News from April 2023
USDOJ-OJP-OVC grant application closes on May 31
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
OVC FY 2023 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Program grant opened on April 5.
USDOJ-OJP-OVC grant application closes on June 5
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
OVC FY 2023 Field-Generated Solicitation: Increasing Options and Expanding Access for Victims of Crime grant opened on April 5.
Jury Convicts Ionia Man of Meth Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An Ionia, Mo., man was convicted at trial today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Pettis County, Mo.
Baltimore Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge for Illegal Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Robert Hopewell, age 27, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to a federal charge for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Bridgeport Gang Member Involved in 2019 Murder Sentenced to More Than 21 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: ZIARE DEDRICK, also known as “Zi" and “Hb Zi," 21, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 255 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for his participation in a violent Bridgeport street gang, including his involvement the murder of Ty’Quess Moore in December 2019.
Odessa Woman Sentenced for False Statements During Firearm Purchases
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: MIDLAND, Texas - An Odessa woman was sentenced in a federal court in Midland Wednesday to 18 months in prison for providing false statements during purchases of firearms.
St. Louis Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possessing Gun in Connection With a Kidnapping
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Catherine D. Perry on Friday sentenced a man from St. Louis, Missouri to ten years in prison on gun and methamphetamine charges.
Las Vegas Felon Sentenced to Prison for Unlawful Possession of Short-Barrel Rifle With Obliterated Serial Number
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: LAS VEGAS - A prior convicted felon and Las Vegas resident was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Kent J. Dawson to 46 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for unlawful possession of a short-barrel AR-15 pattern rifle with an obliterated serial number.
Indictment Alleges New Haven Gang Members Committed 2 Murders and 10 Attempted Murders
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: As a result of an investigation into gang-related drug trafficking and related violence in New Haven, a federal grand jury in Bridgeport has returned an indictment charging six alleged members and associates of the “Exit 8" street gang in New Haven with conspiring to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity, including drug trafficking, murder, and attempted murder, as well as related offenses.
Mobile Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison for String of Armed Robberies
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: MOBILE, AL - A Mobile man was sentenced to 209 months in prison for committing several robberies, being a felon in possession of a gun, and brandishing a gun during crimes of violence.
New Haven Man Guilty of Narcotics and Firearm Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that a federal jury in New Haven has found DONELL ALLICK, JR., also known as “D-Nice," 24, guilty of narcotics offenses. Following the trial and before the jury returned its verdict, Allick also pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing firearms.
ATF Issues Public Safety Advisory to All Federal Firearms Licensees, Manufacturers and Distributors of Firearm Parts, Components, and Accessories
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued a public safety advisory to the firearms industry and the public regarding the application of Final Rule 2021-05F, Definition of “Frame or Receiver" and Identification of Firearms. The advisory highlights the public safety ...
Man Convicted of Alexandria and Monroe Bombings Gets Sentenced
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, LA - Daniel Aikens, 40, of Alexandria, Louisiana, was sentenced March 28, 2023, to 16 years in prison for 8 counts of illegal explosive related charges by United States Senior District Judge Dee D. Drell announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. On Nov. 18, 2022, the jury found ...
Georgia Man Who Supplied Bridgeport Gang Members With Firearms Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that STEPHFAN SANDERSON, also known as “Birdy" and “Beans", 25, of Covington, Georgia, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to 92 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for trafficking firearms into Connecticut.
Previously Convicted Charles County Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms and Drug Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - Sean Donnelle Hawkins, age 48, of Marbury, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday federal charges related to his distribution of cocaine, crack cocaine, and firearms in Charles County, Maryland. During the investigation, Hawkins sold eight firearms to a law enforcement source, including four privately made semi-automatic firearms, known as “ghost guns."
Raleigh County Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Crime
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - Sean Hafesh, 34, of Daniels, Raleigh County, was sentenced today to 12 years and seven months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl.
South Florida Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Firearms Offense
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: Fort Myers, Florida - U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell today sentenced Cambrel Jamal Smart (29, Fort Lauderdale) to five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. The court also ordered Smart to forfeit the firearm and ammunition he illegally possessed. Smart had pleaded guilty on Dec. 1, 2022.
USDOJ-OJP-OVC offers new grant application process starting April 5
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
OVC FY 2023 Integrated Services for Minor Victims of Human Trafficking grant opened on April 5.
High-Ranking Member of the Sinaloa Cartel Extradited from Mexico to the United States to Face International Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: A Mexican national made his initial appearance in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia yesterday to face international drug trafficking and firearms charges.
Final Rule Issued for Home Confinement Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: The Department of Justice has issued a final rule granting discretion to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to allow individuals placed in home confinement under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to remain in home confinement after the expiration of the covered emergency period.