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Ohio Sheriff’s Deputies Indicted for Allegedly Kicking and Punching a Handcuffed Inmate

Posted on January 16, 2015

CINCINNATI—A federal grand jury in Cincinnati has charged Jeremy S. Hanshaw, 36, of Coal Grove, Ronald S. Hatfield, 25, of Waterloo, and Jason D. Mays, 22, of South Point, with slamming, kicking…

Drug Dealer With Ties to Mexican Cartel Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

Posted on January 15, 2015

SAVANNAH, GA—A man with ties to a Mexican cartel was sentenced last week to 18 years in prison for his role in a methamphetamine conspiracy in Georgia and elsewhere, officials said. Eric…

Former UPS Driver Who Stole Guns, Jewelry and Phones Found Guilty

Posted on January 15, 2015

RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA – A former United Parcel Service driver was found guilty Thursday of federal gun trafficking charges for stealing dozens of guns going through the shipping company’s Ontario hub and providing…

Former Church Treasurer Sentenced to 20 Months for Stealing from Congregation

Posted on January 15, 2015

ST. LOUIS, MO — The former treasurer of a church was sentenced to 21 months in prison for embezzling funds from the Brookfield Church of the Nazarene by writing checks and making unauthorized bank…

Police Chief Sentenced to Seven Years for Getting Cash From Drug Dealer (Video)

Posted on January 15, 2015

PITTSBURGH—A former police chief of Borough, Pennsylvania was re-sentenced to seven years and three months for receiving payments from a purported drug dealer who turned out to be an FBI undercover agent….

Cop Who Operated Marijuana Grow of More Than 100 Plants Sentenced to Prison

Posted on January 15, 2015

NEW YORK  – A former Buffalo police officer  who plead guilty in August to operating of marijuana grow of more than 100 plants  was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison, officials…

Former Traffic Judge Sentenced to Prison for Lying To Grand Jury About a Traffic-Fixing Scheme

Posted on January 15, 2015

PHILADELPHIA— A former traffic judge on Wednesday was sentenced to 20 months in prison for lying to a grand jury in connection with ticket fixing scheme at the former Philadelphia Traffic Court, officials…

Gang member “Chief Fatah” Sentenced to Nearly 29 Years in Prison for Planning Pizza Restaurant Robbery

Posted on January 14, 2015

DETROIT –  A leader of a Detroit street gang was sentenced on Tuesday to nearly 29 years behind bars for planning the armed robbery of Little Caesars pizza restaurant. Christopher LaJuan Tibbs,…

Man Arrested for ISIS-Inspired Plot to Attack U.S. Capitol and Kill Government Workers

Posted on January 14, 2015

CINCINNATI – A 20-year-old man was arrested for a plot to attack the U.S. Capitol and kill government officials, federal officials announced Wednesday. Christopher Lee Cornell, 20, of Green Township, Ohio, was…

Woman Allegedly Faked Former Husband’s Death to Collected $2 Million in Life Insurance

Posted on January 14, 2015

MINNESOTA  –  A woman who falsely claimed that her former husband died and collected more than $2 million in life insurance was charged with concealing a crime, officials said. Irina Vorotinov, 48,…

A Drug Dealer With Ties to a Mexican Cartel Gets a Life Sentence

Posted on January 14, 2015

KANSAS CITY, MO— A 49-year-old drug dealer  with ties to a Mexican cartel was sentence on Tuesday to life  in prison for drug-trafficking and an unsuccessful murder-for-hire convictions, officials said. U.S. District…

Laughter is the Best Medicine – It Boosts Immunity, Lowers Stress and More

Posted on January 13, 2015

“Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your…

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