News from April 2023
Galveston resident sentenced for having pornographic images of children
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A 37-year-old Galveston resident was has handed a significant sentence for distribution and possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Sex Offender Sentenced to More Than 26 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Child
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A registered sex offender from Lawrence has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for sexually exploiting a 12-year-old girl.
Omaha Man Sentenced for Distributing Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
United States Attorney Steven A. Russell announced that Michael Dickmeyer, 24, was sentenced today in federal court in Omaha for distribution and receipt of child pornography. The Honorable Brian C. Buescher sentenced Dickmeyer to 96 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal prison system. After his release from prison, Dickmeyer will serve 5 years of supervised release. Dickmeyer was also ordered to pay $21,000 in restitution.
Man Who Possessed Child Pornography Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A man who possessed over 3,500 photographs and 25 videos of child pornography was sentenced today to more than 5 years in federal prison.
Repeat Sex Offender Sentenced To More Than 27 Years In Prison For Attempted Enticement Of A Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A repeat and dangerous sex offender against children was sentenced this afternoon for attempted enticement of a minor. United States District Court Judge Jay Moody sentenced Joe Newman, 64, of Star City to more than 27 years in federal prison and, should he survive his prison sentence, supervised release for the rest of his life.
Clarksville Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Child Exploitation Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A Clarksville, Tennessee, man was sentenced to federal prison yesterday for child exploitation charges, announced U.S. Attorney Henry C. Leventis.
Odessa Woman Sentenced for False Statements During Firearm Purchases
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 12, 2023
News Release: MIDLAND, Texas - An Odessa woman was sentenced in a federal court in Midland Wednesday to 18 months in prison for providing false statements during purchases of firearms.
Springfield Man Involved in Drive-By Shootings Sentenced for Illegal Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 12, 2023
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A Springfield, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing firearms following his involvement in two drive-by shootings.
Brandon Resident Sentenced to 50 Years for Production of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A Brandon resident was sentenced to serve a total of 50 years in federal prison for production of child pornography and possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca, Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch.
California Man Admits Sending Nude Pictures to Missouri Teen
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A man from California pleaded guilty to a federal charge in St. Louis, Missouri Wednesday and admitted sending pictures of his genitals to a Missouri teen.
Nampa Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
Troy Groene, 48, of Nampa, Idaho, was sentenced to 300 months in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today. Senior U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill described Groene as a sexual predator. Many of Groene’s victims appeared in court. Judge Winmill praised them as “heroes” and “brave young women” for their courage in coming forward and holding Groene accountable for his crimes.
Elkhorn Man Sentenced to 102 Months for Distributing Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
United States Attorney Steven A. Russell announced that John R. Steier, age 32, was sentenced in federal court today in Omaha, Nebraska, for distributing child pornography. Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter sentenced Steier to 102 months of imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After completing his term of imprisonment, Steier will begin a 10-year term of supervised release. Steier was also ordered to pay $6,000 in restitution and a $4,000 assessment.
Former D.A.R.E. officer sentenced to over 15 years in prison for child pornography crimes
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A former longtime Beavercreek police officer was sentenced in U.S. District Court here today to 181 months in prison for committing two federal child pornography crimes.
Rapid City Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 12, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. The sentencing took place on March 24, 2023.
West Virginia Truck Driver Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Minor in Morton, Illinois
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A West Virginia over-the-road truck driver, Michael Leonard, 53, has been sentenced to fifteen years in prison, to be followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for attempted trafficking of a minor. Leonard will also be required to register as a sex offender and pay restitution totaling $49,000 to victims of child pornography, whose images were stored on his phone.
Georgia Men Convicted in Separate Project Safe Childhood Cases for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A former U.S. Airman and a repeat child sex offender both admitted to possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) involving minor victims in separate Project Safe Childhood cases in the Middle District of Georgia this week.
Billings man sentenced to five years in prison for attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor in undercover investigation
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A Billings man who admitted having sexual conversations through social media with an undercover agent posing as a minor girl and was arrested when he showed up to meet the girl, was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Portsmouth Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking and Production of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A federal jury convicted a Portsmouth man today on seven charges of sex trafficking, production of child pornography, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Honduran National Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison for Possession of Firearms by an Alien Illegally and Unlawfully in the United States
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 12, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Elmer Enrique Amaya Gonzales, age 20, of Honduras, to 41 months in federal prison following his conviction for possession of firearms by an alien illegally and unlawfully in the United States. Upon his release from prison, Gonzales will be removed from the United States and returned to his home country of Honduras.
Omaha Man Sentenced to 51 Months for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 12, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that MacAnthony Gordon, 37, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced today in federal court in Omaha for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. sentenced Gordon to 51 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Gordon’s release from prison, he will begin a three-year term of supervised release.