– Arkansas man check fraud scheme
– Omaha courtroom fraud scheme.

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Federal Sentences Handed Down in Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Nebraska announced several federal sentences on Friday in Omaha. Here are the details of the cases:

Ricky Ellis Lamb

Ricky Ellis Lamb, 66, originally from Arkansas, was sentenced for passing fictitious obligations. Lamb has been in custody for related charges in multiple states since August 2019. He will serve five years of supervised release after his release on pending charges and pay $55,653.16 in restitution to victims.

Between January and July 2019, Lamb traveled through the Midwest passing fictitious securities to farms and hardware stores. He passed 72 fictitious checks at various stores across several states, causing a total loss of $64,651.27.

Gerardo Soto-Sigala and Daisy Franco

Gerardo Soto-Sigala, 42, of Mexico, and Daisy Franco, 35, of California, were sentenced for their involvement in drug trafficking offenses. Soto-Sigala possessed with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, receiving 75 months in prison. Franco distributed the same amount of meth and was sentenced to 68 months in prison.

In May 2023, Lincoln Police conducted a traffic stop on Soto-Sigala and Franco, finding 25.7 kilograms of meth in their vehicle.

Mona Maria Tataru

Mona Maria Tataru, 32, a Romanian citizen, was sentenced for possession of device-making equipment with intent to defraud and aggravated identity theft. Tataru received 10 months in prison for equipment possession and two years for identity theft.

In April 2023, Tataru and an accomplice were caught placing skimming devices and pinhole cameras on an Omaha ATM, leading to the discovery of stolen bank account information and fake debit and ATM cards.

Gregory Lorenzo

Gregory Lorenzo, 32, of the Bronx, New York, was sentenced for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, receiving five years in prison. Lorenzo defrauded Verizon Wireless using stolen identities, causing a loss of over $528,000.

Verizon Wireless suffered financial losses due to Lorenzo’s scheme, which involved purchasing cellphones and accessories using stolen identities.

Anthony Aranda

Anthony Aranda, 32, was sentenced to eight months in prison for escaping custody. Aranda had previously been convicted of carjacking and possessing a firearm during a crime of violence.

Aranda’s escape from custody led to his arrest at a residence in Sioux City, Iowa.

Kashaun Lockett

Kashaun Lockett, 38, of Omaha, was sentenced to 204 months behind bars for his role in a methamphetamine conspiracy. Lockett was investigated by the FBI for distributing meth over eight months, leading to multiple controlled buys and a significant quantity of meth seized.

Lockett’s sentence was enhanced due to possessing a firearm and having a previous federal drug conviction.

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Arkansas man sentenced in Omaha courtroom
Multi-state check fraud scheme.