DOJ Newswire News
Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Possession, Manufacture, and Sale of Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division, today announced that ANDREW FRANCOEUR, 36, of Manchester, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty yesterday in Hartford federal court to offenses related to his illegal possession, manufacture, and sale of firearms.
Former Indianapolis Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Using Excessive Force During Arrest
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: A former Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Sergeant pleaded guilty today to violating the civil rights of an arrestee by using excessive force.
Fresno Men Charged for Series of Vehicle Pipe-Bombings
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned an indictment today against Scott Eric Anderson, 43, and Paul New, 55, both of Fresno, charging them with conspiracy to destroy by means of an explosive device and malicious destruction by means of an explosive device, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Anderson was also charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Gymnastics coach gets max in disturbing child pornography case
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: GALVESTON, Texas - A 55-year-old McKinney resident has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for transportation of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Mexican National Admits Illegally Reentering U.S.
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that JOSE GUADALUPE CASTILLO LARA, also known as Jose Castillo, Jose Latta, Francisco Rodriguez, and Jose Ruiz, 41, a citizen of Mexico, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford federal court to illegally reentering the United States after being deported.
Former U.S. Army Employee Arrested In Bribery And Kickbacks Scheme Involving Defense Contracts
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and L. Scott Moreland, Special Agent in Charge of the Department of the United States Army Criminal Investigation Division’s (“Army CID") Major Procurement Fraud Field Office, announced today the arrest YOUNG BEOM KIM...
Laplace Woman Sentenced to Over Two Years for Church Embezzlement
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - ANITA WILLENE HOBDY, age 68, of LaPlace, was sentenced to 27 months in prison on May 11, 203 for wire fraud, stemming from fraudulent charges made from First Baptist Church of LaPlace, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
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.
Justice Department Strengthens Efforts to Address the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - The Justice Department joins its partners across the federal government, as well as people throughout American Indian and Alaska Native communities, in recognizing May 5, 2023 as National Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. Responding to the unacceptable levels of violence that have led to the crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) is a priority of the Department of Justice every day.
Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Turtles
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Stanlee Fazi, 41, of Louisa, Virginia, pleaded guilty in federal court in Alexandria to trafficking turtles in violation of the Lacey Act. Sentencing is scheduled for July 26.
Durham Man Sentenced for Firearms Charges after Fleeing from Highway Patrol
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: GREENSBORO - A Durham man was sentenced today to 5 years in prison, after pleading guilty to firearms charges stemming from two incidents in 2022, announced United States Attorney Sandra J. Hairston.
St. Petersburg Man Indicted For Possessing A Controlled Substance With Intent To Distribute And Possessing A Firearm As A Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Tampa, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Jason Washington (42, St. Petersburg) with three counts of distribution of a controlled substance, one count of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute it, and one count of possession...
United States Attorney Names Long-Time Federal Prosecutor Arvo Q. Mikkanen to Serve in Newly Created Role as Senior Counsel for Tribal Relations
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Today, United States Attorney Robert J. Troester named Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Arvo Q. Mikkanen to serve in a newly created role as Senior Counsel for Tribal Relations for the Western District of Oklahoma, as part of the office’s strong commitment to Indian country.
Justice Department Strengthens Efforts To Address The Crisis Of Missing Or Murdered Indigenous Persons
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO -- The Justice Department joins its partners across the federal government, as well as people throughout American Indian and Alaska Native communities, in recognizing May 5, 2023 as National Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. Responding to the unacceptable levels of violence that have led to the crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) is a priority of the Department of Justice every day.
Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Travis Devon Woods, 34, of Charleston, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
U.S. Attorney Dena J. King Announces The Winners Of The 7th Annual “Do The Write Thing” Writing Challenge In Asheville
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: ASHEVILLE, N.C. - U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced the winners of the 7th Annual “Do the Write.
Dearborn Heights Doctor Pleads Guilty to $925,000 Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: DETROIT - A Dearborn Heights doctor pleaded guilty today to defrauding Medicare of more than $925,000 in health care payments, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Uses Civil Forfeiture to Recover $95,325.29 for Fraud Victim
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - On May 10, 2023, U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden entered Final Judgment of Forfeiture against $95,325.29 in U.S. Currency seized from a Merchant and Marine Bank Account, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca. According to the Verified Complaint for Forfeiture in Rem filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Merchant and Marine Bank Account had been set up by a conspirator in a business email compromise scheme (BEC) to receive fraud proceeds.
Leader Of Sex Trafficking And Drug Conspiracy Pleads Guilty, Faces Up To Life In Prison
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Lairon Graham a/k/a Shah a/k/a Uncle Shah a/k/a Unc, 65, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 400 grams or more of fentanyl and sex trafficking by force or coercion. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $20,000,000 fine.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Taylor County Man on Child Pornography Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: Bowling Green, KY - A federal grand jury in Bowling Green, Kentucky, returned an indictment on May 10, 2023, charging Robert Blake Merryman with producing, distributing, and possessing child pornography.