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You are subscribed to U.S. Attorneys News news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Armed Felon and Methamphetamine Trafficker from Oahu Sentenced to Over 14 Years in Federal Prison 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST Prior felon pleads guilty to gun and drug charges 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Derrel Lemorn Moore, Jr. a/k/a Derrel Austin, 47, of Niagara Falls, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, which carry a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of life and a $1,000,000 fine.  Prior felon arrested on gun and drug charges 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Tehran Muhammad, 40, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute, and distribute, crack cocaine and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.  Fentanyl dealer going to prison for 144 months 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Wayne McDaniels, 42, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute 10 grams or more of a fentanyl analogue, and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, was sentenced to serve 144 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford.  Prior felon pleads guilty to cyberstalking 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Daniel Richter, 47, of Middle Island, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. to cyberstalking. The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.  Two Alleged Tongan Crip Gang Members Face Firearm Charges Following Salt Lake City Shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – An indictment was unsealed today charging two alleged Tongan Crip Gang Members (TCG), one of whom is a convicted felon, with firearm crimes following the January shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) in Salt Lake City.    Former Maui Police Officer Sentenced to 65 Months for Unjustified Tasing 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST HONOLULU – United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Carlos Frate, 41, a former Maui Police Department officer, was sentenced today to 65 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release for using unreasonable force against an arrestee.   Leader of Nationwide Theft Ring Who Purchased Stolen Catalytic Converters from Sacramento for $38 Million Pleads Guilty 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST Navin Khanna, 42, Holmdel, New Jersey, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to transport stolen property interstate, conspiracy to commit promotional money laundering, and interstate transportation of stolen property. Mesa Residents Sentenced to Prison for Fraud Targeting AHCCCS 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST PHOENIX, Ariz. – Eric Riley, 39, and Britney Gooch, 38, both of Mesa, were recently sentenced by U.S. District Judge Krissa M. Lanham for defrauding the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona's Medicaid agency.  Former Maui Police Officer Sentenced to 65 Months for Unjustified Tasing 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST Carlos Frate, 41, a former Maui Police Department officer, was sentenced today to 65 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for using unreasonable force against an arrestee. Frate previously pled guilty in August 2025 to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law. Pasadena Commercial Real Estate Broker Sentenced to 2 Years in Federal Prison for Years-Long Pattern of Obstructing the IRS 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST A San Gabriel Valley man and commercial real estate broker was sentenced today to 24 months in federal prison for engaging in a years-long pattern of obstructing the IRS from collecting taxes he owed, leading that agency to collect $770 in tax liabilities when he earned approximately $1 million from his employment during that time. New River Couple Convicted of $12 Million AHCCCS Fraud Scheme 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST PHOENIX, Ariz. – Thvoughn Lynden Curry, 34, and Alexis Daneen Curry, 34, both of New River, Arizona, were recently convicted in federal court based on their scheme to defraud the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona's Medicaid Agency, of over $12 million. Following a four-day bench trial before Senior U.S. District Judge G. Murray Snow, both defendants were convicted of one count of Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud, three counts of Health Care Fraud, and eight counts of Transactional Money Laundering. Their sentencings are scheduled for May 4, 2026.  Former CEO of Non-Profit Nursing Home Pleads Guilty to Misapplication of Property 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST BOSTON – The former CEO of the non-profit Edgar P. Benjamin Health Center ("EPBHC") pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to charges arising from his improper use of EPBHC funds. California Woman Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced today that Marissa Nicole Delagarza, 38, of Visalia, California, was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine. Her co-defendant, Maryjane Maria Gomez, 24, of Tulare, California, was sentenced to 8 months in prison. Waxahachie Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for $1.7M SIM Card Swapping Fraud Scheme 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST A Waxahachie man who coordinated a SIM card-swapping fraud scheme was sentenced today to 70 months in federal prison. Former Loan Officer Sentenced to Over One Year in Prison for Million-Dollar Heloc Scheme 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST BOSTON – A former loan officer was sentenced in federal court in Springfield, Mass. for defrauding his employer, MassMutual Federal Credit Union, out of almost $1 million. Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Exploitation Offense 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST OTILIO GREEN, 44, of Hamden, pleaded guilty today in New Haven federal court to a child exploitation offense. Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to Committing COVID Relief Fraud While in Prison 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST Former New York National Sales Director Sentenced to Three Years in Prison For Kickback Scheme 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST BOSTON – A former New York based sales director for the Northeast region of a mobile medical diagnostics company was sentenced in federal court in Boston for conspiring to offer and pay kickbacks to doctors in exchange for ordering medically unnecessary brain scans. Federal Charges Filed in a 30-Year-Old Cold Case Involving the Kidnapping and Murder of 7-Year-Old Morgan Violi 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST Anson, Texas Man Federally Charged with Attempted Enticement of a Minor After Arranging to Meet Purported 15-Year-Old Girl 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST An Anson man was charged with attempted enticement of a minor after arranging to meet a purported 15-year-old girl. Convicted Sexual Predator Charged with Illegal Reentry into the United States After Prior Deportation 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST Jacksonville, Florida – Miguel Solis-Morales (42, Mexico) has been charged by indictment with illegal reentry into the United States by a previously deported alien. If convicted, Solis-Morales faces up to 20 years in federal prison and subsequent deportation and removal from the United States.  Brazilian National Sentenced for Selling Firearms Without a License and Conspiracy 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST BOSTON – A Brazilian national unlawfully living in Framingham was sentenced for conspiracy and engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license.   Gastroenterology Practice Agrees to Pay $4.75M to Settle Allegations of Kickbacks and Unnecessary Medical Testing Services 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates located in Atlanta, Georgia, has agreed to pay $4.75 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by receiving kickbacks in exchange for referrals of gastrointestinal pathology services and by performing certain gastrointestinal pathology services that were not medically reasonable or necessary. Canton Man Convicted by Jury for Perjury 02/27/2026 07:00 AM EST

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