Tag: March 2026
Christopher Mota, Possessing and Soliciting Child Pornography, Reho…
A routine airport screening turned into a federal nightmare this morning with the arrest of Christopher Mota, 29, of Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Mota is now facing federal charges for possessing and allegedly soliciting hundreds of images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children. The bust, spearheaded by federal prosecutors and border agents, reveals a disturbing…
Maximiliano Davila Perez, Conspiring to Import Cocaine, New York NY…
New York, NY – Maximiliano Davila Perez, the former director of Bolivia’s elite anti-narcotics force, is headed for a lengthy stay in a federal penitentiary. A New York jury found Perez guilty of conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and illegally trafficking in firearms. Judge Denise L. Cote sentenced the disgraced official to…
David Reyes Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking, WV, 2024
MARTINSBURG, WV – The stench of fentanyl and desperation hangs heavier over the Eastern Panhandle after a major drug trafficking operation, with deep roots in the Sinaloa Cartel, began to crumble this week. David Reyes, 61, of Hagerstown, Maryland, traded a guilty plea to federal prosecutors, becoming the latest domino to fall in a case…
Homietos Motorcycle Gang Members, Murder and Racketeering, Houston …
Houston’s underbelly just got a little cleaner. Federal prosecutors unsealed a sweeping indictment this week targeting 17 members and associates of the Homietos outlaw motorcycle gang, accusing them of a reign of terror fueled by racketeering, murder, and brutal violence. The takedown, the culmination of a years-long investigation, aims to dismantle an organization that allegedly…
Erin Alonzo, Fentanyl and Fully Auto Firepower Trafficking, New Orl…
New Orleans is no stranger to violence, but the haul federal agents uncovered last December ratchets up the danger level. Erin Alonzo, 28, is facing a potential life sentence after a raid on his property revealed a sickening combination of deadly narcotics and illegally modified firearms. The bust isn’t just about street-level dealing; it points…
DeAndre Johnson, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Chicago IL, 2023
Chicago street dealer DeAndre Johnson, 42, will spend the next six years in a federal penitentiary after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine into Northwest Indiana. Judge Gretchen S. Lund handed down the 72-month sentence yesterday, a clear signal from the courts that moving poison across state lines won’t be tolerated. The case highlights a persistent…
Erin Alonzo, Running Drug Operation with Illegal Firepower, New Orl…
New Orleans is no stranger to violence, but the cache of weapons and narcotics seized from Erin Alonzo, 28, last December ratchets up the danger another notch. Alonzo, already a convicted felon, was indicted on federal charges this week, accused of running a drug operation while illegally armed with enough firepower to outfit a small…
Michael Smith, AI-Generated Streaming Scam, NC, 2023
A North Carolina man, Michael Smith, is facing a hefty prison sentence after admitting to a sophisticated scheme that used artificial intelligence to siphon millions from music streaming giants like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. Smith didn’t write a hit song, he wrote code – code designed to flood the digital airwaves with garbage…
Miguel Angel Lopez-Mejia Released Early, Smuggling, New Orleans LA,…
New Orleans – Miguel Angel Lopez-Mejia, 34, a Honduran national with a history of ignoring deportation orders, walked out of a Louisiana federal courtroom on March 17, 2026, a free man… for now. The catch? He’s immediately back in the custody of Customs and Border Protection, en route to Honduras. After serving time for illegally…
Deondre E. Jones, Credit Union Robbery, Swansea IL, 2023
Swansea, IL – A brazen daylight robbery at a Swansea credit union ended with a swift arrest Wednesday afternoon, thanks to a rapid response from local and federal law enforcement. Deondre E. Jones, 55, is now facing federal charges after allegedly walking into the First Mid Illinois Credit Union on North Illinois Street and demanding…
