News from April 2023
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Carjacking and Firearms Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - MERVIN BAILEY, age 20, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced today for carjacking and attempted carjacking in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2119 and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A)(ii) announced United States Attorney Duane A. Evans.
West Hartford Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JAYVIAN RODRIGUEZ, 25, of West Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 126 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for fentanyl distribution and firearm possession offenses.
Indictment Alleges New Haven Gang Members Committed 2 Murders and 10 Attempted Murders
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 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.
U.S. Marshals Offer up to $5K Reward for Man Wanted on Attempted Murder Charges in NH
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: Concord, NH - The U.S. Marshals in New Hampshire are asking for the public’s assistance and offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted on multiple charges stemming from shooting incidents in October 2022 in Goffstown and June 2019 in Manchester.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Tennessee Man for Possession of a Machinegun
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - KEATON MANGHANE, age 24, a resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was charged on March 10, 2023 in a sealed one-count indictment for possession of a machinegun. The indictment was unsealed on March 28, 2023.
St. Paul Man Sentenced to Prison for Straw Purchasing Multiple Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A St. Paul man has been sentenced to 24 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Butler Township Man Pleads Guilty to Gun, Drug Crimes Punishable by at Least 15 Years in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: DAYTON, Ohio - Timothy Jefferson, 46, of Butler Township, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to drug and gun crimes that carry a mandatory minimum of 15 years and up to life in federal prison.
Columbus Man Faces 25-Year Prison Sentence After Conviction of Crimes Related to Violent Armed Robbery
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - A U.S. District Court jury has convicted Kevin Daniels, 45, of Columbus, of crimes he committed during the armed robbery of a mobile phone store in November 2021. Because of prior criminal convictions, Daniels faces at least 25 years in prison.
Geneva Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: FORT WAYNE -Chad Billington, 38 years old, of Geneva, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to distribution of methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 120 Months Imprisonment Following Exchange of Gunfire With SWAT and Seizure of Narcotics
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: Salt Lake City, Utah - A Utah man was sentenced today to 10 years’ imprisonment for possessing and intending to distribute methamphetamine and possessing a firearm during a drug trafficking crime, where a SWAT officer and the defendant were shot and injured in the District of Utah.
Straw Purchaser of Gun That Killed Detroit Police Officer Sentenced to Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: DETROIT - A Detroit man was sentenced today to two years in prison for purchasing a Draco pistol for his friend, Ehmani Davis, who would go on to use the firearm in the killing of Detroit Police Officer Loren Courts, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today.
Bogalusa Man Sentenced to 160 Months Imprisonment for Violating the Federal Gun Control Act
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JAKARI BROWN, a/k/a “Jakari Lemar," age 24, a resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was sentenced on April 4, 2023 by U.S. District Court Judge Greg G. Guidry to consecutive terms of 120 months and 40 months, respectively. Also, Judge Guidry imposed 3 years of supervised release and ...
Las Vegas Felon Sentenced to Prison for Unlawful Possession of Short-Barrel Rifle With Obliterated Serial Number
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 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.
Justice Department Files Complaint Against Manufacturer Alleging Delay in Reporting Dangerous Awning Covers
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: The Justice Department and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) jointly announced today the filing of a complaint against SunSetter Products LP (SunSetter), alleging that the company delayed reporting a hazardous defect involving protective vinyl covers for its retractable awnings.
South Florida Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Firearms Offense
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 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.
ATF National Response Team Joins School Fire Investigation
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Philadelphia Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives requested ATF’s National Response Team join the investigation into a school fire that occurred Tuesday afternoon at 17 East Chestnut Hill Ave. in Philadelphia.
Nine-Time Convicted Felon Federally Indicted for Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: Ocala, Florida -United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Brady Williams (27, Ocala) with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. If convicted, Williams faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison.
South Bend Man Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: SOUTH BEND - Xavier Zebulon Marzette, 39 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after being found guilty during a 2-day jury trial of being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Illegal Possession of a Firearm Sends Ruston Man to Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: MONROE, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Howard Demartae Jackson, 27, of Ruston, Louisiana, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty to 170 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
Pine Ridge Man Sentenced for Theft of Firearms and Assault on a Federal Officer
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 7, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Pine Ridge, South Dakota, man convicted of Theft of Firearms and Assault on a Federal Officer. The sentencing took place on March 24, 2023.