News from August 2023
Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to Seventeen Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robbery and Related Gun Offense
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr., announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced Oreall Ruffin, age 25, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 205 months in federal prison following his convictions for interference with commerce by robbery and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. The Court further ordered Ruffin to serve three years of supervised release following his term of imprisonment.
Two Members of Caribbean Arms Trafficking Ring Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Tevin OBrian Oliver, 30, of Homestead and Jameal Kaia Phillip, 31, of Trinidad and Tobago each to four years and nine months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiring to smuggle goods from the United ...
New Orleans Man Indicted for Federal Arson, Drug, Firearms and Destructive Devices Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - RICKY WILSON, age 29, a resident of Jefferson, Louisiana, was charged today in a seven-count superseding indictment for arson and violations of the National Firearms Act, Federal Gun Control Act and Federal Drug Control Act, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Nine Members and Associates of Asian Boyz Gang Charged With Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - Nine members and associates of the Asian Boyz (ABZ) gang have been charged in connection with drug trafficking conspiracies and dealing in firearms, including machinegun conversion devices - commonly known as “switches."
Mission Woman Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: PIERRE, S.D. - U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a Mission, South Dakota, woman convicted of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. The sentencing took place August 8.
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Possession With Intent To Distribute Fentanyl
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 129 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Ravenna Man Sentenced to 150 Months in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms as a Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that Zebulon Timothy Nester, 27, of Ravenna Michigan, was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of firearms. U.S. District Judge Robert J. Jonker also ordered Nester to spend three years on supervised release after his confinement. Nester previously pled guilty to this charge in April.
Illegal Possession of Drugs and Firearm Results in Hefty Sentence for Shreveport Man
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the sentencing of Odis Freeman, 36, of Shreveport today. U.S. District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote sentenced Freeman to 102 months (8 years, 6 months) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release for illegal possession of drugs and a firearm.
Live Oak Man Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring To Possess and Transfer Unregistered Firearm Silencers
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Gregory Austin Eward, 25, of Live Oak to two years in federal prison for conspiracy to possess and transfer unregistered firearm silencers. Eward pleaded guilty on February 27.
Rapid City Man Sentenced for Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY, S.D. - U.S. 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 with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The sentencing took place August 4.
Arrests Made in Falcon, Colorado, Homicides
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - On Feb. 5, 2023, at around 12:50 a.m., numerous 911 calls were received by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center on reports of hearing multiple shots fired.
Southbridge Man Sentenced for Attempting to Distribute Cocaine Sent Through the Mail from Puerto Rico
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Southbridge man has been sentenced in federal court in Worcester for attempting to distribute a kilogram of cocaine.
Convicted Felon Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison for Firearm Offense
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: PENSACOLA, Fla. - Foster Darnell Johnson Sr., 37, of Pensacola, Florida, was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, hydrocodone and large volumes of marijuana. The sentence was announced by Jason R. Coody, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
Vermont Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for Unlawful Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Vermont man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.
Michigan Man Sentenced to 27 Months’ Imprisonment for Crack Cocaine Distribution and Unlawful Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: Burlington, Vermont - The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont stated that on August 7, 2023, Van Vincent Thomas, 41, of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge William K. Sessions III to a sentence of 27 months’ imprisonment followed by a 3-year term of supervised release. Thomas previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine base and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.
Taunton Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Taunton man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed fentanyl throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Week ending July 29: Justice Department publishes 15 notices
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 13, 2023
There were 15 notices published by the Justice Department in week ending July 29, according to the Federal Register.
Worcester Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison for Cocaine Distribution and Unlawful Possession of Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 13, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Worcester man has been sentenced in federal court in Springfield for drug and firearm offenses.
Montgomery Man Sentenced for Illegally Possessing Ammunition Used During Shooting at a Funeral
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 13, 2023
News Release: Montgomery, Alabama - On August 7, 2023, a federal judge sentenced 42-year-old Gerald Dyron Little, from Montgomery, Alabama, to 120 months in prison for illegally possessing ammunition he used during a shooting at a funeral, announced United States Attorney Sandra J. Stewart. In addition to the ten-year sentence, the judge also ordered that Little serve three years of supervised release following his prison term. There is no parole in the federal system.
Union County Man Sentenced to 61 Months in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearm and Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 13, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Union County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to 61 months in prison for illegally possessing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and oxycodone for distribution and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.