Evergreen Reporter

Baltimore, Maryland – The FBI and local law enforcement are investigating a surge of armed robberies, known as “jugging” crimes, at financial institutions in Maryland. At least 21 bank and ATM customers have been victimized by these crimes just in the first week of July.

Missouri man sentenced to eight years for possessing child pornography

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey on Wednesday sentenced a Warren County, Missouri man to 96 months in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material on phones and a laptop.

Arapahoe County man sentenced for robbery and mail theft

DENVER – The United States Attorney for the District of Colorado announced that Dravell Emon Ross, 28, of Arapahoe County, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit robbery and one count of mail theft.

Sand Springs couple sentenced for sexually abusing minor children

TULSA, Okla. – Today, U.S. District Judge John D. Russell sentenced Shawn William Gossett, 34, to 360 months of imprisonment followed by lifetime supervised release. Upon his release, Gossett will be required to register as a sex offender. His wife, Amanda Nicole Bynum, 36, a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, was sentenced in May to 120 months of imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release.

Illinois man sentenced for role in St.Louis carjacking

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White on Wednesday sentenced a man who helped carjack a woman in St. Louis to 96 months in prison.

Grant County man sentenced for firearms and drug offenses

Jacob Glen Vance, age 34, of Petersburg, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for possession of a machine gun and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Maryland man sentenced to fifteen years for Northeast DC shooting

Mercedes Edmonds, also known as Marcedes Edmunds, 38, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced today after being found guilty by a jury of aggravated assault while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and additional firearms charges arising from a 2019 shooting in the 4000 block of Hayes Street NE. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

Florida man arrested for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 Capitol breach

A Florida man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and other charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His alleged 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.

Six men charged for alleged burglary spree targeting firearm stores across Southern California

Six men are set to make their initial appearances this afternoon in a federal court, facing allegations of conducting a nine-month burglary spree across Southern California. The criminal complaint accuses them of using stolen vehicles to ram into firearms stores and stealing over 300 firearms.

Federal grand jury indicts four on firearms offenses

A federal grand jury has indicted four individuals on firearms charges in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Washington: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Washington in Q2

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Washington in the second quarter of 2024.

U.S. Attorney announces ongoing strategy against violent crime in Wilmington-area

RALEIGH, N.C. – U.S. Attorney Michael Easley, along with federal and local law enforcement, provided an update on ongoing efforts to address violent crime in Wilmington and surrounding areas through the Violent Crime Action Plan (VCAP). The initiative involves collaboration between the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Wilmington Police Department (WPD), New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, New Hanover County District Attorney’s Office, United States Marshals Service (USMS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). A primary...

Michigan man sentenced to decade for drug trafficking

Kalen Daevon Lee, age 31, of Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, Lee, also known as “Tay,” was involved in a drug trafficking operation spanning Harrison, Monongalia, and Taylor Counties.

Chester man sentenced to federal prison for firearm possession

Montell De’Angelo Cousar, 33, of Chester, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison following his guilty plea for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Felon pleads guilty to federal gun charge after pistol-whipping incident

A felon who possessed a firearm pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Diago Davis, age 50, from Chicago, Illinois, was convicted of one count of possession of a firearm as a felon.

NFIB releases biennial voting record criticizing Washington legislators

NFIB, a prominent small business advocacy group, has published its biennial voting record for Washington state legislators during the 2023–24 sessions.

Copper wire thief sentenced to 18 months for theft from U.S. Navy

Hagatña, Guam – Shawn N. Anderson, United States Attorney for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, announced that defendant Albert Benavente Taimanglo, age 69, from Dededo, Guam was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment. He was charged in the U.S. District Court of Guam with Conspiracy to Commit Theft of Government Property, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 and 641. The Court also ordered three years of supervised release, restitution of $44,567.90, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.

Colorado couple indicted over alleged $5 million COVID-19 relief fund fraud scheme