News from April 2023
Ten-Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Charlene E. Honeywell has sentenced Jesus Rivas (29, Tampa) to eight years and four months in federal prison for unlawful possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. Rivas had pleaded guilty on November 4, 2022.
What did Justice Department publish on April 20?
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Jackson Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Jackson man was sentenced to serve 57 months for carjacking and 84 months for brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime of violence, for a total of 141 months in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Kurt Thielhorn of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Holocaust Survivor of $2.8 Million in Connection with Romance Scam
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that PEACHES STERGO pled guilty today before United States District Judge Edgardo Ramos in connection with her years-long scheme to defraud an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor of his life savings.
Bronx, New York, Man Sentenced to 43 Years in Prison for Multistate Kidnapping, Assault, and Arson Rampage
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Bronx, New York, man was sentenced today to 516 months in prison for a multistate crime spree during which he kidnapped and sexually assaulted his former girlfriend, assaulted a federal employee, set fire to a used car dealership, and rammed multiple police vehicles before being apprehended, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Convicted Felon Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms Used in Two Shootings
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: DETROIT - A Detroit man was sentenced yesterday to 8 years in prison for charges relating to his possession of firearms involved in two shootings in 2021, including one where he indiscriminately fired over thirty rounds at the home occupied by his domestic partner, other adults, and two children, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violations of the Federal Gun Control and Controlled Substances Acts
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - On April 11, 2023, BURNEAL ELLIOTT, age 21, of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to a four-count indictment for possession of a machinegun, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Stevens Point Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Unlawful Possession of Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Lorenzo Miner, 30, Stevens Point, Wisconsin was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to six years in federal prison for possessing a firearm after previously being convicted of a felony. Miner pleaded guilty to this charge on Nov. 21, 2022.
Cherry Hill Gang Member Sentenced to Over 21 Years in Federal Prison for Participating in Racketeering Conspiracy Including Murdering an Individual Believed To Be a Rival Gang Member
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III, today sentenced Travis Alewine, a/k/a “Sticks," age 30, of Baltimore, Maryland, to 253 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise in connection with his membership in the “Hillside" gang, operating in the Cherry Hill neighborhood of Baltimore. Alewine admitted that as part of his gang activities, he participated in a murder.
Hamilton Felon Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms, Including “Ghost Gun”
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: MISSOULA - A Hamilton man who admitted to illegally possessing firearms and ammunition, including a “ghost gun," after having been convicted of felonies, was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
High Level Member of Chicago Gang Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring To Distribute Heroin
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - A high-level member of the Four Corner Hustlers street gang has been sentenced to 120 months, plus eight years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute wholesale quantities of heroin on the West Side of Chicago.
Falls Church Man Sentenced for Possessing Unregistered Silencers
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Falls Church man was sentenced today to 3 years in prison for unlawful possession of unregistered silencers.
Two Butte Men Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking, Firearms and Money Laundering Crimes
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: MISSOULA - Two Butte men convicted in a large armed drug trafficking operation that brought pounds of methamphetamine and other drugs to the Butte community and laundered proceeds were sentenced today to prison terms, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Notice published on April 20 by Justice Department
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice published on April 20 by Justice Department
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on April 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Man Pleads Guilty to Coercing Children to Engage in Sexual Activity
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
A District of Columbia man pleaded guilty today to coercing multiple children to engage in unlawful sexual activity, including through online sextortion.
Man Pleads Guilty to Coercing Children to Engage in Sexual Activity
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
A District of Columbia man pleaded guilty today to coercing multiple children to engage in unlawful sexual activity, including through online sextortion.
Sioux Falls Man Charged with Transportation of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal grand jury has indicted a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man for two counts of Transportation of Child Pornography.
Maryland Heights Man Who Had Sex with 16-Year-Old Sentenced to 11 ½ Years in Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
A man from Maryland Heights, Missouri who engaged in sexual activity with a 16-year-old he met online was sentenced Wednesday to 11 ½ years in federal prison.
Clairton Man Indicted on Child Exploitation Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
A resident of Clairton, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of Coercion and Enticement of a Minor to Engage in Illegal Sexual Activity, Production of Material Depicting the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, and Distribution and Possession of Material Depicting the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.