-05T15:30:00+00:002022-08-08T20:29:46+00:00San Antonio Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Production of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:8cd8ad7e8d8e4327bd96438bc7bb5a0cMichael Anthony Martinez Jr., of San Antonio, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the production of child pornography.2022-08-05T15:30:00+00:002022-08-08T20:28:58+00:00Texas Man Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Actions Related to Capitol Breachurn:syndication:e6021ce8248c49539c1f92a2d2b78e8aGuy Wesley Reffitt of Texas was sentenced to 87 months in prison on civil disorder, obstruction of justice, and other charges related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol.2022-08-01T07:00:00+00:002022-08-02T12:04:26+00:00Canyon Lake Man Found Guilty of Distribution of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:c3075b1fdfbb416f88e8cdf9684dee0bSeth Elred Perricone of Canyon Lake has been convicted of the distribution of child pornography.2022-07-13T08:00:00+00:002022-07-15T15:04:07+00:00Former Army Soldier Sentenced for Assault on Law Enforcement Officersurn:syndication:c022cc75426048b8bdfec559ab38a954Ricardo Manuele Davila-DeJesus of Austin has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for assault on law enforcement officers.2022-07-13T08:00:00+00:002022-07-15T15:27:26+00:00Previously Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced Again After Accessing Dark Weburn:syndication:3b4d92bc1973405ab90cda7c3de50558James Archie Wells III has been ordered to serve a 180-month sentence in federal prison, to be immediately followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for receipt of child pornography.2022-07-11T15:30:00+00:002022-07-13T01:24:24+00:00Local Man Admits to Receiving and Storing Child Pornography Via Social Mediaurn:syndication:22fb37194a824cfb905655cde3705d03Ricardo Reyna of Laredo has pleaded guilty to receipt and possession of child pornography.2022-07-07T06:00:00+00:002022-07-08T13:32:15+00:00Former DPS Employee Sentenced for Bribery and Fraud in CDL Schemeurn:syndication:53f9889da4314f94b792e8dbe20a6701Alonzo Blackman of San Antonio has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for his role in a commercial driver’s license bribery and fraud scheme.2022-07-07T05:30:00+00:002022-07-08T13:33:12+00:00Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Providing Material Support to Terroristsurn:syndication:ca4c934e823e44dfbe99b59fe8805a57Two men were sentenced for conspiring to provide material support to the designated foreign terrorist organization Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham/Syria.2022-07-01T14:07:00+00:002022-07-01T19:38:38+00:00Killeen Man Sentenced to More Than 35 Years for Carjacking and Armed Robberiesurn:syndication:3e8fac3725084fa6a2a90cc20bf42262Darius Letrayal King of Killeen has been sentenced to 427 months in prison for carjacking and armed robberies of local stores.2022-06-29T06:00:00+00:002022-06-30T12:53:25+00:00More Charges Filed in Fraud and Kickback Schemeurn:syndication:b581d399be9e4fdf9535835718b1e271Nora Alaniz of South Padre Island has been taken into custody on charges related to a health care fraud and kickback scheme.2022-06-27T09:21:00+00:002022-06-27T16:20:16+00:00San Antonio Man Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison for Producing Child Pornographyurn:syndication:a45bfdd266864bce917cc77ec2b182bbJeremy Shawn Lopezieo of San Antonio has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for the production of child pornography.2022-06-23T05:30:00+00:002022-06-24T12:56:11+00:00Laredo Residents Sent to Prison for Extortion Schemeurn:syndication:61d9276cda4c4b5fb5458c3622395934Hector Jose Lopez and Nancy Yvette Garcia were sentenced to prison for aiding and abetting in the transmission of messages threatening to extort money from another.2022-06-22T06:30:00+00:002022-06-23T11:50:25+00:00Multi-Agency Investigation Takes Down Methamphetamine Distribution Ringurn:syndication:0a16c20077fe425a8f88b561100a5561A multi-agency investigation into a methamphetamine distribution ring has led to multiple defendants being indicted and arrested.2022-06-16T07:00:00+00:002022-06-17T13:32:45+00:00Scammers Pretending to Be from U.S. Attorney’s Office Asking for Moneyurn:syndication:2f592904dc284440be042a9af5ea74efThe U.S. Attorney’s Office is alerting the public of imposter scams involving individuals claiming to represent the U.S. Attorney’s Office.2022-06-09T07:00:00+00:002022-06-16T14:46:26+00:00South Texas Mayor Arrestedurn:syndication:7e67ccee88434a9ea18904f32bbe98cdRodrigo Lopez, the Mayor of Penitas, Texas, has been charged with bribery and fraud for embezzling or fraudulently obtaining property of the La Joya Independent School District (LJISD).2022-06-13T07:30:00+00:002022-06-14T14:08:08+00:00Mexican National Sentenced for Shooting at U.S. Border Patrol Agenturn:syndication:7cdc6c2b79e646d59aa791fc42d98ca5Sergio Trevino was sentenced to a total of 214 months in prison for shooting at two U.S. Border Patrol agents near Brackettville, Texas.2022-06-10T09:00:00+00:002022-06-13T20:05:25+00:00San Antonio Man Sentenced for Arson of Travis County Political Party Officeurn:syndication:b05d01106c074f69a85d848207ad48d3Ryan Taylor Faircloth of San Antonio has been sentenced to 72 months in prison for arson.2022-05-27T13:00:00+00:002022-05-31T18:39:33+00:00Mexican National Sentenced for Receiving Child Pornographyurn:syndication:8a1611037c6044c9b2540c7b95e1b6f3Luis Rodolfo Hernandez Borjas, a Mexican national living in Lytle, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for receiving child pornography.2022-05-26T09:00:00+00:002022-05-27T15:07:45+00:00FBI Statement on the Mass Shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texasurn:syndication:4b37ec5fca134ace8f5e8b10868bc54fThe FBI shares in the sorrow of the Uvalde community, and we extend our deepest sympathy to those who lost their family, friends, and children in yesterday's tragedy.2022-05-25T10:59:00+00:002022-05-25T17:28:09+00:00Justice Department Statement on the Mass Shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TXurn:syndication:672c8e062feb4cbb9ec67cea0d5470cdThe Justice Department released a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.2022-05-25T08:32:00+00:002022-07-21T15:50:16+00:00Austin Man Sentenced for Hotel Investment Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:e7e92134979d48cc8bc1b25986ed8377Jason Michael Schubert of Austin has been sentenced to 70 months in prison and ordered to pay $5,052,366.92 in restitution for his role in a fraud scheme.2022-05-18T09:00:00+00:002022-05-19T14:54:39+00:00Schertz Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Transporting a Minor for Criminal Sexual Activityurn:syndication:696e07c83c4948919d669b207e1e3751Kraig David Van Winkle of Schertz has been sentenced to 168 months in prison for transporting a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity.2022-05-13T14:15:00+00:002022-05-16T19:31:11+00:00Man Sentenced for Stealing from PayPal Accounts in Wire Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:73f9a6916e1e45e082ca5db7063c49fcMarcos Ponce of Texas has been sentenced to five years in prison for his conduct in connection with a fraud scheme to buy compromised PayPal account credentials.2022-05-11T15:48:00+00:002022-05-12T11:15:07+00:00Aggravated Bank Robberyurn:syndication:66993cf62772404e817fe55537cc61bcThe WACO Police Department and the FBI San Antonio Field Office are currently looking for the suspect involved in an aggravated bank robbery on the morning of April 30, 2022.2022-04-30T16:30:00+00:002022-05-03T15:14:16+00:00Austin Man Pleads Guilty to Internet Stalkingurn:syndication:fa6a79be9edb4053994cd7aa1b8e42afMark Richard Walters of Austin pleaded guilty to internet stalking and illegally possessing a firearm.2022-04-29T14:28:00+00:002022-04-29T20:06:42+00:00La Joya Residents Sentenced for Fraud Schemesurn:syndication:ed9c1f80095d4ea9b86bf4c0675ba7edFormer mayor Jose Adolfo Salinas, his daughter Frances Salinas De Leon, and Ramiro Alaniz have been ordered to federal prison for wire fraud.2022-04-28T06:00:00+00:002022-04-29T13:45:42+00:00Former U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal Inspector Pleads Guiltyurn:syndication:8d8af79253e045f8a00ca39fc4547370Roberto Adams of Laredo has admitted to accepting bribes while employed at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.2022-04-25T14:55:00+00:002022-04-25T20:14:48+00:00Oliver E. Rich, Jr. Named Special Agent in Charge of the San Antonio Field Officeurn:syndication:9c86a846603d4034b9f4f6b6c2d9b47cDirector Christopher Wray has named Oliver E. Rich, Jr. as the special agent in charge of the San Antonio Field Office in Texas. He most recently served as the chief of staff to the deputy director at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.2022-04-22T07:26:00+00:002022-07-21T15:50:14+00:00Former Chairwoman of City of Austin Advisory Commission Indicted for Falsifying Recordsurn:syndication:9b351ca7b088406f812b4d2622e7ebafJill Ramirez, a former chairwoman of a City of Austin advisory commission, was charged with conspiracy to misapply funds and falsify records, and related offenses.2022-04-20T13:39:00+00:002022-04-21T10:47:20+00:00'Bored Dude' Indicted for Attempting to Sexually Assault 9-Year-Oldurn:syndication:3756e7c4770a43d19f0dd6eba4a9a04eJorge Eduardo Naranjo, a resident of San Juan, has been indicted on charges of attempted coercion and enticement of a child.2022-04-19T05:30:00+00:002022-04-20T14:14:17+00:00San Antonio Man Sentenced for Aggravated Identity Theft and Illegal Firearmurn:syndication:c0f0e72d568043c382de2f7acee31ea7Alexander Kolberg of San Antonio has been sentenced to 65 months in prison for aggravated identity theft and being a felon in possession of a firearm.2022-04-13T07:00:00+00:002022-04-14T13:57:06+00:00Helotes Husband and Wife Arrested for Export Control Violations and Alleged Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:37b484bdc0ca4aa4b96162a8f4c16668Xiaojian Tao and Yu Lang of Helotes have been arrested on charges related to a scheme to defraud a research company and involvement in export violations.2022-04-12T16:53:00+00:002022-04-13T14:43:23+00:00San Antonio Man Convicted of Firearm Violationsurn:syndication:13eb114018364adebaac53fce46a8201Chance Anthony Uptmore of San Antonio has been found guilty of one count of being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm.2022-04-11T07:30:00+00:002022-04-12T14:37:34+00:00Mexican Businessman Who Absconded in 2015 Sentenced for Briberyurn:syndication:55e5845f136e412ab15e6e011a5000feGerman Garcia Cano, a Mexican national who failed to appear for sentencing in 2015, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a bribery scheme.2022-04-08T11:30:00+00:002022-04-11T17:01:07+00:00Bookkeeper Sentenced for Embezzling More Than $850,000 from Employerurn:syndication:0de8644e1008401787a717a4016a7fe7Cindy Ellen McCarthy of San Antonio has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for embezzling from her employer.2022-04-06T06:00:00+00:002022-04-07T11:43:40+00:00Former Deputy Sheriff Convicted of Drug Traffickingurn:syndication:cfb2884b23fd4452a907965a09cb899eBaldemar Cardenas, a former deputy with the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams of cocaine.2022-04-01T06:00:00+00:002022-04-04T15:25:29+00:00San Antonio Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Sexual Exploitation of a Childurn:syndication:e8b7fdeac1794638bf0eaa69140750ffDaniel Vesa of San Antonio has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a minor.2022-03-29T16:31:00+00:002022-03-30T11:21:20+00:00San Marcos Man Charged with Austin Synagogue Fireurn:syndication:8e15dc9b4cbe423d92ab37eb649b5091Franklin Barrett Sechriest of San Marcos has been charged with crimes for the intentional fire set at a synagogue in Austin on October 31, 2021.2022-03-24T09:15:00+00:002022-03-24T16:08:49+00:00Austin Man Sentenced for Defrauding Financing Companyurn:syndication:72ed3192a1d241978b9c466bc66e9c58David Wayne Jenkins of Austin has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for defrauding a financing company.2022-03-18T11:30:00+00:002022-03-21T17:34:56+00:00Georgia Man Sentenced for Stealing Millions from San Felipe Del Rio ISDurn:syndication:0ac1b61ec2c943dcad8fc22724c2fbe1Donald Ray Lockard of Douglassville received 52 months in prison for stealing more than $2 million from the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District.2022-03-17T06:00:00+00:002022-03-18T13:50:37+00:00Leader of Cartel Del Noreste Arrestedurn:syndication:81e667b3dae64aeba279c17a82978e90Juan Gerardo Trevino-Chavez of Laredo has been arrested on criminal charges related to his alleged involvement in drug trafficking in Mexico and the United States.2022-03-16T07:30:00+00:002022-03-17T13:13:49+00:00Former Judson ISD Police Officer Convicted of Making Threats Against Bidenurn:syndication:5489ac68aa0848d9bd52cd691d9f12c6William Oliver Towery of New Braunfels has been convicted of making threats against then presidential candidate Joe Biden.2022-03-14T05:00:00+00:002022-03-15T14:01:31+00:00Killeen Man Found Guilty of Carjacking and Armed Robberiesurn:syndication:9a5016775f4d4bcaa16bdbfff9fd7811A federal jury convicted Darius Letrayal King of Killeen for carjacking and armed robberies of area Killeen stores.2022-03-10T09:30:00+00:002022-03-11T17:15:53+00:00San Antonio Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Chargesurn:syndication:423a9f4e250a459c8dcd410d800d2413Lynn Maxwell Gerstner of San Antonio has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the distribution of child pornography.2022-03-08T06:30:00+00:002022-03-10T14:45:58+00:00Texas Man Found Guilty by Jury of Felony Charges for Actions Related to Capitol Breachurn:syndication:19cea5fdd00c451596cd1ff05c806783A Texas man was found guilty of civil disorder, obstruction of justice, and other felony charges for participation in the breach of the U.S. Capitol.2022-03-08T16:02:00+00:002022-03-09T18:40:41+00:00La Joya Trustee Convicted of Extortionurn:syndication:b97a8d77f98e4ab9922a5f74d51c3778Oscar Salinas of Sullivan City has admitted to threatening to cancel a contract if he did not receive increased monetary payments.2022-03-03T16:21:00+00:002022-03-04T13:47:34+00:00Million-Dollar Smuggler Sent to Prisonurn:syndication:e814a3dfd16449d8bff9c1b9bbd8e1e9Oziel J. Rodriguez of Rio Grande City has been ordered to federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine.2022-03-01T15:17:00+00:002022-03-01T23:02:51+00:00Texas Man Arrested on Charges for Actions During January Sixth Capitol Breachurn:syndication:e6fd317e074e4b6c8210627f85e4c29dGeoffrey Samuel Shough of Austin, Texas, has been arrested on charges stemming from the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2022-03-01T15:13:00+00:002022-03-02T15:34:15+00:00Mexican Man Charged with Assaulting Federal Officerurn:syndication:e533dd480ae74e19b32314fc9574906cEver Gordillo-Cardenas of Mexico has been charged with assaulting a Border Patrol agent and unlawfully transporting illegal citizens within the U.S.2022-02-23T11:00:00+00:002022-02-24T18:53:16+00:00San Antonio Man Sentenced to Prison for Producing Child Pornographyurn:syndication:28cf010708c04a76b8e2fd88822656e8Francisco Govea Tristan III, of San Antonio, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for child pornography charges.2022-02-18T22:44:00+00:002022-02-22T12:11:18+00:00Former Top Employee of Workout Supplement Manufacturer Convicted of Misleading Consumersurn:syndication:5cd0c94c7d37424ca86b57fd631db9a0Robert Lance Schuffert, a former leader at Science Production Products LLC, admitted he committed a felony relating to importing and selling misbranded drugs.2022-02-17T05:30:00+00:002022-02-18T14:32:31+00:00Cedar Park Man Sentenced to Prison for Impersonating an FBI Agenturn:syndication:0efd611a60ed4d6eb8b7d12290d9c3d9Jonathan Jefferson Ferris of Cedar Park has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for impersonating a federal officer in order to obtain Fentanyl patches.2022-02-16T08:30:00+00:002022-02-17T17:35:13+00:00Task Force to Increase Awareness of Human Traffickingurn:syndication:ca782870af574f598078c8f398cc9296The South Texas Officers and Prosecutors (STOP) Human Trafficking Task Force met this week to review goals for the coming year.2022-02-10T08:30:00+00:002022-02-11T17:48:12+00:00Former La Joya Official Convicted in Bribery Schemeurn:syndication:c309486420fa47418877eda14b263bc1Jose Luis Morin, the former La Joya Independent School District assistant superintendent of Student Services, has admitted to taking $28,000 in bribes.2022-02-07T14:30:00+00:002022-02-07T22:14:34+00:00Two Austin Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Attempted Robbery and Shooting of Convenience Store Employeeurn:syndication:b328d6eabe634f109a8d467b5dea5d8eDeon Ross and Lavante Carter of Austin were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for participating in an attempted robbery of an Austin gas station convenience store.2022-01-28T06:00:00+00:002022-01-31T12:46:51+00:00Former San Antonio Bookkeeper Sentenced for Stealing $1.6 Millionurn:syndication:75a0f0c4ebc04649b410f6b05d3287ddIrene M. Scott, a former bookkeeper from San Antonio, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for fraud.2022-01-25T14:19:00+00:002022-01-25T20:28:08+00:00Penitas Public Servants Convictedurn:syndication:3ac94ae95bb344ab850fafc2f775a987Two local officials have admitted to their respective roles in a bribery scheme and will forfeit a total of nearly $1 million.2022-01-21T06:00:00+00:002022-01-24T14:51:42+00:00Texas Man Arrested for Making Election-Related Threats to Government Officialsurn:syndication:7fb7832e362448a5b8068394cbb83e63Chad Stark was arrested for allegedly sending threatening election-related communications to government officials on January 5, 2021.2022-01-21T10:44:00+00:002022-07-21T15:50:10+00:00Mexican Trafficker Convicted Following Two-Ton Marijuana Seizureurn:syndication:b5a7b33f50be4f4a92d71137ec205eaaJorge Monjaraz-Perez, a Mexican citizen, faces up to life in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to transport more than 4,000 pounds of marijuana.2022-01-13T12:30:00+00:002022-01-14T18:26:14+00:00Former Senior Policy Advisor to City of Austin Official Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Misapply Federal Funds and to Falsify Recordsurn:syndication:e18a95bb2fda4323971256dd5dd6343dFrank Rodriguez of Dripping Springs pleaded guilty to conspiring to misapply federal funds and falsify records.2022-01-07T11:30:00+00:002022-01-10T17:36:31+00:00La Joya ISD Trustee Convicted in Bribery Conspiracyurn:syndication:69a53d9132724e979548a0d7d5ff4885Armin Garza, a resident and La Joya Independent School District trustee, has admitted to receiving more than $234,000 in bribes.2022-01-06T06:30:00+00:002022-01-07T12:46:52+00:00Thirteen Arrested for Fentanyl Distributionurn:syndication:6f20339b4d6f4ddbb7e867922a221dfcThirteen individuals have been arrested on criminal charges for their alleged involvement in fentanyl distribution.2022-01-04T17:00:00+00:002022-01-06T14:44:35+00:00FBI Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Laredo Menurn:syndication:a3712881b3fa42379def5e98d2ba65ddThe FBI is seeking information from the public about two missing Laredo men who were last seen on December 17, 2021.2021-12-30T06:30:00+00:002022-01-03T17:07:38+00:00FBI Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Womenurn:syndication:b2543b50d7ab46c285e01e76ae66dadfThe FBI San Antonio Division, Laredo Resident Agency Office, is seeking information from the public about three missing women.2021-03-09T06:30:00+00:002021-12-17T15:26:23+00:00FBI Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Laredo Familyurn:syndication:50a5d148bd99473f99048e74fa37424dThe FBI is seeking information from the public about Gladys Cristina Perez Sanchez, a missing Laredo mom, and her two children.2021-06-25T06:30:00+00:002021-12-17T15:19:52+00:00San Antonio Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $1.1 Million From Johnson Cityurn:syndication:2cc4f89ff7854ee8b662eb13712564aaAnthony Michael Holland pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzling over $1.1 million from the City of Johnson City, Texas.2021-12-15T14:00:00+00:002021-12-16T20:29:45+00:00Eagle Pass Police Detective Charged with Harboring Conspiracyurn:syndication:e11c3ea2fc1444d3a5abbe32da0a6df4Hazel Eileen Diaz, a police detective, has been arrested in Eagle Pass on criminal charges related to a conspiracy to harbor undocumented noncitizens.2021-12-14T06:30:00+00:002021-12-15T14:54:11+00:00Two Texas Men Charged with Assault on Law Enforcement During January Six Capitol Breachurn:syndication:e9f2f20160644bb09cfe5984f09415f3Donald Hazard and Lucas Denney of Texas have been charged with assaulting law enforcement and other crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6.2021-12-14T06:00:00+00:002021-12-15T12:45:10+00:00Texas Automobile Dealer and Former U.S. Military Soldiers and Purported Former IDF Member Charged in Kidnapping Conspiracyurn:syndication:e760ba71f4064c9196fd50fd6cf1c51aA federal indictment charges three Texas men and one North Carolina man with a kidnapping conspiracy which resulted in the murder of two individuals.2021-12-13T07:30:00+00:002021-12-14T19:19:33+00:00Self-Proclaimed Boogaloo Bois Member Sentenced for Illegally Possessing a Firearmurn:syndication:799eccb540364dc785095dc3636566dbCameron Emerson Casey Rankin pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by one who has been judicially committed to a mental institution, and was sentenced to 24 months in prison.2021-12-09T11:30:00+00:002021-12-10T19:52:31+00:00Mexican Businessman Arrested for $30 Million Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:e3ba73844f8d4a6bb4696c2338c33424Juan Carlos Martinez Cecias Rodriguez was arrested and Karina Hernandez is in federal custody on criminal charges related to their alleged involvement in a fraud scheme.2021-12-07T07:30:00+00:002021-12-10T15:25:22+00:00Brazilian National Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Childurn:syndication:6adb8191abda4a0f8d680ec62f2f0de3Luann Fabric Campos Leao Hida, a Brazilian national, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a child.2021-12-03T06:00:00+00:002021-12-06T16:45:05+00:00Corpus Christi Man Sentenced for Assault at JBSA-Lacklandurn:syndication:942de388188049f398ff60b33e7407f4Robert Allen Cavazos was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for assaulting a female on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.2021-12-01T09:00:00+00:002021-12-03T15:38:50+00:00Two San Antonians Sentenced to Prison for Health Care Fraud Schemesurn:syndication:6f6b0c9cb3b3452ea7ef92470cf46093Nancy Almaguer and Christopher Felix Montoya, residents of San Antonio, have been sentenced for their roles in health care fraud schemes.2021-11-30T05:30:00+00:002021-12-01T12:10:50+00:00San Marcos Man Charged Federally with Austin Synagogue Arsonurn:syndication:de036c3b96144b03b97323050da6e6c8Franklin Barrett Sechriest of San Marcos has been charged with arson in connection with the fire intentionally set at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue.2021-11-15T10:00:00+00:002021-11-16T17:50:00+00:00Penitas City Manager Pleads Guiltyurn:syndication:4eef37993f27434eb2d1f402267fb689Omar X. Romero, a McAllen resident, has pleaded guilty to a criminal information charging him with bribery and bankruptcy fraud.2021-11-10T06:00:00+00:002021-11-12T14:34:03+00:00Three Individuals Charged with $3.5 Million Scheme to Collect Contributions for Fraudulent Political Action Committeesurn:syndication:f95ef912aa9b4523a24c2e90ecff5237Two California men and one Texas man have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a scheme to operate two fraudulent political action committees.2021-11-10T15:17:00+00:002021-11-12T18:46:31+00:00San Antonio Man Posing as a Young Girl Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:d17931b4426d46b689a8c20131b5a030Enrique Roman Martinez, Jr., of San Antonio, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for possession of child pornography.2021-11-09T07:00:00+00:002021-11-10T16:43:31+00:00Former Office Manager Sentenced on Fraud Chargesurn:syndication:7b6266486980494f8c8d1945f556a3d0Patricia Ann Doucet, a former office manager of a local dermatology practice, received 46 months in prison for defrauding the medical practice of nearly $350,000.2021-11-08T06:00:00+00:002021-11-09T12:19:08+00:00Former Maverick County Detective Indicted for Briberyurn:syndication:dd1db9fabfec49eeb0e89a4ec1fc2672Fernando Leonel Chacon, Jr., of Eagle Pass, has been arrested by the FBI in San Antonio on criminal charges related to his alleged role in a bribery scheme.2021-10-29T15:16:00+00:002021-11-01T13:09:54+00:00Austin Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Robbery and Shooting Convenience Store Employeeurn:syndication:0ecb8497f18f4450bfaf8bf191be427aAn Austin man pleaded guilty to participating in the robbery of a gas station convenience store, which resulted in the shooting of an employee of the business.2021-10-21T11:00:00+00:002021-10-25T16:38:13+00:00Man Who Shot Bank Teller in the Head Gets Life…and Moreurn:syndication:4408ee0094844423a5565316ce76c057Muhamed Pathe Bah of Harlingen has been ordered to federal prison for life for robbing a bank with a dangerous weapon.2021-09-22T07:30:00+00:002021-10-07T12:31:00+00:00San Antonio Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for COVID Hoaxurn:syndication:e9823982e10845b4847ed99bacef996bChristopher Charles Perez of San Antonio has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for perpetrating a hoax related to COVID-19 in April 2020.2021-10-04T15:49:00+00:002021-10-05T18:57:36+00:00Boerne Man Sentenced for Ponzi Scheme with Over $7.4 Million in Lossesurn:syndication:7d588ab28e33413d90c827c9b6209d0fVictor Farias was sentenced to 135 months in prison and ordered to pay $7,424,927.10 in restitution for running a Ponzi scheme.2021-09-30T07:00:00+00:002021-10-01T13:07:38+00:00San Antonio Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Abusing Special Needs Childrenurn:syndication:16acdeb81fde4c2594c71cd278adb5f1Paul Charles Zappe III was sentenced to 60 years in prison for production of child pornography and ordered to forfeit his house, car, and electronic equipment, and to pay each of his victims $81,000.2021-09-30T07:00:00+00:002021-10-01T13:05:47+00:00Law Enforcement Officials Host Training to Prevent, Disrupt, and Mitigate Targeted Acts of Violenceurn:syndication:5e3ae3603d414d5cbb2972ae96fa1ca2Law enforcement officials initiated a three-day training event which focuses on preventing, disrupting, and managing potential acts of violence in our community.2021-09-14T17:00:00+00:002021-09-30T17:14:11+00:00Local Residents Arrested in Large-Scale Poly-Drug Caseurn:syndication:75b7676b5ee444958aba4a554bcef93eA total of 16 Starr County residents are now in custody following the return of two separate and unrelated indictments alleging the distribution of drugs.2021-09-15T16:30:00+00:002021-09-24T13:39:48+00:00Iranian National Sentenced for Illegally Exporting Military Sensitive Itemsurn:syndication:6974fb7c4800400a96b708c5d3c83758Mehrdad Ansari, an Iranian national, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.2021-09-14T16:30:00+00:002021-09-16T11:01:04+00:00San Benito Man Sent to Prison for Robbing Bank Via Threatening Messageurn:syndication:fe12612baa57498eb52af7d60cd9970fGustavo Guadalupe Guevara of San Benito has been ordered to federal prison for bank robbery.2021-08-24T16:26:00+00:002021-08-25T12:28:09+00:00Former Employee Sentenced for Stealing Over $400,000urn:syndication:6c78db0619294291b232c56e38203b59Brian Janish, the former controlling manager of Lone Star Shredding’s parent company, has been ordered to federal prison for defrauding his employer.2021-08-19T13:45:00+00:002021-08-20T02:28:43+00:00Immigrant Gets Lengthy Prison Sentence for Drug Convictionurn:syndication:7deb3f9065e341a3b392d2d07c3d422bJesus Ivan Resendez-Gomez, a Mexican citizen from Camargo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, has been ordered to federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine.2021-08-18T06:30:00+00:002021-08-19T11:37:21+00:00Texas and Ohio Men Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:7011689315774620bd8aab57c5993790Steven Cappuccio of Texas and David Mehaffie of Ohio were arrested for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6.2021-08-18T12:55:00+00:002021-08-19T21:28:12+00:00Twenty Arrested for Conspiracy to Distribute Thousands of Pounds of Marijuanaurn:syndication:1e9220ed2e7b422f8a1ada7f7b102b77A total of 16 Laredoans are now in custody following the return of two separate, but related indictments related to the distribution of large quantities of marijuana.2021-08-02T16:25:00+00:002021-08-03T11:56:39+00:00Nigerian Money Launderer Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Texas Employees Retirement Systemurn:syndication:0fe5eb77b5304268a8b407a0f3a5fcecOlumide Bankole Morakinyo, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a scheme that defrauded the Texas Employees Retirement System.2021-07-28T06:30:00+00:002021-07-29T11:26:12+00:00Bandera Resident Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:f32f5020d8154222ade25132945dea61Michael Dewayne Sheeds has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the production and possession of child pornography.2021-07-27T05:30:00+00:002021-07-28T15:37:55+00:00Defense Attorney Convictedurn:syndication:be613a1b971f4f94ae8ce081c1407586Eric S. Jarvis, a criminal defense attorney, pleaded guilty to violating the Travel Act by unlawfully accessing documents to assist a drug trafficking organization.2021-07-26T17:00:00+00:002021-07-28T15:51:49+00:00Former Police Officer Gets 30 Years for Violating the Civil Rights of Two Menurn:syndication:b0dddf2100b64283bb3917f2318451d7Matthew Lee Sepulveda, a former police officer from Edinburg, has been ordered to federal prison after sexually assaulting two men while in his custody.2021-07-20T05:30:00+00:002021-07-21T11:23:02+00:00Defendant Sentenced to 10 Years' Imprisonment for Driving While Intoxicated on Fort Sam Houstonurn:syndication:b32346ed8644413ba07681ad4196e542Tremont Druval Williams has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for driving while intoxicated on Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston.2021-07-14T10:00:00+00:002021-07-15T15:24:48+00:00San Antonio Physician’s Assistant Admits to Defrauding Medicaid and Medicareurn:syndication:e6e796d3f81842be88ad3d3643e5696aChristopher Felix Montoya, a licensed Physician’s Assistant and owner of TPC Family Care and Medical Clinics in San Antonio and Laredo, admitted to health care fraud.2021-07-07T09:30:00+00:002021-07-08T17:18:05+00:00Jury Convicts Cedar Park Man for Impersonating an FBI Agenturn:syndication:01eaba0b535b4d18bd730f35c5d54e90A federal jury convicted Jonathan Jefferson Ferris of Cedar Parks on two counts of impersonating a federal agent.2021-06-29T05:30:00+00:002021-06-30T12:46:08+00:00Iron Youth Member Sentenced to Federal Prison for Unlawfully Possessing a Machine Gunurn:syndication:94dce4fc404545cf8e76638a2d839300A judge sentenced 19-year-old Iron Youth member and Smiley resident Caleb Nathaniel Oliver to 18 months' imprisonment for unlawfully possessing a machine gun.2021-06-28T08:30:00+00:002021-06-29T14:02:26+00:00Jury Convicts San Antonio Man for COVID-19-Related Hoaxurn:syndication:8ca34fbaa569414399b4d42effbd5955Christopher Charles Perez of San Antonio has been convicted of perpetrating a COVID-19 related hoax in April of last year.2021-06-21T06:00:00+00:002021-09-20T17:26:03+00:00Seven Charged for Roles in a $110 Million Compound Drug Schemeurn:syndication:e5b3b3327b5141e49487fbd9e0256172Multiple individuals have been taken into custody in connection with a multi-million-dollar health care fraud and kickback scheme.2021-06-17T08:00:00+00:002021-06-21T16:53:58+00:00Former Employee Sentenced for Stealing Money from Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texasurn:syndication:90088d9434984629a58c740ab8be692aA federal judge sentenced Eduardo Riojas Villarreal of San Antonio to 21 months in federal prison for stealing money from the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas.2021-06-11T15:00:00+00:002021-06-15T15:52:39+00:00Federal Grand Jury Indicts 16 Gang Members and Associates for Drug Trafficking in Eagle Pass Areaurn:syndication:bde6414b1c0f42f2adc0507b92d6dfe7Sixteen alleged Partido Revolutionario Mexican (PRM) members and associates, primarily from the Eagle Pass area, face federal drug trafficking charges.2021-06-11T14:30:00+00:002021-06-15T15:50:23+00:00Pain Doctor Pays to Settle Allegations Arising from False Billingurn:syndication:0a5e0b85970342538782dae1376e92a6A physician from Laredo has paid $340,437.68 to resolve allegations he falsely billed Medicare for the use of electro-acupuncture devices.2021-06-11T14:30:00+00:002021-06-15T15:48:12+00:00Former Employee Admits to Stealing More Than $400,000urn:syndication:4c87b6afa51a428d859a9208163e0a36Brian Janish, the former controlling manager of Lone Star Shredding’s parent company, has pleaded guilty to defrauding his employer.2021-06-10T06:30:00+00:002021-06-11T11:09:56+00:00Five Arrested for Allegedly Laundering Nearly $1 Million from Business Email Compromise Fraudurn:syndication:50e981a02c2343248f5560305f523c8cA federal grand jury indictment unsealed charges five individuals for laundering nearly $1 million derived from a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme.2021-06-10T06:00:00+00:002021-06-11T11:04:34+00:00Former Schertz Business Manager Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing More Than $470,000 from Employerurn:syndication:ecf4574b3ef348d6a2d3baeaf8d0a655Deanna Bates Wehde of San Antonio has been sentenced to 49 months in federal prison for stealing more than $470,000 from the company she managed.2021-06-10T06:00:00+00:002021-06-11T11:02:58+00:00Former Office Manager for San Antonio Dermatology Practice Indicted on Federal Fraud and Identity Theft Chargesurn:syndication:33fb2f6abfcf417fbc1dc40607c400e3Patricia Ann Doucet, a former office manager of a prominent local dermatology practice, waived pre-trial detention and agreed to remain in custody pending trial.2021-06-04T06:00:00+00:002021-06-07T15:09:55+00:00Swindler Sentenced to Federal Prison for $6.8 Million Securities Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:e8aaf6ecd0d740cc87233ee84df13a34Christopher Matthew Meredith of Shawnee, Kansas, received 14 years in federal prison for his scheme to defraud investors of more than $6.8 million.2021-06-03T07:00:00+00:002021-06-04T13:31:22+00:00Guadalajara Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Approximately 21 Kilograms of Methamphetamineurn:syndication:82852bf227914f758ae68269fbe1565dRamon Antonio Yanez-Gonzalez of Guadalajara, Mexico, received 235 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and money laundering.2021-06-02T06:30:00+00:002021-06-03T15:12:52+00:00Boogaloo Bois Supporter Admits Possessing Firearms While Under a Family Violence Protective Orderurn:syndication:5cbca69227d74368943c69fd3b339e32Tyler Light, a self-proclaimed militia member and Boogaloo Bois supporter, pleaded guilty to being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.2021-06-01T14:43:00+00:002021-06-02T11:31:45+00:00Jury Convicts Guatemalan National for Assaulting U.S. Border Patrol Agent Near Sandersonurn:syndication:ee6ce794bba04e6194d46bb2e85415baLudwin Artemio Santizo-Escobedo, a Guatemalan national, has been convicted in Del Rio of assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent.2021-05-27T11:00:00+00:002021-05-28T15:48:36+00:00School Board Leader Sentenced in Corruption Schemeurn:syndication:4cc3be12292a47e9b707690340224d1aSylvia P. Atkinson, the former vice president of the Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees, has been ordered to prison in a corruption scheme.2021-05-26T10:00:00+00:002021-05-27T16:39:44+00:00U.S. Attorney’s Office Secures Asset for Victims of Four Winds Fraudurn:syndication:4d589f5dc4ab48888c23f999d3533ea7U.S. District Judge David A. Ezra granted a motion to disburse $171,448.24 plus all accrued interest to the victims of the Four Winds fraud scheme.2021-05-26T06:00:00+00:002021-05-27T14:51:52+00:00Former San Antonio Police Officer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Distribution of Obscene Visual Representations of the Sexual Abuse of Childrenurn:syndication:5ae3a394f5c24022aecf7c8e5276ed3eSebastian Torres, a former police officer, received eight years in prison for the distribution of obscene visual representations of the sexual abuse of children.2021-05-26T12:56:00+00:002021-05-27T14:28:14+00:00Former San Antonio Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1.7 Millionurn:syndication:ff4bacb8b784493481afb57cfb207e09Irene M. Scott, former bookkeeper and financial manager for a San Antonio private law firm, admitted to stealing approximately $1,696,996 from the firm.2021-05-25T10:00:00+00:002021-05-26T16:17:59+00:00Five Members of a Violent Austin Area Criminal Faction Sentenced to Federal Prison for RICO Conspiracyurn:syndication:5f78b37565464c329e8278fc2bbe437fA federal judge in Austin sentenced five individuals for their roles in a racketeering conspiracy.2021-05-18T06:00:00+00:002021-05-19T14:16:16+00:00Atascosa Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Coercing Minors Into Performing Sexually Explicit Conducturn:syndication:058d3db630694910a71ef6a4ae7bbd79Felipe Jesus Duron of Atascosa has been sentenced to 29 years in federal prison for coercing minors into engaging in sexually explicit conduct.2021-05-18T16:15:00+00:002021-05-19T13:34:10+00:00Jury Convicts Iranian National for Illegally Exporting Military Sensitive Itemsurn:syndication:f55e136f646b44dda80b6a60b49dc950Mehrdad Ansari, an Iranian citizen, has been convicted of scheming to obtain military sensitive parts for Iran in violation of the Iranian Trade Embargo.2021-05-07T06:00:00+00:002021-05-10T17:06:46+00:00Owner of Dog Training School Sentenced for Defrauding Veterans Affairs of More Than $1.5 Million in GI Bill Benefitsurn:syndication:ea91e56a1bc1487d9d62d0c8a487dcd5Bradley Lane Croft, the owner of Universal K-9, Inc., received 118 months of imprisonment for scheming to defraud the federal government of more than $1.5 million.2021-04-30T07:30:00+00:002021-05-03T18:22:21+00:00Former Austin Company CFO’s Ex-Husband Headed to Federal Prison and Ordered to Pay More Than $20M in Restitution for Embezzlement Schemeurn:syndication:9f26533a83b3454db884fae991f1e3c0Robert Villarreal, a Lakeway resident, has been sentenced to 87 months of imprisonment for a scheme to embezzle millions of dollars.2021-04-28T06:30:00+00:002021-04-29T17:16:40+00:00Self-Proclaimed Boogaloo Bois Member Admits to Illegally Possessing a Firearm After Previously Being Committed to a Mental Institutionurn:syndication:0d72a71bcec04d42b7db39a96031d975Cameron Emerson Casey Rankin pleaded guilty to a charge of illegally possessing a firearm after previously being judicially committed to a mental institution.2021-04-27T06:00:00+00:002021-04-28T12:49:43+00:00Six Arrested in $1M Payroll Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:dbdff66271dc4557b9c397ac115f7c77Six defendants have been arrested on criminal charges related to their participation in a scheme to defraud two transportation companies.2021-04-22T05:30:00+00:002021-04-23T16:09:26+00:00Twenty Indicted on Methamphetamine Trafficking and Firearms Chargesurn:syndication:3b6ede64114447e88f243b6ffc41e4c1Twenty central Texas residents face federal drug trafficking and firearms charges stemming from five separate, but related, federal grand jury indictments.2021-04-16T08:00:00+00:002021-04-19T15:40:24+00:00Undocumented Alien Sent to Prison for Causing Injury to Federal Agenturn:syndication:ed537678cc5644e5b4a5737ab861fb53Walter Yobani Ordones-Chavez, an undocumented Honduran national, has been ordered to federal prison for assaulting a Border Patrol agent.2021-04-15T15:44:00+00:002021-04-16T11:28:11+00:00Mexican Businessman, His Wife, and Two Others Indicted in Million-Dollar Investment Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:7ed3557b9f074d8da50db302f3201e46A Mexican businessman, Juan Enrique Kramer, his wife, and two other individuals have been indicted for a scheme to defraud business investors of $1 million.2021-04-13T07:30:00+00:002021-04-14T15:05:45+00:00Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Millions from the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School Districturn:syndication:589915cf4c674a8b9c0bc9aac458bc65Donald Ray Lockard of Georgia admitted to stealing more than $2 million from the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District.2021-04-12T06:30:00+00:002021-04-13T13:44:12+00:00Twenty-One Arrested on Federal Drug Trafficking Charges Filed in Austinurn:syndication:7ee67d4e570d458296b2db31d6b24a9aFederal authorities arrested 21 individuals yesterday on federal drug trafficking charges.2021-04-09T06:00:00+00:002021-04-12T13:55:30+00:00Austin Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Thousands of Images of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:d4e945a33b0e471faedc849de53580ffFernando Solis has been sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for possessing thousands of images of child pornography.2021-04-09T05:30:00+00:002021-04-12T13:53:29+00:00FBI Presents Prestigious Award to Local Nonprofit That Helps Abused Childrenurn:syndication:5e6935c16ea3497fa90018bf0a895a2fApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the FBI has presented a prestigious award to a San Antonio-based nonprofit that assists abused children.2021-04-05T06:00:00+00:002021-04-06T11:16:04+00:00Palmhurst Man Gets Lengthy Prison Sentence for Drug and Firearm Convictionsurn:syndication:900f96fbf3814b9ba1e15d2d57272afaRoberto Trevino-Mendoza, a Palmhurst resident, has been ordered to prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and conspiring to distribute methamphetamine.2021-03-29T12:57:00+00:002021-03-29T18:28:11+00:00Justice Department Takes Action Against COVID-19 Fraudurn:syndication:2cafb7a90fcf4e53a7748bb42c98350eThe Department of Justice announced an update on criminal and civil enforcement efforts to combat COVID-19 related fraud.2021-03-26T08:00:00+00:002021-03-29T13:35:19+00:00A Dozen Texans Arrested in Laredo Round-Upurn:syndication:ca22a081ab1f435499f50e6bda7ef088A coordinated law enforcement effort has resulted in the arrest of multiple individuals for conspiring to distribute narcotics and firearm violations.2021-03-26T08:00:00+00:002021-03-29T13:34:16+00:00Former Mexican Governor and Presidential Candidate Convicted of Money Launderingurn:syndication:c2f5ee47ffbe40ce89415f96345cc3c6Tomas Yarrington Ruvalcaba, the former governor of Tamaulipas, Mexico, has admitted to accepting more than $3.5 million in illegal bribe money.2021-03-25T15:51:00+00:002021-03-26T11:07:41+00:00Pflugerville Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fraud and Tax Evasion Schemeurn:syndication:96b458816f134708b5f8ca1e842a570bNicky Osborne, a former Pflugerville trucking company chief financial officer, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for a fraud and tax evasion scheme.2021-03-24T06:30:00+00:002021-03-25T12:11:34+00:00