News from April 2023
Fort Myers Felon Sentenced After Brandishing a Firearm on Social Media
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: Fort Myers, Florida - U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber has sentenced Terry Kristopher Flournoy (23, Fort Myers) to two years and six months in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. The court also ordered Flournoy to forfeit the firearm and ammunition he illegally possessed. Flournoy had pleaded guilty on Dec. 21, 2022.
Tompkins County Man Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Receipt and Distribution of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Timothy Buckley, age 55, of Groton, New York, was sentenced today to serve 84 months in federal prison for receiving and distributing child pornography announced United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Memphis Man Charged with Committing Sex Trafficking Offenses Against Two Minors and Two Adults
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Federal grand jury returned a five-count indictment charging MACEO ROBERTS, age 24, from Memphis, Tennessee, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Utah Gymnastics Coach Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment yesterday charging a Utah gymnastics coach and owner of USA Gymnastics World with child exploitation offenses.
Cherry Hill Gang Member Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Murdering a Rival Gang Member
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III today sentenced Deaven Cherry, age 35, of Baltimore, Maryland to 21 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for a conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise.
Middlessex County Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Child Pornography, Obstruction
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Middlessex County Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Child Pornography, Obstruction
Casper Man Sentenced to 170 Years on Six Counts of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Salvador Salas, Jr., age 32, of Casper, Wyoming, was sentenced today to 2,040 months (170 years) of imprisonment, with 10 years of supervised release to follow if he were ever to be released from his term of imprisonment, for possessing and producing child pornography.
Greece Man Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Jason Lane, 28, of Greece, NY, pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography, before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. The charge carries a minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a $250,000 fine.
Milton Man Charged With Production Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Robert A. Kohl, age 48, of Northumberland County, PA, was indicted on charges of production of child pornography.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violations of the Federal Gun Control and Controlled Substances Acts
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 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.
ATF National Response Team Joins Oklahoma City Church Fire Investigation
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Dallas Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives requested ATF’s National Response Team join the investigation into a church fire that occurred Monday morning at 7200 S. Walker Ave. in Oklahoma City.
Bozeman man admits traveling with intent to engage in sex with a juvenile
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A Bozeman man suspected of traveling to other state to have sex with a juvenile admitted to charges today, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
San Juan Man Indicted and Arrested for Coercion and Enticement of a Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Samuel Vega-Rodríguez, 42, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, with coercion and enticement of a minor and attempted production of child pornography, announced W. Stephen Muldrow, U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico.
Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Four Home Invasions Targeting Drug Dealers
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Robert Forbes, Jr. a/k/a Ra Ra a/k/a Henny, 37, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. to two counts of Hobbs Act Robbery and two counts of Attempted Hobbs Act Robbery. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a $250,000 fine.
Red Lake Felon Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison for Firearm Possession, Fentanyl Distribution
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: DULUTH, Minn. - A Red Lake man has been sentenced to 63 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm as a felon and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Former Baltimore City Assistant State’s Attorney Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Unlawfully Obtaining Phone Records
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced former Baltimore City Assistant State’s Attorney Adam Lane Chaudry, age 43, of Baltimore, Maryland, today to two years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for two counts of fraud in connection with obtaining confidential phone records. As part of his guilty plea, Chaudry admitted that he committed the crime to stalk his victims.
Andrew Stephen Couch Sentencing To 60 Years For Production Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
On April 13, 2023, Andrew Stephen Couch, 37, currently of Knoxville, Tennessee, was sentenced to 720 months’ imprisonment by the Honorable Katherine A. Crytzer, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Butler County man charged with distributing child porn via encrypted instant message application
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A criminal complaint charging David John Frahm, 62, of Trenton, Ohio, with distribution of child pornography alleges that he used an encrypted instant message application to pursue adults with access to minor children for the purposes of engaging in sexual acts and shared sexually explicit images of children.
Two Men Sentenced for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Plot to Attack Power Grids in the United States
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: Two men were sentenced in federal court today to crimes related to a scheme to attack power grids in the United States in furtherance white supremacy.
Columbia County man sentenced to federal prison for possession of child sexual exploitation material
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
A Columbia County man has been sentenced to nearly eight years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography.