News from April 2023
Former National Guardsman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Pornography Possession
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A Salem man was sentenced yesterday to 100 months in prison for possession of child pornography.
Huntsville Man Sentenced to More than Eight Years for Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A federal judge this week sentenced a Madison County man for possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Katrina W. Berger.
Luling Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Possessing Files Depicting the Sexual Victimization of Children
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
DOMINIC ROMANO, age 22, a resident of Luling, Louisiana, was sentenced, March 30, 2023, by United States District Judge Barry W. Ashe to 60 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to a one-count indictment charging him with possession of images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children under the age of twelve years old, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Section 2252(a)(4)(B), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Sussex County Man Charged with Distribution of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A Sussex County, New Jersey, man was arrested and charged with distributing videos and images of child sexual abuse, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Ballwin Man Admits Sex with Minors, Distributing Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A man from Ballwin, Missouri on Thursday admitted distributing child pornography and engaging in sexual contact with underage girls he’d approached on Snapchat.
Alamogordo man pleads guilty to enticement of a minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced today that Alfonso Salcido Herrera, Jr. pleaded guilty to the enticement of a minor.
Former Middle School Teacher Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distributing on Social Media Sexually Explicit Material of Child
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A former middle school mathematics teacher in San Bernardino was sentenced today to 120 months in federal prison for distributing an image of a child engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
Raleigh Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Seeking Child Pornography in Online Chat Rooms
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
William Robert Jeffery of Wake County was sentenced today to 192 months in prison for accessing the internet with intent to view child pornography.
Oquawka, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child and Receipt of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
An Oquawka, Illinois, man, Gale Hurt, 73, of the 1000 block of Grant Street, was sentenced on March 30, 2023, to 180 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for sexual exploitation of a child and receipt of child pornography.
Dormont Felon Indicted for Illegally Possessing a Firearm with a Glock Switch
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A resident of Dormont, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal firearms laws, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.
Former Clarksville School Nurse Sentenced To Federal Prison For Child Pornography Crimes
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
Leon B. Hensley, 42, a former Clarksville, Tennessee, school nurse, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 293 months in federal prison on child pornography charges, announced U.S. Attorney Henry C. Leventis.
Clinton Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A Clinton man was sentenced Tuesday to 27 years in federal prison for production of child pornography and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.
Texas Man Sentenced to 97 Months in Federal Prison for Distributing Child Pornography in Louisiana
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick sentenced James Martin, age 51, of Beckville, Texas, to 97 months in federal prison following his conviction for distribution of child pornography.
Former Middle School Teacher Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Distributing on Social Media Sexually Explicit Material of Child
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A former middle school mathematics teacher in San Bernardino was sentenced today to 120 months in federal prison for distributing an image of a child engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
Five Men Sentenced in Conspiracy to Distribute Child Sexual Abuse Material
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Apr 10, 2023
Anthony Wayne Santiago, 28, of Novi, Mich.; Jacob Dominic VanDyke, 25, of Muskegon, Mich.; Johnathan Scott Fleak, 32, of Pryor, Okla.; Aaron Ray Iuliano, 27, of Ravenna, Ohio; and Michael Paul Gianfrancesco, 39, of Livingston, Tenn., all have pled guilty and been sentenced to conspiracy to distribute child sexual abuse material and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) of children under the age of 13 years.
Council Bluffs Man Sentenced for a Child Sexual Exploitation Offense
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
A Council Bluffs man was sentenced on March 16, 2023, to 295 months in prison following his plea of guilty to sexual exploitation of a child.
Western Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Enticement of a Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 10, 2023
James Macko, age 23, of North Adams, Massachusetts, pled guilty today to one count of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.
Butler Township Man Pleads Guilty to Gun, Drug Crimes Punishable by at Least 15 Years in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 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.
ST. CROIX MAN SENTENCED TO 12 MONTHS ON A FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM CONVICTION
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: St. Croix, VI - United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced today that Moises Figueroa, Jr., age 48, of St. Croix, was sentenced by District Court Judge Wilma A. Lewis to 12 months imprisonment on his conviction of a Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Judge Lewis also sentenced Figueroa to 2 years of supervised release, a fine of $2,000.00, and a special assessment of $100.
ATF National Response Team Joins Chicago Fire Department in Fire Investigation
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - The Chicago Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives requested ATF’s National Response Team join the investigation into a fire that occurred Tuesday early morning that claimed the life of a Chicago Firefighter and where two others sustained nonlife threatening injuries at 12015 South Wallace in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood.