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Baltimore, Maryland – An El Salvadoran illegal alien, who resided in Frederick, Maryland, received a prison term in federal court, today, for his role in the murder of a fellow MS-13 member. U.S. District Judge Brendan A. Hurson sentenced Jose Ramos Lopez, 26, to seven years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise in connection with murdering Victim 1. 

Baltimore, Maryland – Two corporate entities and a shoreside superintendent face criminal charges in connection with the vessel crash that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge. A federal court unsealed an indictment, today, charging three defendants with conspiracy to defraud the United States and with causing the death of six construction workers on the bridge, among other charges.

Baltimore, Maryland – Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland (USAO-MD), honored 19 staff members, eight law enforcement officers, and one civilian, today, for their contributions to upholding the Office’s mission. USAO-MD hosted its annual awards ceremony at the Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse where Hayes also introduced 19 new Assistant U.S. Attorneys, 10 Special Assistant United States Attorneys, and 17 other staff who joined the office since the beginning of 2025.

Baltimore, Maryland – A Maryland man received a prison term in federal court today, in connection with a counterfeit money scheme he orchestrated while on federal supervised release. U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Jason Christian Evans, 51, of Dundalk, to 32 months in prison for the purchase of counterfeit obligations or securities.  

Baltimore, Maryland – Two Maryland men face indictment for child sexual abuse crimes stemming from the Department of Justice’s Operation Iron Pursuit. Tarif Jahmil Alston, 43, of Baltimore, and Gleybar Josue Ramirez-Clemente, 21, of Frederick, are charged with sexually exploiting children.

Baltimore, Maryland – A Baltimore man is headed to federal prison in connection with a multi-state firearm trafficking operation. U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin sentenced Rodney Allen Farrar, 36, today, to 100 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in a firearms trafficking conspiracy.

Greenbelt, Maryland – A Gaithersburg, Maryland, man pled guilty in federal court today, to a drug-trafficking offense that resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl. Kelvin Reyes, 27, is charged with distribution of controlled substances after selling narcotics to the victim who contacted him on a social media platform. 

Baltimore, Maryland – A Maryland man is facing federal indictment stemming from an unauthorized computer access scheme involving a Maryland medical system. Matthew Bathula, 41, of Clarksville, Maryland, is charged with two counts of unauthorized access to a protected computer, and one count of aggravated identity theft while working as a pharmacy clinical specialist for Company A, a medical system located in the District of Maryland.

Baltimore, Maryland – Several aliens, unlawfully in the United States, recently pled guilty and received their sentences, including a Portugal citizen and national, who destroyed government property. These prosecutions are in connection with the Department of Justice’s Operation Take Back America.

Baltimore, Maryland – A Baltimore man pled guilty in federal court to drug trafficking crimes in connection with a drug trafficking conspiracy. Jeremy Bethea, 46, is charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances. 

Baltimore, Maryland – A Baltimore convicted sex offender is facing indictment stemming from child sexual exploitation charges. Tarif Jahmil Alston, 43, is charged with five counts of receipt of child sexual abuse material, two counts of distribution of child sexual abuse material, and one count of possession of child sexual abuse material.

Baltimore, Maryland – An illegal alien, who is a citizen of Romania, will serve more than two years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin sentenced Maria Roza Tomescu, 22, to 28 months in prison for her role in a Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits fraud conspiracy.