News from April 2023
ATF Signs 30x30 Pledge to Advance Women in Law Enforcement
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Throughout Women’s History Month, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has celebrated the many contributions and achievements women have made to advance the agency’s mission. As we conclude the month, ATF is proud to reaffirm its commitment to participate in the 30x30 Initiative, a nationwide effort to advance women throughout local, state, tribal and federal law enforcement.
Omaha Man Sentenced to 51 Months for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that MacAnthony Gordon, 37, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court in Omaha for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. sentenced Gordon to 51 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Gordon’s release from prison, he will begin a three-year term of supervised release.
Previously Convicted Charles County Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms and Drug Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 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 7, 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.
Man Convicted of Alexandria and Monroe Bombings Gets Sentenced
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 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 ...
Jacksonville Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison for Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced Terry Lenard Shipman (48, Jacksonville) to five years and five months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Shipman had pleaded guilty in December 2022.
Billings Man Admits Armed Robbery Charges in Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: BILLINGS - A Billings man admitted to robbery and firearms crimes today after he was accused of stealing a car at gunpoint in Billings and leading law enforcement on a chase into Big Horn County, where he was arrested, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Former Federal Correctional Officer Indicted for Sexual Abuse of an Inmate
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging a former federal correctional officer with one count of sexual abuse of an individual in federal custody.
Baltimore Cocaine Dealer, Who Admitted Possessing a Loaded Firearm, Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Khary Owens, age 44, of Baltimore, Maryland, yesterday to five years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. As part of Owens’ plea agreement, he admitted that he possessed a.45-caliber handgun, loaded with 11 rounds of ammunition, in furtherance of his drug trafficking.
Two Detroit Men Sentenced to Prison for Spree of Three Carjackings
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: DETROIT - Two Detroit men were sentenced to multiple years in federal prison after having pleaded guilty to a series of three carjackings occurring in a three-day period, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.
USDOJ-OJP-BJS grant application closes on June 7
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
FY 2023 NICS Act Record Improvement Program grant opened on April 7.
Detroit Rapper Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: DETROIT - Detroit rapper Marcellus Wallace, a/k/a “Baby Grizzley," was sentenced yesterday to 57 months in prison based on his conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today.
Pennsylvania Man Arrested on Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Pennsylvania man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for 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 convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.
Frederick County Sheriff and Gun Dealer Indicted for Scheme To Illegally Acquire Machineguns
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Charles Austin Jenkins, age 66, of Thurmont, Maryland, and Robert Justin Krop, age 36, of Frederick, Maryland, with conspiracy and false statements in order to acquire machineguns. Krop is also charged with illegal possession of machineguns. No court appearance is scheduled for the defendants at this time.
Two Las Vegas Felons Sentenced to Prison for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: LAS VEGAS - Two convicted felons and Las Vegas residents were sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey for unlawful possession of firearms and for their roles in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy. Nicholas Eddards was sentenced to 96 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release. Justin Chester was sentenced to 78 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.
USDOJ-OJP-BJS offers new grant application process starting April 7
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
FY 2023 Annual Survey of Jails in Indian Country, 2024-27 grant opened on April 7.
Jefferson County Man Admits Possessing Pipe Bombs, Methamphetamine
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS - A man from Jefferson County, Missouri on Wednesday admitted possessing two pipe bombs and methamphetamine.
Mississippi Resident Sentenced to Twelve Years in Prison for Armed Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A federal judge today sentenced a Mississippi resident for a carjacking that occurred in Moody, Alabama, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson.
Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Transporting Firearms From Alabama Into Massachusetts
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Boston man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to illegally transporting firearms from Alabama into Massachusetts.
Tennessee Man Sentenced to Life Plus 10 Years in Prison for First-Degree Murder in the Death of His U.S. Army Soldier Wife at Fort Campbell
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: Louisville, KY - A Clarksville, Tennessee man, formerly of Jacksonville, Florida, was sentenced yesterday to life, plus 10 years, in prison for the Oct. 14, 2018, murder of his wife and shooting of another man at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.