Tag: New York
Bolivian Cop Gets 25 Years for Coke Pipeline
⏱ 3 min read Maximiliano Davila Perez, the former director of Bolivia’s anti-drug agency, is facing a quarter-century in federal prison after a New York jury convicted him of orchestrating a cocaine pipeline into the United States. The 50-something Perez didn’t just turn a blind eye to the cartels; he was on their payroll, guaranteeing…
Benefit & Tax Cheat Gets 37 Months
⏱ 3 min read James Pavlounis, 53, is trading his New Rochelle address for a federal prison cell after admitting to a decade-plus con. For 12 years, starting January 2013, Pavlounis pocketed $646,370 in bogus Social Security disability payments while secretly raking in cash from his valet parking business, Select Parking Systems Inc. – and…
Teacher’s Sexting of Minors Lands Him 13 Years
⏱ 3 min read Kostas Fekkas, 40, is heading to federal prison for 13 years after admitting to a sickening campaign of online exploitation. The ex-high school teacher, also known as “Constantine Fekkas” and “C.J. Justice,” used Snapchat and text messages to manipulate two girls – ages 12 and 16 – into sending him explicit…
Medicare Grift: Florida Man Caged for 5 Years
⏱ 3 min read Ted Albin, 53, is trading Florida sunshine for a federal cell after a Manhattan jury slapped him with five years in prison. The charge? A cold-blooded Medicare scam that bled the system for over $12 million. Albin ran the operation from 2016 through April 2021, using his company, Grapevine Professional Services,…
Fake Finance Guru Bilked Followers
⏱ 2 min read Kenneth Thom, operating online as “K$” and “K Money,” admitted in federal court today to running a cold-blooded investment scam out of New York. The 40-something ex-broker preyed on social media followers with promises of easy profits, all while hiding a history of financial misconduct. Thom pleaded guilty to investment adviser…
Manhattan Dealer Tied to Fatal OD
⏱ 3 min read Adam Sloan, a 32-year-old Manhattan drug dealer known on the streets as “Slug,” is facing a federal indictment after authorities linked him to the July 15, 2025 overdose death of a New York City resident. Feds say Sloan peddled the fentanyl that proved fatal, triggering a narcotics distribution resulting in death…
Crime in New York 2008: The Rise of Gun Violence Amidst National Decline
In 2008, New York experienced a disturbing trend – an increase in gun violence, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The city’s crime rates were a reflection of the nation’s overall decline in violent crime, but the rise of gun-related offenses stood out as a concerning anomaly. The FBI’s UCR program, which…
New York 2007: Rising Violent Crime Rates
In 2007, New York experienced a concerning rise in violent crime rates, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. This trend was not unique to the city, as the U.S. saw a nationwide increase in violent crimes during this period. The FBI UCR program collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies…
New York 2006: Rising Gun Violence, Murders and Rapes Soar
According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, 2006 marked a significant year for crime in New York. Rising gun violence was a major concern, with a notable spike in homicides and non-negligent manslaughters. The FBI reported an increase in violent crimes in New York, including a significant rise in murders and non-negligent manslaughters.…
New York 2005: Crime Rates Rise Amidst National Decline
In 2005, New York saw a significant uptick in crime rates, bucking the national trend of declining crime. According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, the state’s overall crime rate increased by an estimated percentage, with violent crimes accounting for a substantial portion of the rise. Nationally, the FBI UCR program reported a…
