DOJ Newswire Report News
Newport News Man Sentenced for Unlawful Purchase of a Firearm Used in Three Local Shootings
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
A Newport News man was sentenced today to 5 years in prison for the unlawful purchase and possession of a firearm that was used in three community shootings.
Mark Ridley-Thomas Found Guilty of Bribery and Fraud Involving Benefits for Son in Exchange for Lucrative County Contracts
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Long-time politician Mark Ridley-Thomas was found guilty by a jury today of bribery in a scheme in which his son received substantial benefits from the University of Southern California in exchange for Ridley-Thomas’ political support for lucrative county contracts and contract amendments with the university while he served on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Former U.S. Postal Service mail carrier sentenced for scheme to deliver drugs through the mail
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Former mail carrier Robert Elliot Sheppard was sentenced to three years of prison for recruiting fellow mail carriers, and teaching them how to deliver packages of cocaine and marijuana while he was on disability leave.
Kentuckiana Physician and Nurse Practitioner Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances, Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud, Health Care Fraud, and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
A local physician and an advanced practice registered nurse were sentenced yesterday on conspiracy to unlawfully distribute and dispense controlled substances, conspiracy to commit health care fraud, health care fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering charges. The physician’s medical practice was also sentenced for conspiracy to unlawfully distribute and dispense controlled substances and conspiracy to commit health care fraud.
Morristown Man Faces Federal Drug Charge for Violation of the Controlled Substances Act
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that on March 23, 2023, Michael Ulrich, 32, of Morristown, Vermont, was charged in an indictment with knowingly allowing his residence to be a drug-involved premises at which controlled substances were stored and distributed. The defendant was arraigned on the indictment on March 30, 2023, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle, and is being held in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending further proceedings.
California Man Pleads Guilty to Nationwide Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Sammy Olague, age 36, of Clovis, California, pled guilty today to conspiring to distribute marijuana.
Worcester Man Indicted for Receiving and Possessing Machinegun While Under Indictment
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
A Worcester man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Worcester on two firearms charges.
Muskogee Resident Sentenced To Life For Sexually Abusing Child In Indian Country
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Joseph Stanley Harjo, age 40, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to life in federal prison for Aggravated Sexual Abuse in Indian Country. Harjo was found guilty of the offense by a federal jury in November 2021.
Salem Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
On March 29, 2023, a Salem, Oregon man was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison after he was caught transporting several dozen pounds of methamphetamine.
Coon Rapids Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening a U.S. Senator
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A Coon Rapids man has been sentenced to one year and one day for making interstate threats against a U.S. Senator, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Federal Search Warrants Executed
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
On Thursday, March 30, 2023, federal search warrants were executed at the following locations in Des Moines:
Ypsilanti Man Pleads Guilty to Lying About His Work on a Classified Naval Project for a Foreign Country During Application Process for a U.S. Navy Job
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
An Ypsilanti man pleaded guilty this week to making several false statements in his security clearance application for a job working with the United States Navy overseas, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.
Federal Inmate Pleads Guilty to Murdering Fellow Inmate
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A federal inmate pleaded guilty today to murdering a fellow inmate at the Milan Correctional Institution in Milan, Michigan, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.
Burtonsville Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for the Armed Robberies of an Armored Truck, Two Banks and a Convenience Store
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang has sentenced Israel Ramirez, age 29, of Burtonsville, Maryland, to 17 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for an armed robbery of an armored truck, two armed bank robberies and the armed robbery of a convenience store. In each of the armed robberies, Ramirez discharged his weapon. Ramirez discharged his handgun multiple times in the bank robberies.
Foreign National Pleads Guilty to Role in International Human Smuggling and Cocaine Distribution Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A Honduran national pleaded guilty today to his role in a scheme to illegally bring Honduran nationals to, and to distribute cocaine in, the United States.
District Man Sentenced to 44 Months For Sexually Assaulting Three Women and Physically Assaulting a Fourth
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
Elvin Cruz (“Cruz”), 22, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 44 months in prison for aggravated assault, third degree sexual abuse, two counts of misdemeanor sexual abuse, and assault, announced United States Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Robert J. Contee, III, of the Metropolitan Police Department. Cruz pleaded guilty on September 1, 2022.
Justice Department and EPA File Complaint Against Norfolk Southern for Unlawful Discharge of Pollutants and Hazardous Substances in East Palestine Derailment
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
On behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and in coordination with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio, the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division filed a complaint against Norfolk Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (Norfolk Southern) related to the Feb. 3, derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The complaint seeks penalties and injunctive relief for the unlawful discharge of pollutants, oil, and hazardous substances under the Clean Water Act, and declaratory judgment on liability for past and future costs under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
Omaha Man Sentenced to 51 Months for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that MacAnthony Gordon, 37, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court in Omaha for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. sentenced Gordon to 51 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Gordon’s release from prison, he will begin a three-year term of supervised release.
Omaha Man Sentenced to 130 Months for Distributing Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Davonte Andrews, 27, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court in Omaha for distributing child pornography. United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Andrews to 130 months of imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After completing his term of imprisonment, Andrews will begin a 5-year term of supervised release.
Omaha Man Found Asleep in Vehicle Illegally Possessing Firearms
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Cortez Davieon Grennell, 22, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced on March 29, 2023, in federal court in Omaha, for Prohibited Person in Possession of Firearms. United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Grennell to 46 months’ imprisonment. He was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release after his release from prison. There is no parole in the federal system.