News from April 2023
Former Wyoming County Corrections Officer Indicted On Child Pornography Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging James D. Sutton, 37, of Depew, NY, with distribution and possession of child pornography.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: MIAMI - The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. This event offers anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide.
West Seneca Man Charged With Production, Receipt And Possession Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Corey Beasley, 37, of West Seneca, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with production, receipt, and possession of child pornography involving prepubescent minors.
Sioux Falls Man Found Guilty of Attempted Enticement of a Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a jury has convicted Sky Thomas Roubideaux, age 23, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, of Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet following a three-day jury trial in federal district court in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Custer Man Indicted for Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal grand jury has indicted a Custer, South Dakota, man for Receipt of Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography.
Morganza Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Court for Production and Attempted Production of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Norman Antoine LeBlanc, age 34, of Morganza, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles to production and attempted production of child pornography.
Citrus County Man Found Guilty of Possessing a Short-Barrel Rifle
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: Ocala, Florida - Senior U.S. District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has found David Robinson, Jr. (24, Tampa) guilty of possessing an unregistered National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm. Robinson faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 20, 2023. Robinson had been indicted on Oct. 11, 2022.
International Firearms Dealer Involved in $2 Million COVID-19 Fraud Scheme Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: Orlando, Florida - U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Daniel Ira Johnson (35, Orlando), a/k/a “Shotta" a/k/a “Lajon Black," to seven years and six months in federal prison for shipping firearms to the United Kingdom and committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 unemployment insurance relief. Johnson had pleaded on Dec. 27, 2022.
Beaufort Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Leonardo Rubio, 23, of Beaufort, South Carolina, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography.
Jacksonville Convicted Felon Guilty of Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: Jacksonville, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Thelonious Wayne Kirby (51, Jacksonville) has been found guilty of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, following a bench trial. Kirby faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Kirby is currently in state custody and appeared in federal court on a writ. He is currently serving a state prison sentence for unrelated charges.
Charleston Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Through Social Media App
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Samer Refaat Selwanes, 48, of Charleston, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a minor.
Schenectady Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
Jordan Valle, age 26, of Schenectady, New York, pled guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a child and one count of possession of child pornography.
Morganza Man Pleads Guilty To Production And Attempted Production Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Norman Antoine LeBlanc, age 34, of Morganza, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles to production and attempted production of child pornography.
Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division Celebrates Earth Day by Releasing the Division’s Accomplishments Report for Fiscal Year 2022
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: Today, in celebration of Earth Day on April 22, the Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) released the Division’s Accomplishments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022.
Omaha Man Sentenced for Receipt of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 22, 2023
United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Matthew Carlson, 40, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court in Omaha for receipt of child pornography
Former Employee Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Molotov Cocktail Attack on St. Charles Restaurant
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS - A disgruntled former employee of a St. Charles, Missouri restaurant who attacked it with Molotov cocktails was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison.
Billings Felon Admits to Firearms Crimes After Illegally Possessing Stolen Gun
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: BILLINGS - A Billings man who was on state supervision for felony convictions admitted today to firearms crimes after law enforcement found him in possession of a stolen gun, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Sturgis Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 22, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Sturgis, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on April 14, 2023.