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Justice Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; on July 25

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on July 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Hartford Man Who Possessed Loaded Guns and Drugs While on State Parole Sentenced to 32 Months in Federal Prison

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.


Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Ammunition

News Release: Tampa, FL - U.S. District Judge Charlene Honeywell has sentenced Dartis Cobb (35, St. Petersburg) to four years and three months in federal prison for possessing ammunition as a convicted felon. Cobb had pleaded guilty on March 9, 2023.


U.S. Marshals, Arkansas Partner Agencies Apprehend Nearly 200 in Dragnet

News Release: Little Rock, AR - From July 19 - 21, the U.S. Marshals Service Eastern Arkansas Fugitive Task Force partnered with the Arkansas State Police, Arkansas Community Corrections, Little Rock Police, North Little Rock Police, Maumelle Police, Jacksonville Police, and the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office in a joint effort to locate and apprehend wanted and repeat offenders from the streets of Central Arkansas.



Independence Man Pleads Guilty to Dealing Firearms Without a License

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - On July 11, 2023, RICHARD LUDWIG II, age 74, of Independence pleaded guilty for dealing firearms without a license in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(a)(1)(A) and 924(a)(1)(D), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.


U.S. Marshals Capture 15-Year-Old Wanted for First Degree Murder in Shooting Death of Teen

News Release: Memphis, TN - Today, U.S. Marshals captured a 15-year-old from Memphis who was wanted by the Memphis Police Department for First Degree Murder, Criminal Attempt First Degree Murder, and Aggravated Assault.


Madison Felon Sentenced to 6 Years for Possessing a Firearm

News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Donquil D. McLemore, 20, Madison, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 6 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. McLemore’s sentence will be followed by 3 years of supervision. McLemore pleaded guilty to this charge on Feb. 17, 2023.


Rockford Man Sentenced to Over 7.5 Years for Possession With Intent To Distribute Crack Cocaine and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime

News Release: ROCKFORD - A Rockford, Illinois, man, Jerry Hatchett, 48, was sentenced on July 19, 2023, before U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard to 94 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Hatchett pleaded guilty on April 3, 2023.


Vermont Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine and Cocaine in New Hampshire

News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - A Vermont man was sentenced in federal court in Concord for unlawfully possessing quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine in New Hampshire, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.


Two Bronx Men Sentenced to Prison for Throwing Molotov Cocktails at Neighbors’ Cars and Houses

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that NAYEEM AHMED CHOWDHURY and DAVID MENDEZ were sentenced by U.S. District Judge John P. Cronan to six years and 27 months in prison, respectively, in connection with using glass bottles with ignitable ...


Convicted Armed Robber Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Acquiring a Firearm Through a “Straw-Purchase” Scheme

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.


Two Queens Men Sentenced for Armed Robbery at Aqueduct Racetrack

News Release: Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Lamel Miller was sentenced by United States District Judge Ann M. Donnelly to 108 months’ imprisonment following his conviction at trial in connection with the March 7, 2020 armed robbery of over $280,000 in cash from the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens. Last ...


Anchorage Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Stealing 22 Guns

News Release: ANCHORAGE, Alaska - An Anchorage man was sentenced yesterday to nine years in federal prison for stealing 22 firearms from an Anchorage gun store in 2019.


Winamac Woman Sentenced to 80 Months in Prison

News Release: SOUTH BEND - Laci Lindsey, 49 years old, of Winamac, Indiana, was sentenced yesterday by United States District Court Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr. after pleading guilty to distributing over 50 grams of methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.


Gainesville Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Identity Theft and Possessing Firearms as a Convicted Felon

News Release: Ocala, Florida - Senior United States District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has sentenced Brandon Jamal Alex Grant (23, Gainesville) to three years and one month in federal prison for possessing counterfeit access devices with the intent to defraud and possessing firearms as a convicted felon. Grant had pleaded guilty on May 2, 2023.


Somerville Man Sentenced to Nearly Nine Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Conspiracy

News Release: BOSTON - A Somerville man was sentenced on July 19, 2023 in federal court in Boston for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy.


Indiana Man Sentenced to 66 Months in Prison

News Release: FORT WAYNE -Bryshawn Terry, 31 years old, of Fort Wayne, IN, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.


Indiana Woman Sentenced to 63 Months for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl

News Release: SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Alfred A. Cooke, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-Merrillville, Indiana, and U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson for the Northern District of Indiana announced that Carissa McCoy, 42, of Michigan City, Indiana, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.


Gangster Disciples Member Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charge

News Release: COLUMBUS, Ga. - A confirmed member of the Gangster Disciples faces up to life in prison after he pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge; the firearm was linked to a domestic violence assault through ATF’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN).