News from April 2023
American Man Who Joined ISIS in Syria Sentenced to 20 years
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A U.S. citizen, Emraan Ali (“Ali”), has been sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by 20 years of supervised release by the Honorable Beth Bloom for conspiring to provide material support to ISIS. Ali entered a guilty plea on November 22, 2022.
Raleigh Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Seeking Child Pornography in Online Chat Rooms
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
William Robert Jeffery of Wake County was sentenced today to 192 months in prison for accessing the internet with intent to view child pornography. A federal jury found Jeffery, 61, guilty of the charge on December 22, 2022, following a two-day trial.
Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for Illegal Gun Sales
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A previously convicted felon was sentenced today in federal court in Worcester for illegally selling ghost guns. A ghost gun is a firearm that has been manufactured by an individual and not by a firearms manufacturing company.
Oquawka, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child and Receipt of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
An Oquawka, Illinois, man, Gale Hurt, 73, of the 1000 block of Grant Street, was sentenced on March 30, 2023, to 180 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for sexual exploitation of a child and receipt of child pornography.
Davenport Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Firearm Charge
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A Davenport man was sentenced on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, to 84 months in prison for being a felon in possession of firearms, and 12 months for violating his term of federal supervised release.
Former Stoneham Police Officer Arrested for Wire Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A former detective sergeant for the Stoneham Police Department has been arrested and charged for allegedly providing false information in rental applications to fraudulently obtain three separate apartment leases for which he intentionally withheld rent payments.
Dormont Felon Indicted for Illegally Possessing a Firearm with a Glock Switch
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A resident of Dormont, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal firearms laws, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced.
Drug Enforcement Administration El Paso Division Announces Spring Take Back Day
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
The Drug Enforcement Administration has announced the date of its 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On Saturday, April 22, DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.
Inmate At USP Canaan Sentenced To 64 Months In Prison For Assaulting Another Inmate With A Dangerous Weapon
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jordan Anderson, age 28, an inmate at the United States Penitentiary, Canaan, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on March 28, 2023, by U.S. District Judge Robert D. Mariani, to 64 months’ imprisonment for assaulting another inmate with a dangerous weapon.
Mechanicsburg Business Owner Sentenced To A Year And A Day In Prison For Tax Evasion
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Travis Stelzer, age 45, of Pelham, Massachusetts, was sentenced on March 28, 2023, to one year and one day in prison by United States District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner for tax evasion.
Clinton Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A Clinton man was sentenced Tuesday to 27 years in federal prison for production of child pornography and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.
Sinaloa Cartel Distributor Sentenced for Methamphetamine Conspiracy and Firearms Crimes
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Jose Leyva-Martinez, 49, was sentenced today in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, for his participation in a methamphetamine drug conspiracy and for possessing a firearm during a drug trafficking crime. Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. sentenced Leyva-Martinez to 210 months’ imprisonment on the drug charge and a consecutive 60 months’ imprisonment on the firearm charge for a total sentence of 270 months. There is no parole in the federal system. After his release from prison, he will begin a five-year term of supervised release.
District of Columbia Man Pleads Guilty to Bribing Correctional Officer to Smuggle Drugs into D.C. Jail
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A District of Columbia man pleaded guilty today to bribing a public official to smuggle drugs into the D.C. jail. Andre Gregory, 31, pleaded guilty in United States District Court to one count of bribery. U.S. District Court Judge Dabney L. Friedrich scheduled a sentencing hearing for June 12, 2023. U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves for the District of Columbia and FBI Special Agent in Charge Wayne A. Jacobs of the Washington Field Office made the announcement.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Unveils New Initiative for Area Youth to Identify, Report and Prevent Hate Crimes
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz announced that the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee has launched a series of presentations in district high schools aimed at educating students on identifying, reporting, and preventing hate crimes and other civil rights violations.
United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee Commemorates Sexual Assault Awareness Month
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
United States Attorney Kevin Ritz joins the United States Department of Justice, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), advocates, survivors, victim service providers, justice professionals, police, first responders, and communities across the United States in commemorating Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Baltimore County Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes in Exchange for Firearms Training Certifications
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
William R. Johnson, Jr., age 33, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to a federal charge of honest services wire fraud, for seeking and accepting bribes and kickbacks, totaling at least $16,804, to falsely certify that applicants for Maryland handgun qualifying licenses (HQL) and wear and carry permits (CCW) had completed the required training.
Lawrence Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A Lawrence man was sentenced today in federal court in Concord for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.
Keene Man Charged for Threatening to Kill a Member of Congress
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A man attending Keene State College has been charged for calling the office of a member of the United States House of Representatives and threatening to kill the Congressman.
Man Pleads Guilty to $3.1M Medicare Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A Southern California man pleaded guilty today to submitting false enrollment applications to Medicare that hid the real owners of a fraudulent hospice company, which then submitted over $3.1 million in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare.
Nurse Practitioner Convicted of Opioid Distribution Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A federal jury convicted a Tennessee nurse practitioner last week for illegally prescribing opioids – including oxycodone and fentanyl – from his medical practice.