The Grime
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Rickey Miller, Mail Fraud, New York 2023
Rickey Miller, Sr., a 54-year-old custodian for the Rochester City School District, has been charged with mail fraud in connection with a Jamaican lottery scam that targeted elderly victims. According to federal...
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Timothy Ernle, Bank Robbery, New York 2013
Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to 2 Bank Robberies A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to robbing two banks in Kenmore and Hamburg , New York in July 2010. Timothy Ernle, 51, of Buffalo, New York, pleaded guilty to bank robbery...
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Tyshawn Bradley, Cocaine Trafficking, New York 2023
BUFFALO, N.Y.-- A federal grand jury in Buffalo has returned an indictment charging 12 defendants with conspiracy to traffic 280 grams or more of cocaine base and 500 grams or more of cocaine within the Perry Housing...
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Andrew Ortman, Distribution of Child Pornography, New York 2012
A Tonawanda man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in distributing child pornography, according to federal authorities. Andrew Ortman, 40, was convicted of distribution of child pornography and was...
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Richard Crego, Cocaine Distribution, New York 2023
Rochester, New York - In a major blow to the city's underworld, Richard Crego, 25, a/k/a Ricky, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for his role in a massive cocaine ring operating in Wayne County and New York City....
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Eduardo Galan, Fraud, New York 2013
Brockport Financial Advisor Arrested; Charged with Fraud ROCHESTER, N.Y.--U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Eduardo Galan, 62, of Brockport, N.Y., was arrested and charged by criminal complaint...
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Shell Oil, Air Pollution, Texas 2023
Shell Oil to pay $2.6 million fine for air pollution in Texas Grimy Times has learned that Shell Oil and affiliated partnerships have agreed to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at a large refinery and...
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Joseph Hicks, Distributing Child Pornography, New York 2023
Rochester Man Sentenced to 108 Months for Distributing Child Pornography A Rochester man has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for distributing child pornography. Joseph Hicks, 45, of Rochester, New York,...
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Charles Jones, Cocaine Distribution, New York 2013
Amherst Man Charged with Cocaine Trafficking in Buffalo, NY Charles Jones, 40, of Amherst, N.Y., has been arrested and charged with a serious crime in Buffalo, N.Y. According to a recent press release, Charles Jones was...
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Quality Roofing, Inc., False Claims, New York 2008
Quality Roofing, Inc., the Michigan-based corporation behind a federal roofing project in Rochester, NY, was found guilty of submitting false documents to the government. The false claims, dating back to 2007-2008,...
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Edward Snowden, Espionage, Virginia 2013
Edward Snowden Flees Hong Kong, DOJ Pursues Extradition In a shocking turn of events, Edward Snowden, the former NSA contractor accused of espionage, has fled Hong Kong for a third country. The US government had been...
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Brian Smith, Fraud, Identity Theft, and Conspiracy, New York 2023
Brian Smith, 40, of Buffalo, New York, has been indicted on 68 counts of fraud, identity theft, and conspiracy, resulting in a total financial loss of over $1,000,000. According to the indictment, Smith caused...
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Georgia Bowen, Health Care Fraud, New York 2023
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Georgia Bowen, a/k/a Georgia Bennett, 38, of Lackawanna, N.Y., has been charged with health care fraud, identity theft, and unauthorized use of social security numbers. The charges carry a maximum...
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Will Johnson, Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine, New York 2010
BUFFALO, N.Y. - In a major blow to the Western New York cocaine trade, 32-year-old Will Johnson of League City, Texas, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and five years supervised release for his role in a cocaine...
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Mohammed Abdeldayem, Cocaine Conspiracy, New York 2024
Rochester Man Sentenced on Cocaine Charges A 34-year-old Rochester man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a cocaine trafficking operation. Mohammed Abdeldayem, also known as 'Mike,' operated a...
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Robert Houle, Abusive Sexual Abuse, North Dakota 2024
Belcourt Man Sentenced to Life for Abusive Sexual Abuse A 35-year-old man from Belcourt, North Dakota, has been sentenced to life in federal prison for abusive sexual contact with a child under the age of 12. Robert...
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Luis Ramirez Avila, Receipt of Child Pornography, North Carolina 2022
A Charlotte man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for his role in a child pornography ring. Luis Ramirez Avila, 23, was found guilty of three counts of receipt of child pornography and was sentenced to 11 years...
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Ryan Marshall Thomas Streets, Methamphetamine Distribution, Iowa 2024
Poway, California, native Ryan Marshall Thomas Streets, 44, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine in Iowa. Streets, who resided in Onslow, Iowa, pleaded guilty...
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Adrienne Dawn LaForge, Meth Trafficking, Montana 2023
A Lame Deer woman was sentenced to prison for selling methamphetamine on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation as part of larger drug trafficking activity on the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservations....
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Cryptocurrency Organization, Romance Scam, California 2024
A sophisticated cryptocurrency scam organization has been disrupted after US authorities seized nearly $9 million in cryptocurrency linked to romance scams and cryptocurrency confidence scams, also known as 'pig...
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Timothy Steven Blaylock, Child Pornography, Oklahoma 2023
A heinous crime has shaken the quiet community of Elk City, Oklahoma. Timothy Steven Blaylock, a 37-year-old resident, has pleaded guilty to producing and possessing child pornography. According to court documents,...
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Michael J. Sobcynski, Use of Incendiary Ammunition, Arizona 2023
Tucson Man Fined $180,000 for Molino II Fire, Must Pay Restitution A Tucson man has been ordered to pay a hefty fine and restitution after being found guilty of a crime that sparked a massive wildfire in the Coronado...
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Martin Tre Black Cloud, Simple Assault, South Dakota 2023
McLaughlin Man Handed Six Months for Simple Assault Aberdeen, South Dakota - In a move aimed at holding perpetrators accountable for their actions, U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann has sentenced Martin Tre Black...
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Erik Maund, Murder-for-Hire, Tennessee 2020
A federal jury in Nashville, Tennessee has returned guilty verdicts against three men in a murder-for-hire scheme. Erik Maund, 48, Bryon Brockway, 48, and Adam Carey, 32, were convicted of murder-for-hire with death...
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…