For Possessing a Firearm as a Felon Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Rickey Kendrick, 24, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was sentenced by Judge Philip P. Simon to 180 months in prison following his guilty plea to possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Because of Kendrick’s multiple other[Read More…]
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Roommates Charged: Illegally Possessing Handguns in Downtown Oak Park Apartment, Trafficking Cocaine
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal grand jury has indicted two roommates for allegedly trafficking cocaine and illegally possessing handguns in their apartment in downtown Oak Park. An indictment returned in U.S. District Court in Chicago charges ISAIAH INGRAM, 30, and KEVIN HAGER, 34, with drug conspiracy and possession of firearms in[Read More…]
Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 92 Months in Prison
Fort Wayne, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Lonnie J. Gardner, Jr. 32 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to Hobbs Act robbery, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Gardner was sentenced to 92 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release.[Read More…]
Online Extortion Scams Increasing During the COVID-19 Crisis
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has seen an increase in reports of online extortion scams during the current “stay-at-home” orders due to the COVID-19 crisis. Because large swaths of the population are staying at home and likely using the computer more than usual, scammers may use this[Read More…]
FBI Expects a Rise in Scams Involving Cryptocurrency Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Fraudsters are leveraging increased fear and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money and launder it through the complex cryptocurrency ecosystem. People of all ages, including the elderly, are being victimized by criminals through cryptocurrency-related fraud schemes. Developments in cryptocurrency technology and an increasing number of[Read More…]
FBI Warns of Emerging Health Care Fraud Schemes Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about several emerging health care fraud schemes related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Criminals are actively manipulating the COVID-19 pandemic to their advantage,” said Calvin A. Shivers, assistant director of the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division. “We ask all Americans to[Read More…]
U.S. Attorney Urges the Public to Report Suspected Covid-19 Fraud
AUSA Gary Bell Appointed as Coronavirus Fraud Coordinator Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- In coordination with the Department of Justice, Attorney General William Barr has directed U.S. Attorneys to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of COVID-19 fraud schemes. “Our mission will not change during this national emergency,” said United States Attorney Thomas L.[Read More…]
FBI: School Closings Due to COVID-19 Present Potential for Increased Risk of Child Exploitation
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, children will potentially have an increased online presence and/or be in a position that puts them at an inadvertent risk. Due to this newly developing environment, the FBI is seeking to warn parents, educators, caregivers, and children about the[Read More…]
Illinois Man Sentenced for Production of Child Pornography
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- A Bloomington, Illinois, man was sentenced February 28, 2020, to 30 years in prison followed by lifetime supervised release for production and possession of child pornography, announced Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney John C. Milhiser of the Central[Read More…]
Gary Man Sentenced to 54 Months in Prison
For Possessing Firearms as a Felon Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Brion Harris, 36, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced before District Court Judge Philip P. Simon following his plea of guilty to possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Harris received a sentence of 54 months in prison[Read More…]
