DOJ Newswire Report News
Rockford Man Sentenced to 36 Years in Federal Prison for the Sexual Exploitation of Children
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
A Rockford man has been sentenced to 36 years in federal prison on charges of sexual exploitation of children.
Cleveland Man Convicted of Armed Bank Robbery, Brandishing a Firearm and Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
First Assistant United States Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that a federal jury convicted Randall Hines, 32, of armed bank robbery, brandishing a firearm during the bank robbery, and for being a felon in possession of a firearm on May 11, 2023 in Cleveland following a four-day trial before Judge David A. Ruiz.
Convicted Felon Sentenced To Five Years For Possessing A Firearm And Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Raequan M. Nelson (24, Tampa) to five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.
Russian National Charged with Ransomware Attacks Against Critical Infrastructure
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Ransomware Attacks Against Law Enforcement Agencies in Washington, D.C. and New Jersey, As Well As Other Victims Worldwide; U.S. Department of State Offers Reward Up to $10M
Funding Available to Support Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
The FY 2023 Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) solicitation is now available.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Weapons Violations
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on May 17, 2023, KENDALL THEARD, age 26, resident of Orleans Parish, pled guilty to one count of a four-count indictment for drug violations.
Four KC Metro Men Indicted for Illegally Trafficking Machineguns, Other Firearms
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Several Firearms Linked to Prior Shootings
Indianapolis Felon Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Federal Prison After Selling Firearms and Fentanyl via Instagram While on Community Corrections
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
William Johnson, 21, of Indianapolis, Indiana has been sentenced to 105 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and illegally possessing a firearm.
Convicted Murderer Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison After Being Caught Illegally Possessing Firearms, Including a “Sawed-Off” Shotgun
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Jeremy Bullock, 45, of Indianapolis, Indiana has been sentenced to 5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a firearm and possessing an unregistered “sawed off” shotgun.
Nurse Who Stole Painkillers, Replacing Them with Saline and Putting Surgical Patients at Risk, Sentenced to Four Years
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
A former Fuquay-Varina nurse was sentenced today to 48 months in prison and three years of supervised release for tampering with painkillers intended for surgery patients.
Dallas Man Sentenced to 14 years in Federal Prison for Supplying Fentanyl in Rowlett Overdose
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
A Dallas man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations related to a 2021 overdose death, announced Special Agent in Charge Eduardo A. Chávez today.
Steinhatchee Man Indicted for Methamphetamine Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
A federal grand jury has returned a one-count indictment charging Ryan Tyler Newman, 29, of Steinhatchee, Florida, with distribution of methamphetamine.
St. Cloud Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Robert J. Potocnack (42, St. Cloud) has pleaded guilty to one count of possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.
Perry Woman Indicted for Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and Methamphetamine Distribution
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment charging Miranda Stafford, 55, of Perry, Florida, with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of over 500 grams of methamphetamine, distribution of over 50 grams of methamphetamine, and possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine.
Tallahassee Man Indicted for Possessing Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the return of an indictment charging Brian Keith Coleman (33, Tallahassee) with possession of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it.
Mexican National Found at Massive Merced County Marijuana Cultivation Operation Sentenced for Firearm Charge
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Roberto Carlos Leon-Garcia (Leon), 49, a citizen of Mexico, was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for being in possession of a firearm while being in the United States without lawful status, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Brian M. Clark announced.
Federal Jury Finds Venezuelan National Guilty of Trafficking $21 Million Of Cocaine on the High Seas
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that a federal jury found Hector Caballero (70, Venezuela) guilty of conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine on a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as well as possessing with the intent to distribute cocaine on a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Atlanta Man Sentenced to more than Six Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy Using Laundry Detergent Boxes
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. District Judge William F. Jung sentenced Jose Javier Galvan (55, Atlanta, GA) to six (6) years and 6 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. Galvan had pleaded guilty on February 2, 2023.
Nearly 1,000 Pounds of Meth Seized in Tulare and Kings County
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Armando Rosales Gonzalez, 35, of Tulare; Rogelio Ceniceros Flores, 37, of Jalisco, Mexico; and Carlos Bobadilla, 39, of Tulare, were arrested on May 17, 2023, during a coordinated law enforcement operation and have been charged in a criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Brian M. Clark and U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Denton Physician Sentenced for Over-Prescribing Opioids
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
A Denton physician has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations announced Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Dallas Eduardo A. Chávez today.