Congolese Man Posed As Brother From Virginia DUI Arrest Through Trial, Prosecutors Say
A Virginia traffic stop spiraled into an international deception after a man repeatedly posed as his own brother — in court, under oath, and for years — federal prosecutors said.
Daniel Likala Emony, a Congolese national, was sentenced in Alexandria this week after admitting he impersonated his brother during a DUI arrest, trial, and probation, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.
The scheme began on Sept. 29, 2019, along the George Washington Memorial Parkway, when US Park Police stopped Emony following a reported hit-and-run, authorities said.
Durin…
Current, Former Sjta Board Members Indicted in Retaliation, Perjury Case: NJ AG
A state grand jury has indicted a current and a former member of the South Jersey Transportation Authority Board of Commissioners, alleging they plotted to prevent the SJTA from paying an engineering firm and lied in grand jury testimony all over a feud involving the Mercer County Executive's race, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 14.
Christopher Milam, 46, a former vice chairman and current commissioner and former Board Commissioner Bryan Bush, 53, both residents of Sewell, are charged with conspiracy, official misconduct and perjury, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said.
B…
Schenectady Dad, 3 Kids Died In Fire—A Decade Later, Man Accused Of Setting It Charged: DOJ
More than a decade after a house fire killed a father and three children, and seriously injured a fourth in upstate New York, a longtime suspect has been federally charged.
Edward Leon, 53, of Fultonville, was indicted this week by a federal grand jury on a charge of malicious use of fire to destroy property resulting in death, according to the US Attorney’s Office in Albany.
The fire broke out on May 2, 2013, at a Schenectady rental home on Hulett Street. It killed David Terry and three of his children: Michael Terry, Layah Terry, and Donovan Duell. A fourth child, Sa’fyre Terry, survived…
Hanover Daughter, Son-In-Law Trap Mom Behind Dog Gate During Vacation: PA AG
In a horrifying case of betrayal and neglect, Ashlee and Brian Brady, both 32, of Hanover, are charged with locking Ashlee’s elderly mother in a basement behind a dog gate with only hot dogs and water, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
The woman, found soiled and confined in February 2024, was rescued by Emergency Medical Services after a relative’s desperate call. Investigators say the Bradys abandoned her during an overnight family getaway and spent over $10,000 of her money on vacations, alcohol, and personal luxuries.
Ashlee Brady, entrusted with power of att…
2 Convicted Of Third-Degree Murder In Brookline Park Shooting: Berks DA
Two men were convicted of third-degree murder in the 2022 Brookline Park shooting on Thursday, Oct. 31, authorities said.
Anthony Boria, 20, of Reading, and Henry Madera Jr., 19, of West Lawn, were each found guilty of third-degree murder for the death of Amiere Bibbs, who was 18 years old when he was found dead at the scene, according to the Berks County District Attorney's Office.
The shooting happened when a large group of teens mostly from Governor Mifflin School District gathered to watch a fistfight at Brookline Park in Reading on Friday, March 14, 2022, the district attorney's office…
Lawrence Township Couple Admits To Lying On Asylum Applications For Sri Lankans, Feds Say
A Lawrence Township couple admitted to submitting fraudulent asylum applications for clients from Sri Lanka, authorities said.
Zuwairul Ameer, 61, and Claudette Ameer, 63, pleaded guilty on Monday, Aug. 26 to conspiracy to commit immigration fraud, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. They were indicted in the immigration fraud case on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023.
According to court documents and statements, Zuwairul Ameer, also known as "Zuwairul Thowfeek," submitted false asylum applications for non-citizen clients since at least 2007. Claudette Am…
Triple Homicide In Pennsylvania Lands Maryland Man 7 Life Sentences: Usdoj
More than eight years after a triple homicide in Pennsylvania, a Maryland man has been brought to justice, according to ta release by the US Department of Justice on Fiday, July 19, 2024.
Christopher Van Johnson, 36 of Baltimore, MD was sentenced to seven consecutive life in prison sentences by United States District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner, "who also sentenced to concurrent 10, 20, and 30-year terms of imprisonment on companion robbery, firearms, and conspiracy charges" on July 17, 2024, as stated in the release.
His sentencing was for his role in the execution-style…
Ex-Mass State Senator Accused Of Fraud Now Charged With Lying About 'Sham Job Offer': Feds
A former state senator already facing 28 counts of fraud and tax evasion is now accused of lying about a fake job offer at his sister's company, federal authorities said.
Dean Tran, 48, of Fitchburg, was indicted on one count of obstruction of justice and one count of making a false statement. Tran's sister, Tuyet T. Martin, 54, of Pelham, New Hampshire, was indicted on two counts of obstruction of justice and one count of perjury, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.
Related: Ex-State Senator Charged With Illegally Collecting $30K In Unemployment Benefits
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Virginia Couple Slapped With Slew Of Charges After 120MPH Pursuit On I-95
A Virginia couple was slapped with a slew of charges after leading police on a high-speed chase on I-95.
Anthony Raposo, 39, of Fredericksburg, was behind the wheel of a car stopped at the Wawa on Garrisonville Road in Stafford when officers realized the vehicle had a fake temporary license plate around 1 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, they said.
Officers tried to speak with him, but he sped onto southbound I-95, reaching speeds of up to 120 miles per hour at one point.
Meanwhile, Quinn Poole, 27, of Dumfries, was sitting in the passenger seat as Raposo struck a guardrail near the 126 exit, po…
Accessory From North Bergen Charged With Murder In Shooting Death Of Fairview Robbery Victim
A construction worker from North Bergen who'd previously been accused of hiding a gun used to kill a Fairview man is now charged with felony murder by authorities who say he actually supplied the murder weapon.
Dylan E. Rodriguez, 21, lied on the stand in the murder trial of Lexie Burke, the alleged mastermind of an armed robbery that left David Duque-Soto dead, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Monday.
Burke, of Jersey City, ended up taking a deal from prosecutors during the trial, pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter, among other counts.
Rodriguez, meanwhile, drew scrutin…
Ex-Pennsylvania AG Kathleen Kane Sentenced To Alcoholism Treatment: Reports
Former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane had her day in court again, after she violated the terms of her probation two times in a row, according to multiple media outlets.
Kane, 55, of Scranton, was sentenced to two months to a year in prison including time served, and parole to a residential treatment center for alcohol use through 2025, on Monday, May, 23, according to WTRF.
She had already been charged with “general impairment DUI charges” following a two-car crash that happened around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12, Scranton Police Chief Thomas Carroll previously said, when…
