DOJ Newswire News
U.S. Attorney’s Office Honors Law Enforcement Partners in Fourth Annual “Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice” Awards Ceremony
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - The United States Attorney’s Office recognized members of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies at its fourth annual “Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice" Awards ceremony. The ceremony, held on April 25, 2023, honored law enforcement professionals who have gone above and beyond their duties to safeguard Minnesota’s communities.
Natchitoches Man Convicted by Federal Jury of Drug and Firearms Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, La. - Louis Vernon Jackson, 38, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, was convicted by a federal jury late yesterday, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty presided over the four-day trial in Alexandria. Jackson was convicted of conspiracy ...
Two Butte Men Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking, Firearms and Money Laundering Crimes
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: MISSOULA - Two Butte men convicted in a large armed drug trafficking operation that brought pounds of methamphetamine and other drugs to the Butte community and laundered proceeds were sentenced today to prison terms, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Webster Man Charged in Connection With Two Pipe Bomb Explosions
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: CONCORD - A man has been charged in connection with two pipe bomb explosions in Weare, New Hampshire, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Tampa Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge James Moody, Jr. has sentenced Christian Joel Andujar Rivera (25, Tampa) to four years and four months in federal prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of firearms. The court also ordered him to forfeit a Glock firearm and assorted ammunition associated with the offense. Andujar Rivera had pleaded guilty on Feb. 2, 2023.
Cherry Hill Gang Member Sentenced to Over 21 Years in Federal Prison for Participating in Racketeering Conspiracy Including Murdering an Individual Believed To Be a Rival Gang Member
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III, today sentenced Travis Alewine, a/k/a “Sticks," age 30, of Baltimore, Maryland, to 253 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise in connection with his membership in the “Hillside" gang, operating in the Cherry Hill neighborhood of Baltimore. Alewine admitted that as part of his gang activities, he participated in a murder.
Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Firearm at a Casino When He Shot a Security Guard
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: LAS VEGAS - A Henderson resident was sentenced to 46 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm in 2021, during which he shot a security guard.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun and Narcotics Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - HERBERT JAMES, age 27, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty on April 19, 2023 to a two-count indictment charging him with possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, in violation of the Federal Gun Control Act, Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2) and possession ...
Pair Accused of More St. Louis Carjackings
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS - Two men from East St. Louis, Illinois who were already facing federal charges related to a carjacking in November have been accused of more.
Moline Man Sentenced to Twenty Years in Prison for Heroin Distribution and Related Gun Crimes
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: PEORIA, Ill. - A Moline, Illinois, man, Cordero Harris, 34, was sentenced on April 26, 2023, to 240 months in federal prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and possession of a firearm as a felon.
New Orleans Man Sentenced on Federal Carjacking and Weapons Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that defendant KEON ESTEEN, age 18, was sentenced on April 13, 2023 by U.S. District Court Judge Barry W. Ashe to a total term of 130 months. As to Count 1 the court sentenced ESTEEN to 46 months of imprisonment. As to Count 2, the court ...
Former Belmont County Attorney Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Stealing More Than $800,000 From Elderly Victim with Dementia
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - A former Belmont County attorney was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 60 months in prison for committing mail fraud related to stealing more than $882,000 from an elderly woman with dementia while purporting to act in her best interests under a Power of Attorney.
Jacksonville Convicted Felon Guilty of Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Jacksonville, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Thelonious Wayne Kirby (51, Jacksonville) has been found guilty of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, following a bench trial. Kirby faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Kirby is currently in state custody and appeared in federal court on a writ. He is currently serving a state prison sentence for unrelated charges.
Las Vegas Man Sentenced to Prison for Conspiracy To Sell Firearms and Fentanyl
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas man charged in a conspiracy to sell firearms and machine guns without a Federal Firearms License, and a conspiracy to sell Fentanyl and Xanax was sentenced Monday by United States District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey to 70 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release.
USDOJ-OJP-BJS grant application closes on May 23
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
FY2023 Survey of Prison Inmates Data Linkage Program grant opened on May 4.
Waterbury Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Federal Prison for Lying to Federal Agents Investigating Waterbury Gang Violence
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that SHAN THOMPSON, 25, of Waterbury, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 24 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for making false statements to federal law enforcement agents investigating gang-related violence in Waterbury.
Three MS-13 Gang Members Convicted of Racketeering and Violent Crime Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: 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.
Canton Man Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison for Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Canton man was sentenced to 63 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Kurt Thielhorn of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Head of Telemarketing Operation Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for $19 Million Credit Card Laundering Scheme
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that STEVEN SHORT, the former head of Florida-based E.M. Systems & Services LLC and affiliated companies (collectively, “E.M. Systems"), was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire...
Maple Grove Felon Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Maple Grove man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for illegal possession of firearms, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.