News from April 2023
Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Theft of Firearms From Police Weapons Vault and Tampering With Multiple Witnesses
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Former police officer William Cintrón-Rivera, a.k.a. “El Kid/Kid" pleaded guilty to the theft of 54 guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition from the Puerto Rico Police Bureau, Guayama headquarters on July 17, 2019. On Jan. 20, 2021, a federal grand jury charged the defendant with multiple counts of firearms violations and tampering with witnesses.
Columbia County Convicted Felon Indicted on Narcotics and Firearms Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Kristofferson Farmer, Jr. (22, Lake City) with possessing with the intent to distribute alpha-PVP (a.k.a. flakka) and fentanyl, both controlled substances. Additionally, he was charged with ...
Prohibited Person Sentenced to Seven Years for Possessing a Gun and Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Decondi Mayo, 46, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, Acting Special Agent in Charge Michael Weddel, of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Robert J. Contee III, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Phoenix Man Sentenced to 78 Months for Trafficking Fentanyl
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. - Luis Ernesto Morales-Reyes, 38, of Phoenix, Arizona, was sentenced Monday by United States District Judge James A. Soto to 78 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release. Morales-Reyes pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl.
Jacksonville Convicted Felon Guilty of Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 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.
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 25, 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.
Sacramento Man Charged With Methamphetamine Distribution Crimes and Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment Thursday against Efrain Valentin, 54, of Sacramento, charging him with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, distribution of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Three Members of Caribbean Arms Trafficking Ring Plead Guilty
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Tevin OBrian Oliver (30, Homestead), Jameal Kaia Phillip (30, Trinidad and Tobago), and Edward Soloman King III (31, Tampa) have pleaded guilty to federal charges. Oliver and Phillip pleaded to conspiracy to smuggle goods from the ...
Indianapolis Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for “Straw Purchases” of Nineteen Firearms and Illegal Gun Trafficking Using Instagram
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: Indianapolis- DeAngelo Carnell, 24, of Indianapolis, Indiana was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison after pleading guilty to six counts of making false statements in connection with the acquisition of a firearm and one count of dealing in firearms without a federal license.
Madison Man Sentenced to 42 Months for Trafficking Heroin & Cocaine
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Jeff C. Starks, 28, Madison, Wisconsin was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 42 months in federal prison for distributing heroin and cocaine. The prison term will be followed by 5 years of supervised release. Starks pleaded guilty to this charge on Jan. 12, 2023.
Falls Church Man Sentenced for Possessing Unregistered Silencers
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Falls Church man was sentenced today to 3 years in prison for unlawful possession of unregistered silencers.
Eight Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to Five Years’ Imprisonment for Possessing Loaded Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Niko Wimbley (30, Tampa) to five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Wimbley had pleaded guilty on Jan. 12, 2023.
Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine and Gun Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Christian G. Cruz, 25, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, which carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
New York Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A New York man pleaded guilty today to crimes related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the 2020 Presidential election.
Former Public Official and California Contractor Sentenced for Bid Rigging and Bribery
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: A former Caltrans contract manager and a former contractor were sentenced today in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California in Sacramento for their roles in a bid-rigging and bribery scheme involving Caltrans improvement and repair contracts.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Request for a New Collection; Lawful Access Data Collection discussed on April 24 by Justice Department
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on April 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Red Lake Felon Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison for Firearm Possession, Fentanyl Distribution
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 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.
Member and Associate of Newark Street Gang Charged With Unlawful Possession of Machinegun Used in Shooting of Three People
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 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.
Gary Man Sentenced to 2 Consecutive Terms of Life in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 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 ...
Five Men Indicted on Federal Charges for Illegal Firearms Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 25, 2023
News Release: SAVANNAH, GA: Five defendants are among those facing federal charges including illegal possession of firearms after separate indictments by a grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia, while recent actions in U.S. District Court include guilty pleas and criminal sentences related to illegal gun possession.