News from April 2023
Mobile Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison for String of Armed Robberies
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
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.
Union County Man Admits Illegally Possessing Firearm and Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
A Union County, New Jersey, man today admitted illegally possessing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and oxycodone for distribution and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
ATF Issues Public Safety Advisory to All Federal Firearms Licensees, Manufacturers and Distributors of Firearm Parts, Components, and Accessories
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Advisory makes clear that investigation of willful efforts to violate federal laws regulating the manufacture and sale of firearm frames and receivers is an ATF priority
Rapid City Man Indicted for Illegal Possession of Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal grand jury has indicted a Rapid City, South Dakota, man for Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Prohibited Person.
Casper, Wyoming Woman Charged With Arson in Wellspring Health Access Arson
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
LORNA ROXANNE GREEN, 22, of Casper, Wyoming, has been arrested and charged by complaint with arson of a facility engaged in interstate commerce.
Meridian Man Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
A Meridian, Mississippi man was sentenced to 77 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Kurt H. Thielhorn of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Trio Indicted and Arrested in Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy Spanning From California to D.C.
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Federal law enforcement arrested one member of the conspiracy last month, and two remaining members of the conspiracy, this morning, for a fentanyl distribution conspiracy responsible for bringing thousands of fake blue Oxycodone (M30) pills, containing fentanyl, from California to D.C., announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, and DEA Special Agent in Charge Jarod Forget, of the Washington Division, and Chief Robert J. Contee, III, of the Metropolitan Police Department.
Man Charged With Stealing Guns From Newington Gun Store
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division, today announced that a federal grand jury in Hartford has returned an indictment charging TROY HARRIS, 28, with firearm offenses stemming from a Newington gun store theft in September 2021.
Convicted Felon Indicted for Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Jojuan Lindsey (27, St. Petersburg) with one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. If convicted, Lindsey faces up to 15 years in federal prison.
Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
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.
Aurora Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Conspiracy, Illegal Firearm Officers Seized 29 Pounds of Meth During Arrest
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
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.
Unlicensed Gun and Marijuana Dealer Sentenced to 64 Months for Illegal Handling of Over 50 Firearms, Among Other Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
A Roosevelt man was sentenced Monday to over five years imprisonment after pleading guilty to illegally purchasing and reselling firearms without a license, and multiple other drug related offenses stemming back to 2021.
St. Petersburg Man Arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent To Distribute
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrest and filing of a criminal complaint charging Erik Barner (44, St. Petersburg) with one count of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. If convicted, Barner faces up to 20 years in federal prison.
Multi-Convicted Violent Felon Pleads Guilty to Possessing Firearms
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Shawn Lanier Lowman, Jr. (23, Tampa) today pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
South Bend Man Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
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.
ATF National Response Team Joins School Fire Investigation
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
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.
Firearms Trafficker Linked to Cartel Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
A Fort Worth man who attempted to traffic a military-grade machine gun to a Mexican drug cartel was sentenced today to 10 years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.
St. Paul Man Sentenced to Prison for Straw Purchasing Multiple Firearms
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
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.
Petersburg Armed Drug Trafficker Convicted by Federal Jury
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
A federal jury convicted a Petersburg man today of possessing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and cocaine hydrochloride, possession of firearms in furtherance of that drug trafficking crime, and possession of firearms by a convicted felon.
Maryland Man Sentenced for Trafficking Firearms With Obliterated Serial Numbers
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
A Maryland man was sentenced today to 25 months in prison for trafficking firearms with obliterated serial numbers.