DOJ Newswire News
Cheyenne Man Sentenced for Being a Felon in Possession of an Illegal Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | May 16, 2023
News Release: Michael Langley, age 26, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was sentenced to 51 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence, which also included three years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment, on May 2, 2023.
Huntington Man Sentenced to 54 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | May 16, 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.
Fort Myers Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Unlawfully Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | May 16, 2023
News Release: Fort Myers, Florida - U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Jontavious Jarquel Griffin (34, Fort Myers) to 5 years and 10 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon. The court also ordered Griffin to forfeit the firearm and ammunition possessed during the offense. Griffin had pleaded guilty on Jan. 25, 2023.
La Crosse Man Sentenced to 29 Months for Unlawfully Possessing Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | May 16, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Anthony James, 39, La Crosse, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 29 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm after previously being convicted of a felony. James pleaded guilty to this charge on Feb. 10, 2023.
Las Vegas Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine and Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas man pleaded guilty to conspiring with others to traffick methamphetamine and firearms - including a shotgun and machine guns.
Huntington Man Sentenced to 54 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 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.
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs publishes three press releases in March
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 2023
There were three press releases published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs in March.
Repeat Armed Robber Found Guilty of Illegally Possessing Stolen Handgun
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- A federal jury has found Kyree Bryce Harris, 25, of Indianapolis, Indiana, guilty of illegally possessing a firearm.
Marrero Man Federally Indicted for Illegal Weapon Possession
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - RASHEED SMITH, age 32, a resident of Marrero, Louisiana, was indicted on April 28, 2023 for illegal possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Colorado Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crime for Church Arson
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: A Colorado man pleaded guilty today to a hate crime charge in connection with a fire he set to a church in Loveland, Colorado.
Orleans Parish Man Sentenced to 57 Months for Violation of the Federal Gun Control Act
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - On Thursday, April 27, 2023, REGIS GRIMES, age 34, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced in the United States District Court after previously pleading guilty to a one-count indictment charging him with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
ATF’s National Response Team Deploys To Support Explosion Investigation
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 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.
Three MS-13 Gang Members Convicted of Racketeering and Violent Crime Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A federal jury convicted three La Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, members yesterday of RICO conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, attempted murder in aid of racketeering, drug trafficking, and destruction of evidence.
Prior Felon Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Tyree D. Washington, 40, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of firearms before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark W. Pedersen. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
90 press releases published in March by United States Drug Enforcement Administration
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 2023
There were 90 press releases published by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration in March.
Cheyenne Man Sentenced for Being a Felon in Possession of an Illegal Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: Michael Langley, age 26, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was sentenced to 51 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl imposed the sentence, which also included three years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment, on May 2, 2023.
Activity in the U.S. Attorney’s Office
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: Firearm Offenses. Christopher Leroy Gaiter, age 34, of Casper, Wyoming, was sentenced on May 4, 2023, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson sentenced Gaiter to 57 months in prison with three years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. The ...
Massachusetts Man Indicted for Acting as an Illegal Agent of the People’s Republic of China
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: A Massachusetts man was arrested on May 9 for allegedly acting as an agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) without providing notification to the U.S. Attorney General.
Albany Woman and Troy Man Plead Guilty to Money Laundering and Marijuana Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 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.
Leader of Large-Scale Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy Sentenced to 490 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: LEXINGTON, Ky. - A Lexington man, Craig Dupree Robertson, 34, was sentenced on Monday to 490 months in federal prison, by Chief U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves for his role in a large-scale methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking conspiracy.