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News Release: Ocala, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Cody Richard Hawk (51, Ocklawaha) with possession of firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. If convicted, Hawk faces up to 15 years in federal prison.

Two Sacramento Men Indicted for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - On Jan. 26, 2023, a federal grand jury returned an eight-count indictment against Gilbert Ramirez, 25, and Michael Valentino Lovato, 33, both of Sacramento, charging them with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine, and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

Minneapolis Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of a Firearm

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Minneapolis man has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm as a felon, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.

West Yellowstone Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Ammunition

News Release: MISSOULA - A West Yellowstone man who admitted to illegally possessing ammunition after having been convicted of possessing unregistered improvised bombs was sentenced today to three years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.

Omaha Woman Convicted for Unlawful Firearm Possession

News Release: United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Kristen M. Patterson, 40, of Omaha, Nebraska, was found guilty today, following a two-day jury trial in federal court for being a felon in possession of a firearm. United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher scheduled Patterson’s sentencing for May 3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Patterson faces up to ten years in prison on the firearm charge. There is no parole in the federal system.

Federal Jury Convicts Baton Rouge Man of Conspiracy To Distribute and Possess With Intent To Distribute Heroin, Marijuana, and Methamphetamine

News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr., announced the conviction of Xavier Johnson, age 38, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Johnson was indicted by a federal grand jury on July 22, 2019 and charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin, marijuana, methamphetamine, and felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Rapid City Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearm

News Release: RAPID CITY - United States 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 Feb. 3, 2023.

Bogalusa Man Indicted for Violation of the Federal Controlled Substances Act and Federal Gun Control Act

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA -TYLAR REDDITT, age 21, a resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was charged Feb. 2, 2023, in a two-count indictment by a federal grand jury with violations of the Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Acts, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.

Box Elder Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

News Release: RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. Circuit Judge Jonathan A. Kobes, sitting in federal district court in Rapid City, has sentenced a Box Elder, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. The sentencing took place on Feb. 1, 2023.

Informational: Federal Court Arraignments

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Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 10 Years and 10 Months in Federal Prison for Firearm & Drug Crimes

News Release: SIOUX FALLS - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on Feb. 2, 2023.

Armed Career Criminal Convicted of Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offense

By DOJ Newswire | Feb 19, 2023

News Release: PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - A federal jury in Pensacola convicted Michael Tyrone Lindsey, 38, of Pensacola, on possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The guilty verdict, returned at the conclusion of a two-day trial, was announced by Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

Paw Paw Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Setting Fire at Kalamazoo Planned Parenthood

News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - U.S. Attorney Mark Totten announced today that U.S. District Judge Paul L. Maloney sentenced Joshua Brereton of Paw Paw, Michigan to 60 months in prison, followed by two years’ supervised release, for maliciously setting fire to the Planned Parenthood clinic in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Maloney also ordered Brereton to pay $32,699.45 in restitution for the damage he caused.

Waterbury Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Gun Offense

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DOUGLAS LARA, also known as “Spaz," 25, of Waterbury, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 48 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for illegally possessing a firearm.

Grandview Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Grandview, Mo., man who used explosives in two failed attempts to break into ATMs at Overland Park, Kan., businesses pleaded guilty in federal court today to illegally possessing a firearm.

Three More Defendants Indicted in Northwest MO Fentanyl Conspiracy

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Three more defendants have been indicted in a 10-person conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in northwest Missouri.

“Shots Fired” Calls Result in Oklahoma City Man Sentenced To Serve 18 Years in Federal Prison

News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Last week, DARVIS DEAN ARNETT, JR., 25, of Oklahoma City, was sentenced to serve 216 months in federal prison for being a convicted felon in illegal possession of firearms, announced United States Attorney Robert J. Troester.

Aryan Brotherhood Associate Pleads Guilty to a Racketeering Conspiracy That Included Murders, Assaults, and Drug Trafficking From Within California Prisons

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Justin Petty, 41, of Los Angeles, an associate of the Aryan Brotherhood (AB) prison gang, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise and conspiracy to distribute heroin and methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

Armed Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison