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A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for receiving child pornography via the internet. Christopher Goins, 47, pleaded guilty on May 13, 2024, to one count of receiving child pornography.

Fort Dodge man convicted for illegal firearm possession after high-speed chase

A jury in Sioux City convicted Lennox Vanvacter, 31, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, for illegal possession of a firearm on October 10, 2024. The conviction came after a three-day trial and approximately seven hours of jury deliberation.

South Carolina man pleads guilty to felony charge in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

A South Carolina resident, William Robert Norwood III, has admitted guilt to a felony charge related to his involvement in the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The disruption that day interrupted a joint session of Congress tasked with counting electoral votes from the 2020 presidential election.

Beverly Hills luxury watch dealer pleads guilty to $5.6 million fraud

A Los Angeles resident who operated a luxury watch consignment business in Beverly Hills has admitted to defrauding his customers out of more than $5.6 million. Anthony Farrer, 36, known as "The Timepiece Gentleman," entered a guilty plea to one count each of wire fraud and mail fraud. He has been held in federal custody since November 2023.

VA home loan amount averages $501,178 in Washington State for Q3

The average VA home loan amount in Washington during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $501,178, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Massachusetts man convicted for role in January 6 Capitol breach

A Massachusetts resident, Michael St. Pierre, has been convicted of several charges for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. The disruption on that day interrupted a joint session of Congress convened to count electoral votes from the 2020 presidential election.

Federal grand jury indicts 23 gang members in Puerto Rico for drugs and firearms

A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted 23 members of a violent gang from Aguadilla on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses. The indictment was announced by W. Stephen Muldrow, United States Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico, following an investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Puerto Rico Police Bureau's Aguadilla Strike Force.

Virginia man pleads guilty to assaulting police during Jan. 6 Capitol breach

A Virginia resident has admitted guilt in a federal court for assaulting law enforcement officers during the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Lewis Wayne Snoots, aged 59 from Louisa, Virginia, entered his guilty plea on October 8, 2024. He was charged with a felony offense of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers before U.S. District Judge Dabney L. Friedrich. The sentencing is scheduled for January 17, 2025.

California man pleads guilty to Jan. 6 Capitol breach-related charges

A California resident, Jerry Daniel Braun, 70, has admitted guilt to multiple charges related to the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. The charges include assaulting law enforcement with a weapon and other felonies that disrupted a joint session of Congress tasked with certifying the electoral votes for the 2020 presidential election.

Jerome man sentenced to seven years for meth distribution

Jason Earl Wright, a 49-year-old resident of Jerome, Idaho, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit.

Spokane man sentenced for robbery involving methamphetamine and fentanyl

A Spokane man, Brady Baughman, 34, has been sentenced to federal prison following his guilty plea to charges of robbery affecting commerce and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke handed down a sentence of 120 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release.

Harrison County man receives 10-year sentence for meth distribution

Todd Eugene Haynes, a 49-year-old resident of Clarksburg, West Virginia, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. The sentencing took place in Clarksburg.

California man faces multiple charges for alleged actions during Jan. 6 Capitol breach

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

A California man, Michael Fagundes, 49, from Costa Mesa, has been arrested on charges related to the events of January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol. His actions allegedly disrupted a joint session of Congress convened to count electoral votes for the 2020 presidential election.

Corona man sentenced for false tax returns causing $28 million loss

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

A man from Riverside County has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for his involvement in a scheme that resulted in significant tax losses for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Salvador Gonzalez, a resident of Corona, was sentenced by United States District Judge Jesus G. Bernal and ordered to pay $403,908 in restitution.

Minnesota man sentenced for role in January 6 Capitol breach

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

A Minnesota resident, Paul Orta Jr., has been sentenced to six months in prison for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Orta, aged 34 and from Blue Earth, Minnesota, had previously pleaded guilty to a felony charge of obstructing law enforcement during a civil disorder. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Dabney L. Friedrich and includes 12 months of supervised release along with $2,000 in restitution and fines.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in the state of Washington average $485,788 for Q3

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Washington for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $485,788, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Three Texas men indicted for robbing ATM repairman in Murfreesboro

A federal grand jury has indicted three men from Houston, Texas, on charges of bank larceny. The announcement was made by Thomas J. Jaworski, Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee.

Fitchburg man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Damariyah Muhammad, a 23-year-old resident of Fitchburg, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison. The sentencing was carried out by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley on October 4, 2024. Muhammad's sentence is for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. After serving his prison term, he will be under supervised release for three years. Muhammad had pleaded guilty to the charge on July 10, 2024.

Mississippi father-son duo convicted for roles in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

A father and son from Mississippi have been convicted of felony and misdemeanor charges related to their actions during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Their conduct, along with others', disrupted a joint session of Congress that was convened to certify the electoral votes for the 2020 presidential election.

Mexican national sentenced for repeated illegal reentries into the United States