News from July 2023
Shreveport Man Sentenced for Illegally Possessing Loaded Firearms at His Residence
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - Roderick Agnes, 42, of Shreveport, Louisiana, has been sentenced in U.S. District Court, announced U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown. U.S. District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote sentenced Agnes to 112 months (9 years, 4 months) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon and in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
El Paso Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Marijuana Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: ALPINE, Texas - An El Paso man was sentenced Monday in a federal courthouse in Alpine to 96 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
Gangster Disciples Member Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charge
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: COLUMBUS, Ga. - A confirmed member of the Gangster Disciples faces up to life in prison after he pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge; the firearm was linked to a domestic violence assault through ATF’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN).
East Moline, Illinois, Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: PEORIA, Ill. - An East Moline, Illinois, man, Marcus Dixon, 29, was sentenced on July 18, 2023, to 260 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, following his conviction for possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and marijuana, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, and two counts of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Weapons Violations
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 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.
Georgia Man Sentenced for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Georgia man was sentenced today for assaulting a law enforcement officer and obstruction of an official proceeding 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.
Independence Man Pleads Guilty to Dealing Firearms Without a License
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 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.
La Crosse Felon Sentenced to 46 Months for Illegal Gun Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Kareem Nellem, 30, La Crosse, Wisconsin was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 46 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. This prison term will be followed by a 3-year term of supervised release. Nellem pleaded guilty to this charge on April 12, 2023.
New Orleans Man Indicted for Violation of the Federal Gun Control Act
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS -- Chrstopher Shaw, 35, of New Orleans was indicted for violating the Federal Gun Control Act by being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Raceland Man Sentenced for Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 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.
South Bend Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Kevin Brazier, Jr., 45, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Jon E. DeGuilio after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Madison Felon Sentenced to 6 Years for Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 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.
Toms River Woman Charged with Unauthorized Practice of Medicine, Forgery, Health Care Claims Fraud, and Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) New Jersey Division Cheryl Ortiz and Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on July 25, 2023, Maria F. Macburnie, aka Marife L. Macburnie, 62, of Toms River, was charged with Practicing Medicine by an Unlicensed Person, Forgery, Health Care Claims Fraud, and three counts of Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance.
Zephyrhills Man Sentenced to 27 Months for Unlawful Making of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: Tampa, FL - U.S. District Judge Mary Scriven has sentenced James John Hall (34, Zephyrhills) to two years and three months in federal prison for unlawfully making a firearm. Hall had pleaded guilty on April 3, 2023.
Mercer County Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Heroin Trafficking, Unlawful Possession of Firearms, and Possession of Firearm in Furtherance of Heroin Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - A Mercer County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 300 months in prison for heroin trafficking and firearms charges, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Pharmaceutical President Sentenced in Counterfeit Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A Florida-based pharmaceutical president has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today.
Five Men Wanted for Stealing From the Debit Cards of Government Aid Beneficiaries Sought for Their Roles in an ATM Skimming Theft Network
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: Five Men Wanted for Stealing From the Debit Cards of Government Aid Beneficiaries Sought for Their Roles in an ATM Skimming Theft Network.
USDOJ-OJP-OVC grant application closes on Aug. 8
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
OVC FY 2023 Invited to Apply - National Crime Victims Rights Week Community Awareness Projects (2024) grant opened on July 28.
Gainesville Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Identity Theft and Possessing Firearms as a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 2023
News Release: Ocala, Florida - Senior United States District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has sentenced Brandon Jamal Alex Grant (23, Gainesville) to three years and one month in federal prison for possessing counterfeit access devices with the intent to defraud and possessing firearms as a convicted felon. Grant had pleaded guilty on May 2, 2023.
Janesville Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Multiple Armed Robberies & Brandishing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 28, 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.