Today, U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Daniel Valentin-Morales, 35, of Frederick, Maryland, to 13 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release for one count of coercion and enticement. Judge Bredar also ordered that Valentin-Morales must register as a sex offender in places where he resides and is employed, upon his release from prison, pursuant to the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Baltimore, and Frederick Police Department investigated this case. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/em4U7p8j.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland serves nearly 6 million residents throughout the state. From the Atlantic Ocean to the Chesapeake Bay, from Annapolis to Baltimore, from Fort McHenry to Sharpsburg, from the flatlands of the Eastern Shore to the summits of the Appalachian mountains in the west, Maryland is rich in history and in cultural and environmental diversity. USAO-MD works cooperatively with federal, state and local law enforcement partners to promote the rule of law, punish criminals, deter crime and safeguard government property. We seek to inspire public trust and confidence by adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards as we pursue justice in each case. Our Assistant United States Attorneys and support personnel are committed to excellence, integrity, and achievement. Employees are organized into Civil, Criminal and Administrative Divisions and based in two offices, the Northern Division in Baltimore and the Southern Division in Greenbelt. We are proud to serve the citizens of Maryland and devoted to enhancing the quality of life in our state.
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A federal jury found Nichelle Henson, age 38, of Baltimore, Maryland, guilty of making false statements and for bank fraud in connection with fraudulent applications Henson filed to obtain Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans in the names of multiple purported businesses that she had previously incorporated in the state of Maryland. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Office of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery, investigated this case on behalf of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) Fraud Task Force. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/enVvZWkM.
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A federal grand jury indicted Ryan Christopher Hall, 50, of Woodstock, Maryland, charging him with Sexual Exploitation of a Child and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material. Hall is a former domestic violence detective who served 27 years with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. Homeland Security Investigations, the Carroll County State's Attorney's Office Office Special Victims Unit, and Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Crimes Against Children Unit are investigating this case. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gVffnc_T.
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A federal jury has convicted Maureen Wilson, 77, of Owings Mills, for conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, and related charges for wire fraud, money laundering, and filing false tax returns. IRS Criminal Investigation is investigating this case with assistance from the Maryland Insurance Administration and Maryland Office of the Attorney General. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eS7r8MMi.
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U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Jesus Manuel, age 44, of Silver Spring, Maryland, to 58 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Baltimore Field Division and Riverdale Park Police investigated this case. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ednu-BXh.
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A federal grand jury has indicted Jorge Echeverri, 73, of Port Tobacco, Maryland, charging him with theft of government property, false statements, passport fraud, social security misuse, and false statement of citizenship. Homeland Security Investigations, the Department of State, Diplomatic Security - Washington Field Office, and Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General (SSA-OIG) – Philadelphia Field Division investigated this case. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eAiejXjR
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U.S. District Judge Lydia K. Griggsby sentenced Matthew C. Browndorf, 54, of Irvine, California, to more than five years in federal prison for money laundering and wire fraud. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Baltimore Field Office and Federal Housing Finance Agency, Office Inspector General investigated this case. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eAiW7REM.
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Charles Anthony Keemer, 64, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, pleaded guilty to aiding and assisting the preparation and filing of a false and fraudulent tax return. IRS Criminal Investigation is investigating this case. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dzZzNYGr.
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U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher has sentenced Ambrose A. Obinna Warrior, 44, of Milford Mill, Maryland, to 42 months in federal prison. Warrior served as an unlicensed money transmitter in connection with various romance, business email compromise, and investment schemes. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)'s Baltimore and Salt Lake City Field Offices, along with the St. George Resident Agency, investigated this case. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/emkzKAaU.
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Newton Ofioritse Jemide, 47, a Nigerian national, pled guilty to a federal charge for wire fraud conspiracy. Jemide, who was recently extradited from France, was involved in a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal benefits. The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General; Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General – Philadelphia Field Division; and U.S. Secret Service – Washington Field Office, investigated this case. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/edNFEFAv.
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