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Waverly Woman Indicted for Murder and Fraudulent Charges in Wood County Grand Jury Indictments

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PARKERSBURG, West Virginia – Melody Ann Anderson, a resident of Waverly, has been indicted on charges of murder, concealment of a deceased human body, as well as 21 counts of fraudulent use of an access device. She is accused of killing a man and hiding his body. The charges against Anderson stem from an investigation into the disappearance of Robert Marshall Throckmorton, who was reported missing by his family in May 2022. Anderson, who was in a relationship with Throckmorton, told authorities that she shot him after he allegedly attempted to sexually assault her, and … Read more

Koreatown Lawyer Indicted for $2.1 Million Bribe Involving Chinese State-Owned Oil Company and Nigerian National Petroleum Corp.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Koreatown lawyer has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple felonies related to a $2.1 million bribe he allegedly received while working for Nigeria’s state-owned oil company. The bribe was in connection with negotiating favorable drilling rights for a subsidiary of a Chinese state-owned oil company. Paulinus Okoronkwo, a 67-year-old practicing immigration and personal injury lawyer based in Valencia, was charged in a five-count indictment on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Okoronkwo is facing charges including engaging in monetary transactions derived from unlawful activity, tax … Read more

Crime Spree Duo Indicted for Grand Larceny and Possession of Stolen Property in Multi-State Theft Operation

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Batavia, New York – Jalen I. Brown and Devante M. Wells, two individuals from Batavia, have been indicted on multiple counts of grand larceny, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and conspiracy. The charges stem from an incident that took place on June 24 at Dick’s Sporting Goods, where Brown and Wells are accused of stealing property valued at over $3,000. The pair was allegedly in possession of a stolen vehicle and is also accused of coordinated theft. Brown, who is accused of driving a stolen Volkswagen while impaired by drugs, caused damage to both … Read more

Frederick Man Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Gun Possession – Ammunition, Cash, and Cocaine Seized

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FREDERICK, Md. – A Frederick man has been indicted by the Frederick County Grand Jury for his alleged involvement in drug trafficking and distribution in the county. Keith Lamar Wright, 41, is facing charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of cocaine. According to Frederick Police, authorities collaborated with the State’s Attorney’s Office last year to obtain a search and seizure warrant for Wright’s apartment. On November 21, 2023, officers from the Special Response Team and Tactical Investigations Unit executed the warrant and discovered suspected cocaine and heroin, a .380-millimeter handgun, ammunition, … Read more