News from April 2023
Billings Felon Admits to Firearms Crimes After Illegally Possessing Stolen Gun
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 28, 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.
Notice published by Justice Department on April 27
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Member and Associate of Newark Street Gang Charged With Unlawful Possession of Machinegun Used in Shooting of Three People
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 28, 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.
Sauk Rapids Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Unlicensed Manufacturing, Selling Ghost Guns
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Sauk Rapids man has been sentenced to the statutory maximum 60 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for unlicensed manufacturing and selling ghost guns, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun and Narcotics Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - HERBERT JAMES, age 27, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty on April 19, 2023 to a two-count indictment charging him with possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, in violation of the Federal Gun Control Act, Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2) and possession ...
Columbia County Convicted Felon Indicted on Narcotics and Firearms Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 28, 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 ...
California Man Pleads Guilty to Bringing Over 65,000 Fentanyl Pills to Syracuse for Distribution
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Jose Orozco Acosta, 22, of Bakersfield, California, pled guilty today to possessing over 65,000 fentanyl pills with the intent to distribute them.
Pair Accused of More St. Louis Carjackings
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS - Two men from East St. Louis, Illinois who were already facing federal charges related to a carjacking in November have been accused of more.
Ohio Man Charged for Attempting to Burn Down a Church That Planned to Host Drag Show Events
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
News Release: A federal indictment was returned charging an Ohio man with a violation of the Church Arson Prevention Act for using Molotov cocktails against the Community Church of Chesterland, in Chesterland, Ohio, in an attempt to burn the church to the ground. He was also indicted on one count of using fire to commit a federal felony, one count of malicious use of explosive materials and one count of possessing a destructive device.
Justice Department discusses Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act on April 27
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Individuals Spoofing Law Enforcement Phone Numbers to Scam Victims
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA, GA-FBI Atlanta is warning the public about a phone scam where individuals are posing as university or college law enforcement officials by calling potential victims regarding outstanding warrants or fines against their children and asking them for payment. The scammers are using spoofed law enforcement phone numbers, along with the names, positions, and addresses of officers. The scam is largely targeting parents or guardians of students at Georgia universities.
Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Four Home Invasions Targeting Drug Dealers
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 28, 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.
ATF National Response Team Joins Oklahoma City Church Fire Investigation
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 28, 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.
Four Men Charged in Conspiracy To Steal and Illegally Traffic Over Two Hundred Firearms From an Indianapolis Shipping Company
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
News Release: Indianapolis- Bruce A. Williams II, 31, Zackary Dean Doss, 26, and Kevin Todd Jones, Jr. 21, have been charged in a federal indictment with Conspiracy to Receive, Possess, Store, or Sell Stolen Firearms. Williams and Doss have also been charged with Possession of Firearms by a Felon, and Jones has been ...
Durbin, Grassley Reintroduce Criminal Justice Reform Bills
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Lead sponsors of the landmark First Step Act are working to continue to make our justice system fairer and our communities safer
Durbin Receives Response to April 10th Letter to Chief Justice Roberts on Supreme Court Ethical Standards
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Response refers matter to Judicial Conference Committee; Durbin: if the Court doesn’t act, Congress must
Graham Blocks Democrats’ Attempt to Confirm Unqualified, Controversial Judicial Nominees
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
Graham objected to resolution to replace Sen. Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee
Statement from U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 28, 2023
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today made the following statement.
Democratic Committee Leaders Write To Health Insurers Regarding Coverage Of Preventive Care
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
House and Senate Democratic Health Committee leaders wrote to 12 of the nation’s largest health insurers and trade associations representing employer-sponsored health plans today requesting information regarding how they plan to respond to the Northern District of Texas’s decision in Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra striking down the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) requirement that most health plans and issuers cover preventive services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) with an A or B rating without cost-sharing.
Local President of 'We Build the Wall' Sentenced to 51 Months in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 29, 2023
News Release: PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Brian G. Kolfage, 41, of Miramar Beach, Florida, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to crimes charged in the Northern District of Florida relating to the filing of his 2019 federal income taxes, along with a guilty plea to conspiracy to...