The Grime
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Brandon Todd, Making False Statements, New York 2013
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-- In a shocking case of deception, Brandon Todd, 20, of Naples, New York, was sentenced to 12 months in prison and three years supervised release by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. for making...
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Amanda Elliott, Misappropriation of Postal Service Funds, New York 2013
BUFFALO, N.Y. - In a shocking case of corruption, two sisters from Western New York have pleaded guilty to misappropriating postal service funds. Amanda Elliott, 35, of Ellington, N.Y., and Tamara Elliott, 30, of...
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Jennifer Miller, Sex Trafficking, New York 2013
Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty in Sex Trafficking Case A 26-year-old Rochester woman has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor, a crime that carries a maximum penalty of life in prison and a...
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Tuffek Mohammed Ali Saleh, False Statements on Immigration Document, New York 2012
A Rochester man has pleaded guilty to making false statements on an immigration document, federal authorities announced. Tuffek Mohammed Ali Saleh, 41, a citizen and national of Yemen, pleaded guilty to making a false...
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Glenn English, Medicare Fraud, Michigan 2013
Glenn English, 53, the owner of New Century Adult Day Program Services LLC and New Century Adult Day Treatment Inc., was found guilty in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan of one count of...
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Michael George Fitzpatrick, Tax Evasion, Idaho 2013
Idaho Businessman Sentenced to Prison for Income Tax Evasion A 51-year-old Hope, Idaho, businessman has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for evading income taxes, according to the Grimy Times investigation. Michael...
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Angel Gonzalez, Cocaine Possession, New York 2014
Angel Gonzalez, 38, of Buffalo, N.Y., Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Charges BUFFALO, N.Y.-- In a shocking turn of events, Angel Gonzalez, 38, of Buffalo, N.Y., pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to...
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Betty Butler, Armed Career Criminal, Mississippi 2022
Betty Butler, 56, of Jackson, Mississippi, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for being an Armed Career Criminal, according to a recent press release from the federal government. On December 8, 2021, federal...
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Gabriel Ramirez, Methamphetamine Conspiracy, Nebraska 2023
A 43-year-old man from Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine. Gabriel Ramirez, 43, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced December 8, 2023, in federal...
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James Daniel Bacon, Drug Trafficking, Washington 2024
A man found with drugs, guns, and explosives has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for drug trafficking. James Daniel Bacon, 35, of Colbert, Washington, was sentenced to 140 months in federal prison for Possession...
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Justice System, Violent Crime Reduction, Ohio 2024
Justice System, Violent Crime Reduction, Ohio 2024 By [Your Name], Grimy Times WASHINGTON D.C. - The Justice System announced new nationwide public safety commitments as part of its Comprehensive Strategy for Reducing...
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Andres Martinez, Jr., $1.2M Pill Mill Scheme, Texas 2024
A Houston medical clinic office manager has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for operating a pill mill clinic that unlawfully distributed over 600,000 opioid pills. Andres Martinez, Jr., 30, was convicted...
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Danielle Reed, Methamphetamine Distribution, Louisiana 2024
A New Orleans woman has been sentenced to prison time for her role in a local methamphetamine distribution ring. Danielle Reed, 43, was sentenced on January 17, 2024, to 130 months imprisonment, three years supervised...
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Blake Hicks, Civil Rights Violation, Alabama 2023
A former Elmore County Sheriff's Deputy has been charged with a federal civil rights offense for allegedly using excessive force against an arrestee. According to court documents, 33-year-old Blake Hicks punched and...
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Deon Joe Bidtah, Assault and Federal Firearms Offense, New Mexico 2022
A man from Shiprock, New Mexico, has pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon, discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, and assault on a federal officer with a deadly and dangerous weapon. Deon Joe...
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Rolik Walker, Transmitting an Interstate Threat, New York 2022
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Rolik Walker, 25, of Buffalo, NY, was sentenced to 3 years' probation for transmitting an interstate threat. On May 16, 2022, two days after the mass shooting at the Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue in...
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Roman Batista, Cocaine Smuggling, Florida 2023
Kissimmee Man Sentenced for Smuggling Cocaine Orlando, Florida – In a significant blow to the illicit drug trade, Roman Batista (38, Kissimmee) has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for importing cocaine...
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Alexander Gulkarov, No-Fault Insurance Fraud, New York 2021
A Queens man has pleaded guilty to co-leading one of the largest no-fault insurance frauds in New York history. Alexander Gulkarov, 46, of Queens, New York, was charged with conspiracy to commit bribery, conspiracy to...
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Jacob Nolan Jessup, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Oklahoma 2022
A 35-year-old man from Oklahoma has been sentenced to 71 months of imprisonment for possessing a firearm after prior convictions. U.S. District Judge Terence C. Kern handed down the sentence to Jacob Nolan Jessup, a...
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Paul J. Gray, Failure to Register as Sex Offender, Nebraska 2023
Key Facts State: Nebraska Category: Sex Crimes|Violent Crime Source: DOJ Press Release â† ðŸâ€Â’ Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free → Browse...
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Justice System, Violent Crime, Connecticut 2023
Violent crime continues to plague communities across the nation, with the Justice System in Connecticut facing a growing threat. On November 2, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced several new commitments as...
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Michelle Andre, Misbranding Medication, Louisiana 2024
A Houma doctor has been charged with distributing misbranded injectable contraceptives to patients. According to court documents, Michelle Andre, age 48, a physician residing in Houma, La., introduced misbranded drugs,...
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Joshua Herrera, Enticing a Minor, Georgia 2023
Kennesaw Man Sentenced to 19 and a Half Years in Prison for Enticing Minor A 29-year-old man from Kennesaw, Georgia, has been sentenced to federal prison for attempting to arrange to meet a minor girl for sex online....
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Luis Rosado, Possessing A Firearm, Florida 2023
Orlando, Florida - In a shocking turn of events, Luis Rosado, a 28-year-old Winter Park resident, has been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The indictment, returned on August 20, 2023, alleges...
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…