News from November 2022
Tampa Man Pleads Guilty To Fentanyl And Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Demetrius Haynes (36, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and six counts of distribution of a controlled substance. Haynes faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison on each count. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
Ten-Time Convicted Felon Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A federal judge this week sentenced a convicted felon for illegally possessing firearms on separate occasions, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Mickey French.
Five Men Sentenced to Prison for Armed Carjackings, Firearms Violations
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - Five men have been sentenced to prison for a string of armed carjackings and various firearms violations, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Rapid City Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person was sentenced on Aug. 29, 2022, by Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.
Repeat Violent Felon Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm After a 12-Hour Standoff and Shooting at Police
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Wesley Cartwright, 39, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Clearwater Felon Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Firearms Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Susan C. Bucklew today sentenced Xavier Jones (27, Clearwater) to 10 years in federal prison for two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. He was also sentenced to 3 years of supervised release. The court ordered Jones to forfeit a 9mm semiautomatic pistol and ammunition used in the offense. Jones had pleaded guilty on April 25, 2022.
Moss Point Man Sentenced to Over Sixteen Years in Prison for Possession With Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: Gulfport, Miss. - A Moss Point man was sentenced to 199 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Kurt Thielhorn of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Federal Jury Convicts Man of Committing Murder to Maintain and Increase Position in Chicago Street Gang
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: CHICAGO - A federal jury has convicted a man of committing murder to maintain and increase his position in a violent Chicago street gang.
Convicted Felon Indicted for Possessing a Short-barreled Shotgun
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: Ocala, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Timothy James Roberts (29, Hernando) with possession of an unregistered National Firearms Act (NFA) weapon (short-barreled shotgun) and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Roberts faces ...
Billings Felon Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: MISSOULA - A Billings man who admitted to illegally possessing firearms after having been convicted of a felony was sentenced today to two years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Baton Rouge Man Indicted in Federal Court for Kidnapping, Carjacking, Using and Carrying a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: A federal grand jury recently returned a four-count indictment charging Treston Isiah Bickham, age 30, of Fluker, Louisiana, with kidnapping, carjacking, using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
New York State Parole Absconder Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Prison for Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: Ocala, FL - Senior United States District Judge John Antoon II has sentenced Tevaughn Johnson (29, Jacksonville) to eight years and four months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Johnson had pleaded guilty on May 16, 2022.
Merrillville Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: HAMMOND- Keshaun Brownlee, 22 years old, of Merrillville, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon on his plea of guilty to selling a firearm to a known felon, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Miami Men to be Sentenced for Weapons Smuggling
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: Miami, Florida - Compressed air tanks most commonly are used for filling tires, but Jorge Chica-Giler, 28, found a different use for them-smuggling weapons from Miami to Ecuador. He pled guilty August 29 in Fort Pierce U.S. District Court.
Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Jackson man pled guilty to armed carjacking, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Kurt Thielhorn of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Felon Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Federal Prison After Being Found Illegally in Possession of an AR-15 Rifle in a Downtown Indianapolis Parking Garage
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Antoine Hopkins, 33, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 80 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Essex County Man Admits Distributing Crack and Heroin in Stephen Crane Village
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - An Essex County, New Jersey, man today admitted distributing and possessing with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine base, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Two North Carolina Men and One Woman From South Carolina Charged With Illegally Trafficking 50+ Firearms Into Philadelphia
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Najee Cunningham, 31, and James Cunningham, 27, both of Wilmington, North Carolina, and Rickia Adams, 24, of Marion, South Carolina, were charged by Indictment with multiple firearms offenses related to their scheme to illegally ...
Sacramento Felon and Fugitive in Four State Firearms Cases, Sentenced to Almost 6 Years in Prison for Illegal Gun Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Marcus Lawrence Weber, 26, of Sacramento, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez to five years and 11 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Man Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Loaded Gun and Engaging in Covid-Relief Fraud
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 26, 2022
News Release: CHICAGO - A man has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for illegally possessing a loaded handgun in Chicago and fraudulently obtaining a small business loan under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES") Act.