He was also ordered to pay $1,078 in restitution and a $400 special assessment. On June 16, 2022, in the Trial Court of Massachusetts, Wareham District Court, Brian Simmons, former President of National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 18 (located in Middleboro, Mass. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Denver-St. Louis District Office. ), was charged with one count of larceny over $250, in violation of Massachusetts G.L. 501(c) and 18 U.S.C. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Boston-Buffalo District Office with the assistance of the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General. Name, email and comment will be stored in our database. 371, respectively. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Detroit-Milwaukee Office and the Employee Benefits Security Administration. On April 5, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, Peggy Garrow, former President of American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3496 (located in Marquette, Mich.), was charged by information with one count of willfully falsifying a labor organization annual report, in violation of 29 U.S.C. The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS Boston-Buffalo District Office and the New York State Police. On June 21, 2021, Shepherd pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement from a labor organization, in violation of 29 U.S.C. So far, 17 defendants have been arrested. ol{list-style-type: decimal;} Little pleaded guilty to embezzling $503,600 from the union by using the union credit card to purchase personal items, to pay several shell companies created by Little and her co-conspirator, to purchase more than $200,000 in gift cards that she used for personal purchases, and booking personal travel costs for family, friends, and associates through the unions travel booking platform and then keeping the money that they paid to a fake company that she created. ), pleaded guilty to one count of felony theft of property by a public servant, in the amount greater than $2,500 and less than $30,000, and one count of felony theft enhancement, in the amount greater than $2,500 and less than $30,000, in violation of Texas Statute 31.03(f)(1-3) and 31.03(f), respectively. On June 28, 2022, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Attia Little, former Property Services Division Operations Manager for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) (located in Washington, D.C.), was charged in a criminal information with one count of embezzlement from a labor organization and one count of conspiracy to commit embezzlement from a labor organization for embezzling $503,600 from the union, in violation of 29 U.S.C. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Dallas-New Orleans District Office. On April 28, 2022, in the County Court of Buffalo County, Nebraska, Rodney Schuller, former President of American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 2063 (located in Grand Island, Neb. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Detroit-Milwaukee District Office, the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Internal Revenue Service. Inicio; Servicios. He was ordered to pay $94,649 in restitution and a $100 special assessment. 513(c). 501(c). The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Detroit-Milwaukee District Office and the U.S. ), was charged in a criminal information with one count of wire fraud in the amount of $3,000 for a scheme to defraud the union and one count of aiding and abetting, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Edwards was also ordered to pay $66,684 in restitution. ), was sentenced to six months of home confinement and five years of probation. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Washington District Office. 371. #block-googletagmanagerheader .field { padding-bottom:0 !important; } Newton previously paid $2,421 in restitution. 661. 501(c) and 18 U.S.C. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Dallas-New Orleans District Office. The surprise indictment follows the initial announcement in December last year by the San Diego County District Attorney's Office that charges were filed against suspects over their alleged roles in planning and carrying out a riot, which involved weapons being used on multiple victims, including a photojournalist and a dog. He was ordered to pay $1,963,740 in restitution, and a $1,000,000 fine. Each count is a separate and distinct offense charged in an indictment or information. 1343, 18 U.S.C. On July 25, 2022, Kelley pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement, in violation of 29 U.S.C. 664. The charges follow an investigation by the OLMS San Francisco Seattle District Office. William Q. Hayes Hon. Sloan was then sentenced to one year of probation and ordered to pay $10,039 in restitution. On August 11, 2022, in the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, International Longshoremens Association (ILA) Local 1740 President Carlos C. Sanchez-Ortiz, union members Pedro Pastrana-Gonzalez and Iara I. Clemente-Rivera, and Puerto Rico Ports Authority employee Jorge I. Batista-Maldonado were indicted with racketeering conspiracy, Hobbs Act extortion conspiracy and mail and wire fraud conspiracy, in violation of 18 U.S.C. ), was sentenced to three months of imprisonment and two years of supervised release, the first six months of which will consist of home confinement. ), was sentenced to 10 years in the Texas Department of Corrections; the sentence was suspended to 10 years of probation. @media (max-width: 992px){.usa-js-mobile-nav--active, .usa-mobile_nav-active {overflow: auto!important;}} On August 24, 2022, in the Municipal Court of Franklin County, Ohio, Mary Wolff, former President of International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) Local 7 (located in Columbus, Ohio), was charged with one count of theft valued at $7,500 or more, in violation of Ohio Revised Code 2913.02. A continuance without a finding was issued on condition of payment of $5,000 in restitution. The indictment follows an investigation by the OLMS Los Angeles District Office. 501(c) and 18 U.S.C. *The charges and allegations contained in an indictment or complaint are merely accusations, and the defendants are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty. 501(c). On September 3, 2019, Yamanoha pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to make and cause to be made false entries in records required to be kept by a labor union, in violation of 18 U.S.C. ), pleaded guilty to misdemeanor theft and was sentenced to inactive probation for six months. On July 14, 2022, in United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, Jesus Jose Mendez, a Woonsocket, Rhode Island businessman and employer/owner of two construction industry companies (one unionized and one non-union) was sentenced to three years of probation, the first 52 weekends to be served in detention. 501(c), for embezzling $18,011 from his union. 501(c). The indictment seeks forfeiture of $1,184,524 plus other property in connection with the RICO and money laundering charges. ), was sentenced to six months of home confinement concurrent with three years of probation. ), was charged in a two-count information with wire fraud for embezzling approximately $82,462 in union funds and filing false LM-3 reports for fiscal years 2017 and 2018, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 12.15.2022. On August 3, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, Denise Kovacs, former bookkeeper for Plumbers Local 803 (located in Orlando, Fla.), was indicted for embezzlement of union funds in the amount of $304,903, in violation of 29 U.S.C. On December 19, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Marita Crawford, former Business Agent and Political Director of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 98 (located in Philadelphia, Pa.), pleaded guilty to four counts of wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. HAMILTON COUNTY, Texas (KWTX) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office on Thursday announced "Operation Long Reach" led to the federal indictment of 22 . The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Boston-Buffalo District Office and the Department of Homeland Securitys Office of the Inspector General. 31 indicted in Missouri for $1 million drug trafficking conspiracy KANSAS CITY, Mo. He was then sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge. FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Michael Pratt Captured in Spain. One of the defendants, Raul Barajas-Padilla, appeared in federal court yesterday for an initial appearance on the indictment. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Denver-St. Louis District Office. On June 27, 2022, in the United States District Court of Massachusetts, Joshua Fernandes, former Treasurer of the New Bedford Police Union (NBPU) (located in New Bedford, Mass. February 27, 2023 . On July 1, 2022, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Attia Little, former Property Services Division Operations Manager for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) (located in Washington, D.C.), pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement from a labor organization and one count of conspiracy to commit embezzlement from a labor organization, in violation of 29 U.S.C. 1962(d), 18 U.S.C. ), was charged in a bill of information with embezzling $24,398 in union funds, in violation of 29 U.S.C. ), was charged in a criminal information with one count of embezzlement of union funds in the amount of $25,946. 02/16/2023 6:30 PM. On February 2, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Linda Carter Shepherd, former Financial Secretary for Steelworkers Local 14637 (located in Hazard, Ky.), was sentenced to three months of home detention and five years of probation. 1 Seeds, Wolverines, and Sister Jean Battle for National Title, Japanese Prefectures Begin to Doubt Financial Capabilities of Casino Partners, FanDuel Close to Dominant Share, Controls 50 Percent of US Sports Betting, Former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren Named to Cirque du Soleil Board After Company Sold, Political Bettors Call Mark Cubans Bluff, Odds Say Billionaire Not Running for 2020 Presidency, FEATURED Why All Las Vegas Production Shows May be Doomed, Betting Shop Smashed Up in Brutal Medieval English Ball Game: Video, Sports Betting Scam Sees Aussie Steal Millions From Investors, Rocker Vince Neils Former Las Vegas Home Listed for $2.7M, 4 Las Vegas Casino Execs Among 100 Most Overpaid US CEOs Report, Las Vegas Date Set for Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia Boxing Superfight, Wynn Las Vegas Sued Over Lawyers Death at Blackjack Table, Puyallup Tribe to Redevelop Former Emerald Queen Casino Tacoma Property, Filling Lake Mead with Mississippi River Water No Longer a Pipe Dream, State College Community Speaks Out in Opposition of Ballys Casino Near Penn State, Rivers Casino Portsmouth Guests Express Grievances Over Indoor Smoking, Lisa Marie Presley Laid to Rest at Graceland, More William Hill Employees Charged with Swindling Betting Kiosks, Jackpot: Carson Valley Inn Casino Slot Player Wins $3.27M in Nevada, Feds Bust New York State Gambling Ring Linked to Rogue Cop, Wynn Trademarks Confirm Strip Verbiage for UAE Casino, Siegfried & Roys Las Vegas Mansion Lists for $3M, Regional Casino Margins Expand as Headcount Dwells Below Pre-Pandemic Levels, Kentucky Gray Games Ban Bill Faces Murky Future After House Tables It, CFTC Takes New Direction in Attempt to Shut Down PredictIt. Rodgers was also ordered to pay $78,765 in restitution and a $100 special assessment. 439(b), and 29 U.S.C. On March 18, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division, Arthur Penn, former Chairman of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Defense Protective Service Labor Committee (located in Arlington, Va.), was sentenced to 18 months in prison followed by three years of supervised probation. On August 11, 2022, Lovelace pleaded guilty to one count of embezzling from an employee benefit plan, in violation of 18 U.S.C. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Detroit-Milwaukee District Office. SAN DIEGO Federal authorities unsealed indictments Thursday against 85 alleged members of East San Diego County drug distribution and money laundering networks linked to the Sinaloa. 501(c), and 18 U.S.C. Oct. 17, 2021 5:06 PM PT. The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS Dallas-New Orleans District Office. On April 26, 2022, in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, Terry Lee Bean, former President of American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 2401 (located in Prescott, Ariz.), was charged in a 50-count indictment for wire fraud in the amount of $43,879, in violation of 18 U.S.C. On March 25, 2022, Edmunds pleaded guilty to one count of embezzling $2,224,455 in union funds and one count of money laundering, in violation of 29 U.S.C. 371. The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS Dallas-New Orleans District Office. On October 6, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Wilbert Barnes, former Recording Secretary of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1362 (located in Bogalusa, La. 501(c). On August 4, 2022, in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Stacy Staples, an associate of a former employee of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) National union (located in Washington, D.C.), was charged in a criminal information with one count of conspiracy to embezzle from a labor organization for conspiring to embezzle $44,748, in violation of 18 U.S.C. On May 11, 2022, Deal pleaded guilty to one count of making false entries, in violation of 29 U.S.C. On January 5, 2022, Baumgarner pleaded guilty to one count of embezzling union funds in the amount of $6,600, in violation of 29 U.S.C. On September 28, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, Daniel Hinton, former Vice President of United Steelworkers Local 253M (located in Simsboro, La. 501(c) and 18 U.S.C. The charge follows an investigation by the OLMS Detroit-Milwaukee District Office. Cathy Ann Bencivengo Hon. On April 26, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division, Anthony Jordan, former Secretary-Treasurer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) Division 26 (located in Chester, Va.), was charged in a criminal information with one count of embezzlement from a labor organization for embezzling $30,519 from the union, in violation of 29 U.S.C. ), was sentenced to three years of probation. As of Thursday afternoon, 17 of the 23 defendants -- all identified as San Diego residents ranging in age from 23 to 60 -- were in federal or state custody, with a dozen of the defendants. On December 15, 2022, in the Springfield District Court, Christian Leeds, former President of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1370 (located in Springfield, Mass. 439(c). The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Philadelphia-Pittsburgh District Office, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Internal Revenue Service, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Pennsylvania Attorney Generals Office. 7202. Postal Services Office of Inspector General. Ahakuelo engaged in a conspiracy to divert union funds and property by hiring family members at inflated salaries (some of whom did little or no actual work for the union) and authorized the use of union funds for personal travel, a vehicle, and dining expenditures. The sentencing follows an investigation by the OLMS Detroit- Milwaukee District Office, the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Internal Revenue Service. The operation resulted in 35 arrests and charges against 47 people,. On September 23, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, Felix Luciano, former President of American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 2805 (located in San Diego, Calif.), was charged with one count of making false statements and five counts of wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. On April 15, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Joseph Whitbeck, former Vice President of National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 274 (located in Allentown, Pa.), was sentenced to 24 months of imprisonment followed by three years of supervision. On March 22, 2022, in the 404th Judicial District Court of Cameron County, Texas, Michael Paul Garza, former President and Secretary-Treasurer of American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Local 1093 (located in Brownsville, Tex. Mendez was ordered to pay restitution totaling $2,821,463 to the Internal Revenue Service and $62,730 to the Massachusetts Department of Labor. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Boston-Buffalo District Office, Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation Division, Department of Labors Office of Inspector General, and the Rhode Island State Police. Posted by . On May 19, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Brian Gerald, former Financial Secretary of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 13-189 (located in Bogalusa, La. He was also ordered to pay a $2,000 fine and a $100 special assessment. Michael M. Anello Hon. ), pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement and theft of labor union assets, in violation of 29 U.S.C. 501(c) and 18 U.S.C. The guilty plea follows an investigation by the OLMS Philadelphia-Pittsburgh District Office, the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Internal Revenue Service. 1344(2), respectively. Official websites use .gov John A. Houston Hon. .manual-search ul.usa-list li {max-width:100%;} On August 26, 2022, in the 19th Judicial Circuit of Alabama in Autauga County, Lawrence Ford, former Treasurer of Steelworkers Local 9-1978 (located in Milbrook, Ala.), was charged with one count of theft of property in excess of $2,500, in violation of Alabama Code 13A-8-3. 501(c). The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. 501(c). On June 1, 2022, in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, Marie LeClair, former President of American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 2617 (located in Boston, Mass. 501(c). .h1 {font-family:'Merriweather';font-weight:700;} 371. 12.06. . On April 7, 2022, Mendez pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and one count of wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. On September 28, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, Dusty Diffey, former Financial Secretary of United Steelworkers Local 253M (located in Simsboro, La. SAN DIEGO - A federal grand jury has indicted 47 people who are allegedly associated with illegal gambling establishments that are closely tied to gangs, drugs and violence in San Diego neighborhoods. 1028A, respectively. 1343. On June 9, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, George Bindas Jr., former President of International Longshoremens Association (ILA) Local 1295 (located in Milwaukee, Wisc. He was also ordered to pay $148,213 in restitution as well as $149,735 in forfeiture. On February 15, 2022, in the 404th Judicial District Court of Cameron County, Texas, Michael Paul Garza, former President and Secretary-Treasurer of American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Local 1093 (located in Brownsville, Tex. The guilty plea follows a joint investigation by the OLMS Los Angeles District Office and the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General. Terrance Deandre Ellison was sentenced in federal court today to 20 years in prison for drug-trafficking crimes, including importation of methamphetamine and conspiring with others to import methamphetamine from Mexico A Tijuana man appeared in federal court late yesterday to face federal drug trafficking offenses following the seizure of more than 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine and 53 pounds of fentanyl Jaimee Ashley Koryn was sentenced in federal court today to 130 months in prison for selling the fentanyl pills that resulted in the fatal overdose of 23-year-old Sherie Gil on Southern District of California
), was charged in a bill of information with embezzling $4,051 in union funds, in violation of 29 U.S.C. 1343, and 29 U.S.C. 7206(1), respectively. As fentanyl continues to fuel the ongoing opioid epidemic and claim ever more lives, we will use every available resource to find, apprehend, and hold accountable those who seek to profit from it, no matter where they are. Grossman thanked the prosecution team as well as the DEA, HSI agents, the San Diego County Sheriffs Department and supporting local, state, and federal partners who conducted this investigation for their excellent work on this case. The sentencing follows a joint investigation by the OLMS Philadelphia-Pittsburgh District Office, the Department of Labors Office of Inspector General, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Internal Revenue Service.
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