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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. Convicted Felon Arrested and Indicted Following Mail Robbery, Drug and Gun Crimes 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A convicted felon had his initial appearance today on two separate indictments, and will remain in custody. The defendant was arrested last month after allegedly committing mail robbery, and drug and gun crimes in the Spring of 2024 while on federal probation.  Former CEO Of Tribal Subsidiary Charged With Embezzling Over $500,000 From Yurok Tribe 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT SAN FRANCISCO – A federal grand jury has indicted Jessica Engle on charges that she embezzled from an Indian tribal organization and stole funds from a program receiving federal funds. Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Traveling With 14-Year-Old Girl Across State Lines While Intending to Engage in Sexual Activity 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT A Long Beach man pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges for traveling with a 14-year-old runaway from Arizona – whom he met in a Reddit internet forum – across state lines to his apartment, where he engaged in criminal sexual activity with her. Canadian National Pleads Guilty to Possession of Sex Abuse Videos of Toddler and Prepubescent Boys 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT Matthew Norman Ballek, 32, of Saskatchewan, Canada, pleaded guilty today to a federal child pornography charge stemming from his distribution of child pornography to an undercover law enforcement agent in January 2024, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves; FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge David Geist, of the Washington Field Office Criminal and Cyber Division; and Chief Pamela A. Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Former Salem County Man Admits Role in Stolen Check Scheme 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT CAMDEN, N.J. – A former Salem County, New Jersey, man admitted his role in a scheme involving checks stolen from the mail and other sources. Informational: Federal Court arraignments 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT Child Sexual Abuser Sentenced to 52.5 Years in Prison 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT Matthew Stitt Johnson, 34, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 52.5 years in prison for two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count second-degree child sexual abuse with aggravating circumstances for abusing three minor children. Pair who targeted seriously ill veterans for fraud indicted for conspiracy, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT Seattle – A former Washington State Department of Corrections inmate and his accomplice were indicted by the grand jury for their scheme to target seriously ill veterans for fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman.  Prison Sentence Handed Down to Man Who Shot Teen in a Domestic Dispute 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT Deangelo Wooten, 27, was sentenced today to eight years in prison, for shooting a minor in January 2024, with whom he was in a romantic relationship, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Mason City, Iowa Man Sentenced for Drug and Gun Charges 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT Longtime Department of Veterans Affairs Supervising Engineer Convicted at Trial of Defrauding the Agency of Nearly $1 Million 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT U.S. Attorney Simonton Alerts Public to Charity Scams in Wake of Hurricane Helene 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Leigha Simonton issued a public safety alert today advising the public to be vigilant to hurricane relief fraud in the wake of Hurricane Helene. San Diego Restaurant Owner Convicted of Tax and COVID-Relief Fraud Schemes 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT SAN DIEGO – A federal jury convicted San Diego restaurant owner Leronce Suel of wire fraud, conspiracy, and tax crimes for providing bogus information in applications for COVID relief programs and failing to report more than $1.7 million in revenue to the IRS. Unprovoked Shooting Lands Man in Prison for 20 Years 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT Tyrone Johnson, 43, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today in D.C. Superior Court to 20 years in prison for shooting a stranger on August 30, 2022, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department. Virginia Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT A Virginia man was found guilty today of felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Colorado Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for His Role in $300 Million Nationwide Telemarketing Fraud Scheme Targeting the Elderly 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT Ocala Man Indicted For Armed Robbery 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT Ocala, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of a two-count indictment charging Johnisaac Felix (22, Ocala) with interference with commerce by robbery and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. If convicted of the robbery offense, Felix faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.  Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Charge Stemming from Smuggling and Labor Trafficking Scheme 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT PORFIRIA MARIBEL RAMOS SANCHEZ, 47, a citizen of Mexico last residing in Vernon, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to a charge stemming from her involvement in a scheme to smuggle aliens into the U.S., harbor them at Hartford area residences, force them to work, and threaten to harm them in various ways if they failed to pay exorbitant fees, interest, and other living expenses. Six Men Indicted in Connection with "ATM Jackpotting" Conspiracy 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT Middleburg Woman Sentenced To More Than 21 Years In Federal Prison For Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Meggin Anne Evans (35, Middleburg) to 21 years and 10 months years in federal prison for production of child sexual abuse material. Evans has been in custody since her arrest on November 7, 2022. She entered a guilty plea on March 1, 2024.  Jamestown man going to prison for his role in drug conspiracy 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Tyler Tedesco, 28, of Jamestown, NY, who was convicted of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute, and distributing, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, was sentenced to serve 78 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.  Greece man going to prison for illegally selling hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of stolen goods 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Tony Orlando Camacho a/k/a Anthony Camacho, 48, of Greece, NY, who was convicted of transportation of goods in stolen commerce, was sentenced to serve 15 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford.    Amherst woman pleads guilty to threatening a witness 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Jessica Leyland, 37, of Amherst, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael J. Roemer to witness retaliation, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.  Texas Couple Sentenced to Federal Prison for COVID-Era PPP Loan Fraud 10/04/2024 08:00 AM EDT A Georgetown couple was sentenced in federal court to a combined 32 years in federal prison for their roles in a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud scheme You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys