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Enterprise man sentenced to four years for possessing stolen firearms

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 11, 2024

Montgomery, ALABAMA – On September 9, 2024, a federal judge sentenced Aubrey Keith Bryant, 29, from Enterprise, Alabama, to 48 months in prison for possessing stolen firearms. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Kevin P. Davidson. Following his prison term, Bryant will be on supervised release for three years. There is no parole in the federal system.

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Washington State ranks 9th in total VA home loans during Q2

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

Washington ranked ninth in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 2,292 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Deerfield Beach man sentenced to over 14 years for armed bank robbery

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

U.S. District Judge Anne Conway has sentenced Johnson Saint-Louis, a 39-year-old resident of Deerfield Beach, to 14 years and 3 months in federal prison for bank robbery and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. The court also mandated the forfeiture of a Ruger firearm and assorted ammunition used during the offense. A jury found Saint-Louis guilty on May 30, 2024.

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Former correctional officer sentenced to over six years following drug conviction

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA – Acting United States Attorney Kevin P. Davidson announced the sentencing of a Montgomery man for his involvement in a conspiracy to smuggle illegal drugs into a prison. On September 9, 2024, a federal judge sentenced Henry Guice, Jr., 46, a former correctional officer with the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), to 75 months in prison. Federal inmates are not eligible for parole.

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Tuscaloosa woman sentenced to seven years following federal drug conviction

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA – On September 9, 2024, a federal judge sentenced Teaira Nishara Robbins, a 30-year-old resident of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to 87 months in prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. Acting United States Attorney Kevin P. Davidson announced the sentencing. Following her imprisonment, Robbins will undergo three years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.

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Columbia man sentenced to federal prison for unlawful possession of a firearm

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

Leroy Antonio Belin, 31, of Columbia, has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.

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Small business optimism remains low amid ongoing economic challenges

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

The latest NFIB Small Business Economic Trends report, also known as the Optimism Index, reveals a continued decline in small business optimism.

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Goldsboro man convicted on multiple methamphetamine trafficking charges

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 9, 2024

A federal jury has convicted Tamarcus Shaquan Ellis, a 34-year-old resident of Goldsboro, on three charges related to methamphetamine trafficking. Ellis faces a potential life sentence when he is sentenced in December.

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Washington State ranked 5th in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 7, 2024

With $482,819 in home loans issued, Washington State ranked fifth in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Analysis: Washington one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 7, 2024

An analysis by Evergreen Reporter shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Washington is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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Finance director indicted for embezzling over $320K from non-profit

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

Jarrett Lewis, 44, of Washington, D.C., was arrested and charged with embezzling over $320,000 from a District non-profit advocacy organization, according to an indictment unsealed today.

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West Virginia residents admit roles in drug trafficking operation

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

Three West Virginia residents have admitted to their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy operating in the Northern District of West Virginia.

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Richmond Heights hotel manager admits multiple frauds totaling over $300K

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 6, 2024

ST. LOUIS – A manager of a Richmond Heights, Missouri hotel admitted on Friday to fraudulently obtaining $153,518 by manipulating the hotel’s computer system, attempting to steal another $61,998 in the same manner, and attempting to steal $109,000 from hotel customers via credit card fraud.

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Ohio woman sentenced for actions during Jan. 6 Capitol breach

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

An Ohio woman was sentenced to prison on September 4, 2024, for felony and misdemeanor charges related to her conduct during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. The actions of Therese Borgerding, along with others, disrupted a joint session of Congress convened to count electoral votes from the 2020 presidential election.

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Federal inmate and Maryland woman indicted on drug charges

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Olona Roba, a federal inmate at United States Penitentiary Hazelton, and Sakile G. Fiddermon, of Fort Washington, Maryland, were indicted on heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine charges.

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Federal grand jury announces September indictments

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

United States Attorney Clint Johnson announced the results of the September Federal Grand Jury 2024-A Indictments.

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Indianapolis man sentenced to federal prison for possession of firearm by convicted felon

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced that on September 5, 2024, United States District Court Judge Daniel L. Hovland sentenced Anthony Lee Davis, age 32, of Indianapolis, IN, to serve 110 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for the offense of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

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Columbia man receives 10-year sentence for role in fatal fentanyl overdose

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

James Brewer, 36, of Columbia, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to the distribution of fentanyl.

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South Charleston man indicted on federal fraud charges

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

A federal grand jury has returned a 15-count indictment against Theodore Miller, 34, of South Charleston, on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and obstruction. The indictment alleges that Miller orchestrated two fraudulent schemes starting as early as October 2021 to enhance his businesses' cash flow and cover personal and professional debts.

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Camden men sentenced for drug distribution attempt

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

Martrell Johnson-Cooke, 28, and Krishawn Shykeice Allen, 23, both of Camden, were sentenced to 10 years and seven years in federal prison, respectively, after pleading guilty to attempted possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and being a felon in possession of a firearm.