DOJ Newswire News
Pontiac Man Involved in Violent Robberies Appears in Federal Court
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 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.
Shreveport Man Sent to Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Machine Gun
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - Cartavious Cursshuan Pouncy, 21, of Shreveport, Louisiana, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. United States District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote sentenced Pouncy to 20 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release for illegal possession of a machine gun. Pouncy pleaded guilty to the charge on March 16, 2023.
Utica Man Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy and Possession of Firearms in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Matthew Brooks, 37, of Utica, New York, was sentenced yesterday to serve 108 months (nine years) in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and possessing firearms in furtherance of a federal drug trafficking crime, announced U.S. Attorney ...
FBI Announces Results of Nationwide Sex Trafficking Operation: Operation Cross Country XIII Leads to Identification/Location of Adolescent Victims
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: FBI Announces Results of Nationwide Sex Trafficking Operation: Operation Cross Country XIII Leads to Identification/Location of Adolescent Victims.
Peoria, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Possessing a Firearm as a Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria, Illinois, man, Terrance T. Dotson, 50, of the 1600 block of South Livingston Street, was sentenced on July 20, 2023, to 48 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon.
Convicted Armed Robber Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Acquiring a Firearm Through a “Straw-Purchase” Scheme
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Randy Coffey, 36, of Indianapolis, Indiana, has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a firearm.
Clay County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Unlawfully Possessing a Sawed-Off Shotgun
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced Dylan Milton Jarvis, 31, (Orange Park) to one year and four months in federal prison for unlawful possession of an unregistered National Firearms Act firearm (sawed-off shotgun). Jarvis was found guilty after a bench trial on April 25.
Holyoke Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Holyoke man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Springfield for illegally possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.
Clearwater Felon Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Prison for Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday today sentenced Deion R. Brown, 27, (Clearwater) to 15 years and 8 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The court also ordered Brown to forfeit the firearm used in the offense. Brown had pleaded guilty on Aug. 30, 2022.
Operation Clean House
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: TUCSON, AZ-The FBI’s Southern Arizona Violent Crime and Gang Task Force (SAVCGTF) organized a two-week fugitive apprehension operation named Operation Clean House, that proactively arrested multiple violent offenders throughout Pima County.
Rochester Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Justin Overholser, 40, of Rochester, Indiana, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Jon E. DeGuilio after pleading guilty to theft of firearms from a federal firearms licensee, announced U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Mount Dora Convicted Felon Sentenced to Seven Years for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: Ocala, Florida - Senior United States District Judge John Antoon II has sentenced Woodrow Milton Butler (40, Mount Dora) to seven years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The court also ordered the forfeiture of the firearm and ammunition used in the offense. Butler had pleaded guilty on Feb. 1, 2023.
Member of St. Louis Drug Ring Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White on Tuesday sentenced a member of a St. Louis drug conspiracy that killed two rivals to 18 years in prison.
Holyoke Man Sentenced for False Statements Regarding Straw Firearms Purchases
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Holyoke man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Springfield in connection with straw purchases of firearms.
East Moline, Illinois, Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: PEORIA, Ill. - An East Moline, Illinois, man, Marcus Dixon, 29, was sentenced on July 18, 2023, to 260 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, following his conviction for possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and marijuana, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, and two counts of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Drugs Seized From Residence in Claiborne Parish Leads to 15+ Year Sentence for Haynesville Man
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. -United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the sentencing of Dean Fitzgerald Williams, 40, of Haynesville, Louisiana. United States District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote sentenced Williams to 181 months (15 years, 1 month) in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. Williams pleaded guilty to the charges on February 8, 2023.
Peoria, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison for Possession of a Firearm as a Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria, Illinois, man, Denzel L. Jordan, 29, of the 1200 block of North University Street, was sentenced on July 20, 2023, to 40 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition, to be followed by three years of supervised release.
Nine-Time Felon Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearm, Drugs
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: CINCINNATI - A Cincinnati man with nine prior felony convictions was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 210 months in prison for committing additional crimes involving firearms and illegal drugs.
Billings Felon Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearm After Accidental Shooting
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: BILLINGS, Mont. - A Billings man with a felony conviction was sentenced today to two years and three months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for illegally possessing a gun after he accidently shot a person and fled, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Troy Woman Pleads Guilty to Nationwide Marijuana and THC Trafficking Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 3, 2023
News Release: ALBANY, N.Y. - Rosemary Coles, 71, of Troy, New York, pled guilty today to conspiring to distribute 1,000 kilograms or more of marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinols (THC).