DOJ Newswire News
Pawtucket Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Crack Cocaine While on Supervised Release
By DOJ Newswire | May 19, 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.
Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 82 Months in Federal Prison for Gun and Drug Possession
By DOJ Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr., announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced Travis Odale Henderson, age 39, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 82 months in federal prison following his convictions for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The Court further ordered Henderson to serve three years of supervised release following his term of imprisonment, pay a $5,000 fine, and forfeit the firearm involved.
Gang Leader Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Possessing Firearms and Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Micheal Hankerson (31, Poinciana) to six years in federal prison for possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon. As part of his sentence, the court also ordered Hankerson to forfeit firearms and ammunition. Hankerson had been found guilty on Dec. 3, 2022.
Statement From U.S. Attorney Jason M. Frierson On National Child Abuse Prevention Month
By DOJ Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: LAS VEGAS - The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada today issued the following statement from United States Attorney Jason M. Frierson.
Savage Life Gang Members Sentenced to Racketeering Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: DAVENPORT, IA - Two Davenport men were sentenced on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in relation to a racketeering prosecution. Austin Zachary Ruiz, 28, was sentenced to 202 months in federal prison for assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering and use and carry a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Olajuwan Hakeem Culbreath, 27, was sentenced to 152 months in federal prison for aiding and abetting the same charges.
Convicted Child Rapist Sentenced for Naturalization Fraud and Judicially Denaturalized
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - Yesterday in federal court, Cruz Miguel Aguina, 40, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Terrence W. Boyle to eight months in prison following a guilty plea to immigration fraud. Moreover, Aguina was judicially denaturalized as a U.S. citizen.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violating the Federal Gun Control Act
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SHAMAR HOLMES, age 23, a resident of New Orleans, pled guilty on May 11, 2023 before United States District Judge Carl J. Barbier to a one-count indictment alleging that he illegally possessed a firearm having previously been convicted of a felony, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Rapid City Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on April 17, 2023.
California Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl into Texas
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: PECOS, Texas - A California man pleaded guilty Tuesday in a federal court in Pecos to possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl.
Haverhill Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Steal Firearms From Second Amendment Outdoors In Derry
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: CONCORD - A Haverhill, Massachusetts man pleaded guilty today in federal court to conspiring to steal firearms from a federal firearms licensee, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Plaquemine Woman Sentenced to 44 Months for Pandemic Benefits Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Lestreonia Renee Rodrigue, age 28, of Plaquemine, Louisiana, to 44 months in federal prison following her conviction for mail fraud. The Court further sentenced Rodrigue to serve three years of supervised release following her term of imprisonment and ordered her to pay $663,259 in restitution.
Nevada City Man Indicted for Child Exploitation Crimes
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment today against Walter Smith, 68, of Nevada City, charging him with attempted coercion and enticement and receipt of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Russian charged with money laundering and illegally transmitting more than $150 million
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA - Feliks Medvedev has been indicted on one count of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and 39 counts of money laundering.
Maryland Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Threatening a Member of Congress
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett today sentenced Justin Kuchta, age 40, of Annapolis, Maryland, to four months in federal prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for threatening to murder a United States Member of Congress.
Pawtucket Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Crack Cocaine While on Supervised Release
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 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.
Justice Department Secures Agreement with IT Staffing and Services Company for Posting Discriminatory Job Advertisements
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a settlement agreement with American CyberSystems Inc., a Georgia-based company that provides IT services and staff recruiting nationwide under the name Innova Solutions (formerly ACS Solutions). The settlement resolves the department’s determination ...
Missouri Woman Accused of Multiple Pandemic Frauds
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS - A woman from St. Peters, Missouri has been indicted in federal court and accused of fraudulently obtaining a total of $137,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic via two assistance programs.
Rochester Man Who Failed To Appear for Sentencing on Riot Charge Pleads Guilty
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Christopher Tindal, 29, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to failure to appear, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Alleged Member of La Oficina de Envigado Pleads Guilty to Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Tied to Medellín Cartel
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Colombian man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy connected with organized crime in the Republic of Colombia.
Former Lafayette and Vermilion Parish Educator Arrested on Federal Criminal Complaint
By DOJ Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: LAFAYETTE, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Jacob Conrad De La Paz is in federal custody pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by United States Magistrate Judge David J. Ayo on a federal criminal complaint for attempted production of child pornography. An initial appearance will be held in the John M. Shaw United States Courthouse on May 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. He has been held without bond.