DOJ Newswire Report News
New Orleans Man Federally Indicted for Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
On June 2, DEVON FRITH, age 24, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was charged in a two-count indictment for violation of the Carjacking statute and the Federal Gun Control Act, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Court Sentences Mobile Man to Ten Years’ Imprisonment for Armed Robbery of Dollar Tree Store
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
On June 1, 2023, United States District Court Judge Terry F. Moorer sentenced Carlos Dominick Balams of Mobile to 120 months’ imprisonment for robbery and brandishing a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence.
Durbin Statement on Response from Harlan Crow Regarding Gifts & Travel Given to Justice Thomas
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
Earlier this month, Judiciary Committee Dems sent letters to Mr. Crow and the holding companies that own his private jet, private yacht, and Topridge Camp
Stockton Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Selling Methamphetamine through Facebook
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
Eliyen Alejandro Alarcon-Flores, 31, of Stockton, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Troy L. Nunley to nine years in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Brian M. Clark announced.
Mexican National Living in Sacramento Indicted on Fentanyl Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
A federal grand jury returned a six-count indictment today against Luis Enrique Vasquez-Lopez, 45, a Mexican national living in Sacramento, charging him with distribution of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and possession with intent to distribute heroin, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Brian M. Clark announced.
Texas Man Sentenced for Transporting Cocaine
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
A man from Texas was sentenced to four years and nine months in federal prison after he admitted to transporting a kilogram of cocaine to Illinois.
Indianapolis Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Murder of a U.S. Postal Service Employee
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
Tony Cushingberry, 24, of Indianapolis, Indiana, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to murder and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
Chicago Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Federal Prison for Surreptitiously Recording Boys in YMCA Locker Rooms
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for surreptitiously recording thousands of videos of nude boys inside YMCA lockers rooms.
Cleveland Man Sentenced in Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
Devonn Fair, 31, of Cleveland, Ohio, was sentenced on Thursday, June 1, 2023, to 420 months or 35 years in prison by U.S. District Judge John R. Adams after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, conspiracy to launder monetary instruments, money laundering, and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Trafficking of Fentanyl, Heroin and Methamphetamine Results in Sentences Totaling 30+ Years in Federal Prison for Two Louisiana Men
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
Two men involved in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine have been sentenced in the Western District of Louisiana, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown.
New Orleans Man Charged with Federal Drug and Firearm Violations
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that LARRY WILLIAMS, age 37, of New Orleans, was indicted today for charges involving firearms and narcotics, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
A Native of Iraq and Citizen of the Netherlands Was Sentenced to 5 Years In Federal Prison for Possessing Firearms and Ammunition Unlawfully
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
A native of Iraq and citizen of the Netherlands, who has prior criminal arrests for Assault and Battery, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, Malicious Destruction of Property, and Larceny, was sentenced this week to 5 years in federal prison for being an unlawful alien in possession of firearms and ammunition, announced United State Attorney Dawn N. Ison.
Brooklyn Man Charged with Fraudulently Entering Competitor Laboratory and Destroying and Stealing Equipment
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
A Brooklyn, New York, man was arraigned on charges he allegedly entered a laboratory business on false pretenses and destroyed and stole that business’ equipment, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Atlantic County Resident Admits Laundering Proceeds of COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
An Atlantic County, New Jersey, man admitted laundering the proceeds of fraudulently obtained Paycheck Protection Program loans, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Carjacking and Weapons Violations
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
On May 30, 2023, TEVIS STANTON, age 22, a resident of Orleans Parish, pled guilty to two counts of a four-count indictment for carjacking and weapons violations announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Rochester Man Charged With Production And Possession Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
FBI Asking For Assistance From The Public
Franklin Man Arrested and Charged With Threatening to Kill a U.S. Senator
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
A Franklin man has been charged in connection with threatening to kill a United States Senator, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Four Additional Oath Keepers Sentenced for Seditious Conspiracy Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
Four members of the Oath Keepers were sentenced this week on seditious conspiracy and other charges for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Three-Month Campaign To Reduce Violent Crime Results in Seizure of 165 Firearms and 29 Prosecutions for Gun, Drug and Violent Crimes
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
Law enforcement officials today announced that a three-month campaign to reduce violent crime in San Diego County has resulted in the seizure of 165 firearms - including 82 privately-made weapons known as “ghost guns” - and the prosecution of 29 people.
Independence Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm Obtained Through Straw Purchase Less Than a Month After Leaving Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
Displayed Multiple Firearms on Social Media Posts, Including Assault-Style Rifles, Glock Handguns Converted to Automatic, Guns With Extended Magazines