WASHINGTON, D. C. – Washington, D. C. resident Khin Phoo Ngon was sentenced through the D. C. Superior Court. to 23 months in criminal prison for his participation in a scheme to defraud a tenant assistance program for COVID-19. More than $245,000. U. S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, FBI Special Agent David J. Scott and Inspector General Daniel W. Lucas announced the sentence.
In addition to his criminal sentence, Judge Jason Park ordered Ngon to pay $206,320 in restitution to the district government and a $600 fine to the victims’ repayment fund. He will also get benefits of 3 years of supervised release after his indictment.
Ngon admitted in his guilty plea that he submitted seven fraudulent claims in 2021 to the Stronger Together Through Assisting You (STAY DC) program, designed to help tenants cover unpaid rent and utilities due to pandemic-related hardships. In his apartment at 1111 New Jersey Ave SE, two of his programs misrepresented his source of income to qualify for assistance.
Additionally, Ngon filed applications for addresses where he no longer resided or never lived, adding that he used the identity of a member of his family circle without their wisdom to claim tens of thousands of dollars in back rent. In total, his fraudulent transactions resulted in him illegally receiving large sums of cash from the program, intended to help other people who really need it during the pandemic.
Ngon pleaded guilty on April 23, 2024 to multiple charges, including first-degree fraud, theft and identity theft, reflecting serious violations of accept as true and legal standards.
LA PLATA, MD – On Tuesday, Charles County Circuit Court Judge William R. Greer, Jr. handed down a life sentence without the option of parole to 35-year-old Deanthony Lamont Warrick. Indian Head resident found guilty of brutal homicide. of Jasmine Lakesha Hicks, as well as similar charges.
Warrick discovered his guilt on June 6 through a Charles County jury and the sentence reflects the seriousness of the crime. Charles County State’s Attorney Tony Covington expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision, pointing to the premeditation and brutality of the crime that led to the application of the maximum penalty under Maryland law.
The incident, which took place on April 12, 2023, began with a verbal altercation outside Warrick’s residence on Bryans Road, and escalated into a violent attack in which Ms. Hicks suffered stab wounds. The attack was partially recorded on a nearby surveillance camera. capturing chilling evidence of the crime.
Additional sentences were handed down on similar charges, adding 3 years for carrying a harmful weapon with intent to injure, one year for possession of a controlled harmful substance, and 15 years for possession of regulated firearms as a result of a prior conviction for a violent crime. crime.
The court’s ruling underscores the justice system’s commitment to holding Americans accountable for these heinous acts, in hopes of providing justice for the victim and her family.
FREDERICK, MD — The Frederick Police Department is lately investigating three separate shooting incidents that occurred last night in the city. Two other people were injured in those events, but their lives are believed to be in no danger and were treated in local hospitals.
Detectives are working diligently to piece together the cases of those incidents and have asked citizens to examine footage from home security systems that can capture applicable evidence. Detective Stephen Radtke is leading the investigations and can be reached at 301-600-2141. or by email to SRadtke@FrederickMDPolice. org for any information.
Police are also accepting anonymous tips at 301-600-TIPS. Community cooperation is intended to collect data and facilitate ongoing investigations into such violent events.
PONTIAC, MI — At a joint news conference Friday, Oakland County District Attorney Karen D. McDonald and Madison Heights Police Chief Brent LeMerise detailed the serious charges against Elaina Rose Jennings and Daniel John Giacchina. The charges stem from the tragic deaths of Jennings’ six children. two-year-old son, Giovanni “Chulo” Jennings.
On July 30, Elaina Jennings reported that her son was unresponsive, leading to first responders in Madison Heights discovering him with injuries. Despite prompt medical attention, Giovanni succumbed to his injuries the next day. Investigations revealed serious and normal abuse by Jennings and Giacchina, who also allegedly misled police about the cases that led to Giovanni’s condition.
Elaina Jennings faces charges of murder, first-degree abuse and lying to a police officer. Daniel Giacchina is charged with murder, first degree battery, possession of ammunition by a felon, ownership of a firearm by a prohibited person, felony firearm. and mendacity to a police officer.
Prosecutor McDonald condemned the horrific nature of the abuse and praised the authorities’ great efforts to uncover the truth. Chief LeMerise also highlighted the continued action and commitment of first responders and the investigation team.
Both defendants were arraigned without bail and are awaiting a probable cause convention on Aug. 21. The charges against them carry serious penalties, which reflect the seriousness of the crimes.