News from June 2023
Skaneateles Man Sentenced to More Than 15 Years for Child Pornography Convictions
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
Marc L. Leonardis, age 50, of Skaneateles, New York, was sentenced today to serve 188 months in prison for receiving child pornography within online groups designed for trading images of children engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
Ocean County Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Receiving Child Pornography and Online Enticement of Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
An Ocean County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 180 months in prison and five years of supervised release for receiving images of child sexual abuse and inducing a minor to send him sexually explicit images and engage in sexually explicit conduct over an online messaging service.
Rowlett Man Who Stalked, Murdered Ex-Girlfriend Sentenced to 43 Years in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: A Rowlett man who cyberstalked his ex-girlfriend and shot and stabbed her to death in the midst of a bitter custody dispute was sentenced today to 43 years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.
Minneapolis Felon Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for Possession of a Stolen Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 92 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm as a felon, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Twenty Charged in Federal and State Court for Drug Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: WILMINGTON, Del. - David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that Devon Reed of New Castle, DE, Dawann Reed of Clayton, DE, Gregory Carter of Wilmington, DE, Jaywann Saunders of New Castle, DE, Quincy Clark of New Castle, DE, Eduardo Felix of San Diego, CA, Monyae Fields-Brown ...
Rochester Man Who Fled Police Going to Prison on Gun Conviction
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Joshua Massey, 32, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, was sentenced to serve 46 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford.
Jury Convicts Federal Correctional Officer for Sexual Abuse of Two Female Inmates
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: A federal jury convicted a federal correctional officer of five counts involving sexually abusive conduct against two female victims who were serving prison sentences. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presided over the trial.
ATF’s National Response Team Deploys to South Carolina Apartment Fire Investigation
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Charlotte Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives requested ATF’s National Response Team join the investigation into the May 26 structure fire at the Tropical Ridge Apartments in Columbia, South Carolina.
Illinois Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: FORT WAYNE -Justin Davis, 65 years old, of Maywood, IL, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after his plea of guilty to possessing with intent to distribute cocaine, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Four More Oath Keepers Sentenced for Seditious Conspiracy Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Four members of the Oath Keepers were sentenced this week on seditious conspiracy and other charges for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the presidential election.
Activity in the United States Attorney’s Office
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Firearms Offenses. Matthew Pruitt, age 20, of Cheyenne, Wyoming was sentenced on May 26, 2023, for being a felon in possession of a firearm to 27 months’ imprisonment with three years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson imposed the sentence.
Illinois Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: HAMMOND- Levar Tyms, 20 years old, of Country Club Hills, Illinois, was sentenced by United States District Court Senior Judge James T. Moody after pleading guilty to possessing an unregistered machinegun, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Independence Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm Obtained Through Straw Purchase Less Than a Month After Leaving Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An Independence, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to illegally possessing a firearm, which he obtained through a straw purchase less than a month after being released from state prison on parole.
Justice Department discusses Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-ASTM International on June 6
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on June 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Essex County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Possessing Two Loaded Firearms in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - An Essex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to 120 months in prison for drug trafficking and firearms possession in furtherance of drug trafficking, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Five Jersey City Gang Members and Associates Sentenced to Prison for Gang-Related Stabbing
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Five members and associates of a neighborhood street gang in Hudson County, New Jersey, have been sentenced to prison for their respective roles in a gang-related stabbing, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
New Jersey Man and Oath Keeper Pleads to Obstruction of Congress Related to January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A New Jersey man, who is a member of the Oath Keepers, pleaded guilty today to a felony charge related to 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 which was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related for the 2020 presidential election.
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Firearms Offenses and Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Brendan Iber, Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), announced today that Freddie Granger was sentenced to 25 years in ...
Schenectady Felon Sentenced for Firearms Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Larry Peterkin, age 46, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced yesterday to 46 months in prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and John B. DeVito, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), made the announcement.