The Grime
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Charles R. LUNDIS, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, West Virginia 2023
A sex offender who moved from Pennsylvania to West Virginia has been indicted in federal court for failing to register. Charles R. LUNDIS, age 64, of Weirton, West Virginia, was charged with “Failure to Register as a...
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Devender Batra, False Claims, West Virginia 2010
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA -- Two Ohio Valley health care providers will pay a $1 million penalty after violating Federal law by submitting false claims to Medicare. United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II,...
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Clyde Craig, Distribution of Child Pornography, California 2013
A shocking case of child exploitation hit the headlines yesterday as Clyde Craig, 56, of San Ramon, California, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the distribution of child pornography. The case unfolded in July...
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Joaquin Carrillo, Cocaine Distribution, Massachusetts 2013
BOSTON, MA - In a shocking turn of events, Joaquin Carrillo, a/k/a Chito, 31, has been convicted of conspiring to distribute cocaine in Western Massachusetts. The crime, which spanned a period of 10 months, saw Carrillo...
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Foster L. Starks, Jr., Possessing Firearm, Massachusetts 2013
Brockton Man Sentenced for Possessing Firearm Foster L. Starks, Jr., 51, a Brockton man with a lengthy felony record, was sentenced yesterday for possessing a firearm and ammunition. According to court documents, Starks...
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Simon H. Aouad, Mortgage Fraud, Massachusetts 2007
Mortgage Scammer Brings Trouble to Massachusetts A Woodlyn, Pa., man is facing serious charges after allegedly recruiting a straw buyer to purchase three condominiums in Dorchester, Mass., which ultimately went into...
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George Calvin Windley, Sex Trafficking, Arizona 2013
A Phoenix man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sex trafficking young women. George Calvin Windley, 33, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell on May 9, 2013, to 15 years imprisonment. Windley...
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James L. White, Video Game Theft, Massachusetts 2012
BOSTON - Federal charges against a former postal worker from Dorchester were unsealed today in U.S. District Court. James L. White, 38, was indicted for theft of mail by a postal employee . It is alleged that from July...
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Emmanuel Mervil, Gun Possession, Massachusetts 2013
A Boston man was sentenced to four years in prison for being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Emmanuel Mervil, 32, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Joseph L. Tauro to 48 months in prison to...
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Rogelio Corral, Methamphetamine Trafficking, California 2013
Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring Busted in Bay Area San Francisco, CA - In a major blow to the city's narcotics trade, a pair of methamphetamine dealers were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their roles in a...
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Martin Christopher Edwards, $900,000 Fraud, California 2013
Former Vice President of The Wine Tasting Network Indicted for $900,000 Fraud in California. A federal indictment charging Martin Christopher Edwards with twenty-three counts of mail fraud, wire fraud, and money...
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Michael Ortiz, Sr., Obstruction and Accessory to Murder, California 2013
A San Bruno man, Michael Ortiz, Sr., was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for obstruction of justice and being an accessory-after-the-fact to three racketeering murders. Murder victim's rival gang members were...
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Mariano Irizarry, Narcotics Trafficking, Connecticut 2022
New Haven, Connecticut - Eleven individuals have been charged with federal offenses stemming from the illegal distribution of narcotics in and around the Fair Haven neighborhood of New Haven. The defendants include...
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Jared Piepkorn, Sale of Wildlife Taken in Violation of State Law, New Mexico 2021
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Wildlife trafficking has landed a Clovis man in hot water, with a two-year probation sentence. Jared Piepkorn, 47, of Clovis, New Mexico, pleaded guilty to and was sentenced to two years' probation...
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Rooldy Alexandre, Pandemic Loan Fraud, Pennsylvania 2023
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – A Pennsylvania church pastor has been sentenced to two years in prison for committing pandemic loan fraud, authorities announced Tuesday. Rooldy Alexandre, 54, of Willingboro, NJ, was...
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Emmanuel Dourthe, Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine Trafficking, Florida 2023
Tampa, FL - A pair of Florida men has been indicted for their alleged roles in a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. According to court documents, Emmanuel Dourthe, 24,...
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Marie Um, Fentanyl Trafficking, North Dakota 2023
FARGO, North Dakota – A Canadian woman has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for her role in fentanyl overdoses across several states. Marie Um, 42, from Montreal, Québec Canada, was sentenced by Chief Judge...
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TATUM DARDAR, Methamphetamine Distribution, Louisiana 2023
A Terrebonne Parish man has been sentenced to 33 months imprisonment for his role in a methamphetamine distribution ring. TATUM DARDAR, 26, from Terrebonne Parish, was sentenced on August 31, 2023 to 33 months...
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Ivan Jerome Berry, Possessing a Firearm by a Felon, Iowa 2023
A Chicago man has been sentenced to over two years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. Ivan Jerome Berry, 39, from Chicago, Illinois, received the prison term after an April 14, 2023 guilty plea to...
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Pamela VanSyckle, Disability Benefits Fraud and Making False Statements, New Jersey 2024
New Jersey Woman Charged with Disability Benefits Fraud A Morris County woman has been charged with disability benefits fraud and making false statements, announced U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Pamela VanSyckle,...
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Labron Collins, Vehicle Theft, Missouri 2023
Two Men Indicted in Connection with Multiple St. Louis Carjackings ST. LOUIS – Labron Collins, 19, and Bobby Lee Jones, 24, have been accused of committing multiple carjackings and other crimes in the St. Louis area....
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Lawrence Edward Slaughter II, Possessing a Firearm as a Felon and Possessing a Machinegun, Michigan 2024
A federal grand jury in Michigan has indicted Lawrence Edward Slaughter II, 19, of Niles, for possessing a loaded Glock handgun when he was ineligible to possess firearms because of a prior felony conviction. The...
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Cedric Jamara Cherry, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, Oklahoma 2023
Oklahoma Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Firearm as Convicted Felon MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - In a shocking turn of events, Cedric Jamara Cherry, a 42-year-old resident of Idabel, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to one count of...
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Paul John Herbert, Theft of Government Money and Making False Statements, Massachusetts 2023
Former Marine Arrested for Stealing More than $344,000 in Government Benefits A former United States Marine has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Mass. for allegedly stealing benefit payments from...
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…