DOJ Newswire Report News
Jamestown Man Going to Prison on Drug and Gun Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Douglas Beardsley, 38, of Jamestown, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of firearms, was sentenced to serve 176 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.
Missouri Man Sentenced for Shipping 85 Pounds of Meth from California
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
Will Spend Almost 17 Years in Prison
Gloucester County Man Admits Healthcare Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man today admitted defrauding his employer’s health insurance plan out of more than $4 million by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary compounded medications, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Cheryl Ortiz and Attorney for the United States Vikas Khanna announced.
Scheme to Transport Stolen Catalytic Converters Across State Lines Results in Prison Time
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
Thousands of Catalytic Converters Stolen as Part of a Multi-Million-Dollar Business
Great Falls Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Dealing Meth and Heroin
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
A Great Falls woman who admitted to dealing methamphetamine and heroin for a drug trafficking organization based in Mexico was sentenced on Monday to five years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release.
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Judiciary Committee Hearing on Oversight of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
As sunset of Section 702 approaches, today’s hearing features testimony from five senior administration officials
Durbin Questions Witnesses During Judiciary Committee Hearing on Oversight of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
As sunset of Section 702 approaches, today’s hearing features testimony from five senior administration officials
Sacramento Area Group Charged for Shipping Fentanyl Pills Across the United States
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
A federal grand jury returned a 17-count indictment Thursday against Sacramento residents Marcus Miller, 33; Reginald Jones, 33; Felicia Shaw, 31; Jimmy Van II, 38; and Jazzmine Campbell, 30; charging them with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, in addition to other drug and gun charges, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Rotterdam Man Sentenced for Marijuana and Gun Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Tyquan Armstrong, aka “Moose,” age 44, of Rotterdam, New York, was sentenced today to 90 months in prison for conspiring to distribute and possessing with intent to distribute marijuana and possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
District Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Demetrius Green, 33, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for gun and drug charges, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, Special Agent in Charge is Craig B. Kailimai, and Interim Chief Ashan Benedict, of the Metropolitan Police Department.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts New Orleans Men for Federal Gun and Drug Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
On Friday June 9, 2023, DANIEEL MUTIN, age 18, and JUAN MATTHEWS, age 21, both residents of New Orleans, Louisiana, were charged in a five-count indictment, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
A federal judge yesterday sentenced an armed career criminal for illegal possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson.
Jury Convicts Alabama Man of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
n June 14, 2023, a federal jury convicted Curtis Navelle Harrison, 45, of Monroeville, Alabama, of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and less than 40 grams of a mixture or substance containing fentanyl, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony Spotswood of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (“ATF”).
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Case Results in Sentence of Over 8 Years for North Louisiana Man
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) case dubbed “Operation Pick Your Battles” has resulted in a conviction and sentence for Clifton Williams, 48, of Many, Louisiana. Williams was sentenced today by United States District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote to a total of 100 months (8 years, 4 months) in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release.
Informational: Federal Court Arraignments
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints.
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
KENNETH MUSE, age 24, of New Orleans, was sentenced on June 13, 2023 by United States District Judge Jay C. Zainey for violations of the Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Granger, Calvert on FY24 Defense Appropriations Bill
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
On June 15, the Defense Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2024 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee
New Information Reveals IRS Agent Used Fake Name to Target Ohio Resident
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel revealing new information that an IRS agent visited an Ohio taxpayer on April 25, 2023, using a fake alias and deceptive tactics to secure entry into the taxpayer's home.
Hamden Man Admits Mailing Numerous Threatening Letters
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
GARRETT SANTILLO, 43, of Hamden, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to mailing numerous threatening letters to individuals in Connecticut and elsewhere.
Rapid City Man Indicted for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal grand jury has indicted a Rapid City, South Dakota, man for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.