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7 hours ago
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Five-time felon sentenced to seven years in prison for possessing firearm and ammunition
SALT LAKE CITY () — A five-time convicted felon has been sentenced to prison by a federal jury for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. Michael Anthony Rangel, 43, of Ogden, was sentenced to seven years in prison Monday after a jury found him guilty. He was also sentenced to three years of supervised release by the judge. In July 2022, Rangel was stopped by police for a traffic violation, and officers saw drug paraphernalia in plain view in the vehicle, according to the indictment. Rangel informed police that he had a weapon and that there was an active warrant out for his arrest. The weapon was a stolen Taurus PT111 G2 pistol, and law enforcement seized the weapon and ammunition, according to a press release from the District of Utah United States Attorney's Office. Man sentenced to Utah State Prison after 10th DUI, multiple assault convictions According to court documents, Rangel was previously convicted of felony charges in five separate cases in Ogden and Salt Lake City, beginning in 2004. All of his felony convictions were related to drug charges, including possession/use of a controlled substance, attempted possession/use of a controlled substance, attempted distribution of a controlled substance, and attempted possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Rangel also has a history of assault and domestic violence, court documents said. The case was investigated by the Ogden Metro Gang Task Force, and it was a part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, which aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence and make neighborhoods safer to everyone. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Little Lambs Foundation needs your help providing diapers to the youngest Utahns Intermountain Layton Hospital teams up with Utah's Safe Kids Coalition to protect Utah families this summer Heber Valley Temple lawsuit: Judge hears arguments on temple construction Celebrate 45 years of island magic at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa Cooler temperatures invade northern Utah, with tropical downpours across the south Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Colorado suspect charged with 16 counts of attempted murder
Mohammed Sabry Soliman has been charged by police after he reportedly yelled 'Free Palestine' during the horror attack which caused burn injuries to eight individuals A man has been charged with a federal hate crime and 16 counts of attempted murder, after eight people were injured in an attack on a 'Run For Their Lives' event in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday afternoon. On June 1, 2025, at approximately 2pm, Mohammed Sabry Soliman allegedly threw two lit Molotov cocktails at individuals participating in a gathering near the Boulder Courthouse of members of 'Run for Their Lives,' which organizes weekly walks to call attention to the Israeli hostages in Gaza. Soliman reportedly yelled 'Free Palestine' during the attack which caused burn injuries to eight individuals. Footage at the chaotic scene shows the moment when police apprehend Soliman who appeared to have Molotov cocktails in both his hands. Soliman immediately put his hands up when police approach him with guns drawn and yell at him to get on the ground. He gets on the grass face down and is handcuffed by officers without seemingly resisting. A statement released by the FBI late last night reead: "The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado announces that Mohammed Sabry Soliman, age 45, of Colorado Springs, has been charged with one count of a hate crime involving actual or perceived race, religion, or national origin." It continued: "The complaint also alleges that when Soliman was detained by local law enforcement, at least fourteen unlit Molotov cocktails and a backpack weed sprayer, potentially containing a flammable substance, were found nearby. A car registered to Soliman, parked a block away, contained a red gas container, red material consistent with rags used in the Molotov cocktails, and paperwork with the words, ' Israel,' 'Palestine,' and 'USAID.' "The complaint further alleges that, during an interview with local and federal law enforcement, Soliman stated that he had researched on YouTube how to make Molotov cocktails, purchased the ingredients to do so, and constructed them. He traveled to Boulder in his vehicle with the Molotov cocktails and threw two of them at individuals participating in the gathering. He stated that he wanted to kill all Zionist people and wished they were all dead. He stated that he would do it (conduct an attack) again. Throughout the interview, Soliman stated that he hated the 'Zionist group' and did this because he needed to stop them from taking over 'our land,' i.e., Palestine. He stated that he had been planning the attack for a year." The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigations Denver Field Office and the Boulder Police Department. A joint statement from Boulder's Jewish community said: "We are saddened and heartbroken to learn that an incendiary device was thrown at walkers at the Run for Their Lives walk on Pearl Street as they were raising awareness for the hostages still held in Gaza." It added: "Our hearts go out to those who witnessed this horrible attack, and prayers for a speedy recovery to those who were injured."
Yahoo
9 hours ago
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Honduran man accused of crashing into barricade at Naval Air Station Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Honduran man has been arrested after he allegedly crashed into a barricade outside of Naval Air Station Pensacola. UPDATE: Victim in deadly Saenger Theatre shooting identified According to a news release from the Northern District of Florida United States Attorney's Office, Orly Moises Garcia Hernandez, 34, has been charged in federal court with illegally entering a military, naval, or Coast Guard property and resisting or impeding arrest by a federal officer. According to court documents, Garcia Hernandez crashed into a barricade outside a NAS Pensacola checkpoint gate May 25 before running from military officials in an attempt to escape. The U.S. Attorney's Office's release said Garcia Herenandez was caught at gunpoint after being chased on foot. He now faces up to 18 months in prison and being deported from the United States. Homeland Security Investigations and the United States Navy conducted a joint investigation. Mobile police identify man killed by officers Saturday Assistant U.S. Attorney David L. Goldberg is prosecuting the case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12 hours ago
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SC duo pleads guilty to cyberstalking that led mentally disabled man to take his own life
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Two South Carolinians have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit cyberstalking for a scheme that resulted in someone taking their own life, according to the United States Attorney's Office. Trysten Anthony Cullon, 26, pleaded guilty to the charges on June 2, and Jade Ashlynn Stone, 25, pleaded guilty on April 10. The duo allegedly targeted a vulnerable victim and his immediate family members using extortive and threatening text messages, officials said. According to court documents, from 9/5/24-9/8/24, the suspects engaged in a cyberstalking conspiracy that targeted the victim identified as C.T., who reportedly had an intellectual disability and was classified as Educable Mentally Disabled. Due to his disability, C.T. did not live on his own and worked at a fast-food chain in Charlotte. $15,000 reward offered in Catawba County mass shooting investigation Cullon and Stone admitted they used a stolen phone to send C.T.'s family members several intimidating messages demanding money. The conspirators allegedly threatened to send derogatory and embarrassing information to C.T.'s employer unless they were paid, including claims that he was a pervert, harassed girls, and that he paid girls for sexual pictures. Sadly, the emotional stress caused by the threatening messages led C.T. to take his own life. In Cullon and Stone's guilty plea to conspiracy to commit cyberstalking, they face a maximum penalty of five years in prison. Both are in custody, and a sentencing date has not yet been set. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15 hours ago
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Man pleads guilty to Pennsylvania COVID-19 fund scheme
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– A California man pleaded guilty to his involvement in a scheme to launder millions in state unemployment compensation funds from numerous state treasuries, including Pennsylvania. The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania said Carlos A. Grijalva, 59, of Simi Valley, California, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to launder monetary instruments in the amount of $46.4 million. Grijalva is the second person to plead guilty in connection with the case. The attorney's office said Grijalva admitted that he and multiple others agreed to launder state unemployment compensation funds they knew had been fraudulently obtained from 2021 to 2022. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now He also admitted to entering into agreements that made it seem like they were operating businesses selling masks and other COVID-19 protection equipment, knowing that funds laundered through their companies came from fraudulently obtained state unemployment compensation benefits, per the attorney's office. Grijalva told the court he knew individuals from China were conducting the fraudulent activities, resulting in millions of fraudulent unemployment compensation payments issued by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department, among other states. The attorney's office said Grijalva also claimed that he and Brian R. Cleland provided bank account information of identity theft victims to payment processing companies to generate ACH payments to accounts he controlled. This resulted in the two obtaining more than $46 million. According to the attorney's office, Grijalva and Cleland later used different bank accounts to transfer over $30 million to companies controlled by Bruce Jin. Jin would then transfer a portion of the funds to parties in China. Grijalva said he made an estimated $2.2 million in personal profit. The attorney's office said Jin has been detained since August 2023, and Cleland has pleaded not guilty to his charges and is awaiting trial. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
