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Crime doesn’t take a break, and neither do we. This week, the Grimy Times has tracked down the most shocking federal cases, from coast to coast. From unemployment benefits fraud to cyberstalking, we’ve got the inside scoop on the crimes that are making headlines.

Let’s start with Federal Crime, where a Virginia worker was caught scamming the system with unemployment benefits fraud. Meanwhile, the infamous Bernard Madoff’s 2009 Ponzi scheme is still making waves, and a COVID fraud scheme is leaving a trail of victims in its wake. Another notable case is the SSA scam, which has been targeting unsuspecting citizens.

Weapons offenses are always a hot topic, and this week is no exception. A felon was sentenced to 70 months for illegally toting guns, while a Hugo man is facing the music for his machine gun antics. In a shocking case, a Bunch man was sentenced for possessing a staggering 244 guns. Another felon was sentenced to 10 years, and yet another was caught again, proving that some people just don’t learn.

Drug Trafficking is a serious issue, and this week’s cases are no joke. A Fall River gun dealer was busted for crack cocaine, while a Southbridge dealer is facing six years for cocaine and machinegun trafficking. A Lexington man was sentenced for armed fentanyl trafficking, and a Texas trio is in trouble for smashing pharmacies and stealing pain pills. A Wicker Park kingpin was sentenced to nine years for his role in a fentanyl trafficking operation.

Violent Crime is always a concern, and this week’s cases are particularly disturbing. A robber was sentenced to 12 years for a violent crime in Livingston, while a Chicago man is facing charges for threatening to “shoot up” a Secret Service office. A TN man was sentenced to 14 years for abducting his lover, and a felon was sentenced to nine years for firing into a Charlotte apartment. An alien felon was repeatedly released by Washington State despite a history of domestic violence and DUI.

Sex Crimes are a serious issue, and this week’s cases are particularly heinous. A child predator was sentenced to 20 years for child porn in Kennebunkport, while an Army staff sergeant was convicted of raping a junior soldier in San Bernardino. A professor was accused of embezzlement, but other charges may be looming. A child sex abuse case is currently ongoing, and a John Doe was sentenced for sex trafficking in California.

White Collar Crime may not be as flashy as other offenses, but it’s still a serious issue. A Florida CPA is facing the music for $2.2M in tax evasion, while an Oklahoma City con man is in hot water. A Bloomfield Hills man was tapped for a $5M PPP scam, and a Robert John Smith was accused of environmental pollution in California. A Juan Carlos Hernandez was accused of E. coli smuggling in the same state.

Cybercrime is a growing concern, and this week’s cases are particularly alarming. Russian hackers were accused of computer tampering in Pennsylvania, while a GRU military unit was accused of DNS hijacking in the same state. A Juan Thompson was convicted of cyberstalking and bomb threats in Manhattan, and a Christopher R. Buse was sentenced for child pornography in Illinois. A Justin Grant Crain was also sentenced for child pornography in El Dorado, AR.

Organized Crime is a complex issue, and this week’s cases are particularly intriguing. A William Chunn was convicted of racketeering in Texas, while a Keenan Seymour was accused of the same crime in Indiana. A Randy Tran was accused of running illegal gambling dens in San Diego, and a Francisco Ayala was accused of converter theft in Connecticut. A Bryant Bermudez was also accused of converter theft in East Hartford, CT.

Human Trafficking is a serious issue, and this week’s cases are particularly disturbing. A Guatemalan alien was caught and sentenced for reentering the US illegally, while a Juan Hernandez was accused of the same crime in California. A Juan Carlos Ramirez was accused of human smuggling in California, and a Juan Hernandez was accused of identity theft in the same state.

Public Corruption is a serious issue, and this week’s cases are particularly alarming. An Officer James Johnson was accused of identity theft in California, while a John Doe was accused of sewage theft in Illinois. A Joseph M. Moore was accused of running an illegal gambling operation in Pennsylvania, and a Michael Childers was accused of falsification of records in Harold, KY.

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