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Houston man sentenced to nearly 15 years in prison for Beaumont Chase Bank robbery
Read full article: Houston man sentenced to nearly 15 years in prison for Beaumont Chase Bank robberyA Houston man has been sentenced to federal prison for bank robbery in Beaumont, the United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Former NASA employee, her husband charged for taking out loans, attempting to dispute debts with identity theft claims
Read full article: Former NASA employee, her husband charged for taking out loans, attempting to dispute debts with identity theft claimsA Missouri City couple has been indicted for orchestrating a fraudulent financing and refinancing mortgage loan scheme, the United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
United Memorial Medical Center to pay $2M for alleged false claims violations, double-billing for COVID tests
Read full article: United Memorial Medical Center to pay $2M for alleged false claims violations, double-billing for COVID testsUnited Memorial Medical Center has agreed to pay $2 million and to make additional contingent payments to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations, the United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Houston men charged with stealing more than $1.2M in mail theft scheme, activating stolen credit cards
Read full article: Houston men charged with stealing more than $1.2M in mail theft scheme, activating stolen credit cardsFive Houston men have been taken into federal custody after they were charged in a large-scale mail theft and credit card fraud scheme resulting in more than $1.2 million in losses, the United States Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
Baytown woman sentenced to 2 years for embezzling nearly $3M from employer over 10 years
Read full article: Baytown woman sentenced to 2 years for embezzling nearly $3M from employer over 10 yearsA 55-year-old Baytown woman has been sentenced to prison for embezzling millions of dollars from her employer for nearly 10 years, the United States Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Houston man sentenced to 5 years for illegal purchases of firearms trafficked to Mexico
Read full article: Houston man sentenced to 5 years for illegal purchases of firearms trafficked to MexicoA 34-year-old Houston man and felon has been ordered to federal prison for illegally purchasing and trafficking firearms, the United States Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Houston clinic owner, Atlanta doctor sentenced in $5 million pill mill scheme
Read full article: Houston clinic owner, Atlanta doctor sentenced in $5 million pill mill schemeA Houston clinic owner and a doctor in Atlanta, GA have been sentenced for their roles in a $5 million pill mill scheme, the United States Department of Justice announced.
Therapist’s ex-wife sentenced to nearly 5 years for defrauding Medicaid of more than $600K, stealing patient information
Read full article: Therapist’s ex-wife sentenced to nearly 5 years for defrauding Medicaid of more than $600K, stealing patient informationA 48-year-old Katy woman has been sentenced to prison for defrauding Medicaid of more than $600,000, the United States Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
Houston men admit to beating victim, demanding $400K for his release in Mexican cartel-related kidnapping
Read full article: Houston men admit to beating victim, demanding $400K for his release in Mexican cartel-related kidnappingTwo Houston men have admitted to beating a victim, holding him at gunpoint and threatening to kill him, the United States Department of Justice announced Monday.
Houston pharmacist, clinic owner sentenced for illegally distributing thousands of opioid pills in $6M pill mill scheme
Read full article: Houston pharmacist, clinic owner sentenced for illegally distributing thousands of opioid pills in $6M pill mill schemeA Houston pharmacist and clinic owner were sentenced Wednesday for their roles in a $6 million pill mill scheme, the United States Department of Justice announced.
Sugar Land man pleads guilty to stealing victim’s identity, wiring more than $500K in Bitcoin from account
Read full article: Sugar Land man pleads guilty to stealing victim’s identity, wiring more than $500K in Bitcoin from accountA Sugar Land man has pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain and launder more than $500,000, the United States Department of Justice said.
Houston construction business owner charged in wire fraud loan scheme
Read full article: Houston construction business owner charged in wire fraud loan schemeA Houston businessman was arrested for wire fraud in relation to a fraudulent loan scheme, according to the United States Department of Justice.
Self-proclaimed ‘King of Bissonnet’ convicted of sex trafficking multiple women, beating them
Read full article: Self-proclaimed ‘King of Bissonnet’ convicted of sex trafficking multiple women, beating themA federal jury has convicted a 47-year-old Houston man of sex trafficking four women by means of force and of taking three women across state lines to engage in prostitution, the United States Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
Repeat offender from Houston sentenced to nearly 5 years for illegally possessing loaded assault rifle
Read full article: Repeat offender from Houston sentenced to nearly 5 years for illegally possessing loaded assault rifleA 33-year-old Houston man and repeat violent felon has been sentenced to prison for illegally possessing a firearm, the United States Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Houston man arrested for allegedly traveling to Florida to have sex with 13-year-old girl
Read full article: Houston man arrested for allegedly traveling to Florida to have sex with 13-year-old girlA Houston man was arrested for traveling to Florida to have sex with a 13-year-old girl, the United States Department of Justice announced Thursday.
‘Treated his head like a football’: Houston couple receives lengthy prison sentences for beating, carjacking Uber driver
Read full article: ‘Treated his head like a football’: Houston couple receives lengthy prison sentences for beating, carjacking Uber driverTwo Houston residents have been ordered to federal prison after beating and carjacking an Uber driver, the United States Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Former high-ranking Z-43 cartel member pleads guilty to trafficking tons of cocaine into US; facing life in prison
Read full article: Former high-ranking Z-43 cartel member pleads guilty to trafficking tons of cocaine into US; facing life in prisonA former high-ranking member of the Los Zetas cartel has entered a guilty plea to a conspiracy to import tons of cocaine into the United States, the United States Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Missouri City man sentenced to nearly 2 years for embezzling millions of dollars from employer
Read full article: Missouri City man sentenced to nearly 2 years for embezzling millions of dollars from employerA 35-year-old Missouri City man has been ordered to prison for embezzling millions of dollars from his employer, the United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Man, woman sentenced after breaking into British Consul General’s home, causing more than $56K in damages
Read full article: Man, woman sentenced after breaking into British Consul General’s home, causing more than $56K in damagesA Houston man and woman have been sentenced for breaking into the home of the Consul General for Great Britain causing nearly $56,000 in property damage, the United States Department of Justice said.
Houston man pleads guilty to kidnapping 15-year-old, raping her on 3-day trip across country
Read full article: Houston man pleads guilty to kidnapping 15-year-old, raping her on 3-day trip across countryA 33-year-old Houston man has been convicted after holding a teen girl against her will and taking her on a three-day trip across the country, the United States Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Repeat offender from Pearland sent back to prison for having sadomasochistic child pornography images
Read full article: Repeat offender from Pearland sent back to prison for having sadomasochistic child pornography imagesInvestigators found a total of 831 images of child pornography, 736 of which contained prepubescent minors. Approximately 100 included sadomasochistic activity. Evidence shows that the suspect has had sexual interest in children since the late 1980s.
Scammer sentenced to 2 years for making fake accounts, using stolen credit cards to buy Texas A&M football game tickets
Read full article: Scammer sentenced to 2 years for making fake accounts, using stolen credit cards to buy Texas A&M football game ticketsA 48-year-old California man has pleaded guilty to a nationwide ticket scam that included a Texas A&M football game, the United States Department of Justice said.
Houston man sentenced to 15 years for trading child porn via Kik
Read full article: Houston man sentenced to 15 years for trading child porn via KikA 26-year-old Houston man has been ordered to 15 years in federal prison following his conviction of receipt of child pornography, the United States Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Fake tech support schemer sentenced to 16 years after targeting elderly victims
Read full article: Fake tech support schemer sentenced to 16 years after targeting elderly victimsThe leader in a conspiracy to commit mail fraud has been ordered to federal prison, the United States Department of Justice said.
Company in Harris County to pay $5.7M after submitting false claims to Medicare to receive travel reimbursements
Read full article: Company in Harris County to pay $5.7M after submitting false claims to Medicare to receive travel reimbursementsBestCare Laboratory Services LLC, will pay $5.7 million to settle an outstanding False Claims Act judgment after the company lied to Medicare to receive travel reimbursements, the United States Department of Justice said in a news release.
3 men sentenced for smuggling women from Cuba into the US, making them work in Houston-area strip clubs
Read full article: 3 men sentenced for smuggling women from Cuba into the US, making them work in Houston-area strip clubsThree men were sentenced to prison for smuggling women into the United States from Cuba and making them work in Houston-area strip clubs, the United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Jasper County little league coach convicted for sexually assaulting several players
Read full article: Jasper County little league coach convicted for sexually assaulting several playersA little league coach has pleaded guilty to federal child exploitation charges in the Eastern District of Texas, the United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
2 Houston area men charged with burning down 3-story medical center under construction in Spring
Read full article: 2 Houston area men charged with burning down 3-story medical center under construction in SpringThe Department of Justice said two men from around the Houston area are now in jail after their role in a building fire in the Spring area last year.
Texas small-town drug traffickers in Garcia organization receive lengthy prison sentences
Read full article: Texas small-town drug traffickers in Garcia organization receive lengthy prison sentencesNearly a dozen criminals have now been brought to justice for their roles in drug trafficking on Sinton streets after the sentencing of two Sinton residents, the United States Department of Justice announced.
Richmond man sentenced to nearly 5 years in Medicare home health fraud scheme, agrees to pay back $1.4M in restitution
Read full article: Richmond man sentenced to nearly 5 years in Medicare home health fraud scheme, agrees to pay back $1.4M in restitutionA 47-year-old home health company owner has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for a $1.4 million Medicare home health fraud scheme, the United States Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
Houston man, woman admit to burglarizing British Consul General’s residence, causing over $56K in damage, DOJ says
Read full article: Houston man, woman admit to burglarizing British Consul General’s residence, causing over $56K in damage, DOJ saysA Houston man and woman have pleaded guilty to burglarizing and damaging property at the British Consul General’s residence, the United States Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
25-year-old Houston man sent to prison for soliciting sexually-explicit videos of minors
Read full article: 25-year-old Houston man sent to prison for soliciting sexually-explicit videos of minorsLaw enforcement officials found 3,765 images and 746 videos of young children engaged in sexually explicit conduct. The images and videos include children under the age of 12 participating in sexual acts such as bondage, bestiality, and acts of violence such as the penetration of the young victims.
Sunnyside residents say city of Houston is ignoring known hot spot for illegal dumping
Read full article: Sunnyside residents say city of Houston is ignoring known hot spot for illegal dumpingAs the city of Houston faces a federal probe into its handling of illegal dumping in Black and Brown neighborhoods, residents in Sunnyside say they’ve seen no sign things are improving.
DOJ: Houston man arrested in connection to Jan. 6 Capitol riots, allegedly seen on video taking photos inside breached building
Read full article: DOJ: Houston man arrested in connection to Jan. 6 Capitol riots, allegedly seen on video taking photos inside breached buildingCharges have been filed against a Houston man for his alleged participation in the Jan. 6 insurrection and riots at the United States Capitol.
DOJ: Houston area pharmacy owner pleads guilty to dispensing 1.5 million doses of controlled substances, laundering money
Read full article: DOJ: Houston area pharmacy owner pleads guilty to dispensing 1.5 million doses of controlled substances, laundering moneyA local pharmacy owner was found guilty by a federal jury Monday for distributing controlled substances and laundering money from his now-shuttered pharmacies, according to a release sent by the United States Department of Justice.
“It’s Not Over”: Brazoria Co. NAACP calls DOJ to investigate jury tampering allegations
Read full article: “It’s Not Over”: Brazoria Co. NAACP calls DOJ to investigate jury tampering allegationsOn Friday, the Brazoria County NAACP submitted an eight-page letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking for an independent investigation into allegations that former district clerk Rhonda Barchak altered the jury pool by race for more than a decade.
6 charged with bid to smuggle arsenal to Mexican drug cartel
Read full article: 6 charged with bid to smuggle arsenal to Mexican drug cartelAuthorities say six men have been charged with plotting to smuggle assault weapons and hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition to one of Mexico's most violent drug cartels.
Fort Bend County courts reach a settlement with Justice Department resolving language access and retaliation investigation
Read full article: Fort Bend County courts reach a settlement with Justice Department resolving language access and retaliation investigationThe United States Department of Justice announced a settlement agreement with Fort Bend County to improve access to court for people with limited English proficiency (LEP), resolving an investigation into allegations that the county courts’ requirements discriminated against LEP people.
Houston man sentenced to 40 years for leading string of armed robberies targeting Asian families
Read full article: Houston man sentenced to 40 years for leading string of armed robberies targeting Asian familiesA Houston man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for leading an armed home invasion robbery crew that targeted families of South Asian and East Asian descent, the United States Department of Justice confirmed Friday.