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BOSTON – A California woman was sentenced yesterday in federal court for her involvement in a money laundering conspiracy tied to large-scale methamphetamine and marijuana distribution. Christina Lua, 51, of Santa Rosa, Cali., was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison, followed by one year of supervised release.

Lua laundered over $200,000 of drug proceeds generated by her husband, Reshat Alkayisi, who was identified as a significant methamphetamine trafficker operating in the New England area. Lua’s actions included purchasing vehicles with cash derived from drug sales and making deposits under $10,000 to evade federal reporting requirements.

The investigation, which began in October 2020, led to the seizure of more than 160 pounds of pure methamphetamine, multiple firearms—including an AK-47 and a Glock with no serial number—and over 4,200 rounds of ammunition. Authorities also dismantled a marijuana grow operation containing hundreds of plants.

In April, Lua pleaded guilty to a second superseding indictment charging her with money laundering conspiracy. She was initially indicted in September 2021, alongside four others, as part of a broader investigation that resulted in charges against a total of 11 defendants for drug trafficking and firearm offenses.

Lua is the third defendant to be sentenced in connection with the case. The remaining eight defendants have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing.

BALTIMORE – A 13-year-old male was arrested yesterday after Baltimore Police detectives observed him entering a stolen vehicle linked to multiple carjackings. The arrest occurred around 5:00 p.m. in the 1400 block of East Lanvale Street.

Detectives from the Baltimore City Intelligence Center (BCIC) had been tracking the stolen vehicle, which was identified as being involved in several recent carjacking incidents.

Upon spotting the juvenile suspect entering the vehicle, officers moved in and took him into custody without incident.

The juvenile was transported to a Juvenile Detention Center for processing. The investigation into the carjackings remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the full extent of the suspect’s involvement.

No further details were provided regarding the carjacking cases connected to the stolen vehicle.

UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department responded to a bank robbery at the Bank of Utica on Friday morning, resulting in the detention of two suspects. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m., when a male suspect allegedly handed a note to a bank teller claiming he had a weapon and demanded cash.

The teller complied, and the suspect fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.

The Utica Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division quickly took over the case, receiving support from the Mohawk Valley Crime Analysis Center and the New York/New Jersey U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.

Within hours, police detained a male and female suspect in connection with the robbery. Both individuals are currently in custody at the Utica Police Department, where they are being questioned as the investigation continues.

Charges are expected to be filed later this evening, according to the Utica Police Department. The names of the suspects and the specific charges will be released following the completion of the investigation.

Their names have not been released at this time.