Evergreen Reporter

A Nigerian national has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for orchestrating a romance scam that defrauded elderly and disabled women across the United States.

Nashville man charged with robbery and arson while on bond for domestic violence

Pardrae Gooch, a 38-year-old resident of Nashville, Tennessee, has been charged by a federal grand jury with multiple offenses including robbery affecting interstate commerce, using fire to commit a felony, and damaging a building by fire.

Guam resident sentenced to seven years for extortion against local store owners

Brenda Kinian, a 43-year-old resident of Guam originally from Weno, Chuuk, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison.

Paroled felon sentenced to six years for fraud involving social security

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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