NORWOOD, Massachusetts, June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers issued the following news release: In the rapidly evolving realm of cyber threats, law enforcement officers from local, state, federal, and international levels met at the National Cyber Crime Conference (NCCC) from April 23-25. This respected event, known for providing cutting-edge training, focused on empowering officers with the knowledge and tools needed to tackle cybercrime  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: A Dominican Republic man residing in Dorchester was sentenced today for trafficking multiple kilograms of counterfeit pills, including pills that contained fentanyl, through the mail. Rahelin Reynoso, 34, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley to six years in prison and two years of supervised release. In November 2023, Reynoso p  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: A Plymouth, Mass. man was sentenced today for his involvement in a COVID-19 relief fund fraud scheme. Ferris Brooks, 41, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young to three years of supervised release, with the first six months to be served in home confinement. In February 2024, Brooks pleaded guilty to theft of government  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: A Springfield man pleaded guilty on May 31, 2024 in federal court in Springfield to a drug offense involving fentanyl and cocaine. Christian Caballero, 31, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine. U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni scheduled sentencing for Aug. 1, 2024. On July 31, 202  more