DOJ Newswire News
Jacksonville Felon Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced Cory Lee Kelly (35, Jacksonville) to four years and nine months in federal prison for possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. Kelly had pleaded guilty on February 8, 2023. As part of his plea, he agreed to forfeit a machinegun, semi-automatic AR-style pistol, and assorted ammunition.
House GOP investigating Bank of America for ‘voluntarily’ giving FBI list of customers related to Jan 6
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: EXCLUSIVE: House Republicans are investigating whether Bank of America "voluntarily" turned over to the FBI a list of customers who made transactions in the days on and around the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, and those who purchased firearms with the bank’s credit and debit cards.
Fargo, ND, Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Pointing a Loaded Handgun at Fargo Police Officers
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: Fargo - United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced that Shawn Larkin, Age 40 of Fargo, ND, appeared before Chief Judge Peter D. Welte, U.S. District Court, Fargo, ND, and was sentenced to 57 months years in federal prison followed by 3 years of supervised release for the charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.
Tehama County Man Indicted for Dealing in Firearms and Related Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a 39-count indictment Thursday against James Lane Winslett, 65, of Corning, charging him unlawful manufacturing and dealing in firearms, engaging in the business as a dealer in firearms without registering or paying tax, unlawful sales of firearms to prohibited persons, and multiple counts of possessing unregistered firearms, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. The indictment was unsealed today.
North Dakota Man Sentenced to Prison for Armed Fentanyl Trafficking in Great Falls Area
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: GREAT FALLS - A North Dakota man who admitted to trafficking fentanyl in the Great Falls community after law enforcement found hundreds of fentanyl pills and a loaded firearm in a vehicle he was driving, was sentenced today to five years and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Four KC Metro Men Indicted for Illegally Trafficking Machineguns, Other Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Three Kansas City, Mo., men and an Independence, Mo., man have been indicted by a federal grand jury for illegally selling machine guns and other firearms, some of which have been linked to prior shootings.
Madison Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Matthew J. Yancey, 23, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 7 years in federal prison for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Yancey pled guilty to this charge on Feb. 24, 2023.
North Fort Myers Man Indicted for Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: Fort Myers, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Chester Lewis Risco, III (19, North Fort Myers) with possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. If convicted, Risco faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. The indictment also notifies Risco that the United States intends to forfeit the firearm and ammunition, which are alleged to be traceable to proceeds of the offense.
Phoenix Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery Spree That Ended in High-Speed Chase in Which He Opened Fire on Law Enforcement
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: RIVERSIDE, California - An Arizona man pleaded guilty today to federal criminal charges for committing armed robberies of nine stores in Southern California and Arizona during a crime spree last summer that ended in a high-speed chase in which he fired upon federal agents and, after police rammed his car, he accidentally shot himself under his chin.
Yosemite National Park Squatter Pleads Guilty to Firearms Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Devin Michael Cuellar, 29, a transient, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a sawed-off shotgun and ammunition, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Jackson man pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony Spotswood of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Paducah Resident Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine and Firearm Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: Paducah, KY - A Paducah man was sentenced to federal prison yesterday for methamphetamine distribution and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Mission Man and Mellette County Woman Sentenced in Burglary and Homicide Case
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: PIERRE - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a Mission, South Dakota, man and a Mellette County, South Dakota, woman, in a case that involved charges of Second Degree Murder, First Degree Burglary, and related firearms offenses.
Rosedale Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison for a Conspiracy To Smuggle Firearms and Other Military Items From the United States To Assist Separatists Fighting Against the Government of Cameroon
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Tamufor Nchumuluh St. Michael, age 42, of Rosedale, Maryland, yesterday to 30 months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for conspiracy and for violating the Arms Export Control Act by sending firearms, ...
New Orleans Man Indicted for Arson and Possession of Destructive Devices
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today the unsealing of a two-count indictment returned on May 5, 2023, that charged RICKY WILSON, age 29, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, for violation of the National Firearms Act.
Wise County Meth Distributor, Who Possessed Firearms, Sentenced to Over 15 Years
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: ABINGDON, Va. - A Wise County, Virginia man, was sentenced last week to more than 15 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms.
Madison Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Roland J. Scott III, 21, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 8 years in federal prison for possessing with intent to distribute 40 grams or more ...
Marrero Man Pleads Guilty to a Violation of the Federal Gun Control Act
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - On May 11, 2023, MELVIN WALKER, age 34, a resident of Marrero, Louisiana, pled guilty to a one-count indictment, charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Essex County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Possessing Two Loaded Firearms in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - An Essex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to 120 months in prison for drug trafficking and firearms possession in furtherance of drug trafficking, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.