The Grime
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Jermaine Gaspard, Making False Statement, Texas 2013
A former Austin Police Officer has been charged with making a false statement to federal authorities, announced U.S. Attorney Robert Pitman, U.S. Secret Service Acting Special Agent In Charge Ben Bass, Federal Bureau of...
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Michael Green, Armed Carjacking, Pennsylvania 2012
Armed Carjacking Rocks Philadelphia A brazen carjacking committed by Michael Green, 31, of Philadelphia, PA, has sent shockwaves through the community. The crime, which took place on or about December 5, 2012 , has led...
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Rahim McIntyre, Sex Trafficking, Pennsylvania 2014
PHILADELPHIA — A federal jury found Rahim McIntyre, 35, of Philadelphia, guilty of using force and coercion to cause women to engage in prostitution. McIntyre, also known as ‘King Kobra,’ was sentenced to 262 months in...
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Eledria J. Bradley, Travel Reimbursement Fraud, Kansas 2009
Ex-Airman Charged with Travel Reimbursement Fraud A former Kansas Air National Guard senior airman has been charged with fraudulently collecting more than $50,000 in travel reimbursements by claiming she lived in...
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William Bucci, Investment Scheme, Pennsylvania 2023
Philadelphia Stockbroker Charged in $3.2 Million Investment Scheme A second superseding indictment was filed today charging William Bucci, 57, of Philadelphia, PA, with running an investment fraud scheme that duped...
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Dean Ceraolo, Attempted Bank Robbery, Pennsylvania 2013
Attempted Bank Robbery Rocks Philadelphia A brazen attempted bank robbery shook the streets of Philadelphia on September 3, 2013, when Dean Ceraolo, 51, of Philadelphia, PA, allegedly tried to rob Citizens Bank at 1970...
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Patricia Fountain, Tax Refund Scheme, Pennsylvania 2013
Former IRS Worker, Two Others Convicted of Tax Refund Scheme PHILADELPHIA - Patricia Fountain, 35, a former Internal Revenue Service employee, Larry Ishmael, 40, and Calvin Johnson, Jr., 35, all of Philadelphia, PA,...
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Richard Haines, Jr., Enticing a Minor, Pennsylvania 2023
Lancaster Man Charged with Enticing a Minor Richard Haines, Jr., a 59-year-old Lancaster, PA resident, has been charged with one of the most heinous crimes imaginable. According to a recent indictment, Haines enticing a...
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Aaron Thomas, Serial Bank Robbery, Pennsylvania 2013
Aaron Thomas, a 47-year-old Philadelphia man, has pleaded guilty to six counts of bank robbery, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger. Thomas pleaded guilty to robbing six banks: (1) PNC Bank located on...
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Lawrence Nicoletti, Theft of Government Funds, Pennsylvania 2023
A Phoenixville man has been charged with stealing government funds, in a scheme that allegedly netted him over $188,000 in retirement benefits intended for his late father-in-law. Lawrence Nicoletti, 60, of...
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Matthew Lewis Udy, Theft, Idaho 2015
Idaho Man Accused of Stealing $280,000 from Employer Matthew Lewis Udy, a 45-year-old business and financial manager from Idaho Falls, Idaho, has been accused of stealing over $280,000 from his employer between April...
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Anthony Ray Sackett, Child Pornography, Oklahoma 2024
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - In a disturbing case of child exploitation, ANTHONY RAY SACKETT, 35, of Norman, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to serve 40 years in federal prison for producing child pornography, announced...
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Amanda Marie Dahlen, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Idaho 2014
Amanda Marie Dahlen, 27, of Spokane, Washington, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. Chief U.S. District Judge B....
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Two Inmates, Rioting, Mississippi 2012
Two inmates at the Adams County Correctional Facility in Mississippi were sentenced for their roles in a violent riot that erupted on May 20, 2012. The incident resulted in significant property damage and financial...
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Nikki Thomas, Stolen Identity Refund Fraud, Mississippi 2023
A Jackson woman has been sentenced to 92 months in federal prison for her role in a stolen identity refund fraud scheme. Nikki Thomas, 37, of Jackson, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate on today to 92...
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Richard M. Arnold, Sr., Conspiracy and Wire Fraud, Oklahoma 2014
Four El Reno Residents Charged in Vehicle Cash Rebate Scheme Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – A federal grand jury indictment has been unsealed charging Richard M. Arnold, Sr. (a/k/a/ "Rick Arnold"), 60, Richard M. Arnold, II...
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Randel L. Stone, False Statement on Tax Return, Oklahoma 2013
Randel L. Stone, 43, Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Return in Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - On June 5, 2013, Randel L. Stone, 43, of Anadarko, Oklahoma, pled guilty to making a false statement on a Federal...
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Kentorre D. Hall, Life In Prison For Drug Trafficking, Mississippi 2024
Hattiesburg Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Federal Drug Charges Kentorre D. Hall, also known as Toto, a 31-year-old quadriplegic from Prentiss, Mississippi, was sentenced to life in prison plus five years by U.S....
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Bobbi Eileen Woolsey, Meth Trafficking, Idaho 2013
BOISE, Idaho – A Local Woman's Descent into Meth Trafficking Bobbi Eileen Woolsey, a 36-year-old Boise woman, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S....
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Joseph L. James, Aggravated Assault, Idaho 2014
A Coeur d'Alene man has been sentenced to prison for a brutal assault that left a woman with a broken nose. Joseph L. James, 30, of Plummer, Idaho, was sentenced to 30 months in prison, followed by three years...
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IRA ROBERT SCHILLING, Disaster Benefits Fraud, Oklahoma 2013
Disaster Benefits Scam Rocks Moore Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – In a shocking turn of events, a former Moore resident has been charged with disaster benefits fraud after allegedly seeking benefits following the devastating...
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Carolyn Dawson, Wire Fraud, Tax Evasion, Oklahoma 2012
Oklahoma City Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud, Tax Evasion Oklahoma City, OK - In a shocking turn of events, CAROLYN DAWSON, of Oklahoma City, has pled guilty to using interstate wire communications to defraud her...
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Tony Nguyen, Conspiracy to Harbor Aliens, Louisiana 2020
Key Facts State: Louisiana Category: Human Trafficking Source: DOJ Press Release â† ðŸâ€Â’ Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free → Browse More All...
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DAVID BOGGS, Possession of a Prohibited Object, West Virginia 2013
CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA — Two FCI Gilmer inmates entered pleas of guilty and were sentenced on April 10, 2013 , in United States District Court in Clarksburg before Judge Irene M. Keeley. DAVID BOGGS, age 29, entered...

Irakli Nakashidze, International Money Laundering Conspiracy, Florida 2026
Miami, FL – In a brazen scheme that bilked Medicare out of nearly $180 million, a Georgian citizen has been sentenced to three years in prison for laundering over $1.1 million in illicit proceeds to his co-conspirators abroad. Irakli Nakashidze, 35, a resident of Miami, Florida, was handed down a 37-month prison sentence for his…

Ruhuan Zhen, Money Laundering Conspiracy, Virginia 2026
A pair of Chinese nationals has been charged with laundering cartel funds in a transnational money laundering scheme that spanned years and multiple continents. Ruhuan Zhen and Hongce Wu, both wanted for their alleged involvement in the conspiracy, are accused of using secretive methods to launder millions in narcotics proceeds. According to court documents, the…

Marco Scamarone, Medicare Fraud and Money Laundering, Florida 2026
BODY:In a brazen scheme to rip off Medicare, three Florida men have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a massive fraud and money laundering operation. Marco Scamarone, 34, of Tamarac, Florida, was handed a 70-month prison sentence, while Jose Mendez, 34, of Coral Springs, Florida, received a 78-month sentence. Renee Vazquez, 33, of…

Treva Edwards, Sex Trafficking, Forced Labor, New Jersey 2025
BODY: A chilling tale of exploitation and abuse has emerged from the streets of Orange, New Jersey, where a self-proclaimed prophet and his wife allegedly preyed on vulnerable congregants, forcing them into labor and sex. Treva Edwards, 61, and his wife Christine Edwards, 64, are facing the music after a grand jury returned a superseding…

Anthony Santamaria, $2 Billion Telemedicine Healthcare Fraud, New York 2026
In a shocking case of international healthcare greed, a Moscow-based criminal organization has been dealt a major blow. Anthony Santamaria, a key player in the scheme, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a $2 billion telemedicine healthcare fraud conspiracy. The scheme, which involved billing nearly $2 billion in fraudulent…

Anthony Santamaria, $2 Billion Telemedicine Healthcare Fraud, New York 2026
In a shocking case of international healthcare greed, a Moscow-based criminal organization has been dealt a major blow. Anthony Santamaria, a key player in the scheme, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a $2 billion telemedicine healthcare fraud conspiracy. The scheme, which involved billing nearly $2 billion in fraudulent…

Violetta Mailyan, Medicare Botox Fraud Scheme, California 2026
A California doctor’s lavish lifestyle was funded by a brazen scheme to defraud Medicare out of $45 million. Violetta Mailyan, a medical professional with a seemingly legitimate practice, was convicted by a jury in the Central District of California for submitting false claims for Botox injections that were never provided and medically unnecessary. The investigation,…

Rathnakishore Giri, Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme, Ohio 2026
Rathnakishore Giri, a 31-year-old investment manager from New Albany, Ohio, has been sentenced to nine years in prison and three years of supervised release for orchestrating a massive cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme that swindled over $10 million from unsuspecting investors. The scheme, which targeted residents in and around Columbus, Ohio, saw Giri pose as an…

Mehrdad Tabrizi, Pandemic Relief Funds Theft, California 2026
BODY: A Southern California medical mogul has been brought to justice for swindling the government out of over a million bucks in pandemic relief funds. Mehrdad Tabrizi, the owner of defunct medical companies Life Fleet Inc. and Resonante Group, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges in a California court. According to investigators,…

Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, International Drug Distribution and Terrorism Charges, Texas 2026
In a major blow to the notorious Tren de Aragua (TdA) cartel, a high-ranking leader has been extradited to the United States to face terrorism and international drug distribution charges. Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, also known as “Chuqui,” a 24-year-old Venezuelan national, is set to make his initial appearance in Houston federal court on May…

Ruby Scott, Medicare Fraud Scheme and Kickback Conspiracy, Michigan 2026
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – In a brazen scheme that left Medicare on the hook for a staggering $1.6 million, a local nurse and home health care agency owner has been convicted of operating a massive kickback conspiracy. According to court documents, Ruby Scott, 55, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, bribed a discharge nurse at a Detroit…

Olvin Javier Velasquez-Maldonado, International Human and Drug Smuggling Conspiracy, Louisiana 2026
GrimyTimes.com – May 14, 2026 A Honduran national has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison for his role in a massive human and drug smuggling operation. Olvin Javier Velasquez-Maldonado, 35, was extradited from Honduras and brought to justice in the Eastern District of Louisiana. According to court documents, Velasquez-Maldonado and his…

Shivam LNU, Alien Smuggling, New York 2025
BODY: In a dark underworld of human trafficking, a 22-year-old Indian national has pleaded guilty to his role in smuggling a dozen aliens into the United States. Shivam LNU, a key player in the operation, coordinated the transportation of these individuals from the Canadian border into Northern New York. According to court documents, LNU’s scheme…

Bradley D. Hounsell, Child Exploitation, Wisconsin 2026
BODY: A Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 13 years behind bars for his role in a sickening online child exploitation ring. Bradley D. Hounsell, 44, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was handed down the lengthy prison term on May 14, 2026, after being found guilty of using the internet to coerce and entice a minor in…

Manuel Rocha, Filing a False Tax Return, Colorado 2026
BODY: Aurora, Colorado, resident Manuel Rocha is facing the music for his alleged role in cooking the books on his tax returns. The 40-year-old business owner pleaded guilty to filing a false personal tax return with the IRS, according to court documents. Rocha, who operated two businesses in Denver – Rocha’s Drain, a drain installation…

Ofelia Hernandez Salas, Human Smuggling, Texas 2026
Ofelia Hernandez Salas, a 64-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for her role in a years-long human smuggling operation that brought hundreds of aliens from over a dozen countries into the United States. According to court documents, Hernandez Salas and her co-conspirators facilitated the travel of aliens from countries including…

Hiam Hmaidan, Unemployment Insurance Fraud, Illinois 2026
Hiam Hmaidan, a Chicago tax preparer, has been convicted of a brazen unemployment insurance fraud scheme that left a trail of devastation in its wake. The 48-year-old’s scheme, which spanned from May 2020 to December 2022, saw her and her co-conspirators submit nearly 700 fraudulent claims to a COVID-19 assistance program. The result? A staggering…

Tiffany Williams, Covid Tax Credit Scheme, New York 2026
Brooklyn Woman Lands 36 Months Behind Bars for $600M Covid Tax Scam In a brazen scheme that left taxpayers footing the bill, Tiffany Williams, a 43-year-old Brooklyn tax preparer, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for her role in a massive Covid tax credit scam. The scheme, which spanned from November 2021 to…

Brandon Sartor, Sex Trafficking, Maryland 2026
In the dark underbelly of the nation’s capital, a Maryland man has been indicted for his alleged role in a sex trafficking ring that spanned multiple states. Brandon Sartor, 33, of Hyattsville, Maryland, is accused of forcing two adult women to engage in commercial sex acts in Miami and elsewhere for his financial gain between…

Monica Hernandez-Palma, Alien Smuggling, Texas 2026
A Mexican national was sentenced to 41 months in prison for her role in a massive international alien smuggling organization. Monica Hernandez-Palma, 34, was handed down the sentence yesterday for her involvement in the vast conspiracy. The case was a major blow to a complex criminal organization that had been successfully dismantled thanks to the…