DOJ Newswire News
U.S. Law Enforcement Disrupts Networks Used to Transfer Fraud Proceeds, Taking Over 4,000 Actions in Fifth Campaign
By DOJ Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: The Justice Department, FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), and other federal law enforcement agencies announced today the completion of a three-month campaign that disrupted networks used by foreign fraudsters to obtain fraud proceeds. Multiple law enforcement actions addressed conduct by individuals ...
Huntington Man Sentenced to 54 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: FORT WAYNE -Adam Meekin, 26 years old, of Huntington, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after his plea of guilty to engaging in the business of dealing and manufacturing firearms and the unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Prison for Violent Armed Robbery Spree of Minneapolis Businesses
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Minneapolis man was sentenced to 88 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in three armed robberies of Minneapolis businesses, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Multiple Defendants Sentenced or Enter Guilty Pleas on Federal Firearms Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: SAVANNAH, GA: At least 20 defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal charges including illegal possession of firearms.
Paducah Resident Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine and Firearm Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 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.
Cape Girardeau Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Possessing Machine Gun
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: CAPE GIRARDEAU - U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Monday sentenced a man from Cape Girardeau, Missouri who was caught with a fully automatic Glock pistol to 51 months in prison.
Albany Woman and Troy Man Plead Guilty to Money Laundering and Marijuana Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Latrice Mumphrey, age 42, of Albany, and Victor Turner, age 68, of Troy, New York, pled guilty today to conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to distribute marijuana, respectively.
ATF’s National Response Team Deploys To Support Explosion Investigation
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - ATF’s National Response Team has joined the investigation into the May 4 explosion that injured at least four people at Air Liquide Advanced Materials in High Springs, Florida.
Gun/Gamecock Dealing Results in Guilty Plea
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Pedro Gavino, 27, of Orosi, pleaded guilty today to selling firearms without a license and conspiring to violate the Animal Welfare Act by selling gamecocks and participating in cockfighting events, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Pawtucket Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Crack Cocaine While on Supervised Release
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: PROVIDENCE - A Pawtucket man, who was previously convicted on federal crack cocaine drug trafficking and firearm charges and incarcerated, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for again trafficking crack cocaine while on federal supervised release, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Bedford Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Federal Prison After Stealing 16 Firearms From Local Gun Shop
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: NEW ALBANY- Calvin Levi Johnson, 20, of Bedford, Indiana, was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to theft from a federally licensed firearms dealer.
ATF Announces Grand Opening of National Crime Gun Intelligence Center of Excellence
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced the grand opening of ATF’s National Crime Gun Intelligence Center of Excellence located on the Innovation Campus of Wichita State University in Kansas. The National Crime Gun Intelligence Center of Excellence will be ...
South Bend Man Convicted of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: SOUTH BEND -Late yesterday, Leontis Cornelius, 43 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was found guilty after a 2-day jury trial presided over by United States District Court Chief Judge Jon E. DeGuilio, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
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 22, 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.
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 22, 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, ...
Fargo, ND, Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Pointing a Loaded Handgun at Fargo Police Officers
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 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.
“COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2023-05-18” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on May 17
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2023
“COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR 2023-05-18“ was published in the Daily Digest section on page D477 on May 17
Fort Myers Felon Convicted for Unlawfully Possessing Loaded Rifle
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: Fort Myers, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Javonte Keyon Whitfield (25, Fort Myers) guilty of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a previously convicted felon. Whitfield faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison. His sentencing date has not yet been scheduled. Whitfield had been indicted on February 9, 2022.
Yosemite National Park Squatter Pleads Guilty to Firearms Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 22, 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.