DOJ Newswire Report News
Sauk Rapids Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Unlicensed Manufacturing, Selling Ghost Guns
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
A Sauk Rapids man has been sentenced to the statutory maximum 60 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for unlicensed manufacturing and selling ghost guns, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Felon Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Crimes and Gloucester County Shooting
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
A Gloucester man was sentenced yesterday to 35 years in prison for drug, firearms, witness tampering and retaliation and obstruction of justice convictions.
High Level Member of Chicago Gang Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring To Distribute Heroin
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
A high-level member of the Four Corner Hustlers street gang has been sentenced to 120 months, plus eight years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute wholesale quantities of heroin on the West Side of Chicago.
Brooksville Man Found Guilty of Possessing Firearm as an Armed Career Criminal
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Senior U.S. District Judge John Antoon II has found Wayne Allen Phillips, Jr. (45, Brooksville) guilty of one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a previously convicted felon.
Great Falls Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
A Great Falls man who admitted to illegally possessing firearms while on supervision for prior felony convictions was sentenced today to four years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Hamilton Felon Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms, Including “Ghost Gun”
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
A Hamilton man who admitted to illegally possessing firearms and ammunition, including a “ghost gun,” after having been convicted of felonies, was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
East Hartford Man Admits Role in Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that BRYANT BERMUDEZ, 31, of East Hartford, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to offenses related to his participation in a stolen catalytic converter trafficking ring.
Five Men Indicted on Federal Charges for Illegal Firearms Possession
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Most Defendants Face Up to 10 Years in Federal Prison
Ten-Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
U.S. District Judge Charlene E. Honeywell has sentenced Jesus Rivas (29, Tampa) to eight years and four months in federal prison for unlawful possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. Rivas had pleaded guilty on November 4, 2022.
Prison Escapee Sentenced to 10 Years for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, a Charge Resulting From Shooting of Farmington Police Officer
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Brendan Iber, Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), announced today that Elias Buck was sentenced to the statutory maximum of 10 years in prison. Buck, 24, of Aztec, New Mexico, pleaded guilty on Dec. 8, 2022, to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Black Hawk Man Sentenced on Drug and Firearm Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Black Hawk, South Dakota, man convicted of Distribution of a Controlled Substance and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm
Informational: Federal Court Arraignments
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 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.
Chicago Man Receives Two Sentences Totaling Over Eight Years for Possession of a Firearm and Switch Device While on Supervised Release
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Two federal judges have sentenced DESHAWN DANZELR, 28, of Chicago to a combined eight years in federal prison for possessing a handgun with an extended magazine and a “switch” that converted the firearm into a fully automatic machinegun.
Two Defendants in Separate Cases Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Pornography and Illegal Possession of Firearm Crimes
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the resolution of two cases in the Lafayette Division of the Western District of Louisiana.
Stevens Point Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Unlawful Possession of Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Lorenzo Miner, 30, Stevens Point, Wisconsin was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to six years in federal prison for possessing a firearm after previously being convicted of a felony.
Alleged Firearm Traffickers Arrested in ATF Bust
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Three men accused of selling guns illegally were arrested in an ATF takedown on Wednesday, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.
Two Los Angeles Men Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy That Led to Murder
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Two Los Angeles Men Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy That Led to Murder
Both Men Are Felons Who Intended to Distribute Drugs in the Treasure Valley
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Two men from southern Idaho were sentenced to federal prison in separate drug trafficking cases, announced U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit.
Wives of Convicted Drug Traffickers Plead Guilty to Laundering Drug Proceeds
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
The wives of convicted drug traffickers Pedro Flores and Margarito Flores have each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Six Indicted as Part of Whatcom County Fentanyl Trafficking Organization
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Ring Leaders Traveled from Seattle to Bellingham with Drug Loads for Local Area Distributors