News from April 2023
Two Las Vegas Felons Sentenced To Prison For Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm And Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Two convicted felons and Las Vegas residents were sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey for unlawful possession of firearms and for their roles in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy. Nicholas Eddards was sentenced to 96 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.
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).
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.
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.
Westbrook Woman Sentenced for Role in Money Mule Scam, Ordered to Pay FEMA $7,340 in Restitution
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A Westbrook woman was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland for serving as a “money mule” for someone she met online. A money mule is someone who transfers or moves illegally acquired money on behalf of someone else.
Orange County Pharmacist Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Helping to Defraud U.S. Military’s Health Plan Out of $11.1 Million
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A licensed Orange County pharmacist was sentenced today to 180 months in federal prison for her role in a health care fraud scheme in which more than 1,000 bogus prescriptions for compounded medications were filled, costing Tricare, the United States military’s health care plan, more than $11 million in losses.
Great Falls Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2023
News Release: GREAT FALLS - A Great Falls man who admitted to illegally possessing firearms while on supervision for prior felony convictions was sentenced today to four years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
False Statements During an Attempted Gun Purchase and History of Threatening Conduct Send Man to Federal Prison on Firearm Charge
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A man that made false statements during an attempted purchase of a firearm was sentenced March 29, 2023, to more than 2 years in federal prison.
Man to Federal Prison for Over 11 Years for Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Burglarized two residences to obtain two firearms and led law enforcement on a pursuit reaching speeds over 113 mph
Suburban Chicago Woman Charged With Filing False Income Tax Returns With the Internal Revenue Service
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
An Orland Park resident and owner of a sandwich shop in Plainfield has been charged with three counts of filing a false tax return.
Law Enforcement Agencies Announce Outcome of 90-Day Initiative Aimed at Decreasing Violent Crime
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2023
News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives today joined the Winston-Salem Police Department, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, and other law enforcement partners to announce the results of a 90-day public safety initiative aimed at combating violent crime. The initiative helped area law enforcement seize narcotics, cash, and more than 70 firearms from across the Winston-Salem area.
Collin County Woman Guilty in Theft Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A Melissa woman has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.
Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Heroin
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A man who distributed heroin in Dubuque, Iowa, plead guilty on March 30, 2023.
Indiana Man Sentenced for Attempting to Transport Aliens
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Jose Manuel Mejias-Ayala, age 46, of Washington, Indiana, was sentenced today to time served (five days in jail) and to pay a $2,000 fine for attempting to unlawfully transport aliens.
Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Distributing Methamphetamine that Caused Death of Iowa Woman
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A man who distributed methamphetamine to a woman, which resulted in her death, was sentenced today to serve 14 years in federal prison.
Danville, Illinois, Man Charged with Carjacking Resulting in Death and Murder
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A grand jury today returned a superseding indictment charging Kevin Marshall, 32, of Danville, Illinois, with allegedly carjacking and murdering Daniel Walter, a 28-year-old man from Williamsport, Indiana, on or about April 25, 2020.
Fourth Circuit Affirms Life Sentence of West Virginia Sex Trafficker
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Kendall Wysinger Was Convicted of Operating a Commercial Sex Trafficking Operation in 2019
Raleigh Man Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison for Multiple Armed Robberies
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Ira Burnett, 34, of Raleigh, North Carolina was sentenced today to 228 months in prison for charges related to four armed robberies in Raleigh, North Carolina.