
June 2, 2026
Two former Mississippi superintendents and a Missouri teacher have been sentenced for conspiring to steal nearly $400,000 from federal education programs following an investigation under national anti-fraud initiatives led by multiple agencies.
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May 28, 2026
The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Mississippi organized a food drive as part of America's upcoming 250th birthday celebrations. Donations were given to The Pantry of Oxford and Lafayette County, which serves hundreds of local residents each week.
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May 28, 2026
A Venezuelan man tied to an international gang was sentenced for conspiracy related to ATM jackpotting schemes targeting banks across Mississippi. Authorities say both defendants will face deportation after serving their sentences.
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May 27, 2026
Jamario Sanford has been sentenced for his role in a drug conspiracy while serving as a Greenwood police officer. Federal authorities highlighted efforts by investigators that led to his conviction.
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May 21, 2026
A Booneville man received four years in federal prison after being convicted on charges related to possession of child sexual abuse material involving young children under twelve years old. He must pay $107,000 in restitution while serving supervised release upon completion.
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May 20, 2026
Two Cleveland men received lengthy federal prison sentences after pleading guilty following an armed shootout at a convenience store involving illegal firearms possession by convicted felons. Authorities say both face additional state charges related to the same incident.
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May 19, 2026
A Louisville man received over four years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute more than forty grams of fentanyl disguised as prescription pills by mail. Authorities intercepted about 500 dosage units following an investigation led by multiple agencies under Homeland Security Task Force initiatives.
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May 14, 2026
A Venezuelan man tied to an international gang has been sentenced for ATM bank fraud in Mississippi after stealing thousands through 'jackpotting.' Authorities say he will be deported after serving his sentence.
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May 14, 2026
A Memphis man has been sentenced for illegally possessing seven firearms while wanted as an eight-year fugitive on earlier charges stemming from Tennessee federal court proceedings. Authorities say his arrest followed close cooperation between local police and federal agencies.
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May 12, 2026
A major Homeland Security Task Force investigation has ended with Harold Cook pleading guilty after jury selection began in Greenville MS federal court on May 12th for charges related to large-scale cocaine distribution and money laundering involving nineteen defendants overall. Federal officials praised interagency cooperation that led to multiple convictions as well as significant seizures.
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