News from February 2023
Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 21, 2023
News Release: JAMAR TRAYLOR, also known as “J-Hop," 23, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 168 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for offenses related to his participation in a violent Bridgeport street gang.
Rapid City Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 21, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. Circuit Judge Jonathan A. Kobes has sentenced a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on Feb. 1, 2023.
Federal Jury Finds Maple Grove Felon Guilty of Fentanyl Trafficking, Possession of a Machine Gun
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 22, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Maple Grove man has been found guilty by a federal jury of trafficking fentanyl pills, possessing a machinegun, and other federal firearms violations, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Multiple Defendants Sentenced in a Scheme to “Straw Purchase” Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 22, 2023
News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Yesterday, a federal judge sentenced multiple defendants in a scheme to “straw purchase" firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson.
Robbinsdale Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 22, 2023
News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Robbinsdale man has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm as a felon, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Janesville Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Illegal Gun Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 22, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Alfonso Randall, 40, Janesville, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to three years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Randall pleaded guilty to this charge on Oct. 20, 2022.
KC Man Indicted for Drug Trafficking, Illegal Machine Gun Following Police Chase Through Back Yard in Independence
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 22, 2023
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., man was indicted by a federal grand jury today for drug trafficking and illegally possessing a machine gun following the police chase of a stolen car driven through the back yard of an Independence, Mo., residence.
Man Who Served as Getaway Driver After Local Internet Café Murders Pleads Guilty
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 22, 2023
News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Columbus man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today in a case involving the murder of a husband and wife in a local Internet café.
Lee’s Summit Man Sentenced for Arson, Insurance, Bank Fraud Conspiracies, Illegal Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 22, 2023
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Lee’s Summit, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today in two separate indictments for leading an arson and insurance fraud conspiracy and a separate bank fraud conspiracy, and for illegally possessing firearms.
Fort Wayne Man Sentenced To 102 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 22, 2023
News Release: FORT WAYNE - Henry Underwood, 29 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after being found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
KC Man Sentenced After Using Fake Gun in Foiled Independence Restaurant Robbery
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 22, 2023
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., man who attempted to rob an Independence, Mo., restaurant with a fake gun, but was thwarted when employees fought back, was sentenced in federal court today for the robbery.
Albany Felon Indicted for Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 23, 2023
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Charles E. Williams, age 34, of Albany, was arraigned today on an indictment charging him with possessing a firearm while a prohibited person.
Billings Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for Trafficking Meth
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 23, 2023
News Release: BILLINGS - A Billings man who admitted to trafficking methamphetamine after he was arrested in Rosebud County was sentenced today to 70 months in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Paducah Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 23, 2023
News Release: Paducah, KY - A Paducah, KY, man was sentenced yesterday to 15 years in prison, followed by a 5- year term of supervised release, for possessing a firearm after having been previously convicted of felony offenses and for being an Armed Career Criminal.
Baltimore Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for a Carjacking and Armed Robbery Conspiracy During Which Two People Were Shot and Killed
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 23, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher sentenced David Banks, age 29, of Baltimore, Maryland, yesterday to 25 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for a carjacking and armed robbery conspiracy, including six armed robberies and a carjacking, during which three people were shot and two were killed.
Omaha Man Sentenced for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 23, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Justin L. Coleman, 29, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced today by United States District Court Judge Brian C. Buescher to 36 months’ incarceration for being a felon in possession of a firearm. There is no parole in the federal system. After his release, Coleman will serve a 3-year term of supervised release.
Jackson Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Assault on Federal Law Enforcement Officer
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 23, 2023
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Jackson man was sentenced to 144 months in federal prison for assault on a law enforcement officer and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Kurt Thielhorn of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Mangilao Man Sentenced to 180 Months in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking and Firearm Violation
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 23, 2023
News Release: Hagatña, Guam - SHAWN N. ANDERSON, United States Attorney for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, announced that defendant Timothy Jerome Concepcion, age 23 from Mangilao, Guam, was sentenced on February 6, 2023, to 180 months imprisonment by the District Court of Guam. Concepcion ...
Logan County Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Illegal Possession of Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Feb 23, 2023
News Release: Bowling Green, KY - A Logan County man was sentenced yesterday to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearms crimes.