Tag: Guilty plea
Craig Sherman, Wire Fraud, Florida 2023
Former lawyer Craig Sherman pleads guilty to wire fraud in West Palm Beach Federal Court. Sherman admitted to defrauding friends and clients through an investment scheme and faces up to 20 years in prison for each count. Total fraud amount estimated at $7 million.
Sara Jacqueline King, Investor Fraud, California 2023
Discover the shocking case involving an Orange County lawyer who pleads guilty to defrauding investors of over $8 million. Learn more here.
Orlando Miguel Valenzuela, Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Arizona 2023
Tucson man pleads guilty to sexual abuse. Orlando Miguel Valenzuela admitted to engaging in sexual acts with a minor under the age of 11. Sentenced to 5-10 years in federal prison, lifetime supervised release, and sex offender registration. Investigation conducted by Pascua Yaqui Police Department and FBI.
Vanessa Rene Dundon, Methamphetamine Possession with Intent to Distribute, Arizona 2022
Indian Wells-based drug dealer pleads guilty for distributing methamphetamine on Hopi Reservation. Guilty plea highlights the consequences of drug trafficking and the importance of collaborative law enforcement efforts. #DrugTrafficking #Methamphetamine
James Valentine Siehien, Armed Bank Robbery, Arizona 2021
Serial bank robber James Valentine Siehien pleads guilty to bank robbery and armed bank robbery charges. Sentencing scheduled for May 30, 2023. Maximum penalties include up to 20 years in prison, fines up to $250,000, and supervised release. FBI and Tucson Police Department conducted the investigation.
Devonte Okeith Mathis, Marijuana Conspiracy, Texas 2021
Stay informed about the Tucson Amtrak shooter case as a co-conspirator pleads guilty. Learn about charges, penalties, and the impact on law enforcement.
James W. Clark, Making a Threatening Interstate Communication, Arizona 2021
Learn about a man who pleaded guilty to sending a bomb threat to an Arizona election official. This case highlights the need to protect election workers and ensure the integrity of the voting process.
Melanie Gail Titus, Theft Concerning Programs Receiving Federal Funds, Alaska 2015
Bookkeeper pleads guilty to embezzling money from Alaska Native village. Melanie Gail Titus stole over $55,000 through payroll checks, deposits, and reimbursements. She now faces up to 10 years in prison.
Walter William Onstad, Child Pornography Distribution, Alaska 2023
Discover the disturbing case of a Ketchikan man pleading guilty to distributing child pornography. Learn about the Kik group he administered and the ongoing efforts to combat child sexual exploitation. #ChildPornography #DepartmentOfJustice
Benjamin W. McCulloch, Conspiracy to Commit Anti-Kickback Offenses, Alaska 2021
The owner of a commercial flooring contractor in Fairbanks, Alaska has pleaded guilty to a kickback scheme defrauding a U.S. Army facility. Learn more about the charges, penalties, and joint law enforcement effort that led to this guilty plea.
