DOJ Newswire News
Man Appears in Court After Being Arrested for Trafficking 25 Pounds of Methamphetamine
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - Narquin Antonio Sanchez-Unbes, 23, appeared before Magistrate Judge Andrea K. Johnstone for an initial appearance in federal court for trafficking approximately 25 pounds of alleged crystal methamphetamine to New Hampshire from Massachusetts, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Father and Son Indicted in Miami for Conspiracy To Distribute Controlled Substances and Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: MIAMI - Ahmed Subni Wadi (Ahmed Wadi), 49, and his son Ramzi Ahmed Wadi (Ramzi Wadi), 21, both from Miami, Florida, have been indicted in federal court with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and dealing firearms without a license.
Bogue Chitto Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting at a Law Enforcement Officer
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Bogue Chittto man pled guilty to shooting at a law enforcement officer, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony Spotswood of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Pine Ridge Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Pine Ridge, South Dakota, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance was sentenced on June 30, 2023, by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken.
Rapid City Man Sentenced for Illegally Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Prohibited Person was sentenced on July 7, 2023, by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken.
Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Trying To Buy Two Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Jacksonville, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Byron Jones, Jr. (34, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to making a false statement to a federally licensed firearms dealer during the attempted purchase of two firearms. Jones faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty for Distribution of Methamphetamine and Maintaining a Drug Premises
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - On July 7, 2023, RYAN NEGROTTO, age 43 of New Orleans, pled guilty in federal court to all counts with which he was charged in a superseding indictment, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Jury Convicts Metairie Man of Federal Gun and Drug Charges and Lying to a Federal Agent
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - On June 27, 2023, DAMION WILSON, age 23, a resident of Metairie, Louisiana, was found guilty by a federal jury of four counts in a six count indictment. Specifically, WILSON was found guilty of possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, maintaining a drug involved premises, and lying to a federal agent. He was acquitted of two other related counts.
U.S. Marshals Task Force Apprehend Rape Suspect Wanted for Multiple Counts on a Runaway
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Hardeman County, TN - On July 10, 2023, the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force in Jackson captured a Hardeman County man wanted for multiple counts of sex crimes against a child runaway.
ATF National Response Team Joins Wyoming Business Fire Investigation
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Denver Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives requested ATF’s National Response Team joined the investigation into a business fire that occurred in the early morning hours on July 4, 2023, at the Alcova Marina in Alcova, Wyoming.
Man to Appear in Federal Court After Being Arrested for Trafficking 25 Pounds of Methamphetamine
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - Narquin Antonio Sanchez-Unbes, 23, will appear before Magistrate Judge Andrea K. Johnstone for an initial appearance in federal court today at 4:00pm for trafficking approximately 25 pounds of alleged crystal methamphetamine to New Hampshire from Massachusetts, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Winnsboro Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: MONROE, La. - Eric Marquelle Coleman, 49, of Winnsboro, Louisiana, was sentenced today for illegal possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty sentenced Coleman to 96 months (8 years) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.
Cooperation Between United States and Mexican Law Enforcement Leads to Significant Actions Against Transnational Drug Trafficking Organization
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. - Today, United States and Mexican law enforcement announced significant enforcement actions against a prolific transnational drug trafficking organization operating in Nogales, Sonora, along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Springfield Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Armed Robbery
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Springfield man has been sentenced in connection with an armed robbery of a convenience store and firearms charges.
New London Man Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison for Gun Offense
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that SHAQUAN SAUNDERS, also known as “Sosa Da Billy," 28, of Uncasville, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 40 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for unlawful possession of a firearm.
Drug Traffickers From Lafayette Area Sentenced for Possession of Heroin
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: LAFAYETTE, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Lensly Johnnie, 38, of Lafayette, Louisiana, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Robert R. Summerhays on drug charges. Johnnie was sentenced to 88 months (7 years, 4 months) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.
Grand Jury Returns Indictments
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin, sitting in Madison, returned the following indictments today. You are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Boston Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Transporting Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Boston man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for illegally transporting firearms from Alabama into Massachusetts.
Violent Gang Member Convicted of Drug and Firearms Conspiracy Involving Six Shootings
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - The last remaining defendant in a multi-phase investigation targeting drug trafficking and gang violence in communities north of Boston has been found guilty of operating a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy that manufactured and distributed over 10 kilograms each of fentanyl, methamphetamine ...
FBI Norfolk Highlights Summer Internet Safety Tips for Parents
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2023
News Release: FBI Norfolk Highlights Summer Internet Safety Tips for Parents.