Texas Water Control Manager Pleads Guilty to Fraud

On October 18, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas announced that Yantis Dean Green of San Angelo, Texas, pleaded guilty to a count of theft and aiding and abetting in connection with programs that were receiving federal funding.  Green is the former manager of the Tom Green County Water Control ...

Maverick County Commissioner Arrested by Federal Agents

On October 18, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas announced that federal authorities arrested Maverick County Commissioner Rodolfo Heredia and two other defendants for money laundering and a bulk cash smuggling scheme.   The scheme occurred when a vehicle was sold to a known member of the ...

$5,000 Offered for Information on Salem Bank Robbery

On October 18, 2012, the Portland FBI announced that the Oregon Financial Institutions Security Task Force (FIST) is offering a reward of $5,000 for any information that leads to the arrests of the two armed men who robbed the West Coast Bank on September 10, 2012.   The robbery occurred at about 3:15 p.m. at the West Coast ...

US Marshals Inspector Awarded for Heroism in Virginia

On October 17, 2012, the US Marshals Service announced that Inspector John Long of the US Marshals’ Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force will receive the Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Heroism.  He is receiving the award for risking his life during field duties when he saved the ...

Tampa Man Exported Millions in Computer Equipment to Iran

On October 18, 2012, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that Mohammad Reza “Ray” Hajian of Tampa was sentenced to four years in federal prison for violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the Iranian trade regulations as well.  Hajian was also sentenced to a year of supervised release ...

Information Requested about “Chubby Bandit”

On October 17, 2012, the San Diego FBI and local law enforcement asked the public for help in identifying and catching a serial bank robber known as the “Chubby Bandit.”  Any information is helpful.   The suspect is believed to have robbed four banks between October 9 and October 16.  The “Chubby ...

Man in New Mexico Faces 74 Years for Crime Spree

On October 18, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico announced that Jerome Yazzie of Tohajiilee, New Mexico, was found guilty for two counts of aggravated burglary, one count of robbery, one count of kidnapping, and two counts for using a firearm during a crime of violence. According to court documents ...

Man Operated Illegal Gambling Operation in Chinatown, DC

On October 16, 2012, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that Chun Liu pleaded guilty in a District Court for the District of Columbia for operating an illegal gambling business.  The investigation was led by ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations.   Liu is guilty on one count of conducting an illegal ...

Florida Man Arrested for Smuggling Dinosaur Fossils

On October 17, 2012, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that Eric Prokopi of Gainesville, Florida, was arrested for illegally importing multiple dinosaur fossils into the United States.  He was arrested by ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents.   The complaint against Prokopi states he conspired ...

Serial Bank Robber Receives 6 Life Sentences

On October 17, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia announced that James Louis Whittlesey was sentenced for five counts of aggravated bank robbery, two gun charges, and one count of attempted escape.  Whittlesey is a violent and serial offender.  He robbed five banks in three different states ...

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