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Informational: Federal Court Arraignments
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints.
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Ten Members and Associates of Marion Gardens Jersey City Gang Charged for Drug Trafficking Activities
Ten members of the Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were charged today for their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
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St. Paul Felon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
A St. Paul man was sentenced to 15 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm as an Armed Career Criminal, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
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Two New Orleans Men Plead Guilty to Jung Hotel Shooting
DARIUS DANNEL, a/k/a “DD,” and TERRELL MOORE, a/k/a “Rell,” pled guilty to various violations of the Federal Gun Control, the Federal Controlled Substances, and Hobbs Act before the Honorable Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
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Richmond Man Sentenced for Possession and Sale of Machinegun Conversion Devices
A Richmond man was sentenced today to three years in prison for possessing and selling multiple machinegun conversion devices, also known as Glock switches, that are designed to convert firearms into fully automatic machineguns.
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Convicted Felon Charged With Possessing a Gun
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Lay Wah, 23, a Burmese citizen living in Buffalo, NY, was charged by criminal complaint with being a felon in possession of a firearm.
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Armed Leader of Fentanyl and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison
U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton Jr. has sentenced Carlos Roman (57, Orlando) to 40 years in federal prison for possession of cocaine and possession of a firearm equipped with a silencer in furtherance of drug trafficking.
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Man Charged With Attempted Murder of ATF Agents, Robbery, and Carjacking After Opening Fire During a High-Speed Chase on Interstate 4
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Francisco Cabrera (28, Dover) with armed robbery, armed carjacking, and attempting to murder federal agents. If convicted on all counts, Cabrera faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 28 years, up to life, in federal prison.
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Federal Jury Convicts Tampa Armed Felon on Drug Trafficking Charges
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Dempsey Gilmore (32, Tampa) guilty of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana, carrying a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon
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LaPorte Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Prison
Anthony Sanders, 35 years old, of LaPorte, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
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Federal Jury Convicts Okmulgee County Resident of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that Kent Matthew Stapp, age 34, of Okmulgee County, Oklahoma was found guilty by a federal jury of one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm & Ammunition.
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Two Arrested for Trying to Send Over 90 Firearms to Drug Cartel Members in Mexico
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrests of Yuendry Rodriguez Hilario (28, Cleveland, OH) and Saleh Yusuf Saleh (24, Cleveland, OH) on a criminal complaint charging conspiracy to transfer firearms to commit a felony and/or drug trafficking crime; possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, illegal transfer of firearms, unlicensed firearm dealing, and conspiracy to violate federal gun laws. If convicted on all counts, each defendant faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
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New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Weapons Violations
On March 8, 2023, CHRISTIAN GUITY, age 26, a resident of Orleans Parish, pled guilty to three counts of a four-count indictment for federal drug and weapons violations, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. Count 1 charged GUITY with possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. Count 2 charged GUITY with possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Finally, Count 3 charged GUITY with possession of a machine gun. GUITY’s sentencing is set for June 7, 2023.
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Tampa Felon Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Loaded Firearm Months After Release From Prison
U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Dallas Robinson, Jr. (22, Tampa) to six years and six months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Robinson had pleaded guilty on December 14, 2022.
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Two Arrested for Trying To Send Over 90 Firearms to Drug Cartel Members in Mexico
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrests of Yuendry Rodriguez Hilario (28, Cleveland, OH) and Saleh Yusuf Saleh (24, Cleveland, OH) on a criminal complaint charging conspiracy to transfer firearms to commit a felony and/or drug trafficking crime; possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, illegal transfer of firearms, unlicensed firearm dealing, and conspiracy to violate federal gun laws. If convicted on all counts, each defendant faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. The defendants were arrested in Cleveland, Ohio on March 2, 2023, and both were recently ordered detained pending the outcomes of their cases.
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Elkhart Man Sentenced to Prison
Latell Washington, 24 years old, of Elkhart, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
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Passenger Accused of Gun Crime After Attempted Traffic Stop Led to Shooting of Great Falls Police Officer
A woman passenger appeared in federal court today on a firearm charge after the driver allegedly shot and wounded a Great Falls Police Department officer during an attempted traffic stop of their car on March 7, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
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Ongoing Jungle Life Mafia Street Gang Prosecution Results in Multiple Guilty Pleas and Sentencings for Nine Tangipahoa Parish Residents
MICHAEL ALEXANDER, SR., a/k/a “Monsta,” a/k/a “Jamond,” age 40, ATRELL ANDERSON, a/k/a “Trey,” a/k/a “Trel,” a/k/a “Da Boi,” age 31, TERRELL HAYNES, a/k/a “Redman,” age 44, MICHAEL ALEXANDER, JR., a/k/a “Mike Mike,” age 22, BRANDON BAKER, age 37, LOUIS BELLS, JR., age 22, JERALD ALEXANDER, age 37, STAR ROBICHAUX, age 43, and JOSHUA PRINE, age 42, residents of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, have now all pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Jay C. Zainey, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
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Bridgeport Man Charged with Illegal Gun Trafficking
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division, announced that DAQUAN LAMONT WRIGHT, 26, of Bridgeport, was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint charging him with illegal gun possession and trafficking offenses.
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Denver Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Violent Armed Robberies
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces the Dionte Jelks, age 22, of Denver, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for armed robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.