News from July 2023
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Robbery Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Michael Brown, Jr., a/k/a “Russ," a/k/a “Doc Grimson," age 41, of Exton, Pennsylvania, pled guilty today to conspiring to commit bank robbery. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), made the announcement.
Member Of White Supremacist Group Charged For Allegedly Defacing Synagogue With Neo-Nazi Symbols
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - U.S. Attorney Mark Totten for the Western District of Michigan today announced the indictment of Nathan Weeden, 23, of Houghton, Michigan for conspiring with others and allegedly defacing Temple Jacob - a Jewish synagogue in Hancock, Michigan - with swastikas and symbols associated with The Base, a multi-state, white supremacist group.
Jury Convicts Metairie Man of Federal Gun and Drug Charges and Lying to a Federal Agent
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - On June 27, 2023, DAMION WILSON, age 23, a resident of Metairie, Louisiana, was found guilty by a federal jury of four counts in a six count indictment. Specifically, WILSON was found guilty of possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, maintaining a drug involved premises, and lying to a federal agent. He was acquitted of two other related counts.
Political Consultant Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Role in Murder for Hire Scheme
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A New Jersey-based political consultant was sentenced today to 288 months in prison for hiring two men to kill a longtime associate who had worked for him on various political campaigns, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Boston Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking Following Two-Kilogram Cocaine Deal
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Boston man was sentenced yesterday for selling two kilograms of cocaine and possessing nearly one kilogram of heroin as well as a high-powered rifle in East Boston.
Watervliet Woman Sentenced for Wire Fraud
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Ouida Cordell, age 47, of Watervliet, New York, was sentenced today to two years of probation for her submission of a fraudulent Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) application to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA).
Las Vegas Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Change from Coin-Cashing Machines
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: PORTLAND, Ore.-A Las Vegas man was sentenced to federal prison Thursday for impersonating an employee of a coin-cashing company to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars in change from coin-cashing machines in multiple states.
East Hartford Man Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years in Federal Prison for Drug and Gun Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOSE RIVERA, also known as “Chepo," 43, last residing in East Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to 71 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for narcotics and firearm offenses.
U.S. Attorney Sellinger Announces Participation in Coordinated National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced criminal charges against three defendants in connection with health care fraud prosecuted in the District of New Jersey, part of the Department of Justice’s 2023 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. The charges include the owner of a counseling center who filed false insurance claims and two men who pleaded guilty to their roles in a scheme to defraud Amtrak.
Picayune Man Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: Gulfport, Miss. - A Picayune man was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Brad L. Byerley of the Drug Enforcement Administration.
New London Man Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison for Gun Offense
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that SHAQUAN SAUNDERS, also known as “Sosa Da Billy," 28, of Uncasville, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 40 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for unlawful possession of a firearm.
Couple Charged with COVID-19 Loan Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: NEWARK N.J. - A New Jersey and Texas man and woman were arrested in Texas on charges related to fraudulently obtaining Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) totaling approximately $790,000, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Plaquemines Parish Men Indicted for Violating the Federal Controlled Substances and Federal Gun Control Acts
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JORDAN MEAUX, age 32, and LEON THOMPSON, age 38, both residents of Plaquemines Parish, were charged on June 22, 2023, in a four-count indictment with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fifty grams or more of methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21...
Pineville Woman Indicted for Killing Unborn Child of Kidnapping Victim
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A Pineville, Mo., woman who was previously indicted for the kidnapping and murder of a pregnant Arkansas woman now faces an additional charge of killing her victim’s unborn child.
Billings rancher sentenced for defrauding Bureau of Land Management in grazing fee scheme
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: BILLILNGS - A Billings cattle rancher who admitted defrauding the Bureau of Land Management of fees in a grazing scheme in which he lied about the ownership and number of cattle he was grazing was sentenced today to four years of probation, fined $35,000 and ordered to pay $143,714 restitution, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Interstate Transportation of a Stolen Vehicle
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Garfield, New Jersey, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.
U.S. Attorney Announces Charges In Four Separate Insider Trading Cases Against 10 Individuals, Including Drug Company Employees, Investment Firm Executive Director, And SPAC Investors
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: Pfizer Employee and Associate Charged with Insider Trading Based on Non-Public Drug Trial Results for COVID-19 Treatment.
Missouri Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Missouri man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges 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 presidential election.
Florida Man Sentenced to 10 years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute 40 Kilograms of Cocaine
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: Gulfport, Miss. - A Florida man was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Brad L. Byerley of the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Justice Department Launches Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Regional Outreach Program
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 3, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Justice Department today announced the creation of the Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Regional Outreach Program, which permanently places MMIP Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSA) and MMIP Coordinators in five designated regions across the United States to aid in the prevention and response to missing or murdered Indigenous people and provide specialized support to United States Attorneys’ offices to address and combat the issues of MMIP.