News from August 2023
Jury Convicts Columbus Man of Committing Six Robberies
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - A federal jury has convicted a Columbus man for committing six robberies in Columbus in September and October 2020.
Dade City Man Arrested for Unlicensed Possession of a Machine Gun
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrest and filing of a criminal complaint charging Stewart Walter Bachmann, 55, of Dade City with one count of unlicensed possession of a firearm not registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record (NFRTR). If convicted, Bachmann faces up to 10 years in federal prison.
Metairie Man Pleads Guilty for Use of Communication Device to Facilitate Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on Aug. 17, Brandon Martinez, aka “Rabbit," 24, of Metairie, pleaded guilty to count 1 of the superseding bill of information for use of a communication facility to facilitate felony drug trafficking, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 843(b).
Columbia Man Pleads Guilty to Manufacturing Firearms Without a License
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: HATTIESBURG, Miss. - A Columbia man pled guilty to manufacturing firearms without a license issued under federal law, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony Spotswood of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
What did Justice Department publish on Aug. 24?
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Statement of Claim for Filing of Claims in the Guam Claims Program Pursuant to the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act; Correction discussed on Aug. 24 by Justice Department
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Orlando Man Sentenced to More Than Nine Years for COVID-19 Fraud and Illegal Possession of Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: ORLANDO, Fla. - U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Brian A. Blake, 31, of Orlando to nine years and eight months in federal prison for access device fraud, aggravated identity theft and possession of a firearm by convicted felon. As part of the sentence, the court also ordered Blake to pay ...
Two Men Sentenced for Transporting Meth in Lawn Mowers' Tires
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A man from Arkansas was sentenced to five years and 10 months in federal prison Wednesday after he admitted to transporting 11 pounds of crystal methamphetamine to Fairview Heights, Illinois.
North Carolina Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A North Carolina man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement officers, related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.
Wise County Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Trafficking Fentanyl Pills
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: ABINGDON, Va. - An Exeter, Virginia man, who conspired to sell pressed pills containing fentanyl purchased from various social media platforms, was sentenced this week to 60 months in federal prison.
South Carolina Man Who Orchestrated Drug Deals By Phone From Prison Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Zachariah Ryan Luke (28, Bennettsville, South Carolina) today pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. Luke faces minimum mandatory penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
Jury Convicts Binghamton Felon and Escapee of Illegally Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: UTICA, N.Y. - On Friday evening, a jury voted to convict Charles Harrison, 34, of Binghamton, New York, of being a felon in possession of a firearm, following a 4-day trial in Utica.
Girlfriend of California Source of Fentanyl Conspiracy Sentenced to 9 Years
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: ABINGDON, Va. - A California woman, who helped her boyfriend ship thousands of pressed fentanyl pills to members of a Southwest Virginia drug dealing conspiracy, was sentenced yesterday to nine years in federal prison.
Billings Man Sentenced to More than 11 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery in Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 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.
Two Fugitives Arrested in Long Beach after 2-Hour Stand Off on Firearms and Narcotics Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: LONG BEACH, California - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) working with Long Beach Police Department and the U.S. Marshal Service (USMS) arrested two documented gang members who have been eluding law enforcement since 2021 for outstanding warrants originating out of Louisville, Kentucky.
Justice Department discusses Procurement Collusion Strike Force Complaint Form; Correction on Aug. 24
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Citrus County Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Possessing Multiple Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: Ocala, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Timothy James Roberts (28, Hernando) has pleaded guilty to possessing an unregistered National Firearms Act (NFA) weapon-a short-barreled shotgun-and two counts of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Roberts faces a maximum ...
USDOJ-OJP-NIJ offers new grant application process starting Aug. 25
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
NIJ FY 2023 Invited to Apply - Research and Evaluation in Safety, Health, and Wellness in the Criminal Justice System grant opened on Aug. 25.