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With $501,178 in home loans issued, Washington State ranked sixth in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

St. Cloud man sentenced to ten years for attempted child enticement

U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Daniel Michael Mohat, a 27-year-old resident of St. Cloud, to ten years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor online for sexual activity. Mohat pleaded guilty on July 2, 2024, and has been detained since his arrest on January 5, 2023.

Justice Department prepares for November elections with new complaints program

United States Attorney Josh Hurwit has announced that Assistant United States Attorneys from Idaho will spearhead efforts in connection with the Justice Department's Election Day Program for the upcoming general election on November 5, 2024. These attorneys have been designated as District Election Officers (DEO) and are tasked with overseeing election day complaints related to voting rights, threats of violence against election officials or staff, and election fraud. They will work in consultation with Justice Department officials in Washington, D.C.

ALDI exec sentenced for bid rigging; ordered $2.8M restitution

A federal judge has sentenced a former ALDI executive and a contractor from Breese, Illinois, for manipulating the bidding process for construction projects in southern Illinois and Missouri. The court ordered them to repay over $2.8 million to ALDI due to their fraudulent activities.

Oklahoma man receives lengthy prison term for child exploitation crime

Jerrod Lee Sharp, a 41-year-old resident of Ponca City, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the attempted enticement of a minor. This will be followed by a lifetime of supervised release, and Sharp is required to register as a sex offender.

Cameron Lynn found guilty of murder and assault by federal jury

A federal jury in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has found Cameron Lynn guilty on all counts of an indictment filed earlier this year. The charges include First Degree Murder in Indian Country and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to do Bodily Harm in Indian Country. Lynn was also convicted of Carrying, Using, Brandishing, and Discharging a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence, as well as Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury in Indian Country.

Washington man sentenced to prison for threatening stepfather with gun

Nashawn Marshall, a 27-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for firearms offenses related to an incident involving his stepfather. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department.

Wetzel County man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession

Talon D. Feucht, a 30-year-old resident of New Martinsville, West Virginia, has pled guilty to the unlawful possession of a firearm. The incident unfolded when Moundsville Police arrested Feucht on an outstanding warrant related to an entering without breaking charge in Marshall County.

Spokane dermatologist charged with misusing COVID-19 relief funds

A Spokane dermatologist, William Philip Werschler, along with his associated businesses, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly misusing approximately $1.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds. According to Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, Werschler is accused of using these funds to purchase luxury sports cars and real estate and to pay off personal debts.

U.S. Attorney's Office outlines plans for November 2024 general election

The United States Attorney's Office in Jackson, Mississippi, has announced its participation in the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the general election on November 5, 2024. Assistant United States Attorneys Bert Carraway and Samuel Goff will lead efforts as District Election Officers for the Southern District of Mississippi. They will oversee complaints related to voting rights, threats to election officials or staff, and election fraud.

Eau Claire man receives three-year sentence for wire fraud scheme

Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, has announced that Robert E. Carter from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was sentenced to three years in prison for wire fraud and attempted wire fraud. The sentencing took place on October 17, 2024, under U.S. District Judge William M. Conley following Carter's conviction on July 16, 2024.

Maryland man sentenced for double murder involving child's mother

Keanan Turner, a 35-year-old resident of Clinton, Maryland, has been sentenced to 68 years in prison for the murders of Wanda Wright and Ebony Wright. The sentencing was announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Turner was also convicted for shooting a third victim, attempting to murder an infant, and setting fire to their apartment.

VA provides 2,742 home loans in Washington State totaling $1.4 billion in Q3

By Evergreen Reporter | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,742 home loans totaling $1.4 billion in Washington during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Springfield man receives 17-year sentence for child exploitation

A Springfield, Missouri man received a 17-year federal prison sentence for the sexual exploitation of a child. Ricky Lane Bowers, 27, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann A. Ketchmark and will also serve 20 years of supervised release after his incarceration.

North Carolina man sentenced for role in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

A North Carolina man, Curtis Davis, was sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting law enforcement during the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. The incident disrupted a joint session of Congress convened to certify the electoral votes from the 2020 presidential election.

Bloods gang member receives 40-year sentence for Long Island double homicide

Earlier today, Lameek Everette, a member of the Bloods Street gang, was sentenced to 40 years in prison at the federal courthouse in Central Islip. United States District Court Judge Gary R. Brown delivered the sentence following Everette's conviction for racketeering, which included acts of murder and robbery. These charges were related to his involvement in the murders of David Arzu and Janelle Curella on September 2, 2016, near the Long Island Rail Road train station in Bay Shore, New York.

Man sentenced to 50 years for double shooting at labor agency