News from July 2023
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 27, 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.
Two Queens Men Sentenced for Armed Robbery at Aqueduct Racetrack
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 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 ...
Peoria, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison for Possession of a Firearm as a Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria, Illinois, man, Denzel L. Jordan, 29, of the 1200 block of North University Street, was sentenced on July 20, 2023, to 40 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition, to be followed by three years of supervised release.
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 27, 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.
Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - An Ohio man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge 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.
Man Who Possessed Stolen Gun and Participated in Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Sentenced to 37 Months in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that THEODORE ROOSEVELT OWENS, 22, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Omar A. Williams in Hartford to 37 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for offenses related to his possession of a stolen firearm and his role in a catalytic converter theft ring.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Summer Anti-Violence Initiative
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Salt Lake City, Utah - As temperatures continue to rise across the state, violent crime rates tend to also rise. U.S. Attorney Trina A. Higgins for the District of Utah and federal law enforcement partners are aiming to decrease violent crime through a new Summer Anti-Violence Initiative.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Weapons Violations
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS - On July 20, 2023, Percy Smith, 43, a resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to a two-count indictment. Sentencing is set for Oct. 26, 2023, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Chalmette Man Indicted for Federal Gun Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS - On July 21, 2023, Tyree King, 33, a resident of Chalmette, Louisiana, was charged in Count 1 with being a felon in possession of a firearm in violation of Title 18 United States Code Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8). In Count 2, he was charged with possessing a machinegun in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(o) and 924(a)(2), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
U.S. Marshals Arrest Rape Suspect in Cleveland, Ohio
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Dayton, OH - The U.S. Marshals’ Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) with the assistance of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested fugitive Augustine Rosales in Cleveland, OH on July 26, 2023, at approximately 12:45 p.m. Rosales had an active Montgomery County...
Independence Man Pleads Guilty to Dealing Firearms Without a License
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 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.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Arson of Clinic
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Lorna Roxanne Green, 22, pled guilty to arson of a building used in interstate commerce, specifically the Wellspring Health Access Clinic located in Casper, Wyoming. Green entered her guilty plea before U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson on July 20, 2023. She was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service following the hearing.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: A Texas woman pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking.
Mount Dora Convicted Felon Sentenced to Seven Years for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: Ocala, Florida - Senior United States District Judge John Antoon II has sentenced Woodrow Milton Butler (40, Mount Dora) to seven years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The court also ordered the forfeiture of the firearm and ammunition used in the offense. Butler had pleaded guilty on Feb. 1, 2023.
Nine-Time Felon Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearm, Drugs
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: CINCINNATI - A Cincinnati man with nine prior felony convictions was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 210 months in prison for committing additional crimes involving firearms and illegal drugs.
Janesville Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Multiple Armed Robberies & Brandishing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Devonti Wilson, 38, Janesville, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 13 years in federal prison for armed robbery and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. This prison term will be followed by a 5-year term of supervised release. Wilson pleaded guilty to these charges on March 21, 2023.
St. Paul Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A St. Paul man has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm as a felon, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Justice Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Annual Surveys of Probation and Parole on July 26
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Annual Surveys of Probation and Parole discussed on July 26 by Justice Department
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Peoria, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Possessing a Firearm as a Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 27, 2023
News Release: PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria, Illinois, man, Terrance T. Dotson, 50, of the 1600 block of South Livingston Street, was sentenced on July 20, 2023, to 48 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon.