Putting the Brakes on Catalytic Converter Thefts
More than 20 people have been charged in connection with a nationwide, multimillion-dollar scheme involving stolen catalytic converters, thanks to an investigation by the FBI and our partners.
View ArticleCulpeper Woman Pleads Guilty to Dark Web Murder-for-Hire Plot
Annie Nicole Ritenour of Culpeper, Virginia, who went online in an attempt to hire a hitman using Bitcoin, pleaded guilty in federal court.
View ArticleVirginia Man Sentenced for Assault on Law Enforcement During January 6...
Markus Maly, of Fincastle, Virginia, was sentenced for assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
View ArticleVirginia Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During January 6...
James Russell Davis of Virginia, a self-proclaimed member of the Proud Boys, pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol.
View ArticleVirginia Sheriff, Three Others Indicted on Federal Bribery Charges
An indictment was unsealed charging the Sheriff of Culpeper County, Virginia, and three other Virginia men with a conspiracy to exchange bribes.
View ArticleOwner of Chester Unlicensed Group Home Sentenced for Medicaid and VRS Fraud
Sharon Johnson of Chester has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for conspiracy to commit health care fraud, health care fraud, and wire fraud.
View ArticleBedford County Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
A Forest, Virginia man, who falsely obtained a $25,000 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan in 2021, pleaded guilty last week in federal court to wire fraud.
View ArticleFormer City of Richmond Official and Wife Plead Guilty to Fraud
A former senior manager at the City of Richmond DPW and his wife pleaded guilty to defrauding the city.
View ArticleNorth Chesterfield Man and Woman Charged with Committing Forced Labor and...
A federal grand jury returned a seven-count indictment charging a Virginia couple with conspiracy to commit forced labor and related crimes.
View ArticleFinal MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced for Role in Rival Gang Member’s Murder
Jose Gimenez-Lobos of New Jersey has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for conspiring to participate in a murder in connection with his participation in MS-13.
View ArticleFinal Defendant Sentenced in Multi-State Dogfighting Ring
The final defendant prosecuted as part of an extensive investigation into a dogfighting and drug distribution network was sentenced to 46 months in prison.
View ArticleVirginia Veterinary Technician Sentenced for Dogfighting and Promoting Animal...
Carlos Warren of Rapidan, Virginia, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for conspiring to fight dogs and promote dogfighting.
View ArticleFederal Inmate Convicted of Producing Obscene Images of Children
Jesse Fernando Perez, a federal inmate, has been convicted of producing and possessing obscene images of children.
View ArticleChester Man Pleads Guilty to $1.9 Million Embezzlement Scheme
Bahram Khosropanah of Chester pleaded guilty to mail fraud for embezzling more than $1.9 million from his employer.
View ArticleWinchester Man to Serve Nine Years for Planting Bomb at Cedar Creek Battlefield
Gerald Leonard Drake of Winchester was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for mailing threatening letters and planting a pipe bomb at the Cedar Creek Battlefield.
View ArticleRoanoke Drug Dealer Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Prison
Anthony Brian Barnett of Roanoke, who engaged in drug dealing from behind bars, was sentenced to 186 months in federal prison.
View ArticleGlen Allen Man Pleads Guilty to $870,000 Sneaker Fraud
Justin Lee Godsey of Glen Allen pleaded guilty to a wire fraud charge arising from his operation of an online retail business.
View ArticleMan Charged with Defrauding Elderly Homeowners and COVID-19 Relief Programs
Howard Lee Stith Jr., of Freeman, had his initial appearance on charges of wire fraud, filing a false tax return, tax evasion, and other related offenses.
View ArticleDanville Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Child Pornography Possession
William Allen Wolf of Danville pleaded guilty to possession with intent to view a visual depiction of a minor under 12 years of age engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
View ArticleVirginia Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol...
Lewis Wayne Snoots of Virginia has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement, related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol.
View ArticleMan and Woman Sentenced for Armed Robberies of Richmond Discount Stores
A Richmond man and woman have been sentenced to a combined 24 and one half years in prison for their role in two armed robberies.
View ArticleMarion Man Pleads Guilty to Large-Scale Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy
Brian Cory Hoover of Marion, Virginia, who trafficked numerous pounds of methamphetamine from Georgia into Southwest Virginia since 2021, pleaded guilty.
View ArticleInsider Trader Who Abused His Position at Capital One Pleads Guilty
Nan Huang, a foreign national formerly of Henrico, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and insider trading.
View ArticleThe Eastern District of Virginia Honors Federal, State, and Local Law...
U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber recognized more than 300 officers and agents from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies with Public Service Awards.
View ArticleNorth Carolina Man Sentenced for Role in $5.8 Million Fraud Scheme
A Huntersville, North Carolina man has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for his role in a fraud scheme that caused more than $5.8 million in losses to victims.
View ArticleRichmond Man Sentenced for Two Armed Carjackings in Central Virginia
Treon Jackson of Richmond has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for brandishing firearms during two separate carjackings.
View ArticleMichigan Man Pleads Guilty to Investment Fraud Scheme Involving Fake NASA...
Steven Vernon Cross of Marne, Michigan, pleaded guilty to a wire fraud charge arising from his participation in an investment fraud scheme.
View ArticleNorthern Neck Convicted Felon Sentenced for Possession of an AR-Style Firearm...
Kendrick Lamar Diggs of Lancaster County has been sentenced to nine years in prison for possessing a firearm after having been previously convicted of a felony.
View ArticleRoanoke Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Methamphetamine Distribution
Anthony Banks of Roanoke, who trafficked more than four pounds of methamphetamine, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison.
View ArticleRichmond Man Who Led Officers on High-Speed Car Chase Pleads Guilty to...
Keith Travers of Richmond pleaded guilty to a carjacking.
View ArticleALERT: FBI Conducting Training Exercise
The FBI Richmond Field Office is advising residents about an upcoming training exercise that will take place early next week near their headquarters office in Richmond.
View ArticleVirginia Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol...
James Russel Davis of Virginia, a self-proclaimed member of the Proud Boys, was sentenced on a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol.
View ArticleThree Individuals Sentenced for Bribery Scheme at Ft. Gregg-Adams
A Hopewell couple and Missouri man have been sentenced for conspiring to bribe a public official.
View ArticleCorporate Executive Pleads Guilty to Misappropriating Combustion Turbine...
A former Executive for a global industrial manufacturing conglomerate pleaded guilty to conspiracy to convert trade secrets.
View ArticleFormer City of Richmond Official and Wife Sentenced for Fraud
Michael Evins, a former manager at the City of Richmond Department of Public Works, and his wife were sentenced to 27 months in prison and 8 months of home incarceration.
View ArticleMaryland Man Charged with Leading Multi-State Sex Trafficking Network
The FBI’s I-81 Human Trafficking Task Force has charged a Maryland man with using drug dependency to force at least five adult victims into commercial sex work.
View ArticleTravel Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Employer Using Hotel Booking Scheme
A Beaverdam woman pleaded guilty to conducting financial transactions involving the criminal proceeds of her scheme to defraud her employer.
View ArticleVirginia Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to...
A Virginia man was found guilty in the District of Columbia of felony and misdemeanor charges related to his actions during the January 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol.
View ArticleCEO of Charity for Veterans Charged With Federal Fraud Crimes
A grand jury returned an indictment charging James W. Arehart of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with devising and executing a scheme to defraud the public.
View ArticleMarion Man to Serve 25 Years for Role in Large-Scale Meth Conspiracy
Brian Cory Hoover, who trafficked multiple pounds of methamphetamine into Southwest Virginia, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in the conspiracy.
View ArticleNine Indicted in Federal Drug Conspiracy
A federal grand jury indicted nine individuals, charging them with participating in a federal drug conspiracy that trafficked methamphetamine.
View ArticleFederal Prosecutors Remove 300 Illegal Firearms From Eastern Virginia During...
Over the course of the past fiscal year, the Eastern District of Virginia's litigative efforts resulted in the forfeiture of at least 312 illegally owned, possessed, used, or obtained firearms.
View ArticleNine Indicted in Federal Health Care Fraud Probe
An indictment has been unsealed, charging nine people with healthcare fraud conspiracy, money laundering, and obstruction of justice.
View ArticleVirginia Man Arrested and Indicted on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for...
John Michael Livingston of Virginia has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol.
View ArticleVirginia Man and Woman Convicted of Forced Labor at Gas Station and...
A Richmond-area couple, Harmanpreet Singh and Kulbir Kaur, have been convicted of conspiracy to commit forced labor, forced labor, and other related offenses.
View ArticleFBI Richmond Announces Its 2024 Citizens Academy
Special Agent in Charge Stanley M. Meador welcomes business, civic, and faith-based community leaders to apply for FBI Richmond’s Citizens Academy program.
View ArticleNew River Valley Drug Dealer Sentenced to More than 11 Years in Prison
Nicholaus Francois Wines of Dublin, who engaged in drug dealing in Roanoke while armed with a weapon, was sentenced to 11 and one half years in federal prison.
View ArticleCharlottesville Man Arrested for Operating East Coast Prostitution Ring
Brian Lamont Turner of Charlottesville, Virginia, who posted hundreds of commercial sex ads for adult women in various cities, was arrested early this morning.
View ArticleNorth Carolina Man, Who Sent Nude Picture to FBI Undercover, Pleads Guilty
William Alexander Korthals of North Carolina, who sent a nude photograph to an employee of the FBI whom he believed to be a 9-year-old girl, pleaded guilty.
View ArticleFBI Leads Surge in Arrests Targeting Drug-Trafficking Organizations Nationwide
Across more than seven FBI field offices in the last two weeks, nearly 200 people have been charged as part of a series of arrests targeting large-scale drug-trafficking organizations operating...
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