A federal jury found Anthony Nichols, 43, of Baltimore, Maryland, guilty of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person, possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime. During the four-day trial, the United States presented evidence that Nichols dealt drugs in the 500 block of Cumberland Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; Baltimore Police Department; and Baltimore County Police Department are investigating this case. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/esC2j8-F.
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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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Lawrence Nathanial Harris, 33, of Temple Hills Maryland, pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, in connection with submitting fraudulent CARES Act unemployment insurance claims. Additionally, in a separate case, he pled guilty to possession of a machine gun, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking offense. The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Baltimore Field Office, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Prince George’s County Police Department are investigating this case. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e4QHSr-y.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland announced that it obtained a judgment of $1,407,493.23 against Dr. Richard Akoto, M.D., a family medical doctor, and his practice, Richard O. Akoto, M.D. PC, located in Takoma Park, Maryland. The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland found that Akoto submitted, or caused the submission of, false claims to the Medicare program in connection with his use of auricular stimulation (P-Stim) devices. The HHS Office of Inspector General investigated this case. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/evKPhcTg.
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Khalil Dunaway, 29, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for possessing with the intent to distribute controlled substances. According to the guilty plea, in November 2023, BCPD detectives observed Dunaway conducting multiple hand-to-hand drug transactions in Baltimore County, Maryland. The DEA Washington DC and Baltimore County Police Department investigated this case. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/datbVpd7.
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U.S District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced David Jamal Watson, 40, of Fort Washington, Maryland, to 30 years in federal prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, for sexually exploiting two children and producing child sexual abuse material. Watson used platforms such as Telegram, Instagram, Twitter, and Google to store and distribute the victim’s CSAM and material depicting other children. Homeland Security Investigations and Maryland State Police investigated this case. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/d8yzbaTV.
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Senior U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Brandon Clint Russell, 30, of Orlando, Florida, to 20 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for conspiring to damage or destroy electrical facilities in Maryland. According to evidence presented at trial, from at least November 2022, until February 3, 2023, Russell conspired to carry out attacks against critical infrastructure, specifically transformers located within electrical substations. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Baltimore and Tampa Field Offices investigated this case. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eWrisFRH.
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Charles Anthony Forame, IV, 33, of Brooklyn Park, Maryland, pled guilty today, to federal child sexual exploitation charges. According to the guilty plea, Forame used his Snapchat account to meet teenage girls online. Forame then coerced the victims to provide him with explicit images, or in some instances, sexual acts in person. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Baltimore Field Office; St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office; Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office; Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office; Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office; St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office; Charles County Sheriff’s Office, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office; and Anne Arundel County Police Department investigated this case. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e_HzVpbu.
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What A Night! We had a blast supporting National Night Out events throughout Maryland! From block parties, to cookouts, to community festivals, we were pleased to participate as we helped promote building relationships between law enforcement and residents while bringing back a true sense of community. #NationalNightOut
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🚨WE’RE HIRING! 🚨 Want to work for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland? The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland is seeking AUSAs for its Appellate, Civil, and Criminal divisions. Check out our openings below! Assistant United States Attorney (Appellate) https://lnkd.in/gVPvR-QK Assistant United States Attorney (Civil) https://lnkd.in/gBQiH9gN Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) https://lnkd.in/gVXcxg7Q
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Dimas Gonzalo Contreras-Nolasco, 54, a Mexican citizen and national, has pleaded guilty to illegally re-entering the United States after previously being deported. Contreras-Nolasco is currently serving a state sentence for a rape conviction. He now also faces two years in federal prison for illegal re-entry charges. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - Enforcement and Removal Operations, Baltimore Field Office is investigating this case. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eZpTDZAi.
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