News from April 2023
Iowa Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
A Carrol, Iowa man that utilized Kik, an online messaging app, to receive and distribute visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct was sentenced April 7, 2023, to 9 years in federal prison.
Carthage Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography on Workplace Computer
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
A Carthage, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court yesterday to downloading thousands of photos and videos of child pornography to his workplace computer.
St. Louis County Man Admits Possession of Tens of Thousands of Child Pornography Videos, Pictures
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
A man from St. Louis County, Missouri pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal charge and admitted possessing more than 63,000 images and videos containing child pornography.
Winter Haven Man Admits To Sexually Exploiting A 15-Year-Old Girl And To Fraud Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Billie Harold McDuffie, Jr. (36, Winter Haven) has pleaded guilty to a six-count indictment charging him with one count of enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, one count of possessing device making equipment, one count of possessing 15 or more unauthorized access devices, and three counts of aggravated identity theft.
Denham Springs Man Sentenced to 292 Months in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick sentenced William Hunter Davis, age 35, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, to 292 months in federal prison following his conviction for production of child pornography. At sentencing, Chief Judge Dick described Davis’s conduct as “heinous” particularly since it “involved a contact offense in a familial relationship.”
Grant County residents sentenced to a combined 50 years for child porn
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
Two Petersburg, West Virginia, residents have been sentenced for creating and distributing sexual images of a minor under the age of 12.
Canadian Fugitive Sentenced to 97 Months in Prison for Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 21, 2023
A Bronx, New York, man was sentenced on April 10, 2023, to 97 months in prison and five years of supervised release for distributing and possessing images of child sexual abuse
Maryland Man Convicted of All Charges for Actions During Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Maryland man was convicted of felony and misdemeanor charges in federal court in the District of Columbia for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C, on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of Congress called to ascertain and validate the electoral college vote for the 2020 presidential election.
New Britain Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 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.
South Carolina Man Arrested for Stealing and Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: Ocala, Florida -United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrest of Alexander Timothy Rosa (31, South Carolina) on a three-count indictment charging him with possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, possession of a stolen firearm, and stealing a firearm from a federal firearms licensee. If convicted, Rosa faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison on each count.
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 22, 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 West Virginia Parole Officer Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Parolee
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: A former West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Parole officer was sentenced today in federal court in the Southern District of West Virginia to 15 years of imprisonment, five years of supervised release and registration as a sex offender under the Federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act for violating the civil rights of a female parolee by sexually assaulting her while he was serving as her parole officer.
FBI Boston’s Violent Crimes Task Force and Boston Police Department Seek the Public’s Assistance in Identifying Armed and Dangerous Suspect Wanted in Connection with Multiple Armed Robberies
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: FBI Boston’s Violent Crimes Task Force and Boston Police Department Seek the Public’s Assistance in Identifying Armed and Dangerous Suspect Wanted in Connection with Multiple Armed Robberies.
Felon Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Crimes and Gloucester County Shooting
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - A Gloucester man was sentenced yesterday to 35 years in prison for drug, firearms, witness tampering and retaliation and obstruction of justice convictions.
Gary Man Sentenced to 2 Consecutive Terms of Life in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 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 ...
FBI Phoenix Wants You
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: FBI Phoenix Wants You. To Apply to Teen Academy. ARIZONA-The FBI Phoenix Division and Phoenix Chapter FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association invite all interested Arizona high school upcoming juniors and seniors to apply to the FBI Phoenix Teen Academy. Class will be held on June 21, for Phoenix students...
Former Venezuelan National Treasurer and Her Husband Sentenced in Money Laundering and International Bribery Scheme
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: The former National Treasurer of Venezuela and her husband were each sentenced today to 15 years in prison for their roles in a multibillion-dollar bribery and money laundering scheme.
Member and Associate of Newark Street Gang Charged With Unlawful Possession of Machinegun Used in Shooting of Three People
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A member of a Newark street gang made his initial court appearance today on firearms charges related to the shooting of multiple victims, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced.
Jackson Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 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.
Philadelphia Man Admits to Operating a Multi-State Drug Enterprise
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, man has admitted to operating a multi-state organized drug trafficking business dubbed the “19th Street Enterprise.".