[PR] Two Off-Duty Virginia Police Officers Charged in Federal Court Following Events at the U.S. Capitol

"Fracker and Robertson were photographed in the Capitol building making an obscene gesture in front of the John Stark statue."

CRIMEThe Advoc8teJanuary 14, 2021USAODCComment

SCAM ALERT | Social Security Number Suspension scams on the rise

These scammers are trying to get a life — yours!

CRIMEThe Advoc8teDecember 24, 2020scamComment

[PR] Five Individuals Charged in Health Care Fraud Scheme

Were indicted on conspiracy, fraud, and aggravated identity theft charges relating to a $467,000 health care fraud scheme.

CRIMEThe Advoc8teDecember 22, 2020USAODCComment

SCAM ALERT | Social Security Number Suspension scams on the rise

In the past three months, cybercriminals have targeted 47% of Americans with SSN scams.

CRIMEThe Advoc8teDecember 12, 2020scamComment

[PR] Former Leaders of the DC Trust, a Non-Profit Dedicated to Helping Children, Charged with Using Organization's Funds for Personal Gain

Edward Davies, 49, and Earl Hamilton, 50, have been charged.

CRIMEThe Advoc8teDecember 6, 2020DC TRUST, USAODCComment

[PR] Former Office of Tax and Revenue Head of Collections Sentenced for Paying Bribes to OTR Official to Help Consulting Client

The former Chief of Collections for the DC Office of Tax and Revenue was sentenced to 14 months of incarceration.

CRIMEThe Advoc8teDecember 4, 2020USAODC, Office of Tax and RevenueComment

[PR] Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $282,670 from Former Employer

William Robinson, 41, a former employee of a non-profit corporation that advocates for policies related to safe food, safe drinking water, and the climate, pled guilty.

CRIMEThe Advoc8teDecember 2, 2020USAODCComment

IT'S A HARD 🥑GUAC LIFE - Video of Food Fight at Chipotle Congress Heights

Headline courtesy of The Advoc8te’s mummy.

CRIMEThe Advoc8teNovember 28, 2020CHIPOTLEComment

[PR] Former D.C. Government Employee Sentenced to 12 Months and a Day in Prison for Fraud Scheme that Cost Government More Than $880,000

Eugenia Rapp, 51, of Woodbridge, Virginia, a former D.C. government employee, was sentenced.

CRIMEThe Advoc8teNovember 25, 2020USAODC, PRESS RELEASEComment

[PR] District Woman Admits to Disclosing the Identity of Superior Court Grand Jury Witness,Comprising Witness Security

Dawn Monique Garris, a 45-year-old District of Columbia resident, pled guilty in federal court in the District of Columbia.

CRIMEThe Advoc8teNovember 24, 2020USAODC, PRESS RELASEComment

[PR] Former Federal Government Contract Officer Sentenced to Prison for Accepting Bribes

Ronnie Simpkins, 68, of Lusby, Maryland, a former government contract officer with the General Services Administration (GSA), was sentenced to a 21-month prison term.

CRIMEThe Advoc8teOctober 9, 2020USAODC, PRESS RELEASEComment

[PR] New York Couple Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in $4 Million Extortion Scheme

The Defendants' Son Pretended to Be a New York Mobster as Part of Scheme

CRIMEThe Advoc8teSeptember 25, 2020USAODC, PRESS RELEASEComment

[PR] Maryland Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Cyberstalking Former Girlfriend and Threatening Workplace Violence

Brandon Spann was sentenced today to 30 months in prison after earlier pleading guilty to a federal cyberstalking charge.

CRIMEThe Advoc8teAugust 18, 2020PRESS RELEASE, USAODC Comments

[PR] Former Howard University Associate Director Pleads Guilty to Defrauding the School Out of More Than $100,000

Demini Mosley, 35, of Washington, D.C., pled guilty to defrauding Howard University out of more than $100,000.

CRIMEThe Advoc8teJuly 31, 2020USAODC, PRESS RELEASEComment

So...someone drove their van into the Anacostia River

A person was rescued and in a surprise to no one was arrested for suspected DUI.

CRIMEThe Advoc8teFebruary 26, 2020DCFD 15, ANACOSTIA RIVERComment

[PR] District Man Sentenced to 120 Months for Federal Carjacking and Firearms Charge Related to Kidnapping of NJ Man

Trevonta Barnes, 24, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 120 months’ imprisonment and five years of supervised release.

CRIMEThe Advoc8teJanuary 29, 2020USAODC, PRESS RELEASEComment

[PR] District Woman Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison on Federal Mail Fraud Charge, Admits Her Role in Embezzlement Scheme

Belinda McKenzie, 45, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 24 months in prison for her role in an embezzlement scheme targeting DC government funds earmarked for at-risk tenants.

CRIMEThe Advoc8teJanuary 17, 2020USAODC, PRESS RELEASEComment

[PR] Government Contractor Sentenced to 18 Months for Fraudulently Claiming to Perform Services as a Minority Business Enterprise

On August 13, 2019, Keith Forney pled guilty to mail fraud, money laundering, and tax fraud.

CRIMEThe Advoc8teJanuary 6, 2020PRESSS RELEASEComment

[PR] Former Federal Government Contract Officer Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes

Ronnie Simpkins, 67, a former government contract officer with the General Services Administration (GSA), pled guilty to a federal bribery charge.

CRIMEThe Advoc8teDecember 31, 2019PRESS RELEASE, USAODCComment

[PR] Former Government Consultant Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Bribery and Fraud Schemes

John Woods, 57, of Washington, D.C., admitted he stole more than $560,000 from a company and paid more than $140,000 in bribes to a former D.C. government employee

CRIMEThe Advoc8teDecember 26, 2019USAODC, PRESS RELEASEComment

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