News from July 2023
Winamac Woman Sentenced to 80 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: SOUTH BEND - Laci Lindsey, 49 years old, of Winamac, Indiana, was sentenced yesterday by United States District Court Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr. after pleading guilty to distributing over 50 grams of methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Anchorage Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Stealing 22 Guns
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: ANCHORAGE, Alaska - An Anchorage man was sentenced yesterday to nine years in federal prison for stealing 22 firearms from an Anchorage gun store in 2019.
Two Queens Men Sentenced for Armed Robbery at Aqueduct Racetrack
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Lamel Miller was sentenced by United States District Judge Ann M. Donnelly to 108 months’ imprisonment following his conviction at trial in connection with the March 7, 2020 armed robbery of over $280,000 in cash from the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens. Last ...
Two Bronx Men Sentenced to Prison for Throwing Molotov Cocktails at Neighbors’ Cars and Houses
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that NAYEEM AHMED CHOWDHURY and DAVID MENDEZ were sentenced by U.S. District Judge John P. Cronan to six years and 27 months in prison, respectively, in connection with using glass bottles with ignitable ...
Convicted Armed Robber Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Acquiring a Firearm Through a “Straw-Purchase” Scheme
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Randy Coffey, 36, of Indianapolis, Indiana, has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a firearm.
Vermont Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine and Cocaine in New Hampshire
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - A Vermont man was sentenced in federal court in Concord for unlawfully possessing quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine in New Hampshire, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Rockford Man Sentenced to Over 7.5 Years for Possession With Intent To Distribute Crack Cocaine and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: ROCKFORD - A Rockford, Illinois, man, Jerry Hatchett, 48, was sentenced on July 19, 2023, before U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard to 94 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Hatchett pleaded guilty on April 3, 2023.
Madison Felon Sentenced to 6 Years for Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Donquil D. McLemore, 20, Madison, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 6 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. McLemore’s sentence will be followed by 3 years of supervision. McLemore pleaded guilty to this charge on Feb. 17, 2023.
U.S. Marshals Capture 15-Year-Old Wanted for First Degree Murder in Shooting Death of Teen
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: Memphis, TN - Today, U.S. Marshals captured a 15-year-old from Memphis who was wanted by the Memphis Police Department for First Degree Murder, Criminal Attempt First Degree Murder, and Aggravated Assault.
Independence Man Pleads Guilty to Dealing Firearms Without a License
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - On July 11, 2023, RICHARD LUDWIG II, age 74, of Independence pleaded guilty for dealing firearms without a license in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(a)(1)(A) and 924(a)(1)(D), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Complaint Form, Federal Coordination and Compliance Section discussed on July 25 by Justice Department
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on July 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
U.S. Marshals, Arkansas Partner Agencies Apprehend Nearly 200 in Dragnet
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: Little Rock, AR - From July 19 - 21, the U.S. Marshals Service Eastern Arkansas Fugitive Task Force partnered with the Arkansas State Police, Arkansas Community Corrections, Little Rock Police, North Little Rock Police, Maumelle Police, Jacksonville Police, and the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office in a joint effort to locate and apprehend wanted and repeat offenders from the streets of Central Arkansas.
Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: Tampa, FL - U.S. District Judge Charlene Honeywell has sentenced Dartis Cobb (35, St. Petersburg) to four years and three months in federal prison for possessing ammunition as a convicted felon. Cobb had pleaded guilty on March 9, 2023.
Hartford Man Who Possessed Loaded Guns and Drugs While on State Parole Sentenced to 32 Months in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that LUIS MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, 25, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford to approximately 32 months of imprisonment, time already served, and three years of supervised release, for unlawfully possessing firearms.
Justice Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; on July 25
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on July 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Ansonia Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing and Selling Catalytic Converters
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that FRANCISCO AYALA, 22, of Ansonia, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 30 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for offenses related to his participation in a stolen catalytic converter trafficking ring.
Burleson Would-Be Bomber Pleads Guilty to Firearms, Child Porn Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: A Burleson man who apparently idolized the Columbine High School shooters pleaded guilty today to possessing a homemade bomb, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.
Maine Man Arrested on Felony Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Maine man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting two law enforcement officers, for 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 presidential election.
Raceland Man Sentenced for Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - DAMER SMITH, age 46, of Raceland, Louisiana, was sentenced on July 11, 2023 for Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 924(c)(1)(A) and 924(c)(1)(A)(i), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Schenectady Felon Sentenced to 72 Months for Possessing Fentanyl and Cocaine Base for Distribution, and for Possessing Firearms in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Charles J. Whorley, age 35, formerly of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced today to 72 months in prison for possessing and intending to distribute fentanyl and cocaine base, and for possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.