U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina

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Charlotte man sentenced to seven years for armed Wells Fargo bank robbery

March 5, 2026

A Charlotte man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his involvement in the armed robbery of a Wells Fargo bank, according to an announcement from Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.

Concord woman receives over two years in prison for selling fake documents

February 21, 2026

Chaiya Maley-Jackson, a 26-year-old resident of Concord, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for selling fraudulent Social Security cards.

Charlotte man sentenced for selling machinegun conversion device and trafficking fentanyl

February 19, 2026

An individual from Charlotte has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for selling a machinegun conversion device and possessing thousands of fentanyl pills.

MS-13 leaders receive lengthy prison sentences for racketeering conspiracy

February 19, 2026

Two leaders of the MS-13 gang were sentenced in federal court in Charlotte, North Carolina, for their roles in violent criminal activity connected to the organization. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson announced the sentences alongside officials from...

Accountant sentenced to prison for embezzling over $1 million from Charlotte employer

February 18, 2026

A former Charlotte-based accountant has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for embezzling more than $1.1 million from her employer, according to an announcement by Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.

Texas man receives 30-year sentence for traveling to North Carolina for child exploitation

February 18, 2026

A Texas man, Rusty Joseph Whittaker, 44, from Austin, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for traveling to North Carolina to engage in sexual activity with a minor.

Home repairmen sentenced for failing to report $1.5 million from elderly clients

February 18, 2026

Two home repairmen have been sentenced to prison for failing to report over $1.5 million in income earned from elderly clients, according to an announcement by Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.

Charlotte man sentenced to over 32 years for string of armed robberies

February 17, 2026

A Charlotte man has been sentenced to more than 32 years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies, according to Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.

Mint Hill man sentenced for investment fraud involving church funds and COVID-19 relief

February 17, 2026

Brian Shane Haigler, a 43-year-old resident of Mint Hill, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison and two years of supervised release for his involvement in multiple fraud schemes.

Former Charlotte mail carrier sentenced for bank fraud involving stolen checks

February 17, 2026

A former U.S. mail carrier from Charlotte, North Carolina, was sentenced to prison for her role in a bank fraud conspiracy involving stolen mail.

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