DOJ Newswire News
Putnam County Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Glock Switch
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Stephen Simmons, 40, of Nitro, pleaded guilty today to possession of an unregistered machinegun.
Cleveland Man Convicted of Armed Bank Robbery, Brandishing a Firearm and Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: CLEVELAND - First Assistant United States Attorney Michelle M. Baeppler announced that a federal jury convicted Randall Hines, 32, of armed bank robbery, brandishing a firearm during the bank robbery, and for being a felon in possession of a firearm on May 11, 2023 in Cleveland following a four-day trial before Judge David A. Ruiz.
Zuni Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse in Indian Country
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced today that Rodney Waikaniwa made an initial appearance in federal court on a criminal complaint charging him with...
City of Shreveport Law Enforcement and Community Leaders Meet to Continue Developing Strategies to Fight Violent Crime through Public Safety Partnership
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that state, local, and federal law enforcement partners, along with other civic and community leaders from the Shreveport area held meetings this week to develop strategies together to help one another as the violent crime in the Shreveport area continues.
Hartford Man Sentenced to 54 Months in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that JAMIE PATTERSON, also known as “Diddy," 25, of Hartford, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 54 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for fentanyl distribution and firearm possession offenses.
Santa Barbara County Man Who Deliberately Crashed Airplane for YouTube Video Admits to Obstructing Federal Investigation
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: LOS ANGELES - A YouTuber pilot has agreed to plead guilty to a felony charge for obstructing a federal investigation by deliberately destroying the wreckage of an airplane that he intentionally crashed in Santa Barbara County to gain online views, the Justice Department announced today.
Massachusetts Dentist Sentenced for Embezzling Over $1.2 Million and Defrauding the Government
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Massachusetts dentist was sentenced today for embezzling over $1.2 million from his employer and fraudulently obtaining government benefits in his employer’s name.
California Man Faces Federal Drug Charges After Arranging Sale of 80,000 Fentanyl Pills and 66 Pounds of Methamphetamine
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.-A San Jose, California man is facing federal drug trafficking charges after he arranged the sale of approximately 80,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl and 66 pounds of methamphetamine.
Alexandria Man Sentenced for Fatal Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - An Alexandria man was sentenced today to 15 years in prison for conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl that resulted in the death of a young woman.
Former Austin ISD Teacher Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Illicit Sexual Conduct in Colombia
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: AUSTIN, Texas - An Austin man was sentenced in a federal court in Austin Wednesday to 84 months in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for engaging in illicit sexual conduct in foreign places.
Stoughton Man Pleads Guilty to Social Security and Passport Fraud
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Stoughton man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to charges in connection with using the identifying information of another person to apply for a driver’s license and United States passport.
Registered Nurse Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Tampering With and Stealing Painkillers from Detroit Hospital
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: DETROIT - A registered nurse was sentenced today to four years in prison after having pleaded guilty to tampering with vials and syringes of a liquid painkiller at the Detroit hospital where she worked, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.
Massachusetts Man Charged with Possession and Intent to Distribute Over Two Pounds of Fentanyl in New Hampshire
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: CONCORD - A Massachusetts man has been charged in connection with his possession and intent to distribute over two pounds of suspected fentanyl in New Hampshire, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Local Prosecutor Brings African Cybercrime Delegation to Greensboro & Washington, D.C.
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: GREENSBORO - United States Attorney Sandra Hairston announced today that a delegation of African judges, prosecutors, and investigators arrived in Greensboro as part of an international exchange program. The visit is taking place from May 14 to 19, 2023, and will involve meetings with government officials...
Member of Violent Chicago Street Gang Convicted in Federal Racketeering and Drug Trafficking Probe
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - A federal jury in Chicago has convicted a member of a violent Chicago street gang of participating in a racketeering conspiracy that included murder and attempted murder. The multi-district investigation previously resulted in the convictions of 20 other defendants.
United States Files Complaint Alleging Iowa Surgeon Caused Submission of False Claims to Medicare
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Adam B. Smith, M.D., also known as “Adam Bryant," has been sued by the United States for two counts of violating the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §3729 et seq. The claims are contained in a Civil Complaint filed by both the United States and the State of Iowa on May 9, 2023, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa.
River Ridge Man Pleads Guilty to Violations of the Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Acts
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - On Friday, May 11, 2023, TYRRIN BLUNT, age 27, a resident of River Ridge, Louisiana, pled guilty to a three-count indictment, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. In Count 1, BLUNT is charged with Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana, in violation of 21 U.S.C.
Michael Richard Lynch, Former CEO Of Autonomy Corporation, Makes Appearance In Federal Court To Face Conspiracy, Fraud Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - Michael Richard Lynch, the former Chief Executive Officer of Autonomy Corporation, was extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States to face charges in the Northern District of California, announced First Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds; Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Robert K. Tripp; and Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), Special Agent in Charge Darren Lian.
Oklahoma City Man Sentenced To Serve 30 Months in Federal Prison for Lying During Firearms Transactions
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Today, a federal judge sentenced NEMORY ZAHID RAMOS CASTRO, 22, of Oklahoma City, to serve a total of 30 months in federal prison for lying during firearms transactions, announced United States Attorney Robert J. Troester.
Justice Department Announces Launch of Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Environmental Crimes Task Force
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: The Justice Department today announced the launch of the Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Environmental Crimes Task Force to investigate and prosecute violations of federal law harming the environment, wildlife and human health, and associated fraud, waste and abuse in the region.