News from August 2023
New Bedford Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A New Bedford man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for fentanyl distribution charges.
Final Defendant Sentenced in South Carolina’s Largest RICO Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: The 40th and final defendant prosecuted as part of the District of South Carolina’s case against the Insane Gangster Disciples (IGD), a branch of the nationwide Folk Nation gang, was sentenced today.
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Possession With Intent To Distribute Fentanyl
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 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.
Minneapolis Felon Sentenced to 15.5 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 186 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegal possession of a firearm after engaging in a shootout in north Minneapolis, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Minneapolis Felon Sentenced to 57 Months for Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 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.
Member of Violent Bridgeport Gang Pleads Guilty
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: AMIRE NEWSOME, also known as “Mire," 20, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to a racketeering offense stemming from his involvement in a violent Bridgeport street gang.
Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to Seventeen Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robbery and Related Gun Offense
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 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.
Billings Man Sentenced to More than 11 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery in Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: BILLINGS - A Billings man convicted of robbery and gun crimes for stealing a car at gunpoint in Billings and leading law enforcement on a chase into Big Horn County was sentenced today to 11 years and nine months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said today.
Violent Career Criminal Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Stolen Handgun
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Kyree Bryce Harris, 25, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after being found guilty of illegally possessing a firearm as an armed career criminal following a 2-day jury trial in May.
Starkville Man to Serve 5 Years in Prison for Possessing a Glock Switch
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: Oxford, Mississippi - A Starkville man was sentenced on Thursday to 5 years in prison for possession of a Glock handgun with a fully automatic conversion device.
FFL Owner Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Providing a Firearm to Essa Williams, Alleged Shooter of Phoenix Police Department Officer Tyler Moldovan
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: PHOENIX - Dwayne Keith Anderson, 51, of Phoenix was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Steven P. Logan on Monday to six months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Anderson pleaded guilty on May 24 to false statement during the purchase of a firearm, aid and abet.
Illinois Man Sentenced for Setting Fire to Reproductive Health Services Facility
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: An Illinois man was sentenced today for the arson of the Planned Parenthood Peoria Health Center in Peoria, Illinois.
Vermont Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for Unlawful Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 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.
Ravenna Man Sentenced to 150 Months in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms as a Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 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.
Sarasota Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Marquis Henry Mack (33, Sarasota) has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Mack faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
Mission Woman Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 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.
Grand Prairie Man Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection With Donut Shop Robberies
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: SHERMAN, Texas - A second man has been sentenced to federal prison in connection with a string of violent home invasion type robberies in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today.
Muskegon Man Sentenced to 100 Months for Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that U.S. District Judge Robert J. Jonker sentenced Jemarion Trevon Flowers to 100 months in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Jury Convicts Columbus Man of Committing Six Robberies
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - A federal jury has convicted a Columbus man for committing six robberies in Columbus in September and October 2020.
Three Shreveport Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Narcotics and Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - Three Shreveport, Louisiana men have been sentenced for illegal possession of narcotics and firearms, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. United States District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote conducted these sentencing hearings.