News from December 2022
Two Men Charged With Shooting Taxi Driver During Robbery
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Two men have made their initial appearances on charges of shooting a taxi driver during a late-night robbery, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Former College Football Player Sentenced for Firearms Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: NORFOLK, Va. - A Chesapeake man was sentenced today to 18 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for conspiracy to make false statements in connection with 45 firearm transactions.
Billings Man Sentenced to More Than 26 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking, Firearms and Prostitution-related Crimes
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: BILLINGS - A Billings man convicted of multiple crimes stemming from a broad investigation into a sex trafficking network that involved nearly 20 victims, including minor girls, violence, drugs and the shooting death of a victim, was sentenced today to 26 years and 10 months in prison, to be followed by a lifetime of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Mobile County Man Sentenced to Life in Overdose Death Case
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: MOBILE, AL - A Mobile man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in a major drug conspiracy and distribution of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin, including his actions resulting in an overdose death.
US Attorney Announces 27 Indictments as Part of Federal Violent Crime Strategy
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - Today, U.S. Attorney Michael Easley, along with federal and local law enforcement, announced ongoing and coordinated efforts to address violent crime in Raleigh and surrounding areas. The Violent Crime Action Plan (VCAP) is a collaboration of the U.S. Attorney’s Office with the Raleigh ...
Illinois Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Gun and Drug Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine while possessing a firearm pled guilty July 8, 2022, in federal court in Sioux City.
District of Columbia Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Conspiracy To Distribute Narcotics and Use Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: WASHINGTON - Steven Phillips, Jr., 28, of Washington D.C. was sentenced today to five years in federal prison for his role in an ongoing conspiracy to distribute narcotics and a related conspiracy to possess firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking. Phillips was the fifth defendant to plead guilty for his role in the charged conspiracies.
Jackson Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Intent to Distribute Cocaine
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Jackson man was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Kurt Thielhorn of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Mesquite, Texas, Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Possessing a Firearm in Central Illinois
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A Mesquite, Texas, man, Anthony Davis, 32, of the 2000 block of Aloha Drive, was sentenced on July 7, 2022, to 30 months in the Federal Bureau of Prisons, to be followed by 36 months of supervised release for possessing a firearm after having previously been convicted of a felony.
Previously Convicted Felon Who Led Police on High-Speed Chase Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years in Federal Prison for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Brenton Preston, 25, was sentenced late yesterday to 57 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Man Who Possessed Methamphetamine and Firearms Sentenced to Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: A man who possessed over fifteen grams of methamphetamine was sentenced July 6, 2022, to more than five years in federal prison. Kevin Kautman, age 37, from Dubuque, Iowa, received the prison term after a March 1, 2022 guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
21 Defendants Convicted During Three-Year Investigation Into Drug Trafficking and Criminal Activities Led by Inmates Inside State Prison Walls Using Contraband Cell Phones
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - A three-year investigation into an Oklahoma prison-based drug trafficking organization has resulted in 21 defendants being convicted across multiple federal cases. The wrap-up of this investigation and prosecution is jointly announced by Robert J. Troester, United States Attorney, Edward ...
New Orleans Man Found Guilty of Carjacking and Weapons Violations
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that DEVIN WEAVER, age 30, of New Orleans, was found guilty after a two-day jury trial before U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk.
Urbana, Illinois, Woman Sentenced to Six Months in Prison for Transferring Firearms to Felon Paramours
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: URBANA, Ill. - An Urbana, Illinois, woman, Lawanda Rogers (formerly Moore), age 31, of the 1100 block of East Willard Street, was sentenced on July 12, 2022, to six months in prison for unlawfully transferring firearms to prohibited persons.
Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 15 Years for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: Memphis, TN - Carlos Gwin, also known as “Carlos Chambers," 40, has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Joseph C. Murphy Jr., United States Attorney, announced the sentence today.
Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to Arson Charges and Admits to Setting a House on Fire While Three People Were Inside
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Luther Moody Trent, age 21, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to malicious destruction of property by fire.
Domestic Abuser sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Deandra Lee, 28, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Abbeville Man to Spend Time in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: LAFAYETTE, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Xzavier Dyson, 23, of Abbeville, Louisiana, has been sentenced by United States District Judge R. Summerhays to 42 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, on firearms charges.
Bullhead Man Indicted for Possession of a Stolen Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 3, 2022
News Release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Bullhead, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Possession of a Stolen Firearm.