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Paroled felon sentenced to six years for fraud involving social security

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 7, 2024

U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Kellis Dion Jackson, also known as Chandler Dante Alexander, to six years in federal prison for multiple offenses, including making a false statement to a federal agency, theft of government...

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Washington increases from Q2 to Q3

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 6, 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.

Analysis: Washington among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 6, 2024

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

Tampa man receives lengthy sentence for drug trafficking activities

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 6, 2024

U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Enock Edouard, a 37-year-old from Tampa, to 28 years in federal prison for various charges including conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and obstruction of justice.

Philadelphia man sentenced for defrauding Lucas County Auditor over $622,000

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 6, 2024

A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for orchestrating a scheme that defrauded the Lucas County Auditor of over $622,000.

Mexican national sentenced after road rage incident involving gunfire

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 6, 2024

U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp has sentenced a Mexican national to a year and a day in prison following an incident involving firearms and fraudulent identification documents.

South Carolina residents convicted in multi-state identity theft ring

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 6, 2024

Ten individuals have been convicted in a federal court for their involvement in an identity theft and fraud operation originating from Columbia, South Carolina.

Wagoner resident pleads guilty to drug and firearm charges

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 5, 2024

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Christopher Kent Leondis Honeycutt, 44, from Wagoner, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to federal charges.

Kingsport man sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 5, 2024

On November 4, 2024, Shane Douglas Stallard, a 44-year-old resident of Kingsport, was sentenced to over 17 years in prison.

Givens man admits guilt in federal tax case involving construction firm

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 5, 2024

Joshua L. Wolfe, a 42-year-old resident of Givens, West Virginia, has pleaded guilty to federal tax crimes.

Kalispell firm admits guilt in false claims case involving veterans housing

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 5, 2024

Mold Wranglers, Inc., a company based in Kalispell, has admitted to filing false claims for payment to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Texas man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after guilty plea

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 5, 2024

A Texas resident, Matthew Hunter Colville, has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for illegal firearm possession.

Helena agent pleads guilty to omitting vital lead disclosures for veteran housing

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 5, 2024

A real estate agent in Helena has admitted to failing to provide mandatory lead-based paint disclosures, exposing veterans and their families to hazardous lead levels.

Okmulgee man pleads guilty to federal firearm charge

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 5, 2024

Wilbert Lamon Rivers, a 26-year-old resident of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge.

Texas man sentenced for firearm possession as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 4, 2024

A Texas man, Douglas Lynn Greer, was sentenced to over three years in federal prison after being found with firearms during a traffic stop.

Venezuelan sentenced for kidnapping US citizens in Dominican Republic

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 4, 2024

Deivy Jose Rodriguez Delgado, a 30-year-old Venezuelan national, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Mason City woman receives federal sentence for firearm possession as drug user

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 4, 2024

A Mason City woman has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for being a drug user in possession of firearms.

Average VA home loan amount in Washington State increases in Q3

By Evergreen Reporter | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Washington during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $501,178, a 3.8% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.