Tag: Texas
Justin Ryan Schmidt, Tax Evasion, Texas 2026
A Cayman resident who thought he could outrun the law by renouncing his U.S. citizenship has been brought to justice. Justin Ryan Schmidt, a former Austin resident, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for tax evasion. Schmidt, a hedge fund manager specializing in cryptocurrency investments, raked in at least $7 million over several years.…
John Bains, COVID-19 Testing Fraud, Texas 2026
⏱ 2 min read A Dallas laboratory, Magnolia Diagnostics, and its owners, John Bains and Kelly Bains, have agreed to pay $19.2 million to resolve allegations of COVID-19 testing fraud. The laboratory allegedly billed Medicare for medically unnecessary respiratory pathogen panel testing performed on seniors receiving COVID-19 tests in Dallas, Texas. The scam exploited vulnerable…
Miguel Garza-Soluga, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Texas 2026
⏱ 2 min read Miguel Garza-Soluga, a 45-year-old Mexican national, was living illegally in Lufkin, Texas, when he was caught by authorities in August 2025. Garza-Soluga had been previously deported in 2020 and 2022, and had a history of felony convictions, including possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and delivery of a controlled…
Luis Mauricio Flores Ordonez, Violating National Defense Airspace, Texas 2026
⏱ 2 min read During the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North Texas, a massive law enforcement operation was undertaken to protect airspace security. The effort, which involved the FBI, DEA, ATF, and other agencies, was aimed at preventing unauthorized drones from flying near key locations, including Dallas Stadium and Fair Park. From June 11…
Bryan Alexis Cedillo, Fentanyl Trafficking, Texas 2026
⏱ 2 min read A 28-year-old Mercedes resident, Bryan Alexis Cedillo, has been indicted for his role in a fentanyl overdose death in McAllen, Texas. Cedillo allegedly sold narcotics to another individual, which resulted in their death. This incident occurred despite Cedillo being aware of the victim’s passing, as he continued to sell narcotics. The…
Alejandro Flores-Martinez, Illegal Re-entry, Texas 2026
⏱ 2 min read This week, a staggering 188 new immigration cases were filed in the Western District of Texas, with charges brought against human smugglers and illegal aliens with a history of violent crimes, sexual abuse, and other serious offenses. The cases, which were filed between July 17 and July 23, involve defendants with…
Mason Jones, Controlled Substances Act Violation, Texas 2023
⏱ 2 min read Dr. Mason Jones and his clinic, Total Men’s Primary Care, have agreed to pay up to $600,000 in civil penalties for violating the Controlled Substances Act in Austin, Texas. The alleged violations occurred between 2023 and 2024, when the clinic and Dr. Jones failed to comply with recordkeeping requirements and electronically…
Anas Said, Concealing Material Support to a Foreign Terrorist Organization, Texas 2026
⏱ 2 min read Anas Said, a 30-year-old Houston resident and self-proclaimed ISIS supporter, used social media to spread terrorist propaganda, including videos and guides on explosives. Said, who pleaded guilty to concealing material support to a foreign terrorist organization and making false statements, faces up to 15 years in prison. The crime occurred over…
Anael Jossue Rodriguez-Rodas, Attempting to Entice a Minor, Texas 2026
⏱ 2 min read Anael Jossue Rodriguez-Rodas, a 35-year-old illegal alien from Honduras, attempted to meet a minor for sex in McAllen, Texas. Over the course of three days, he communicated with someone he believed to be a 16-year-old girl, expressing his desire to have sex with her and sending explicit images. Rodriguez-Rodas made plans…
Enrique Guajardo Lopez, Racketeering and Drug Conspiracy, Texas 2026
BODY: A notorious Barrio Azteca gang member has been brought to justice for his role in a heinous crime that shook the streets of Juarez, Mexico. Enrique Guajardo Lopez, also known as “Kiki,” pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and conspiracy to distribute and import drugs in a federal court in El Paso, Texas. The 59-year-old…
