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Mother pleads guilty in daughter's fentanyl poisoning death

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

Sasha McCoy, a 28-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has entered a guilty plea for voluntary manslaughter in connection with the death of her three-year-old daughter. The incident occurred on October 28, 2022. This announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department.

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Iowa man sentenced for meth distribution after guilty plea

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

Jermiah Preston, a 41-year-old resident of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has been sentenced to federal prison for methamphetamine distribution. The sentencing took place on October 9, 2024, in Sioux City federal court. Preston had entered a guilty plea on May 22, 2024.

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Fargo man faces federal charges for firearm possession as a felon

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

United States Attorney Mac Schneider has announced the arraignment of Amire J. Logan in federal court on October 15, 2024. Logan faces charges related to firearm possession following incidents on June 24, 2024, in Fargo and September 24, 2024, in West Fargo. The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota unsealed an indictment against Logan. The charges include two counts of possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon, two counts by a drug user or addict, and one count of possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

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St. Croix man charged with firearm possession after prior felonies

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced that Jahmar Frederick, 31, from St. Croix, has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm following previous felony convictions.

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Poplar Bluff man receives 100-month sentence for meth sales

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. has sentenced Rashad Marshall, a 33-year-old resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to 100 months in prison for selling methamphetamine to an undercover officer. The sentencing took place on Monday.

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Former charity official accused of embezzling nearly $700K

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

A former official of a charity in St. Louis County has been indicted for allegedly embezzling nearly $690,000 over more than ten years. Joelle Fouse, 57, is facing three felony counts of wire fraud and is set to appear in U.S. District Court in St. Louis, where she plans to plead not guilty.

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The state of Washington's Q2 property tax revenue down 81.6% from previous quarter

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $390 million in property tax revenue for Washington, an 81.6% decrease from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA Purchase Loans in Washington average $523,096 for Q3

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 13, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Washington in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $523,096, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal drug and weapons charges

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 13, 2024

A New Orleans resident, Geourvon Sears, aged 27, has pleaded guilty to federal drug and weapons violations. The plea was entered on October 10, 2024, before Chief U.S. District Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown. Sears admitted to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, tapentadol, and marijuana. He also acknowledged possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Catholic Vote: 'One of the largest Catholic healthcare systems actively cutting off children’s body parts'

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 11, 2024

Catholic Vote, a religious advocacy organization, has expressed concern over one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems performing gender transition surgeries on children. The organization states that this practice represents a significant departure from the Church's traditional stance on the matter. This statement was made on October 8th.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Washington during Q3

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Veterinary companies from Washington in the third quarter of 2024.

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Spokane man receives over 15-year sentence for drug-related offenses

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 11, 2024

Joshua Alan Berg, a 47-year-old resident of Spokane, has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit. In addition to the prison term, U.S. District Court Judge Amanda K. Brailsford mandated that Berg complete four years of supervised release following his incarceration.

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Montana man receives prison sentence for role in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 11, 2024

A Montana man, Henry Phillip "Hank" Muntzer, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. The sentencing took place on October 10, 2024, following his conviction on felony and misdemeanor charges related to the incident.

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Lewiston man arrested on methamphetamine trafficking charges

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 11, 2024

A Lewiston resident has been taken into custody on charges related to methamphetamine trafficking. Muktar Abshir (Mo) Aden, 25, was apprehended at his home in downtown Lewiston following an arrest warrant issued by the court. Aden appeared for the first time in U.S. District Court in Portland today.

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Elmore County man receives over a decade-long sentence for drug charges

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 11, 2024

A Millbrook, Alabama man has been sentenced to 165 months in prison for possession of cocaine and marijuana with the intent to distribute. Derrick Andrea White, aged 44, received the sentence on October 10, 2024, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson. Following his prison term, White will also serve three years of supervised release. It is important to note that federal inmates are not eligible for parole.

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Cedar Rapids man sentenced for receiving child pornography

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 11, 2024

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.

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

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 11, 2024

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.

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

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 11, 2024

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.

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

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 11, 2024

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.

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

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 10, 2024

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.