News from April 2023
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charge
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - LAIRD JOHNSON, age 24, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty on March 23, 2023 to a five-count indictment alleging violations of the Federal Gun Control Act, Title 18 United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1), 922(j), 922(u), 924(a)(2), and 924(i)(1), announced United States Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Government Contractor Pays $742,500 to Settle False Claims Act Allegations in Obtaining Contracts Reserved for Eligible Small Businesses
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Advanced Systems Technology & Management, Inc. (AdSTM), a government contractor specializing in science and technology-based engineering and consulting located in McLean, and AdSTM’s former CEO, Bing Ran, also of McLean, agreed to pay $742,500 to settle allegations that AdSTM used alter...
Aurora Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Conspiracy, Illegal Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - An Aurora, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to his role in a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in Barry County, Mo.
Two Previously Deported Men Charged With Illegal Reentry
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that two previously deported men were indicted separately by a federal grand jury for illegal reentry into the United States.
Ten Members and Associates of Marion Gardens Jersey City Gang Charged for Drug Trafficking Activities
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Ten members of the Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were charged today for their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Indy Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking “Glock Switch” Devices That Turn Semiautomatic Pistols Into Machineguns
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Zaiveon Perry, 24, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 2 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a machinegun.
U.S. Marshals Capture Three Teens Held on Violent Offenses who Escaped West Tennessee Youth Detention Center
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Memphis, TN - The U.S. Marshals in the Western District of Tennessee announce the capture of three male juveniles, all 17-years-old, who escaped the Wilder Juvenile Detention Center in Fayette County, Tennessee. The three captured teens were being held on charges ranging from Aggravated Robbery and Aggravated Assault to Felony Reckless Endangerment.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Tennessee Man for Possession of a Machinegun
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 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.
Nine-Time Convicted Felon Federally Indicted for Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 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.
Sikeston Man Sentenced To Serve 125 Months in Federal Prison on Gun and Drug Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: CAPE GIRARDEAU - The United States Attorney's Office announced that Cameron Melton Malone, age 30, of Sikeston, Missouri, was sentenced to serve a total aggregate sentence of 125 months in federal prison for the offenses of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession With Intent to Distribute Marijuana. Malone appeared for his sentencing hearing today before United States District Judge John A. Ross, at the federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: HAMMOND- Antonio Joel Ortiz, 25 years old, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Jon E. DeGuilio after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting a U.S. Postal Service Employee
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Jackson man pled guilty to assaulting a federal employee, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca.
Burtonsville Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for the Armed Robberies of an Armored Truck, Two Banks, and a Convenience Store
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang has sentenced Israel Ramirez, age 29, of Burtonsville, Maryland, to 17 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for an armed robbery of an armored truck, two armed bank robberies and the armed robbery of a convenience store. In each of the armed robberies, Ramirez discharged his weapon. Ramirez discharged his handgun multiple times in the bank robberies.
ATF National Response Team Joins School Fire Investigation
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 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.
Lowell Woman Pleads Guilty to Selling Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Lowell woman pleaded guilty to selling firearms to a prohibited person.
Justice Department discusses Importer of Controlled Substances Application: PerkinElmer, Inc. on March 31
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Readout of Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco’s Trip to California
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Deputy Attorney General (Deputy AG) Lisa Monaco traveled to Northern California this week to advance the Justice Department’s efforts to combat emerging threats posed by autocratic regimes and malign cyber actors, further partnerships with state and local law enforcement, and root out sexual abuse at the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
Ypsilanti Man Pleads Guilty to Lying About His Work on a Classified Naval Project for a Foreign Country During Application Process for a U.S. Navy Job
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: DETROIT - An Ypsilanti man pleaded guilty this week to making several false statements in his security clearance application for a job working with the United States Navy overseas, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.
Colorado Man Arrested for Actions on Lower West Terrace During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Colorado 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.
Cass County Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of an Unregistered Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Cass County man has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a short-barreled shotgun, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.