News from April 2023
Maryland Man Sentenced for Trafficking Firearms With Obliterated Serial Numbers
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Maryland man was sentenced today to 25 months in prison for trafficking firearms with obliterated serial numbers.
Texas Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Texas man was found guilty in the District of Columbia of felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. 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.
Council Bluffs Man Sentenced for Meth, Firearm, and Escape Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA - A Council Bluffs man was sentenced on March 22, 2023, to a total of 144 months in prison, following his guilty pleas to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and escape.
Massachusetts Man Arrested on Felony Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Defendant Accused of Assaulting Officer. WASHINGTON - A Massachusetts man and former Boston Police Department Officer has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting a law enforcement officer and civil disorder, for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6...
Petersburg Armed Drug Trafficker Convicted by Federal Jury
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - 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.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Weapons Violations
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - BRIAN TARDY, age 31, resident of Orleans Parish, pled guilty on Thursday, March 16, 2023 to all counts of a three-count superseding bill of information for drug and weapons violations, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. TARDY’s sentencing is set for June 22, 2023.
New Haven Man Guilty of Narcotics and Firearm Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 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.
Local Man Convicted at Trial Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Machine ‘Ghost Gun’
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: CINCINNATI - Jesse Carter, 32, of Cincinnati, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 84 months in prison for illegally possessing a fully-automatic weapon and possessing a pistol and ammunition after previously being convicted of a felony.
ATF Issues Public Safety Advisory to All Federal Firearms Licensees, Manufacturers and Distributors of Firearm Parts, Components, and Accessories
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 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 ...
Leader of Multi-Kilogram Cocaine Conspiracy Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Orlando, Florida - U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. today sentenced James Mirabal (46, St. Cloud) to 15 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine. The court also ordered Mirabal to forfeit $124,598, traceable proceeds of the offense. Mirabal had pleaded guilty on Dec. 27, ...
Multi-Convicted Violent Felon Pleads Guilty to Possessing Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - 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. Lowman faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
Matriarch Sentenced for Role in Violent Multimillion-Dollar Honduran Cocaine Trafficking Organization
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC- According to court documents, from 2006 until 2015, Erlinda Ramos-Bobadilla, aka Chinda, 62, served as a leader in the Montes-Bobadilla drug-trafficking organization, or Los Montes, one of the most significant drug-trafficking organizations operating in Honduras. The Los Montes drug-trafficking...
Man Convicted of Alexandria and Monroe Bombings Gets Sentenced
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 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 ...
FBI is Seeking Information From a Bank Robbery in Hollywood, Florida
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: FBI is Seeking Information From a Bank Robbery in Hollywood, Florida.
Omaha Woman Sentenced for Marijuana Distribution Conspiracy and Straw Purchase of Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Rachel L. Stewart, 33, of Omaha, was sentenced on March 16, 2023, by the Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. to a total of 30 months’ imprisonment for Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana and to False Statement During Purchase ...
Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Lyndra Therapeutics discussed on March 31 by Justice Department
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Purisys, LLC discussed on March 31 by Justice Department
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
The US Justice Department published a three page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Justice Department discusses Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act 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.
Georgia Man Who Supplied Bridgeport Gang Members With Firearms Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 1, 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.
Chairman Jim Jordan Subpoenas Officials for Depositions
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 1, 2023
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) subpoenaed Chip Slaven, Viola Garcia, and Nina Jankowicz to appear before the Committee for a deposition. Each official has ignored voluntary requests for a transcribed interview.