WASHINGTON — A former executive of a steel distributor in San Juan, Puerto Rico, pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring with competitors to fix prices for sales of reinforcing bar, or rebar. According to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court in San Juan, Juan Carlos Aponte Tolentino, of...

Former Steel Distributor Exec Pleads Guilty to Price-Fixing Conspiracy

Alabama State

Black Enterprise

Tametria Dantzler is facing a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and financial restitution to her victims. Tametria Conner Dantzler, 39, the founder of a non-profit organization for children with autism in Alabama, pleaded guilty on July 31 to wire fraud and money laundering charges. These charges stem from loans she obtained through the federal government’s CARES Act and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program.

Non-Profit Founder Pleads Guilty To Stealing $2M From Federal COVID Programs

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Nygee Johnson, also known as “Gito,” a 25-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, has admitted his role in a racketeering conspiracy. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Johnson pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024, to a superseding indictment charging him with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering

Patrick McDonagh and Matthew McDonagh are accused of defrauding $435,000 from a US pensioner.

Brothers charged after FBI uncovers $435k fraud

NBC News

MIAMI — Rapper and singer Sean Kingston and his mother have been indicted in South Florida on federal charges of committing more than $1 million worth of fraud. Kingston, 34, and his mother, 61-year-old Janice Turner, made their first appearances Friday in federal court, according to court records. A Miami grand jury returned an indictment earlier this month accusing Kingston and his mother of participating in a scheme to defraud victims of high-end specialty vehicles, jewelry and other goods through the use of fraudulent documents.

Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother indicted on federal charges in alleged $1M fraud scheme

Winchester, VA

Law & Crime

A man who vowed to light VP Kamala Harris on fire and "personally pluck out her eyes" reacted with surprise when investigators showed up at his door, a complaint alleges.
The post ‘I will personally pluck out her eyes’: Man who threatened to light Kamala Harris on fire is baffled feds were at his door ‘over a comment,’ complaint alleges first appeared on Law & Crime.

'I will personally pluck out her eyes': Man who threatened to light Kamala Harris on fire is baffled feds were at his door 'over a comment,' complaint alleges

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department, a Booneville man has been charged with multiple counts of molestation following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a child.

Man Charged with Child Molestation; Woman Accused of Contributing to Delinquency

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J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Washington, DC

The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project claimed on Monday that an individual who “regularly” visited the home and the workplace of former President Donald Trump’s would-be assassin also visited a building in the “same vicinity” of an Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) office in Washington, D.C.

Pic: Trump shooter’s alleged connection with FBI office exposed: Report

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San Antonio, TX

New York Post

The Texas “Gucci Goddess” con artist guilty of stealing nearly $109 million from US military families to splurge on luxury properties across five states and a fleet of cars was slapped with a lengthy prison sentence for her brazen selfishness.

Janet Yamanaka Mello, 57, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Tuesday for conning her way to an extravagant lifestyle, according to the Department of Justice.

The swindler pleaded guilty to five counts of mail fraud and five counts of filing a false tax return in March.

Mello’s egocentric actions were unearthed in December 2023, when she worked as a civilian financial program manager at...

Con artist Janet Mello, who stole nearly $109M from US Army to buy mansions, luxury cars, is sentenced to 15 years in prison

South Carolina State

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Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Pompano Beach, FL

Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

The Independent

A wealthy power couple from Arizona found themselves in handcuffs just months after getting married, for their role in a $900 million Medicare fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice. Alexandra “Lexie” Gehrke, 38, and Jeffrey King, 49, were preparing to depart for their honeymoon at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport last month when federal prosecutors arrested them on charges of conspiracy, health care fraud, receiving kickbacks and money laundering in connection to a years-long scheme.The government claims Gehrke and King targeted “elderly Medicare patients, many of whom were terminally ill in hospice care” to get “medically unnecessary”...

Medical entrepreneur and her DJ husband arrested over $900m healthcare fraud scheme

Boston, MA

Irish Star

Schuyler Oppenheimer, who allegedly used the alias "Michael Sylvain" when dealing with his Chinese suppliers, was arrested and charged in a federal Boston court

Massachusetts 'meth and fentanyl kingpin' in Boston court for massive drug operation and PPP loan fraud

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Georgia State

Augusta, GA

Latin Times

Diego Ibarra, the brother of a man indicted for the killing of nursing student Laken Riley in Georgia in February, has pleaded guilty to possessing a fake green card. Ibarra, 29, was initially arrested by law enforcement for matching the description of his brother Antonio, sought for Riley's murder, and handed the document determined to be false. He was indicted by a federal grand jury in early March and this week pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a fraudulent document.

Laken Riley update: Accused killer's brother admits to document fraud

Illinois State

Cook County, IL

Harvey, IL

A school worker admitted to stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings and other food during the pandemic and will now head to prison. In January 2023, Vera Lidell, 67, was arrested by authorities in Cook County, Illinois, according to Fox 32. She began working as the Director of Food Services for Harvey School District 152 in July 2020.

Finger-lickin’ fraud! School employee admits to stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings

North Carolina State

Fort Bragg, NC

Military Times

Christopher Hammond was ordered to pay $500,000 in restitution and forfeiture for selling stolen equipment meant for his unit.

Army warrant officer sentenced for selling $2 million in stolen gear

Coffee County, GA

Nicholls, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A traffic stop conducted by the Coffee County Drug Unit (CCDU) recently led to the arrest of a 23-year-old woman from Nicholls. According to a CCDU preliminary report, on July 23, detectives were conducting a proactive narcotics patrol in the area of Highway 135 and Old Pearson Highway when they observed a silver Cadillac CTS traveling towards Douglas. The vehicle failed to maintain its lane, crossing over the center line, which led to the traffic stop.

Nicholls Woman Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop in Coffee County

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

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Former Puerto Rican Steel Executive Pleads Guilty to Price-Fixing Conspiracy

A former high-ranking executive of a leading steel distributor in Puerto Rico pleaded guilty today to participating in a long-running conspiracy to fix prices for reinforcing...

Former Puerto Rican Steel Executive Pleads Guilty to Price-Fixing Conspiracy

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