News from April 2023
Former Start-Up CEO Charged In $175 Million Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Former CEO of Frank Charged with Making False Claims and Submitting False Data to J.P. Morgan Chase in $175 Million Acquisition Fraud Scheme
Hueytown Man Sentenced to More than 12 Years in Prison on Gun and Drug Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A federal judge today sentenced a Hueytown man on gun and drug charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson.
Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 175 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Courtney Clayton, age 39, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 175 months in federal prison following his convictions for possession with the intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine.
Former Baton Rouge Doctor Convicted of Distributing Controlled Substances Sentenced to 180 Months in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Randy J. Lamartiniere, age 64, formerly a doctor in Baton Rouge and now a resident of Alexandria, Louisiana, to 180 months in federal prison following his conviction for distribution of controlled substances by a physician.
Tax Preparer Admits Preparing at Least 23 Fraudulent Returns
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A tax preparer from Jennings, Missouri on Tuesday admitted preparing at least 23 fraudulent tax returns that created losses of more than $500,000.
Joplin Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Meth Trafficking, Illegal Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A Joplin, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for possessing methamphetamine to distribute and illegally possessing a firearm.
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Columbia Pharmacy Burglary
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A Houston, Texas, man pleaded guilty in federal court today to stealing nearly $7,000 in prescription drugs from a Columbia, Mo., pharmacy.
Jury Convicts KC Man of Illegal Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A Kansas City, Mo., man has been convicted at trial of illegally possessing a firearm.
Burlington Man Who Pointed Apparent Firearm at Police Officer Sentenced for Unlawfully Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that Jeremiah Smith, 44, of Burlington, was sentenced yesterday to 46 months of imprisonment in the United States District Court by United States District Judge William K. Sessions III.
Three South Jersey Men Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Three men from southern New Jersey were charged with negotiating fraudulent checks with forged signatures, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
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.
Three Indicted for Forced Labor and One Charged with Labor Trafficking at Woburn Restaurants
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A father and son who own two Woburn restaurants, Taste of Brazil—Tudo Na Brasa and The Dog House Bar and Grill, along with their relative who lives in Brazil, have been charged with conspiring to obtain labor and services from migrants whom they smuggled into the United States from Brazil through threats of serious harm.
Former San Diego Police Officer and Others Plead Guilty to Crimes Stemming from Operation of Illicit Massage Businesses
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Former San Diego Police Vice Detective Peter Griffin and three co-defendants pleaded guilty in federal court today in connection with their operation of five illicit massage businesses in California and Arizona that profited for years by exploiting women to engage in commercial sexual services under the guise of offering therapeutic massage services.
New Britain Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that RAFAEL MARTINEZ, 31, of New Britain, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny in Hartford to 108 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release for fentanyl distribution and firearm possession offenses.
Rochester Resident Arrested, Charged With Production And Possession Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Matthew Richardson a/k/a Skylar “Sky” Ravenwood, 35, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production and distribution of child pornography.
Clinton Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Being a Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2023
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - 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, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Illegal Possession of a Firearm Sends Ruston Man to Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2023
News Release: MONROE, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Howard Demartae Jackson, 27, of Ruston, Louisiana, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty to 170 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
Gary Man Sentenced to 2 Consecutive Terms of Life in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2023
News Release: HAMMOND- Hailey Gist-Holden, age 28, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philp P. Simon after a jury found him guilty of armed bank robbery, and using, carrying, brandishing, and discharging a firearm during that bank robbery. The jury specifically found that, as part ...
Middle Georgia Meth Trafficking Leader Sentenced to 35 Years Imprisonment
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2023
News Release: MACON, Ga. - The leader of an armed drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing approximately 16 kilograms of methamphetamine into Middle Georgia was sentenced to 35 years in prison.