Tag: February 2023

Mountain View Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Murder of Estranged Wife in National Park
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – In a chilling turn of events that shocked the nation park system, Dylan J. Hanger, 31, from Mountain View, Mo., was today sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison without parole for the brutal murder of his estranged wife. Hanger, who met his wife, Brittany Gorman, at the Buck…

Felon Nix Gets 5+ Years for Gun Sale
OCALA, FL – Another dangerous criminal is off the streets thanks to a swift takedown and a lengthy federal sentence. Troy Nix, 30, of Mount Dora, Florida, received five years and eight months in federal prison today after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The sentence, handed down by Senior United…

Ocala Felon Sentenced to Over 17 Years for Guns & Meth
Ocala, FL – In a brutal turn of events for the city’s criminal underworld, Aaron Haa (42), a convicted felon with over 21 prior state felony convictions, was sentenced to 17 years and 7 months in federal prison. The sentence came after Haa was caught with a firearm and methamphetamine, charges that carry severe penalties.…

Jax Man Swindles $910K in COVID Relief, Buys Rolex
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Kenneth Steven Landers, 57, of Jacksonville, Florida, is facing a potential 30-year federal prison sentence after pleading guilty today to wire fraud and engaging in illegal monetary transactions. United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the guilty plea, stemming from a brazen scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) during the…

Lakeland’s Paz Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud Conspiracy
Tampa, Florida – The grimy details of a multimillion-dollar wire fraud scam have emerged with the guilty plea of Lakeland’s Ramon Paz, 52. The U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced that Paz has copped to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, setting him up for a potential 20-year federal prison sentence. Paz’s construction company, registered…

Slync CEO Accused of $20M Fraud Scheme
Related Federal Cases Ex-Bank CEO Overby Accused of $1.5M Fraud · North Carolina Kayvonfar Gets 5 Years for Bank Fraud Scheme · Oklahoma Dallas Recruiter Gets 30 Months for Bank Fraud Scheme · Texas Medina Mortgage Scheme Nets Five in $4.1M Fraud · Texas Louisiana Man Gets 30 Months in Title Fraud Scheme · Texas…

Steinhatchee Deacon Sentenced to 22 Years for Child Porn
Jonathan High, 31, of Steinhatchee, Florida, has been sentenced to a harrowing 22 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. The sentence was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. In a bench trial on October 4, 2022, High was found guilty of two counts of using…

Maryland Woman, Florida Man Indicted in Energy Facility Plot
BALTIMORE, MD – A Maryland woman and a Florida man are facing serious federal charges after a grand jury indictment revealed a conspiracy to cripple a critical energy facility. Sarah Beth Clendaniel, 34, of Catonsville, Maryland, and Brandon Clint Russell, 27, of Orlando, Florida, are accused of plotting to inflict significant damage and disrupt operations…

Russian Businessman Vladislav Klyushin Convicted in $90M Hack-to-Trade Scam
BOSTON – In a stunning verdict, Russian businessman Vladislav Klyushin, also known as ‘Vladislav Kliushin,’ 42, was convicted today by a federal jury for his role in an intricate $90 million hack-to-trade scheme that stole securities based on non-public information from U.S. computer networks. Following a 10-day trial, the jury found Klyushin guilty of conspiring…

Las Cruces Felons Charged in Woman’s Death
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The grim halls of justice have once again been echoed with the footsteps of two felons from Las Cruces, NM. Margarito Serena and David Aguilar, both aged 29 and 26 respectively, appeared in court today, charged with federal firearms violations stemming from the tragic shooting death of a woman. According to authorities,…
