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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to U.S. Attorneys News news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Five Chinese Nationals Indicted for Scamming Seniors Out of More Than $27 Million 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT SAN DIEGO – An indictment was unsealed today alleging that five individuals participated in a massive, complex fraud and money laundering scheme that resulted in losses of more than $27 million to over 2,000 seniors. Dale City man found with drugs, firearms, and an extensive shoe collection 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Sirri Webb, 40, of Dale City, pled guilty today to possession with intent to distribute cocaine  carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. Vale Woman Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Florida Man Sentenced to Federal Prison 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Ridgeview Man Sentenced for Assault Charges 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Rockford Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for the Production of Child Pornography 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT GARY WILSON solicited boys through gaming systems such as Xbox and PlayStation. Hampton landlord racially harassed and evicted tenants, then used their identities to defraud COVID relief programs 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT David L. Merryman, 59, of Hampton, pled guilty today to wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and race-based interference with housing and employment for racially harassing and evicting tenants and using their identities to defraud COVID relief programs. Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Crimes 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Forestport Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Pornography Offenses 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Carjacking 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Arlington man convicted for illegally obtaining healthcare records and trying to cover up his crimes 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT  A federal jury today convicted Trent James Russell, 34, on charges of obtaining another person's healthcare information and destroying evidence in a federal investigation. Contract Criminals Indicted; Ending Campaign of Arsons, Poisonings and Violence 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT A superseding indictment was returned today charging Florida residents Bayron Bennett, 33, of Miami, Fausto Villar, a/k/a "Cuba," 42, of Miami, Avery Bivins, 36, of Miami Gardens, Clementa Johnson, 47, of Tallahassee, Vernon Green, 53, of Miami, Diori Barnard, 47, of Miami, Jerren Keith Howard, a/k/a "Blood," a/k/a "Omerta Bloody," 38, of Miami, Michael Jose Dulfo, a/k/a "Mike Dulfo," a/k/a "Mike D," 42, of Miami, and Edner Etienne 27, of Miami, for their respective involvement  in a campaign to stalk, torment and attempt to kill a victim.  If convicted, the defendants face a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Convicted Felon Sentenced To More Than 3 Years In Federal Prison For Possessing A Firearm 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Tramon Jamal Stewart (23, Orlando) to seven years and three months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The court also ordered Stewart to forfeit a Glock 34 9mm pistol, which was involved in his offense. Stewart entered a guilty plea on April 4, 2024. Felon Who Robbed St. Louis Pizza Delivery Driver Sentenced to 9 1/2 Years in Prison 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Antione Shockley ordered wings and two pizzas and had them delivered to a vacant home, then robbed the delivery driver. Mexican man imprisoned for attempting to enter U.S. with hundreds of child pornography videos and images 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT A 29-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced for possession of child pornography Child Predator Sentenced To 20 Years For Attempting To Entice A Child To Engage In Sexual Activity 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Nicanor Daniel Sanchez (32, Lehigh Acres) to 20 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity. The court also ordered Sanchez to forfeit a cellphone, which was used to commit the offense. Sanchez entered a guilty plea on January 9, 2024. Maryland Woman Pleads Guilty for Role in Million Dollar Fraud Scheme at New Orleans Marine Forces Reserve Facility 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that KAMILA HORAKOVA DUDLEY ("DUDLEY"), age 43, of Silver Spring, Maryland, pled guilty on July 30, 2024, before United States District Judge Greg G. Guidry to misprision of a felony, namely, wire fraud, in violation of Title18, United States Code, Section 4.  American Airlines Passenger Charged After Allegedly Attempting to Open Aircraft Exterior Doors Mid-Flight 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Salt Lake City, Utah – A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging an alleged unruly passenger onboard an American Airlines flight after engaging in disruptive and life-threatening behavior, including attempting to open the aircraft exterior doors mid-flight.   Eight People Charged in 23-Count Narcotics Trafficking and Felon in Possession Indictment 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Seven residents of Florida were charged in a 23-count indictment for their respective involvement in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine, fentanyl and oxycodone. An eighth defendant was charged with being a felon in unlawful possession of a firearm.  Concealing cocaine carries considerable sentence 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT A 51-year-old Alamo resident has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute $4 million worth of cocaine Salt Rock Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Detroit Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Jacksonville Man Indicted For Producing, Distributing, And Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an eleven-count indictment charging Joshua Keith Davis (52, Jacksonville) with producing, distributing, and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). If convicted, Davis faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 15 years, up to 30 years, in federal prison, for each production offense (5 counts), a minimum mandatory penalty of 5 years, up to 20 years' imprisonment, for each distribution offense (5 counts), and up to 20 years in prison for the possession offense (1 count). Wiggins Man Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute 96 Grams of Methamphetamine 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT Gulfport, MS – A Wiggins man pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute 96 grams of methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney's Office Takes Part in "National Night Out" Aug. 6 07/31/2024 08:00 AM EDT The U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Northern District of Ohio will join dozens of community organizers and law enforcement partners to participate in "National Night Out" on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. 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