Published July 1, 2021 Updated July 30, 2021. In all, 44 firearms, more than 12 pounds of methamphetamine, $263,000 in cash, and 640 gambling machines were seized during the two-year investigation. ), pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud of union funds totaling $48,631, in violation of 18 U.S.C. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, San Diego County District Attorneys Office. Learn more about how we use cookies in our cookie policy. The guilty verdict follows an investigation by the OLMS Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Office, the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Internal Revenue Service, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Pennsylvania Attorney Generals Office. 12.06. . 371 and 29 U.S.C. 439(b). On January 5, 2021, in the District Court of Inglewood, California, Vida Sloan, former Treasurer of National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU) Local 303 (located in Los Angeles, Calif.), was charged with one count of grand theft in the amount of $10,039, in violation of California Penal Code Section 487(A). The board concluded: "Based on the foregoing information, the Board [] For the firearms charges, term of custody up to 10 years imprisonment, and a $250,000 fine. 501(c). Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle M. McWaters is prosecuting the case. Additional partner agencies participating in the takedown. The gay panic defense or homosexual advance defence is a legal strategy in which a defendant claims to have acted in a state of violent, temporary insanity, committing assault or murder, because of unwanted same-sex sexual advances, usually between men. 501(c). The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS New York District Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation. In one indictment, Kenneth Bash, Stephanie Madsen, Todd "Fox" Morgan, Marlon Palmer, Joseph McWilliams, James Armstrong, Samantha Booth, Jacob Renshaw, Amanda Gourley and Brock Larson were. On December 11, 2020, a criminal complaint, along with an arrest warrant, was filed against Zahdeh alleging an embezzlement of union funds of at least $15,640. SAN DIEGO A federal grand jury has indicted 47 people who are allegedly associated with illegal gambling establishments that are closely tied to gangs, drugs and violence in San Diego neighborhoods. On March 1, 2021, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC (FCA), located in Detroit, Mich., pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the Labor Management Relations Act (LMRA), in violation of 18 U.S.C. As part of the sentence, Jones was also ordered to pay $550,000 in restitution, a $10,000 fine, and a $200 special assessment fee. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Philadelphia-Pittsburgh District Office, USPSs Office of the Inspector General, and the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. 21mj2101_-_search_warrant_428_south_46th_street_san_diego_app_aff_sealing_order-_filed_5-26-21.pdf ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. In addition to these arrests, law enforcement has seized more than 220 pounds of methamphetamine and other illegal drugs; 90 firearms; and more than $250,000 in cash. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Los Angeles District Office and the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General. On January 6, 2021, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Scott E. Rodgers, President of National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU) Local 314 (located in St. Louis, Mo. On March 24, 2021, Walters pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement of union funds, in violation of 29 U.S.C. Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to do Bodily Harm in Indian Country. The indictment follows an investigation by the OLMS Philadelphia-Pittsburgh District Office, the U.S. Most locations of these establishments are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Katie Chaumont 972-559-5699. murbina@fbi.gov. Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition. 501(c). The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Dallas-New Orleans District Office. 1349 and 18 U.S.C. Agents and officers from the United States Marshals Service, Homeland Security Investigations, Customs and Border Protection, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, also provided vital assistance for the investigation. .manual-search ul.usa-list li {max-width:100%;} 501(c). Robert Salonga is a Bay Area News Group reporter who covers criminal justice and public safety for The Mercury News and East Bay Times. Terrance Deandre Ellison was sentenced in federal court today to 20 years in prison for drug-trafficking crimes, including importation of methamphetamine and conspiring with others to import methamphetamine from Mexico A Tijuana man appeared in federal court late yesterday to face federal drug trafficking offenses following the seizure of more than 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine and 53 pounds of fentanyl Willian Estuardo Lemus-Lara, aka Humilde, a high-level cartel boss from Guatemala, was sentenced in federal court today to 210 months in federal prison. On October 4, 2021, in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Rachel Marie Gleason, former Treasurer of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Union (SMART) Local 1700 (located in Perris, Calif.), was sentenced to 36 months of probation. 501(c), and one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States, in violation of 18 U.S.C 371. 501(c), by submitting fraudulent vouchers to the UAW that misrepresented the destination and purpose of the expenses and by using unauthorized checks to divert funds from the UAW Midwest CAP. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Boston-Buffalo District Office. Royce, 42, of Broken Arrow, is charged with being a felon in possession of a Marlin, 30/30 caliber lever-action rifle; a Mauser bolt-action rifle; a Iver Johnson .22 caliber bolt-action rifle; a Ruger .22 caliber revolver; a Ruger .380 caliber semi-automatic pistol; a Taurus .22 caliber pistol and 22 rounds of ammunition. Have a question about Government Services? Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 media@hhs.gov . An information raises no inference of guilt. On October 20, 2021, in Circuit Court for Baltimore County, Maryland, Lamar Elliott, former President of Association of Civilian Technicians Local 134 (located in Clinton, Md. ), was charged in a one-count information with embezzling union funds in the amount of $37,368, in violation of 29 U.S.C. He is further alleged to have enticed and sexually abused a female minor between the ages of 12 and 16. A federal indictment is an accusation of charges against one or more defendants. 1346 and 1343), aiding and abetting (18 U.S.C. 439(b). Lastly, he is charged with maintaining a place in Broken Arrow for the purpose of distributing the drug. The defendants then used these cars and motorcycles, along with trains, commercial airlines, the U.S. Mail, and commercial delivery services like FedEx and UPS to distribute that methamphetamine to dozens of sub-distributors located throughout San Diego County, the United States, and the world, including Hawaii, Arizona, Texas, Kansas, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Kentucky, as well as Australia and New Zealand. This content is made available by use of the public RSS feed offered by the host site and is used for educational purposes only. The indictment follows an investigation by the OLMS Minneapolis Resident Office. Toll Free (800) 544-1106 Luster was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $184,138 and a $100 special assessment. The victim had previously hired Harper to help around her house. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Minneapolis Resident Investigator Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General. Despite their sophisticated efforts, law enforcement successfully penetrated this network with a variety of investigative techniques, including physical surveillance, obtaining phone records and financial documents, undercover agents, search warrants, as well as a six-month federal wiretap to intercept the communications and track the locations of the defendants. On January 28, 2021, in the United States District Court of New Jersey, Dorothy McBride, former President and Fund Administrator of Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 81427 (located in Montville, N.J.), was charged in a criminal complaint with one count of embezzlement of labor union assets in the amount of $100,000 and one count of embezzlement from an employee benefit plan in the amount of $534,470, in violation of 29 U.S.C. 1001). On May 27, 2021, Edvard Paronyan pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit fraud and one count of money laundering. No Thanks Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Atlanta-Nashville District Office. On April 22, 2021, Merritt pleaded guilty to one count of embezzling union funds, in violation of 29 U.S.C. Possession with Intent to Distribute (Title 21, U.S.C., Sec. On July 16, 2021, Whittick pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and one count of false statements to federal investigators, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 841(a)(1)). ), was sentenced to 12 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release. On June 30, 2021, Gleason pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement of union funds, in violation of 29 U.S.C. 1343, respectively. On May 20, 2021, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Harold Bryan Weatherford, former Treasurer of the National Staff Organization, Professional Staff Association (located in Plano, Tex. She previously covered D.C. politics and California lawsuits for McClatchy's publications, including the Sacramento Bee, as a national real-time reporter. In court records, authorities have labeled Morgan as a member of the Aryan Brotherhood, and Bash and Eversole as associates. The investigative work led by the Violent Crimes Task Force and the arrests made have created a safer environment for all of our communities., This joint operation is a prime example of what can be accomplished when law enforcement works together to respond to community concerns over increased crime in their neighborhoods, said San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan. Maximum Penalties: For Distribution of Methamphetamine Charge: Forty years imprisonment with a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and a $5 million fine. On November 20, 2019, Morris pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud in the amount of $101,583, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 501(c). On September 28, 2020, Connelly pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement of union funds in the amount of $10,323, in violation of 29 U.S.C. Romero was also ordered to pay restitution in an amount to be determined at a later hearing. On May 18, 2021, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, Connie Deal, former office manager for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 508 (located in Savannah, Ga.), was charged in a two-count information with making a false statement in a report required to be filed with the Secretary of Labor and making a false entry in a union record, in violation of 29 U.S.C. Nate Gartrell covers crime and corruption in Contra Costa County. Hopkinsville, KY (42240) Today. Assistant U.S. Attorney Leah Paisner is prosecuting the case. 1028A, respectively. #views-exposed-form-manual-cloud-search-manual-cloud-search-results .form-actions{display:block;flex:1;} #tfa-entry-form .form-actions {justify-content:flex-start;} #node-agency-pages-layout-builder-form .form-actions {display:block;} #tfa-entry-form input {height:55px;} The defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. 501(c) and 18 U.S.C. 22-cr-179, Christopher Scott Royce. Published on October 8, 2019 05:59 PM. On March 10, 2021, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, Brian Rittenhouse, former Financial Secretary of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 1320 (located in Grandville, Mich.), pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement, in violation of 29 U.S.C. Maximum Penalties: Importation of Methamphetamine Charges: Life in prison with a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and a $10 million fine. Eisenberger 39, of Bartlesville, is charged with cyberstalking U.S. Representative Kevin Hern from Nov. 27, 2018, to May 11, 2022. Southern District of California 1344(2). We are based in Los Angeles County at 1875 Century Park E #705, Los Angeles, CA 90067. They're starting now by taking down Antifa, MS-13, the mafia, drug gangs, and other mercenaries hired by Soros and used by the Dems/Deep State. On May 19, 2021, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Donald Gus Dougherty, owner and operator of Dougherty Electric, Inc., an employer of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 98 (located in Philadelphia, Pa.), was sentenced to two years in prison. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS San Francisco-Seattle District Office. *The charges and allegations contained in an indictment or complaint are merely accusations, and the defendants are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty. 439(b) and 439(c), respectively. 09 Justice, 11 Society, Corruption, Ethics, Government, Law Enforcement, Officers Call. The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS Minneapolis Resident Investigator Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General. Lewis is charged with being a felon in possession of an Intratec 9 mm Luger caliber semi-automatic pistol and 29 rounds of ammunition. On June 15, 2021, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Anthony F. Rockman, Secretary Treasurer of Textile Workers Local 1 (located in Cleveland, Ohio), was charged in a one-count information with destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in federal investigations, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1343, respectively. 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A man whose illicit drug operation resulted in one of the largest fentanyl seizures in the Northern District of Oklahoma pleaded guilty in federal court, announced U.S TULSA, Okla. A Hopkinsville, Kentucky, man made an initial appearance in federal court Wednesday after being indicted for drug conspiracy and related charges, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson for Northern District of Oklahoma He is also alleged to have sexually abused a second minor younger than 12 years of age from 2007 to 2009. 439(c), respectively. A conviction is a judgment based on a jurys verdict, judges finding, or the defendants admission that the defendant is guilty of the crime charged. He is also alleged to have grabbed the victim from behind and pulled her hair and cut her forehead. @media only screen and (min-width: 0px){.agency-nav-container.nav-is-open {overflow-y: unset!important;}} Transportation of a Minor with Intent to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity; Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor Under 12 Years of Age in Indian Country; Coercion and Enticement of a Minor (superseding). On November 15, 2021, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, John Dougherty, former Business Manager of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 98 (located in Philadelphia, Pa.), was found guilty following a five-week trial of one count of conspiracy and seven counts of honest services wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. SAN DIEGO An indictment was unsealed today in federal court charging 60 members of a San Diego-based international methamphetamine distribution network tied to the Sinaloa Cartel with drug trafficking, money laundering and firearms offenses. On April 28, 2021, following a jury trial, Tagliaferro was found guilty on all charges relating to a scheme to sell union books or membership cards (union property) for cash bribes: conversion of union assets (29 U.S.C. The prohibited payments and things of value included the payment of approximately $262,000 to satisfy the outstanding mortgage on the residence of former UAW Vice President General Holiefield; $25,000 for a party for former UAW Vice President Norwood Jewell; and over $30,000 in meals for UAW officials at various restaurants in Palm Springs and Southern California. On August 3, 2021, in the Bexar County Judicial District Court, Jeannette Simmons, former bookkeeper for the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Union (SMART) Southwest Gulf Coast Regional Council (SWGCRC), located in San Antonio, Tex., was charged with one count of theft, one count of misapplication of fiduciary property, and one count of forgery in the aggregate amount greater than $30,000 and less than $150,000, in violation of Texas Codes 31.03, 32.45, and 32.21, respectively. The FBI and Tulsa Police Department are the investigative agencies. The charges follow a joint investigation by the OLMS Detroit-Milwaukee District Office and the United States Postal Services Office of Inspector General. #block-googletagmanagerheader .field { padding-bottom:0 !important; } The return of an indictment is a method of informing a defendant of alleged violations of federal law, which must be proven in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt to overcome a defendants presumption of innocence. 439(c). Assistant U.S. Attorney Nathan E. Michel is prosecuting the case. He was also ordered to pay $179,766 in restitution and a $200 special assessment. The gangs targeted in this case are responsible for much of the illicit drug distribution and violent crime that has plagued areas throughout CA pic.twitter.com/cyLZ3Uls5c, FBI SanFrancisco (@FBISanFrancisco) September 16, 2021, We take aim at the head of the snake, Hinds said. ), was charged in an information with one count of false entries, in violation of 29 U.S.C. 1955), Maintaining a Drug-Involved Premises (Title 21, U.S.C., Sec. Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to do Bodily Harm in Indian Country. 2022 Criminal Enforcement Actions. Attorneys Matthew J. Sutton, Nicole Bredariol, and Amy B. Wang of the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of California are prosecuting the case, with assistance from Paralegal Specialists Kathleen Jordano and Leticia Adams. The Board of the Office of Congressional Ethics has recommended that the they further investigate allegations that Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may have accepted impermissible gifts associated with her attendance at the Met Gala in 2021. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Washington District Office. Maximum Penalties: For Distribution of Methamphetamine Charges: Life in prison with a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and a $10 million fine. The intersection of drug dealing and gun possession inevitably leads to violence in our communities. One suspect is still at large. 1951(a), (b)(2)), and aiding and abetting (18 U.S.C. On October 28, 2021, in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Lorena Becerra, former Secretary-Treasurer of Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 14904 (located in Long Beach, Calif.), was sentenced to one year of probation and ordered to pay a $25 special assessment. The indictments allege that illegal gambling dens were often located inside small businesses or inside houses, apartments, and outbuildings in residential neighborhoods predominantly in City Heights, in the East San Diego area. The charge follows a joint investigation conducted by the OLMS Seattle-San Francisco District Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS San Francisco District Office. According to a search warrant affidavit, the investigation into the network dubbed Operation Crystal Hydra began in the spring of 2020. ), pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement and theft of labor union assets, in violation of 29 U.S.C. 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Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Cody, 21, of Nowata, was allegedly speeding and unlawfully passed another vehicle. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Minneapolis Resident Investigator Office. Maximum Penalties: For Felon in Possession of Firearm Charge: Ten years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Washington District Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Washington District Office, the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General, and the Employee Benefits Security Administration. He then pleaded guilty to the charge. Official websites use .gov On May 13, 2021, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, Michael Wood, former Treasurer of American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 3957 (located in Grant, La. Federal prosecutors allege the racketeering conspiracy . Maximum Penalties: For the drug charges, term of custody including a mandatory minimum 10 years and up to life imprisonment, $10 million fine and a lifetime of supervised release. 371 and 18 U.S.C. An indictment raises no inference of guilt. ), was charged in a one-count information with wire fraud in the amount of $48,630, in violation of 18 U.S.C. .usa-footer .container {max-width:1440px!important;} .table thead th {background-color:#f1f1f1;color:#222;} 371, 1952(a)(3), and 29 U.S.C. 501(c). The maximum civil monetary penalty is currently just US$15,138 per child, the administration noted in a press release, a figure that's "not high enough to be a deterrent.". 501(c). Document Number and Title. Main Office: The Georgia Department of Revenue agreed that the . The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS New York District Office and the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General. The indictments in "Prison Empire" collectively contain 487 charges alleged within 297 counts against 100 defendants. As a result of the collaboration of federal, state and local law enforcement officials, law-abiding citizens who live in these neighborhoods will be safer without these magnets for crime in their midst. Marie, Mich.), was sentenced to one year of probation. The FBI and Tulsa Police Department are the investigative agencies. Thursday, federal officials said one more person was recently brought into custody. Sealed criminal court files are assigned a case number, but do not indicate the identity of the parties or the nature of the charges, so it is impossible for the public to discern what those sealed cases contain. By dismantling this network, the Department of Justice reaffirms its unwavering commitment to reducing violent crime and building a San Diego where all our citizens are safe., DEA is enhancing its efforts to disrupt, dismantle and destroy the most violent drug trafficking organizations across the country under Operation Crystal Shield, said DEA Special Agent in Charge John W. Callery. They will arrest 160,000 people in 90 days, including members of the mainstream media and Barry Soetoro. Lock 1001, respectively. And to protect their illegal operations, the defendants allegedly possessed dozens of firearms and used encrypted communication providers to communicate with each other. 1347. On October 20, 2021, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Donnell Owens, former Secretary to the Communications Director of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) National Union (located in Washington, D.C.), pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement from a labor organization for embezzling $275,524 from the union, in violation of 29 U.S.C. 1343, 1346, and 18 U.S.C. 501(c). 1343 and 1346, and 10 counts of wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. On April 6, 2021, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, Trey Huffty, former President of Steelworkers Local 1731 (located in White Hall, Ark. /*-->*/. Cloudy. Help us grow with a monthly contribution. Lopez is alleged to be an associate of the Mexican Mafia, a sophisticated, violent Southern California-based prison gang said to mirror a major corporation in its size and scope. The FBI and Mayes County Sheriff's Office are the investigative agencies. The site is secure. Our DA team worked tirelessly with the Violent Crimes Task Force and the U.S. Attorneys Office assisting with critical search warrants during the course of this operation.. On March 24, 2021, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, Brenda G. Walters, former Secretary-Treasurer of American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Muskogee Area Local 7 (located in Muskogee, Okla.), pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement of union funds in the amount of $95,100, in violation of 29 U.S.C. Maximum Penalties: For Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition Charges: years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine.