News from June 2023


Fort Myers Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Possessing Firearms

News Release: Fort Myers, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Travis Lavon Anderson (36, Fort Myers) has pleaded guilty to possessing firearms as a previously convicted felon. Anderson faces a maximum of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.


Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge for Illegal Possession of a Firearm in a School Zone

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Ronnie Peoples, age 36, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to a federal charge of illegal possession of a firearm in a school zone, specifically, the New Hope Academy.


“SENATE RESOLUTION 271--DESIGNATING JUNE 15, 2023, AS ``WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY'' AND THE MONTH OF JUNE AS ``ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH''” published by the Congressional Record on June 22

“SENATE RESOLUTION 271--DESIGNATING JUNE 15, 2023, AS ``WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY'' AND THE MONTH OF JUNE AS ``ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH''” was published on pages S2238-S2239 of the Congressional Record on June 22.


Ohio Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: WASHINGTON - An Ohio man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges 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.


Sacramento Area Group Charged for Shipping Fentanyl Pills Across the United States

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a 17-count indictment Thursday against Sacramento residents Marcus Miller, 33; Reginald Jones, 33; Felicia Shaw, 31; Jimmy Van II, 38; and Jazzmine Campbell, 30; charging them with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, in addition to other drug and gun charges, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


New Britain Man Admits Stealing and Selling Catalytic Converters

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ROBERTO ALICEA, 31, of New Britain, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to offenses related to his participation in a stolen catalytic converter trafficking ring.


District Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Offenses

News Release: WASHINGTON - Demetrius Green, 33, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for gun and drug charges, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, Special Agent in Charge is Craig B. Kailimai, and Interim Chief Ashan Benedict, of the Metropolitan Police Department.


Former Long Beach First Responder Sentenced to More Than 29 Years in Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes, Including Selling Fentanyl That Resulted in Coworker’s Fatal Overdose

News Release: LOS ANGELES - A former first responder who worked at a Long Beach hospital was sentenced today to 352 months in federal prison for selling fentanyl to two of his co-workers who thought they were buying cocaine, one of whom later died of an overdose after ingesting the powerful opioid.


Jamestown Man Going to Prison on Drug and Gun Charges

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Douglas Beardsley, 38, of Jamestown, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of firearms, was sentenced to serve 176 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.


FBI Seeking Information in a Bank ATM Robbery in Miami Gardens

News Release: FBI Seeking Information in a Bank ATM Robbery in Miami Gardens.


Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession

News Release: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A federal judge yesterday sentenced an armed career criminal for illegal possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson.


North Carolina Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: WASHINGTON - A North Carolina man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges 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.


New Orleans Man Sentenced for Drug and Weapons Violations

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - On June 22, 2023, BRIAN TARDY, age 31, a resident of Orleans Parish, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Barry W. Ashe to 106 months of imprisonment, 3 years of supervised release, and a $300 mandatory special assessment fee after previously pleading guilty to a three-count superseding bill of information, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.


Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Case Results in Sentence of Over 8 Years for North Louisiana Man

News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) case dubbed “Operation Pick Your Battles" has resulted in a conviction and sentence for Clifton Williams, 48, of Many, Louisiana. Williams was sentenced today by United States ...


Federal Grand Jury Indicts New Orleans Men for Federal Gun and Drug Offenses

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - On Friday June 9, 2023, DANIEEL MUTIN, age 18, and JUAN MATTHEWS, age 21, both residents of New Orleans, Louisiana, were charged in a five-count indictment, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.


Rotterdam Man Sentenced for Marijuana and Gun Offenses

News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Tyquan Armstrong, aka “Moose," age 44, of Rotterdam, New York, was sentenced today to 90 months in prison for conspiring to distribute and possessing with intent to distribute marijuana and possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.



Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Trafficking Firearms

News Release: CONCORD - A Massachusetts man was sentenced in federal court for conspiring to traffic firearms, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.


USDOJ-OJP-BJA offers new grant application process starting June 28

BJA FY23 Invited to Apply - Corrections grant opened on June 28.


Bridgeport Felon Caught With Loaded Gun Receives 54 Months in Prison for Fourth Federal Conviction

News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that RAHSHIM CARTER, 34, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 54 months of imprisonment, followed by three years for supervised release, for unlawfully possessing a firearm.