DOJ Newswire News
U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive in Maine Wanted for Kidnapping and Murder in Texas
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: Bangor, ME - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), Maine Violent Offender Task Force (MVOTF) announce the arrest of Christopher Ratcliff, 36, of Gilmer, Texas.
Boise Man Sentenced on Federal Gun Crime
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: BOISE - Jeffrey Eldridge, 57, of Boise, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for the unlawful possession of firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit. U.S. District Judge Amanda K. Brailsford also ordered Eldridge to serve three years of supervised release following his prison sentence.
Clay County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Unlawfully Possessing a Sawed-Off Shotgun
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 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.
Maple Grove Felon Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Possession of Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Maple Grove man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegal possession of ammunition, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
St. Paul Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A St. Paul man has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm as a felon, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Butler Township Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Gun, Drug Crimes
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: DAYTON, Ohio - Timothy Jefferson, 46, of Butler Township, was sentenced in United States District Court here today to a total of 204 months in prison for dealing cocaine, meth, and fentanyl, and possessing firearms in furtherance of his drug dealing.
Judge Finds Fort Myers Felon Guilty of Unlawfully Possessing a Loaded Firearm With an Obliterated Serial Number
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: Fort Myers, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Steven Dewayne Barnes, Jr. (26, Fort Myers) has been found guilty, following a bench trial before United States District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell, of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Barnes faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not been set.
Ansonia Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing and Selling Catalytic Converters
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that FRANCISCO AYALA, 22, of Ansonia, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 30 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for offenses related to his participation in a stolen catalytic converter trafficking ring.
USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP offers new grant application process starting July 27
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
OJJDP FY 2023 Invited to Apply - Children’s Advocacy Centers National Subgrant Program grant opened on July 27.
Mercer County Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Heroin Trafficking, Unlawful Possession of Firearms, and Possession of Firearm in Furtherance of Heroin Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - A Mercer County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 300 months in prison for heroin trafficking and firearms charges, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Burleson Would-Be Bomber Pleads Guilty to Firearms, Child Porn Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: A Burleson man who apparently idolized the Columbine High School shooters pleaded guilty today to possessing a homemade bomb, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.
La Crosse Felon Sentenced to 46 Months for Illegal Gun Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Kareem Nellem, 30, La Crosse, Wisconsin was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 46 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. This prison term will be followed by a 3-year term of supervised release. Nellem pleaded guilty to this charge on April 12, 2023.
FBI El Paso Warns Public About Telephone Spoofing Scam Portraying FBI Phone Number
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: FBI El Paso Warns Public About Telephone Spoofing Scam Portraying FBI Phone Number.
Sun Prairie Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Transfer
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Daniel Baccas, 22, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 30 months in federal prison for transferring a firearm to a prohibited person. Baccas pled guilty to the charge on April 7, 2023.
Lawrence Man Sentenced for Conspiracy To Steal Firearms From New Hampshire Gun Stores
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: CONCORD - A Lawrence man was sentenced in federal court in Concord for conspiring to steal firearms from three different New Hampshire gun stores, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Boise Man Sentenced on Federal Gun Crime
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: BOISE - Jeffrey Eldridge, 57, of Boise, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for the unlawful possession of firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit. U.S. District Judge Amanda K. Brailsford also ordered Eldridge to serve three years of supervised release following his prison sentence.
Hartford Man Who Possessed Loaded Guns and Drugs While on State Parole Sentenced to 32 Months in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that LUIS MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, 25, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford to approximately 32 months of imprisonment, time already served, and three years of supervised release, for unlawfully possessing firearms.
Arkansas Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - An Arkansas man was sentenced today on a felony charge for 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 2020 presidential election.