News from April 2023
Carthage Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography on Workplace Computer
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 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.
Iowa Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 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.
Crownpoint man pleads guilty to firearm offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced today that Derrick Cook pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Cook, 28, of Crownpoint, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, will remain in custody which has not been scheduled
Quincy, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 120 months in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
A Quincy, Illinois, man, Derrick Phillips, 42, was sentenced on April 10, 2023, to 120 months in prison, to be followed by eight years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of a substance containing heroin.
Winter Haven Man Admits To Sexually Exploiting A 15-Year-Old Girl And To Fraud Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 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. He faces a minimum mandatory term of 10 years, up to life, in prison for the enticement offense, up to 10 years’ imprisonment for each of the access device offenses, and a mandatory consecutive term of imprisonment of 2 years’ imprisonment on each aggravated identity theft offense.
Clairton Man Indicted on Child Exploitation Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 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.
Palm Beach Resident Headed to Federal Prison for Defrauding Cystic Fibrosis Nonprofit
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
A West Palm Beach federal district judge has sentenced 34-year-old fraudster Elizabeth Genna Suarez (formerly known as “Elizabeth Mirson Suit”) to 18 months in federal prison followed by two years of supervised release.
Man Pleads Guilty to Coercing Children to Engage in Sexual Activity
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
A District of Columbia man pleaded guilty today to coercing multiple children to engage in unlawful sexual activity, including through online sextortion.
St. Louis County Man Admits Possession of Tens of Thousands of Child Pornography Videos, Pictures
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 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.
Gangster Disciples Member Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Money Laundering, and Drug Charges in Connection with Prison-Based Phone Scam
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
A former inmate at the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility (Donaldson) in Bessemer, Alabama pleaded guilty yesterday for his role leading a prison-based phone scam that targeted retailers throughout the country, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Patrick Davis.
Former Payroll Manager for Chicago Museum Admits to Misappropriating More Than $2 Million
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
The former payroll manager for a Chicago museum pleaded guilty today in federal court to misappropriating more than $2 million in museum funds.
Lake Forest Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Buyers of Medical-Grade Gloves Out of $3.2 Million During COVID-19 Pandemic Shortage
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
An Orange County man pleaded guilty today to defrauding companies who in mid-2020 paid for COVID-related medical protective equipment that was never delivered, causing more than $3 million in losses.
Morganfield Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for Threatening to Commit a Mass Shooting
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 23, 2023
A Morganfield man was sentenced yesterday to 15 months in federal prison for threatening to commit a mass shooting.
Two Minneapolis Men Indicted for Armed Carjacking, Kidnapping
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Two Minneapolis men have been indicted for violently carjacking, kidnapping, and holding a victim at gunpoint for several hours, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Senior Executives of Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. Engaged in Criminal Conduct that Led to Pervasive Corruption of Nearly Every Aspect of Company’s Operations
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Senior Executives of Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc. Engaged in Criminal Conduct that Led to Pervasive Corruption of Nearly Every Aspect of Company’s Operations
Final Defendant Sentenced In Upper Peninsula-Based Conspiracy To Distribute And Possess With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. Attorney Mark Totten for the Western District of Michigan today announced that Chief U.S. District Judge Hala Y. Jarbou sentenced Elizabeth Jean Decota, also known as “Biz,” to 51 months in prison.
Springfield Man Indicted for Sexual Exploitation of Two Child Victims
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
A Springfield, Mo., man was indicted by a federal grand jury today for the sexual exploitation of two child victims.
Milton Man Charged With Production Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 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.
14 Individuals Charged in Drug Trafficking Money Laundering Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
On March 10, 2023, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned a 62-count indictment charging 14 individuals with money laundering and narcotics offenses.
Erie Drug Dealer Gets Federal Prison Sentence
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
A former resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 70 months in prison on his conviction of violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.