News from April 2023
Clinton Man Sentenced to Serve 24 Years in Federal Prison for Bank Robbery and Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Last week, a federal judge sentenced RONALD DEYOUNG ALLEN, 44, of Clinton, Oklahoma, to serve a total of 288 months in federal prison for bank robbery and illegally possessing a firearm after a prior felony conviction, announced United States Attorney Robert J. Troester.
President of Rhode Island Trucking Company and Truck Computer Design Service, and Companies, Admit to Conspiring to Violate the Clean Air Act
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
The owner and President of a North Kingstown-based trucking company, along with his two corporations, all admitted to a federal judge in Providence today that they conspired together with trucking and diesel vehicle sales and service companies throughout the United States and with a foreign national to violate the Clean Air Act by selling and providing a software program that tampered with on-board computers in order to alter or bypass key features in emission control systems, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Justice Department Seizes Over $112M in Funds Linked to Cryptocurrency Investment Schemes
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Apr 17, 2023
The Department of Justice announced today that it has seized virtual currency worth an estimated $112 million linked to cryptocurrency investment scams.
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.
Nevada Attorney Indicted In Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A Las Vegas attorney made his initial appearance on March 31, 2023, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah for allegedly orchestrating a Ponzi scheme causing more than 1,000 victim-investors to part with more than $460 million.
San Antonio Woman Pleads Guilty to Providing Fentanyl That Led to Man’s Death
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A San Antonio woman pleaded guilty in San Antonio federal court Thursday to distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death.
Stanislaus County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Julian Loeza, 33, of Ceres, pleaded guilty today to distribution of methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Former Fresno Bank Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $70,000 from Customers’ Accounts
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Lladira Hernandez, 23, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to stealing more than $70,000 from multiple customers’ accounts at a Fresno-based bank where she was previously employed, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Las Vegas Woman Sentenced To Prison For Conspiracy To Distribute Methamphetamine
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A Las Vegas woman was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Cristina D. Silva to 65 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiring with others to distribute methamphetamine.
Estranged wife of former deputy constable heads to prison for cocaine conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A 46-year-old Huffman resident has been sent to prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Maryland Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Defraud the Government
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Defendant took numerous government-funded trips, including 31 trips to Orlando
Chicago Man Receives Two Sentences Totaling Over Eight Years for Possession of a Firearm and Switch Device While on Supervised Release
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Two federal judges have sentenced DESHAWN DANZELR, 28, of Chicago to a combined eight years in federal prison for possessing a handgun with an extended magazine and a “switch" that converted the firearm into a fully automatic machinegun.
Former Middle School Teacher Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distributing on Social Media Sexually Explicit Material of Child
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A former middle school mathematics teacher in San Bernardino was sentenced today to 120 months in federal prison for distributing an image of a child engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
Huntington Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Gun Crime
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
David Frazier, also known as “Dae Dae,” 43, of Huntington, was sentenced today to two years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Deceased female leads to hostage taking investigation and subsequent sentence
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A 32-year-old non-U.S. citizen illegally residing in Houston has been sent to prison for conspiracy commit hostage taking, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Ohio Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Judy Ann Goodman, also known as Judy Ann Eplion, 32, of Chesapeake, Ohio, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute suboxone and methamphetamine.
Clinton Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Being a Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A Clinton man was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Kurt Thielhorn of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm and Explosives (ATF).
Stanislaus County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Money from Recipients of Social Security and Other Government Benefits
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Lorene Deanda, 64, of Ceres, pleaded guilty today to mail fraud in relation to her stealing more than $550,000 from recipients of Social Security and other government benefit funds, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Former Clarksville School Nurse Sentenced To Federal Prison For Child Pornography Crimes
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Leon B. Hensley, 42, a former Clarksville, Tennessee, school nurse, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 293 months in federal prison on child pornography charges, announced U.S. Attorney Henry C. Leventis.
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