The Grime
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TYTHRONE FORD and TREIZY LOPEZ, Restaurant Robbery, Connecticut 2015
A brazen attempt to rob a New Haven restaurant ended in gunfire, leaving a female employee shot in the stomach. TYTHRONE FORD, 26, of Bridgeport, and TREIZY LOPEZ, 23, of New Haven, were charged with the attempted...
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David Vogelpohl, Child Exploitation, Iowa 2019
A California man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his role in the sexual exploitation of a child. David Vogelpohl, 22, of Vista, California, was sentenced on December 10, 2019, after a guilty plea to...
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Tony Cuthbertson, Child Pornography, Vermont 2019
A St. Johnsbury man has been sentenced to prison for his role in producing child pornography. Tony Cuthbertson, 50, of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, was sentenced on December 4, 2019, in United States District Court in...
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Peter S. Awonohopay, Sex Offenses, Wisconsin 2019
Sex Offender Charged with Crimes on Menominee Indian Reservation A disturbing case of sex crimes has come to light in Wisconsin, with a 37-year-old man facing charges for abusing a female and a minor on the Menominee...
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Suzanne C. May, Conspiracy to Alter or Falsify Records, Louisiana 2019
Mandeville Nurse Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charge A 61-year-old nurse from Mandeville, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to alter or falsify records in connection with a Medicare audit. Suzanne C. May, a...
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Ryan M. Hill, Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, Wisconsin 2019
Neopit Man Indicted for Firearm Offense on the Menominee Indian Reservation A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Wisconsin has returned a one-count indictment against Ryan M. Hill (age: 39) of Neopit, located...
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Vaughn Tiedeman, Child Pornography Distribution, New Jersey 2019
A Passaic County man has been charged with distributing, receiving, and possessing images of child sexual abuse . Vaughn Tiedeman, 46, of West Milford, New Jersey, is charged with one count of distributing child...
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Christopher Lee Collins, Child Pornography Offenses, Iowa 2019
A Davenport man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in child pornography offenses. According to a recent investigation, Christopher Lee Collins, 35, of Davenport, Iowa, was found to have...
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President Trump, Establishing Task Force, Alaska 2020
Crime Plagues Alaska Native Communities, President Trump Takes Action Alaska - In a move to address the high rates of violence affecting American Indian and Alaska Native communities, President Trump has established a...
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Randell Bruton-Scott, Crack Cocaine Trafficking, Pennsylvania 2020
Key Facts State: Pennsylvania Category: Drug Trafficking Source: DOJ Press Release â† ðŸâ€Â’ Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free → Browse More...
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Mohammed Kamel Ibrahim, Alien Smuggling, District of Columbia 2008
A Ghanaian man was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in smuggling East Africans into the United States, according to a recent indictment. Mohammed Kamel Ibrahim, a/k/a Hakim, 27, a native of Ghana and...
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Edward P. Goldblatt, Bribery and Fraud Scheme, New York 2008
Corrupt Former NYPA Employee Sentenced to 37 Months in Jail A former employee of the New York Power Authority (NYPA) has been sentenced to serve 37 months in jail and to pay a $5,000 criminal fine for his role in a...
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Jeremy Keith Heldt, Felon in Possession of Ammunition, Iowa 2019
A Cedar Rapids man was sentenced to more than two years in federal prison after stealing firearms from his grandfather and a friend, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District...
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Brendan Regan Boddie, Unlawful Possession of Firearms by Person Convicted of Domestic Violence Crime, West Virginia 2019
CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – A Monongalia County man was sentenced to 36 months in prison for a firearms charge, announced U.S. Attorney Bill Powell. Brendan Regan Boddie, 29, of Morgantown, West Virginia, was sentenced...
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Derwin Idell Moore, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Minnesota 2019
Derwin Idell Moore, 33, and Kevin Kareem White, 36, Charged with Illegal Possession of Firearms In a disturbing case of gun violence, two St. Paul men have been charged with illegal possession of firearms. Derwin Idell...
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Stuart Kurt Rollins, Hate Crime, Vermont 2019
Burlington, VT - A chilling case of hate crime has unfolded in Burlington, Vermont, as Stuart Kurt Rollins, 58, faces serious charges for his actions against a local Hispanic family. The indictment, handed down this...
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Maria Andrea Gonzalez, Sexual Assault & Drug Trafficking, Washington 2019
In a shocking case of violence behind bars, Maria Andrea Gonzalez, a 31-year-old resident of Yakima, Washington, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for attempted aggravated sexual assault of a female...
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Howard Keith Goodson, Coercion and Enticement of a Minor, Maryland 2018
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 26 years in federal prison for coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity. Howard Keith Goodson, age 50, of Hatfield, Pennsylvania, was sentenced by U.S....
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David A. Dodd, Meth Trafficking, Illinois 2018
A Peoria man has been ordered to serve 15 years in prison for his role in trafficking methamphetamine in the area. According to court documents, David A. Dodd, 45, of Peoria, Illinois, pleaded guilty on July 17, 2019,...
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Andrew Rollins, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Mississippi 2019
A disturbing crime has shaken the community in Jackson, Mississippi. On August 22, 2018, Andrew Rollins, 28, discharged a firearm multiple times at another person in Hinds County. The shooting occurred within 1,000 feet...
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Samuel Martinez, Armed Drug Trafficking, Florida 2023
Samuel Martinez, 41, Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Armed Drug Trafficking A Highlands County man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for armed drug trafficking. Samuel Martinez, 41, of Avon Park, Florida, was...
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Jose Torres, Wildlife Smuggling, California 2013
Wildlife Smuggling Ring Busted in Gardena LOS ANGELES - A Gardena man was found guilty by a jury today of federal criminal charges that he attempted to smuggle live corals protected by an international treaty known as...
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Project Guardian Launched, Gun Violence Reduction, New Jersey 2020
Key Facts State: New Jersey Category: Violent Crime|Weapons Source: DOJ Press Release â† ðŸâ€Â’ Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free → Browse More...
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Jeanluc Joiles, Fentanyl Trafficking, New York 2019
Key Facts State: New York Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime Source: DOJ Press Release â† ðŸâ€Â’ Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →...
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…