News from August 2023
Rapid City Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 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 of a firearm by a prohibited person. The sentencing took place on August 4.
Convicted Felon Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison for Firearm Offense
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 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.
Union County Man Sentenced to 61 Months in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearm and Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 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.
Defendant Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Two Murders
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: BALTIMORE - U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher sentenced Demonte Kellum, 26, of Baltimore to 19 years in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity, specifically his involvement in three armed robberies in 2019, two of which resulted in the murder of the victims.
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Possession With Intent To Distribute Fentanyl
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 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.
Live Oak Man Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring To Possess and Transfer Unregistered Firearm Silencers
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 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.
Minneapolis Felon Sentenced to 57 Months for Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 57 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegal possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Federal Jury Convicts Man of Armed Robbery in Pensacola Shooting Case
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: PENSACOLA, Fla. - After a three-day trial, a federal jury in Pensacola found Quinton L. Pete, 34, of Ocala, Florida, guilty of attempted Hobbs Act robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The guilty verdict was announced by Jason R. Coody, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
Inmate That Used Picnic Table to Escape Stark Regional Community Correction Center Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Canton
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: Canton, OH - The U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) in Canton, OH arrested Ashley Helmick (27) earlier today on charges of escape from the Canton Police Department, stemming from an incident that occurred at the Stark Regional Community Correction Center.
Yogeshwar Gill, M.D.; Decision and Order discussed on Aug. 14 by Justice Department
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Aug. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
New Orleans Man Indicted for Federal Arson, Drug, Firearms and Destructive Devices Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 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.
Rapid City Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 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 of firearm by a prohibited person. The sentencing took place on July 31.
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs publishes five press releases in June
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
There were five press releases published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs in June.
Southern California Resident Indicted for Trafficking 150,000 Fentanyl Pills
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment Thursday against Pantalion Lopez-Zavala, 30, of Hesperia, charging him with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Brian M. Clark announced.
Illegal Possession of Drugs and Firearm Results in Hefty Sentence for Shreveport Man
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 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.
Weise Prescription Shop Inc.; Decision and Order discussed on Aug. 14 by Justice Department
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Aug. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Ravenna Man Sentenced to 150 Months in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms as a Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 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.
Peoria Man Sentenced to 50 Months in Prison for Possessing a Handgun Outfitted With a “Glock Switch” Machinegun Conversion Device
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria, Illinois, man, Anthony Q. Johnson, 19, of the 1100 block of North Flora Avenue, was sentenced on August 2 to 50 months in federal prison for possessing a handgun equipped with a “Glock Switch" conversion device enabling the gun to fire as a fully-automatic machinegun. Johnson will serve a three-year term of supervised release upon completion of his prison term.
Gun Crimes Send Kalispell Felon to Prison for Five Years
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: MISSOULA, Mont. - A Kalispell man with a felony conviction was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release for illegally possessing firearms, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.