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A man arrested in connection to an online scam appeared in Lima Municipal Court today.
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“The FBI wants the chief to know they are a resource for the department,” Nelsen said. “It’s all about partnerships. Any chance we get to shake a chief's hand, hear about what they do, and talk about how we can work together is a good day, and that's why we're here—just to congratulate the chief.”
Christopher M. Callaway, 41, of West Farmington in Trumbull County, Ohio, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Patricia A. Gaughan, after he pleaded guilty in March to six counts of sexually exploiting children, receipt and distribution of minors engaged in sexually explicit content, and possession of child pornography, also known as child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio (USAO) has filed a civil complaint in forfeiture against 679,981.22 Tether (USDT) cryptocurrency suspected of being fraudulently obtained as part of an investment scam.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio (USAO) has filed a civil complaint in forfeiture against 8,207,578 Tether (USDT) cryptocurrency, valued at more than $8.2 million. Victims across several states targeted and deceived with text messages.
A spokesperson for Congressman Jordan issued this statement: "Congressman Jordan will always prioritize the safety of his staff, family, and OH-04 residents. We take threats very seriously and are thankful for the swift actions of local, state, and federal first responders."
December 6, 2024, Press Release from the FBI Cleveland Field Office: [Cleveland, OH] The FBI Cleveland Field Office is warning the public of common holiday scams during the 2024 shopping season. With the holidays upon us and seasonal shopping in full gear, criminals are set to look for opportunities to take advantage of consumers. The FBI is encouraging shoppers to be vigilant for scams that are designed to steal their money and personal information. The two most prevalent holiday scams are non-delivery and non-payment crimes. In Ohio, non-payment or non-delivery totaled over $5.0 million and credit card/check fraud totaled over $6.2 million.
December 4, 2024, Press Release from the United States Department of Justice, Northern District of Ohio: CLEVELAND – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio today unsealed a second superseding indictment against 18 members and associates of a Cleveland-based, violent street gang known as the Fully Blooded Felons or “FBF.” The defendants charged are alleged to have committed numerous federal crimes, including Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, kidnapping in aid of racketeering, assault in aid of racketeering, firearms violations, conspiracy, and drug trafficking. The investigation that led to this second superseding indictment took place throughout the last two years, with the initial indictment issued on Dec. 20, 2023, followed by a superseding indictment on April 4, 2024.
A Lima man with a warrant for crimes committed in 2022 was arrested in Las Vegas Wednesday night. Leroy "Knowledge" Page was arrested and taken into custody by FBI agents. Page is wanted for a home invasion that took place in October of 2022, where he forced entry into a residence on Fraunfelter Road. He proceeded to assault the homeowners, resulting in serious injuries. Page then forced the residents to drive him to another location, where he then fled. The case was presented to the Allen County grand jury in January of 2023.
On Wednesday, April 03, 2024, the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force in a joint effort with the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI’s North West Ohio Safe Streets Task Force, and the Lima Police Department’s S.W.A.T. Team, served a narcotics related search warrant at 612 Marian Avenue.