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Big Island Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charges in Hawaii

Vernon Santiago, 45, of Mountain View, Hawaii, pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon and unlawful drug user. The case was announced by U.S. Attorney Ken Sorenson and highlights federal enforcement efforts against prohibited persons who illegally obtain weapons.

•Santiago pleaded guilty to federal charges of possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon
•He was also charged as an unlawful user of controlled substances in possession of weapons
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Stockton Man, 20, Gets 77 Months for Illegal Gun Sales, Machinegun Possession

Rayshawn Williams, a 20-year-old Stockton resident, was sentenced to 77 months in federal prison for illegally dealing in firearms and possessing machineguns. Senior U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez imposed the sentence following Williams' conviction on federal weapons trafficking charges.

•20-year-old Rayshawn Williams sentenced to 77 months for illegal firearms dealing and machinegun possession
•Case involved trafficking of automatic weapons, which carry enhanced federal penalties
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Maine Man Gets 10-Year Federal Sentence for Child Pornography

John Haynes, 28, of Belmont, Maine, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing child pornography. The sentence comes after Haynes previously served time for sexual misconduct with a child under 14.

•John Haynes, 28, of Belmont, Maine, sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for child pornography possession
•Haynes has a prior state conviction for sexual misconduct with a child under 14
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Lufkin Man Sentenced in $9 Million Federal Fraud Scheme

A Lufkin man has been sentenced for federal violations related to a $9 million fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas. U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs announced the successful prosecution, marking a significant white-collar crime conviction in the region.

•Federal sentencing completed for Lufkin resident in $9 million fraud scheme
•Eastern District of Texas prosecutors secured conviction under U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs
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Utah Woman Sentenced for $25K Social Security Fraud After Mother's Death

Muna Abdi, a 36-year-old Somali national from Utah, was sentenced to 12 months' probation and ordered to pay over $25,000 in restitution for impersonating her deceased mother to fraudulently collect Social Security benefits for nearly three years.

•Defendant impersonated deceased mother for nearly 3 years to collect $25,638.61 in Social Security benefits
•Court imposed 12 months' probation and full restitution rather than jail time
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Denver Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Federal Bank Robbery Conviction

Simon Meza, a 45-year-old Denver resident, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release after being convicted on two counts of bank robbery. The sentence also addresses his guilty plea to being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition in the same case.

•Simon Meza received a 300-month (25-year) federal prison sentence for bank robbery convictions
•He was convicted at trial in September 2025 on two separate bank robbery counts
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Nine Salinas Gang Members Indicted on Federal Racketeering Charges

A federal grand jury has indicted nine South Bay men for racketeering conspiracy as members of the Salinas Acosta Plaza Norteños street gang. The charges include 11 murders, 14 attempted murders, and extensive drug and weapons trafficking operations.

•Nine South Bay men indicted for racketeering conspiracy as SAP Norteños gang members
•Charges include 11 murders and 14 attempted murders linked to gang activities
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Maryland Man Gets 37 Months for Airport Car Theft Conspiracy

Tyrese McKinnon, 25, of Temple Hills, Maryland, was sentenced to three years and one month in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to steal vehicles from airport parking facilities. The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.

•25-year-old Maryland resident sentenced to 37 months in federal prison
•Criminal conspiracy specifically targeted vehicles at airport parking facilities
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Charlotte Man Sentenced to Prison for Operating Ponzi Scheme

A Charlotte man has been sentenced to federal prison for operating a Ponzi scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina. The case represents another federal prosecution targeting investment fraud that defrauds victims through false promises of returns.

•Charlotte resident receives federal prison sentence for Ponzi scheme operation
•Case prosecuted by U.S. Attorney's Office for Western District of North Carolina
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Montana Man Sentenced to 3+ Years in Federal Prison for Cyberstalking

A Bigfork, Montana man received a sentence of more than three years in federal prison for cyberstalking charges. The case, prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for Montana, highlights federal law enforcement's continued focus on online harassment crimes.

•Federal prosecution resulted in significant prison sentence for cyberstalking offense
•Case demonstrates DOJ enforcement priorities for online harassment crimes
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