News from 2022
Kidnapper Pleads Guilty
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: EL PASO - Raymundo Guerra, 36, of El Paso pleaded guilty this week to one count of conspiracy to kidnap.
Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: EVANSVILLE - Michael Dewayne Charles, 33, of Evansville, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Two Georgia Men Plead Guilty to Firearms Trafficking in Delaware Federal Court
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: WILMINGTON, Del. -David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced today that Ryan Freeman and Shaquayvis Asberry, both from the Atlanta, Georgia area, pled guilty to conspiring to deal firearms without a license and related gun charges in federal court. Freeman pled guilty on July 12, 2022. Asberry pled guilty yesterday, Aug. 3, 2022. The Honorable Colm F. Connolly, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, accepted both pleas.
Armed Drug Dealer from Monte Visa Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: DURANGO - The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado annoucnes Karl Kloeppel of Monte Vista, Colorado, was sentenced to 192 months (16 years) in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and possessing ...
Man Sentenced to Nearly Four Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Loaded Gun on Chicago Street
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: CHICAGO - A man has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for illegally possessing a loaded handgun during an altercation on a Chicago street.
Convicted Felon Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearm and Methamphetamine
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: LAFAYETTE, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Tyrus Brooks, 34, of Scott, Louisiana, was sentenced today by United States District Judge David C. Joseph to 115 months (9 years, 7 months) in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release.
Grand Rapids Man Arrested on Federal Straw Purchasing and Firearm Trafficking Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN -United States Attorney Mark Totten announced today that Jerreil Lamounta Martin has been arrested on charges involving alleged straw purchasing and illegal sale of firearms.
Philadelphia Felon Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison After Conviction for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Asa Jackson, 40, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to nine years in prison and three years of supervised release by United States District Court Judge Mark A. Kearney for illegally possessing a loaded firearm.
Baltimore Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Setting a House on Fire While Three People Were Inside
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced Luther Moody Trent, age 21, of Baltimore, Maryland to 12 years in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for malicious destruction of property by fire. The Court has also ordered Trent to pay $612,700.20 in restitution.
Rockford Woman Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Straw Purchasing Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: ROCKFORD - A Rockford woman has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for making false statements in connection with the acquisition of firearms.
Activity in the United States Attorney's Office
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: United States District Court Judge Nancy D. Freudenthal sentenced DAVID LEROY YOUNG, age 64, of Casper, Wyoming, on August 4, 2022, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. He received a sentence of 46 months’ imprisonment, three years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment. The crime was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan C. Coppom.
Rochester Woman Previously Convicted on Federal Drug and Gun Charges, Going Back to Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Charity Lee, 40, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and a violation of supervised release, was sentenced to serve 39 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.
KC Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm at Nightclub Shooting
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing a firearm during a shooting at a local nightclub.
South Bend Man Sentenced to 68 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: SOUTH BEND - Jonnie Jones-Gunn, 31 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty on his plea of guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
South Carolina Man Arraigned on Firearm Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: Acting United States Attorney Nicholas Vassallo announced today that CHRISTOPHER RAY EDWARDS, age 37, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, was charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition and possessing a firearm not registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record. Edwards appeared ...
Aryan Circle Member Convicted of Racketeering Attempted Murder
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: A federal jury in the Eastern District of Kentucky convicted a Louisiana man today for his attempted murder of a man at the direction of the violent prison gang, Aryan Circle.
Tampa Serial Robber Indicted
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Johnny Flores (43, Tampa) with three counts of interference with commerce by robbery and three counts of brandishing a firearm. If convicted, Flores faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for each of the robbery counts, and a minimum mandatory term of seven years, up to life, imprisonment for each of the firearm offenses.
St. Paul Felon Indicted for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A federal grand jury returned an indictment against a St. Paul man for illegally possessing a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possessing Firearms, Methamphetamine in Checked Luggage at MSP Airport
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Mexican national has been sentenced to 120 months in prison after TSA agents at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport found firearms and methamphetamine in his luggage, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Silver City Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in Carjacking and Firearms Case
By DOJ Newswire | Nov 12, 2022
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that Daniel “Grumpy" Hernandez, 34, of Silver City, New Mexico, was sentenced on July 26 to 20 years in prison.