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Springfield, IL

Joined March 2016

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U.S. Attorney CDIL@USAO_CDIL · Jul 18

Rossi Sentenced to an Additional Three Years in Prison for Healthcare Fraud Related to COVID Testing justice.gov/usao-cdil/pr/r…

USAO_CDIL's tweet card. Aaron Rossi, 42, of Morton, Illinois, was sentenced on July 15, 2025, to an additional 37 months in prison for healthcare and wire fraud related to false billing for COVID tests at Reditus Labs.

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U.S. Attorney CDIL@USAO_CDIL · Jul 18

Wentzville, Missouri, Man Sentenced to 210 Months for Distributing Methamphetamine justice.gov/usao-cdil/pr/w…

USAO_CDIL's tweet card. A Wentzville, Missouri, man, Mark Randle, 44, was sentenced on July 15, 2025, by U.S. District Judge Colleen R. Lawless to 210 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine.

U.S. Attorney CDIL@USAO_CDIL · Jun 26

British Man Sentenced to 42 Years in Prison for Three Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child justice.gov/usao-cdil/pr/b…

USAO_CDIL's tweet card. A British man, Scott West, 40, of Manchester, United Kingdom, was sentenced on June 23, 2025, to 42 years in prison following his convictions for three counts of sexual exploitation of a child.

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U.S. Attorney CDIL@USAO_CDIL · Jun 25

Eureka Chiropractor Sentenced to 20 Months in Prison and Ordered to Repay More than $2.3 Million for Defrauding Medicare justice.gov/usao-cdil/pr/e…

USAO_CDIL's tweet card. Carrie Musselman, 48, of Eureka, Illinois, was sentenced on June 24, 2025, to 20 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $2.3 million dollars in restitution following her convictions on...

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ATF HQ@ATFHQ · Jun 24

A lost or stolen gun is a threat to everyone! Secure your firearms and keep a detailed record to report losses quickly to police. ATF provides a free, downloadable Personal Firearms Record to help gun owners stay prepared in case of a loss or theft: atf.gov/firearms/docs/…. #ATF

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U.S. Attorney CDIL@USAO_CDIL · Jun 25

If you or someone you know is age 60 or older and has been a victim of fraud, help is standing by at the National Elder Fraud Hotline justice.gov/StopElderFraud National Elder Fraud Hotline 1-833-FRAUD-11 #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessMonth

USAO_CDIL's tweet image. If you or someone you know is age 60 or older and has been a victim of fraud, help is standing by at the National Elder Fraud Hotline
justice.gov/StopElderFraud
National Elder Fraud Hotline 1-833-FRAUD-11
#WorldElderAbuseAwarenessMonth

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U.S. Secret Service@SecretService · Jun 18

🎥 Cryptocrime is real and scammers are getting smarter and bolder. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Here are a few 🚩 to watch for so you don't become a victim. #cryptocrime #crypto

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U.S. Attorney CDIL@USAO_CDIL · Sep 6

Is a sexually explicit image of you or your child out there? Learn how to contact the internet service providers and platforms to help mitigate the spread of the image or how NCMEC can help in that process. Visit missingkids.org/gethelpnow/isy…. #BackToSchoolSafe #StopSextortion

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U.S. Attorney CDIL@USAO_CDIL · Sep 6

Having nudes online that were shared without your consent is scary, but there is hope to get them taken down. Visit takeitdown.ncmec.org for help. #BackToSchoolSafe #StopSextortion

USAO_CDIL's tweet card. This service is one step you can take to help remove online nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit photos and videos taken before you were 18.

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U.S. Attorney CDIL@USAO_CDIL · Sep 6

In 2023, the CyberTipline received 186,819 reports of online enticement, the category that includes sextortion. If you know of anyone who may be in danger, report online at report.cybertip.org. #BackToSchoolSafe #StopSextortion

USAO_CDIL's tweet card. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s CyberTipline is the nation’s centralized reporting system for the online exploitation of children. The public and electronic service providers can...

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NetSmartz@NetSmartz · Aug 29

Generative AI CSAM is CSAM Generative AI is becoming a tool for offenders to create explicit content, harming victims. It's crucial for adults to stay vigilant and prepared to protect children from online risks. Learn more: missingkids.org/blog/2024/gene… #BackToSchoolSafe

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U.S. Attorney Maine@USAO_ME · Feb 6, 2024

#DYK Today is #SaferInternetDay #SID2024. What better day to empower your kids to make safer decisions online? @NetSmartz has information to help you learn about the risks online & tools to help you talk to your kids about them: missingkids.org/netsmartz

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NetSmartz@NetSmartz · Sep 4

As kids head back-to-school, it's the perfect time to talk about safety. NCMEC recommends focusing on three key areas: ✅ Personal safety and abduction prevention ✅ Online enticement and sextortion ✅ Gaming safety Learn more here: NCMEC.org/education/back… #BackToSchoolSafe

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NetSmartz@NetSmartz · Sep 5

It’s never too early to start talking to your kids about online safety. Early conversations build trust, making it more likely they’ll come to you if something uncomfortable happens online. Start the conversation: ncmec.org/netsmartz #BackToSchoolSafe

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NetSmartz@NetSmartz · Sep 3

Is having mutual friends enough to trust someone you meet online? Check out the "It's Called Sextortion" video and discussion guide for the answer: go.missingkids.org/healthy-relati… #BackToSchoolSafe

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NetSmartz@NetSmartz · Sep 6

Uncomfortable Online Interactions? If your child encounters something online that makes them uncomfortable, encourage them to think of solutions. Ask why and how they’d handle it, share your values, and find a solution together. When kids create their own strategies, they’re…

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U.S. Attorney CDIL@USAO_CDIL · Feb 7, 2024

Morton Man Pleads Guilty to Two Felony Counts in Connection with Scheme to Defraud Former Employer justice.gov/usao-cdil/pr/m…

USAO_CDIL's tweet card. PEORIA, Ill. – A Morton, Illinois, man, Aaron Rossi, 40, pleaded guilty today to two felonies connected to a scheme to defraud both his former employer, a Bloomington, Illinois, medical clinic, and...

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U.S. Attorney CDIL@USAO_CDIL · Feb 6, 2024

Central Illinois Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Attempted Arson of Clinic justice.gov/usao-cdil/pr/c…

USAO_CDIL's tweet card. A Prophetstown, Illinois, man, Philip J. Buyno, 73, was sentenced today to five years of imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for attempting to use fire to damage a...

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U.S. Attorney CDIL@USAO_CDIL · Feb 1, 2024

January is Human Trafficking prevention month, but the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of Illinois is dedicated to fighting this problem throughout the year. #EndHumanTrafficking #ForcedLabor #SexTrafficking

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ATF Chicago@ATF_Chicago · Jan 23, 2024

Springfield, Illinois fugitive Jessie Bates was apprehended in Fulton County, Georgia. Bates is being transported back to Springfield in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service to face federal charges of drug trafficking. @ATF_Chicago @Spfld_IL_Police @USAO_CDIL

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