DOJ Newswire News
Grand Prairie Man Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection With Donut Shop Robberies
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: SHERMAN, Texas - A second man has been sentenced to federal prison in connection with a string of violent home invasion type robberies in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today.
Mission Woman Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: PIERRE, S.D. - U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a Mission, South Dakota, woman convicted of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. The sentencing took place August 8.
Billings Man Sentenced to More than 11 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery in Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: BILLINGS - A Billings man convicted of robbery and gun crimes for stealing a car at gunpoint in Billings and leading law enforcement on a chase into Big Horn County was sentenced today to 11 years and nine months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said today.
Oregon Felon Sentenced to More Than Six Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Katherine Kimball Mizelle has sentenced Johnathan Thuemler (32, Oregon) to six years and five months in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Thuemler had pleaded guilty on May 15, 2023.
Minneapolis Felon Sentenced to 57 Months for Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 57 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegal possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization Indicted
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the unsealing of a 17-count indictment charging Clemente Betancourt (27), Estevan Betancourt (18), Larry Lee Woodard, Jr. (28), Adonis Bonilla (28), Omar Mejia (28), Jesse Leahy (47), and Alexander Perez (29), all residents of Bradenton, ...
Atlantic County Man Charged With Possessing Destructive Devices
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - An Atlantic County, New Jersey, man was charged today with possessing destructive devices, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Federal Jury Convicts Oklahoma Man for Role in Nationwide Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Last week, a federal jury convicted KE’ANDRE DEWAYNE WILSON, 25, of Oklahoma City, of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute or to distribute methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Robert J. Troester.
Rapid City Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY, S.D. - U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The sentencing took place on August 4.
Gun Trafficker Convicted of Unlicensed Firearms Dealing and Machine Gun Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: MIAMI - Yesterday, Johnny Matthew Battle Jr., 30, of Miami, was convicted at trial before U.S. District Court Judge Beth Bloom of dealing firearms without a license and possessing a machine gun.
Previously Convicted Felon Indicted for Narcotics and Firearms Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Methuen man was indicted today by a federal grand jury in Boston for allegedly trafficking counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine, unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition and using a firearm in relation of a drug trafficking offense.
Montgomery Man Sentenced for Illegally Possessing Ammunition Used During Shooting at a Funeral
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: Montgomery, Alabama - On August 7, 2023, a federal judge sentenced 42-year-old Gerald Dyron Little, from Montgomery, Alabama, to 120 months in prison for illegally possessing ammunition he used during a shooting at a funeral, announced United States Attorney Sandra J. Stewart. In addition to the ten-year sentence, the judge also ordered that Little serve three years of supervised release following his prison term. There is no parole in the federal system.
Rapid City Man Sentenced for Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY, S.D. - U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The sentencing took place August 4.
California Man Sentenced to 26 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine and Guns in Eastern Idaho
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: POCATELLO - Ramon Morales Jr., 41, of Compton, California, was sentenced to 26 years in federal prison for importing and distributing methamphetamine in Eastern Idaho in exchange for firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit today.
Oregon Felon Sentenced to More Than Six Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Katherine Kimball Mizelle has sentenced Johnathan Thuemler (32, Oregon) to six years and five months in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Thuemler had pleaded guilty on May 15, 2023.
St. Charles Parish Man Charged With Firearm and Narcotics Violations
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the August 4, 2023 indictment charging BRANDON D. HILL, age 30, of Boutte, Louisiana, with violations of the Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Acts.
Billings Man Sentenced to More than 11 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery in Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: BILLINGS - A Billings man convicted of robbery and gun crimes for stealing a car at gunpoint in Billings and leading law enforcement on a chase into Big Horn County was sentenced today to 11 years and nine months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said today.
Violent Felon Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Thomas Burkett, 45, of Indianapolis, Indiana, has been sentenced to 77 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.
Previously Convicted Felon Sentenced to 27 Months for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Boston man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition as a previously convicted felon.