News from April 2023
Frederick County Sheriff and Gun Dealer Indicted for Scheme To Illegally Acquire Machineguns
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 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.
Illegal Possession of a Firearm Sends Ruston Man to Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: MONROE, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Howard Demartae Jackson, 27, of Ruston, Louisiana, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty to 170 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
Raleigh County Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Crime
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: BECKLEY, W.Va. - Sean Hafesh, 34, of Daniels, Raleigh County, was sentenced today to 12 years and seven months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl.
Leader of Multistate Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: ANCHORAGE, Alaska - On April 11, 2023, Judge Ralph Beistline of the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska sentenced a Mexican national to 14 years imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release for his role as the head of a drug trafficking organization that spanned multiple states. Judge Beistline also sentenced a lower-level coconspirator based in Alaska to a term of seven years of imprisonment on April 12, 2023.
Gary Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: HAMMOND- Modesto Ricard IV, 32 years old, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
FBI Statement on Arrest of Jack Douglas Teixeira
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: FBI Statement on Arrest of Jack Douglas Teixeira.
Black Hawk Man Sentenced on Drug and Firearm Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Black Hawk, South Dakota, man convicted of Distribution of a Controlled Substance and Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. The sentencing took place on April 7, 2023.
Providence Man Sentenced on Federal Drug and Firearm Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A Providence man found to be in possession of more than 500 grams of cocaine and 100 fentanyl pills, and who, as a previously convicted felon, was illegally in possession of several magazines of ammunition that he was legally prohibited from possessing, was sentenced today to twenty-six months in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Zephyrhills Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Making a Destructive Device
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 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.
Sixty-Three Individuals Charged with Drug Trafficking in the Municipality of San Germán, Puerto Rico
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - On April 3, 2023, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned a six-count indictment charging 63 individuals with drug trafficking in the municipality of San Germán, Puerto Rico. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)...
ATF Signs 30x30 Pledge to Advance Women in Law Enforcement
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 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.
Previously Convicted Charles County Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms and Drug Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - Sean Donnelle Hawkins, age 48, of Marbury, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday federal charges related to his distribution of cocaine, crack cocaine, and firearms in Charles County, Maryland. During the investigation, Hawkins sold eight firearms to a law enforcement source, including four privately made semi-automatic firearms, known as “ghost guns."
West Hartford Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JAYVIAN RODRIGUEZ, 25, of West Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 126 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for fentanyl distribution and firearm possession offenses.
Georgia Triple Homicide Suspect Captured by U.S. Marshals in Memphis
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: Memphis, TN - An investigation by U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Forces in Georgia and Tennessee have led to the arrest of Jerimiah Walker, 19, who was wanted for a triple homicide in Columbus, Georgia.
Tech Company CEO Sentenced to 42 Months in Connection with Fraud Against His Former Employer
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that SUNI MUNSHANI, the former Chief Executive Officer of a Connecticut-based technology company (the “Victim Company"), was sentenced to 42 months in prison for his participation in a scheme to defraud the Victim Company of millions of dollars. The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff.
FBI Albany Honors Syracuse University Professor Dr. Robert Silver with Director’s Community Leadership Award
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: FBI Albany Honors Syracuse University Professor Dr. Robert Silver with Director’s Community Leadership Award.
Justice Department discusses Definition of “Cannabimimetic Agents” and Assignment of an Administration Controlled Substances Code Number for All “Cannabimimetic Agents” on April 13
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
The US Justice Department published a four page proposed rule on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Transporting Firearms From Alabama Into Massachusetts
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Boston man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to illegally transporting firearms from Alabama into Massachusetts.
Adobe Inc. Agrees to Pay $3 Million to Settle Kickback Allegations Involving Federal Software Sales
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: Adobe Inc. has agreed to pay $3 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that it made payments in violation of the Anti-Kickback Act in return for influence over the sale of Adobe software to the federal government.
California Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Transporting Methamphetamine in Lawn Mower Tires
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 14, 2023
News Release: EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A man from California was sentenced to five years and 10 months in federal prison after he admitted to transporting 11 pounds of crystal methamphetamine to Fairview Heights, Illinois.