DOJ Newswire Report News
Former Social Media Influencer Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Scheming to Obtain More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 Cares Act Loans
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Denish Sahadevan, a/k/a “Danny Devan,” age 31, of Potomac, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering, relating to his scheme to defraud lenders and the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) of more than $1.2 million in Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDL”).
Mercer County Man Sentenced to 130 Months in Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Cheryl Ortiz and U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced a Mercer County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 130 months in prison for his role as the leader of a Trenton drug-trafficking organization responsible for the distribution of heroin in the Trenton area.
Container Home Charlatans Sentenced to a Combined 34 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Two men were sentenced in a federal court in El Paso Tuesday to 25 years and nine years in prison for wire fraud and money laundering.
Five Jersey City Gang Members and Associates Sentenced to Prison for Gang-Related Stabbing
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Five members and associates of a neighborhood street gang in Hudson County, New Jersey, have been sentenced to prison for their respective roles in a gang-related stabbing, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Washington Parish Man Sentenced for Federal Gun and Drug Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
ONATHAN LEWIS, age 39, a resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was sentenced on May 25, 2023, to serve three concurrent sentences of 60 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to two counts of distribution of cocaine (Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C)) and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm (Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8)), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Illegal Possession of Drugs and Guns Lead to Years in Prison for Three Men
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Three defendants have been sentenced in the Lafayette and Alexandria Divisions in the Western District of Louisiana today for drug trafficking and firearms charges, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown.
ATF Provides Clarification Related to New Minnesota Marijuana Law
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives provides clarification for gun owners and potential gun owners who may be considering using marijuana given Minnesota’s recent ease on marijuana restrictions, drawing attention to the distinction between state and federal law.
Prohibited Person Charged in Connection with Firearm Recovered During a Homicide Investigation in Franklin
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Justin Gebo will appear before Magistrate Judge Andrea K. Johnstone for an initial appearance in federal court today for being a prohibited person in possession of firearms, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
23-Year-Old Man Arrested in Montezuma County Area Drug Ring
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Douglas Brummett, age 23, of Montezuma County has been arrested on an indictment alleging multiple instances of trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine. Brummett made his initial appearance in federal court on June 1, 2023, before United States Magistrate Judge James M. Candelaria.
New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
A New Bedford man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to his role in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) operating in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Kings County Man Charged in Operation Red Reaper Sentenced to over 21 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Florentino Gutierrez, 41, of Hanford, was sentenced today to 21 years and 10 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams and more of a mixture containing methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Fresno Man Charged in Operation No Fly Zone Sentenced to 3 Years and 5 Months in Prison for Unlawful Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Patrick Feaster, 23, of Fresno, was sentenced today to three years and five months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Palm Beach Art Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Laundering Money from Art Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Palm Beach art dealer Daniel Elie Bouaziz was sentenced today to 27 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for laundering money derived from his scheme to sell counterfeit artwork. U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon also ordered Bouaziz to pay a $15,000 fine.
Armed Career Criminal Pleads Guilty To Possessing Firearms And Ammunition As A Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Samuel Robert Bruner (47, North Fort Myers) today pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. Bruner faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years, up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
Former University of Delaware Student Extradited From Germany and Charged With Stalking and Cares Act Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
A Mays Landing, New Jersey man who formerly attended the University of Delaware was extradited from Germany to the United States last week on federal charges of cyberstalking and threats made in interstate or foreign commerce.
Former Teacher and Coach Sentenced to 10 Years’ Imprisonment for Child Sex Crime
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
A former Wynot, Nebraska middle school teacher and Sergeant Bluff High School baseball coach was sentenced in federal court in Sioux City.
Pennsylvania Woman Sentenced on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Defendant Fought with Law Enforcement Inside the Capitol Building
Mexican National Extradited From Mexico To The United States To Face Cocaine Trafficking And Money Laundering Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Gilberto Alarcon-Holguin a/k/a Beto, 55, a Mexican national, was arraigned in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York on charges of conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute cocaine and conspiracy to launder the illicit proceeds charges.
New Haven Teen Pleads Guilty, Admits Role in 5 Carjackings
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that TIHAJA ORTIZ-TUCKER, also known as “TJ,” 19, of New Haven, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to carjacking and conspiracy offenses.
Woodstock pain management doctor and clinics pay $625,000 to resolve false claims act allegations
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
James Ellner, M.D., and his Woodstock, Georgia pain management practice, Georgia Pain Management, P.C., and ambulatory surgical center, Samson Pain Center, P.C, agreed to pay $625,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by submitting improper claims to the Medicare and TRICARE programs for evaluation and management services and medically unnecessary urine drug screening tests.