News from April 2023
Frederick County Sheriff and Gun Dealer Indicted for Scheme To Illegally Acquire Machineguns
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 12, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Charles Austin Jenkins, age 66, of Thurmont, Maryland, and Robert Justin Krop, age 36, of Frederick, Maryland, with conspiracy and false statements in order to acquire machineguns. Krop is also charged with illegal possession of machineguns. No court appearance is scheduled for the defendants at this time.
Former North Kingstown Man Sentenced for Transferring Obscene Material
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 12, 2023
News Release: PROVIDENCE - A former North Kingstown man who transferred sexually explicit material to another person online, after the other person represented that he was a 10-year-old child, has been sentenced to five years of federal probation, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Baltimore Cocaine Dealer, Who Admitted Possessing a Loaded Firearm, Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 12, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Khary Owens, age 44, of Baltimore, Maryland, yesterday to five years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. As part of Owens’ plea agreement, he admitted that he possessed a.45-caliber handgun, loaded with 11 rounds of ammunition, in furtherance of his drug trafficking.
Zephyrhills Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Making a Destructive Device
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 12, 2023
News Release: Tampa, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that James John Hall (34, Zephyrhills) has pleaded guilty to one count of unlawfully making a firearm (destructive device). Hall faces up to 10 years’ imprisonment. Hall has also agreed to forfeit the destructive device, which includes a pipe, Tannerite, pyrotechnic powder, and pyrotechnic fuse.
Former Potosi Police Officer Accused of Child Sex Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A former Potosi, Missouri police officer appeared in federal court Thursday to face charges of sex trafficking, solicitation of child pornography and coercion and enticement of a minor.
Federal prosecutor named as First Assistant U.S. Attorney for Southern District of Georgia
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
Southern District of Georgia U.S. Attorney Jill E. Steinberg has announced the appointment of Tara M. Lyons as First Assistant U.S. Attorney, effective April 9.
Caldwell Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
Juan Salinas Jr., 48, of Caldwell, Idaho, was sentenced to 143 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today.
ATF Signs 30x30 Pledge to Advance Women in Law Enforcement
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Throughout Women’s History Month, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has celebrated the many contributions and achievements women have made to advance the agency’s mission. As we conclude the month, ATF is proud to reaffirm its commitment to participate in the 30x30 Initiative, a nationwide effort to advance women throughout local, state, tribal and federal law enforcement.
Six Sioux Falls Men Charged with Online Sex Crimes
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Homeland Security Investigations, with the assistance of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation, Sioux Falls Police Department, Watertown Police Department, Tea Police Department, Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, South Dakota Highway Patrol, and the FBI, conducted a joint online sex crimes operation that ran from March 3, 2023, through March 8, 2023.
Warren, PA Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A resident of Warren, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 4 years in jail and 7 years of supervised release on his conviction of violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation of children, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.
Retired ATF Special Agent Beeping Egg Mission Continues
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - For 16 years, ATF Special Agent David Hyche has been on a mission to ensure his daughter, Rachel, and other people with special needs can gain independence and increase participation in activities most of us take for granted. Specifically, an Easter egg hunt. Now retired from ATF and serving as the Chief of the Calera Police Department in Alabama, Hyche continues to pursue that mission.
Law Enforcement Agencies Announce Outcome of 90-Day Initiative Aimed at Decreasing Violent Crime
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 12, 2023
News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives today joined the Winston-Salem Police Department, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, and other law enforcement partners to announce the results of a 90-day public safety initiative aimed at combating violent crime. The initiative helped area law enforcement seize narcotics, cash, and more than 70 firearms from across the Winston-Salem area.
Federal Jury Convicts Timothy Carver On Production Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
On April 7, 2023, following a four-day trial in the United States District Court, Greeneville, Tenn., a jury convicted Timothy Carver, 53, of Jonesborough, Tenn., of knowingly producing child pornography, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2251(a), knowingly distributing child pornography, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(2)(A), and knowingly possessing child pornography involving a child less than 12 years of age, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(5)(B).
Former North Kingstown Man Sentenced for Transferring Obscene Material
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A former North Kingstown man who transferred sexually explicit material to another person online, after the other person represented that he was a 10-year-old child, has been sentenced to five years of federal probation, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Former Investment Banker and Registered Broker Arrested for Operating Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 12, 2023
News Release: A former investment banker, who was a registered broker with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, was arrested yesterday in Brooklyn, New York, on criminal charges related to his alleged role in operating a cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme.
Orlando Man Sentenced To 40 Years In Federal Prison For Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Preston Percyville Cresser (22, Orlando) to 40 years in federal prison for production and possession of child sexual abuse material, to by followed by a lifetime of supervised release
Alamogordo firefighter pleads guilty to production of child pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that Jason Ross-Lattion Fleming pled guilty to production of a visual depiction of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct and providing child pornography to a minor.
Former U.S. Navy Ship Department Head Pleads Guilty to Attempted Production of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A Chesapeake man pleaded guilty today to attempted production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Former Reserve Deputy Sheriff Sentenced a Dozen Years in Federal Prison for Receiving Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A man who spent over 20 years as a reserve deputy sheriff who amassed a large collection of child pornography over seven years was sentenced today to 12 years in federal prison.
Florida Man Faces 15-30 Years for Production, Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material After Exploiting Child He Met on Instagram
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 12, 2023
A Florida man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor today to one count of sexually exploiting a child and two counts of distributing child pornography.