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USAO - Ohio, Northern News Update

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You are subscribed to USAO - Ohio, Northern news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Cupid Doesn't Ask for Crypto: U.S. Attorney's Office Warns Public About Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine's Day 02/12/2026 07:00 AM EST As Valentine's Day approaches, the USAO warns the public to remain vigilant against romance scams. The criminals behind these scams shamelessly exploit the trust and emotion of their victims through online relationships.

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Violent Crimes News Update

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You are subscribed to Violent Crimes news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Hartford Man Who Robbed Victims after Advertising Vehicle Sales Online Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison 02/12/2026 07:00 AM EST FREDERICK WRIGHT, 34, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 180 months of imprisonment and four years of supervised release for committing several armed robberies of individuals who responded to his Facebook Marketplace posts advertising the sale of a vehicle.

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Drug Trafficking News Update

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You are subscribed to Drug Trafficking news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Leader of drug trafficking organization sentenced to more than 24 years in prison 02/12/2026 07:00 AM EST CINCINNATI – Four Cincinnati men were sentenced in U.S. District Court here this week for their roles in a large-scale narcotics conspiracy that provided drugs in the West End. Career Offender Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine 02/12/2026 07:00 AM EST Kelly Bruce Duncan, Jr., who has previous felony drug convictions, will spend the next 188 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. GAINESVILLE FELON SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON 02/12/2026 07:00 AM EST GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – William Blas Hernandez, 28, of Gainesville, Florida, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, carrying a firearm during a drug-trafficking crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

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USAO - Ohio, Southern News Update

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You are subscribed to USAO - Ohio, Southern news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Leader of drug trafficking organization sentenced to more than 24 years in prison 02/12/2026 07:00 AM EST CINCINNATI – Four Cincinnati men were sentenced in U.S. District Court here this week for their roles in a large-scale narcotics conspiracy that provided drugs in the West End.

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USAO - Mississippi, Southern News Update

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Cleaning Service Owner Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Crimes

02/12/2026 07:00 AM EST

A former Nevada business owner pleaded guilty today to willfully failing to pay over employment taxes on behalf of the cleaning company she owned and operated.

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USAO - New York, Northern News Update

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USAO - Florida, Northern News Update

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You are subscribed to USAO - Florida, Northern news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. VIRGINIA WOMAN SENTENCED FOR INTRODUCING METHAMPHETAMINE INTO A FEDERAL PRISON 02/12/2026 07:00 AM EST TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Ashley Mullins, 40, of Appalachia, Virginia, was sentenced to one year and a day in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to introducing methamphetamine into Tallahassee Federal Correctional Institution.  GAINESVILLE FELON SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON 02/12/2026 07:00 AM EST GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – William Blas Hernandez, 28, of Gainesville, Florida, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, carrying a firearm during a drug-trafficking crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

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