DOJ Newswire News
Pontiac Man Involved in Violent Robberies Appears in Federal Court
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: DETROIT - A Pontiac man was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of Interference with Commerce by Robbery, Use of a Firearm in Relation to a Crime of Violence and being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm relating to an armed robbery and attempted armed robbery which occurred in the city of Pontiac, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today.
Connecticut Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Connecticut man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement, related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.
CA Attorney General Bonta Announces Arrest of Santa Clara Doctor for Illegal Opioid Prescription Scheme
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: SANTA CLARA, Calif. - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the arrest of and filing of charges against Dr. Arash Padidar, a Santa Clara County doctor accused of illegally prescribing opioids to patients. The arrest and charges are the result of an investigation into an alleged two-years-long illegal prescription scheme by the California Department of Justice (DOJ). Padidar was arrested today by DOJ agents and booked into the Santa Clara County Jail.
Man Sentenced to Federal Prison After Using Instagram To Illegally Sell Guns, Including to a Minor
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Kelvin Henderson, 23, of Indianapolis, Indiana, has been sentenced to 1 year in federal prison after pleading guilty to making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm.
St. Charles Parish Man Charged With Firearm and Narcotics Violations
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the August 4, 2023 indictment charging BRANDON D. HILL, age 30, of Boutte, Louisiana, with violations of the Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Acts.
Corpus Christi Resident Sentenced for Trafficking Meth
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 23-year-old man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction for possession with intent to distribute 210 grams of meth, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Gun Crimes Send Kalispell Felon to Prison for Five Years
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: MISSOULA, Mont. - A Kalispell man with a felony conviction was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release for illegally possessing firearms, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Ohio Man Found Guilty of Felony Charge Related to January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - An Ohio man was found guilty in the District of Columbia today on one felony count and one misdemeanor count for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach during a stipulated bench trial. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.
La Crosse Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Distributing Methamphetamine and Fentanyl
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Wis. - Timothy M. O’Shea, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Raphiel Kuntu, 31, La Crosse, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 12 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute ...
Federal Jury Convicts Man of Armed Robbery in Pensacola Shooting Case
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: PENSACOLA, Fla. - After a three-day trial, a federal jury in Pensacola found Quinton L. Pete, 34, of Ocala, Florida, guilty of attempted Hobbs Act robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The guilty verdict was announced by Jason R. Coody, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
New Orleans Man Indicted for Federal Arson, Drug, Firearms and Destructive Devices Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - RICKY WILSON, age 29, a resident of Jefferson, Louisiana, was charged today in a seven-count superseding indictment for arson and violations of the National Firearms Act, Federal Gun Control Act and Federal Drug Control Act, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Rapid City Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY, S.D. -- U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of possession of firearm by a prohibited person. The sentencing took place on July 31.
Mission Woman Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: PIERRE, S.D. - U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a Mission, South Dakota, woman convicted of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. The sentencing took place August 8.
Worcester Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison for Cocaine Distribution and Unlawful Possession of Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Worcester man has been sentenced in federal court in Springfield for drug and firearm offenses.
Cleveland Man Found Guilty of Illegally Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: AKRON, Ohio - Reggie Jordan was found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition today by a jury after a 3-day trial before U.S. District Judge John Adams. The jury also agreed to forfeit Jordan’s interest in six firearms that were seized from his residence.
Superseding Indictment Alleges 3 More New Haven Gang Members Committed Murder and Attempted Murders
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: A federal grand jury in Bridgeport returned a superseding indictment yesterday charging an additional three alleged members and associates of the “Exit 8" street gang in New Haven with conspiring to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity, including drug trafficking, murder and attempted murder, as well as related offenses. The grand jury previously returned an indictment charging six alleged members and associates of Exit 8 with related offenses.
USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP grant application closes on Aug. 18
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
OJJDP FY 2023 Invited to Apply - Reducing Risk for Girls in the Juvenile Justice System Training and Technical Assistance grant opened on Aug. 11.
USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP offers new grant application process starting Aug. 11
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
OJJDP FY 2023 Invited to Apply - National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - IAA USSS grant opened on Aug. 11.
Wallingford Man Charged With Illegally Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: Burlington, Vermont - The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that today a federal grand jury sitting in Burlington, Vermont returned a one count indictment charging John Grandizio, 39, of Wallingford, Vermont, with knowingly possessing a firearm after having been previously convicted of a felony offense.
Gun Trafficker Convicted of Unlicensed Firearms Dealing and Machine Gun Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 11, 2023
News Release: MIAMI - Yesterday, Johnny Matthew Battle Jr., 30, of Miami, was convicted at trial before U.S. District Court Judge Beth Bloom of dealing firearms without a license and possessing a machine gun.