News from June 2023
Indianapolis Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Murder of a U.S. Postal Service Employee
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Tony Cushingberry, 24, of Indianapolis, Indiana, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to murder and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Illegal Firearms Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced today that Arthur Quintana was sentenced to 86 months in prison. Quintana, 45, of Albuquerque, pleaded guilty on Feb. 7, 2023, to being a felon in possession of firearm and ammunition.
Illegal Possession of Drugs and Guns Lead to Years in Prison for Three Men
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: LAFAYETTE/ALEXANDRIA, La. - Three defendants have been sentenced in the Lafayette and Alexandria Divisions in the Western District of Louisiana today for drug trafficking and firearms charges, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown.
Brothers Sentenced in Gun Trafficking Conspiracy After Investigation of Firearms Recovered at Indianapolis and Chicago Crime Scenes
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Brothers Jacob Tomlin, 28, and Ryan White, 21, of Indianapolis, have both been convicted of federal felony offenses for their scheme to illegally sell straw-purchased firearms. Tomlin was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to two counts of making a false statement to a federally licensed firearms dealer. White was sentenced in January of 2023 to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to dealing firearms without a license.
Life in Federal Prison for Pope County Drug Trafficker Associated With White Supremacist Gang
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: LITTLE ROCK- Marcus Millsap, 55, of Little Rock, was sentenced to life in federal prison for conspiracy to violate racketeering laws, attempted murder in aid of racketeering, and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Millsap was sentenced earlier today by United States District Judge Brian S. Miller.
Justice Department Announces Agreement in Environmental Justice Investigation of Illegal Dumping in the City of Houston
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a settlement agreement in its environmental justice investigation into the City of Houston’s response to illegal dumping in Black and Latino neighborhoods. The agreement builds upon the city’s recently announced One Clean Houston initiative, ...
U.S. Attorney Kavanaugh Pledges To Prosecute All Prohibited Possessors of Firearms Linked to NIBIN Database
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: ROANOKE, Va. - United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh announced today an initiative to prosecute all prohibited persons who possess a firearm that has been previously used in a crime and logged in the federal National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) database.
Troy Man Indicted for Stealing Six Firearms From Federally Licensed Dealer
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Michael C. McDermott, age 30, of Troy, New York, was arraigned today on an indictment charging him with theft of six firearms from a federally licensed dealer. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman; John B. DeVito, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); and Chief Gina F. Cocchiara of the Bethlehem Police Department made the announcement.
Felon Sentenced to 60 Months for His Role in Illegal Firearms Purchase
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - Keymal Bert Rucker, 31, of Laughlin, Nevada, was sentenced last week by United States District Judge Susan M. Brnovich to 60 months in prison. Rucker pleaded guilty to Aiding and Abetting a False Statement During the Purchase of a Firearm.
Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Florida woman pleaded guilty yesterday to charges stemming from her actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Her 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.
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced for Assaulting Officers During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Pennsylvania man was sentenced yesterday for assaulting law enforcement officers 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 that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the presidential election.
ATF Provides Clarification Related to New Minnesota Marijuana Law
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: ST. PAUL, Minnesota - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives provides clarification for gun owners and potential gun owners who may be considering using marijuana given Minnesota’s recent ease on marijuana restrictions, drawing attention to the distinction between state and federal law.
Marion County Woman Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Prison for Drug Conspiracy and Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Ocala, FL - U.S. District Judge John Antoon II has sentenced Nishera Remon Johnson (42, Silver Springs Shores) to 16 years and 8 months years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute narcotics (including methamphetamine and cocaine) and possessing a firearm as an armed career criminal. Johnson had been indicted on Sept. 2, 2020. She was previously found guilty by a federal jury on June 29, 2022.
CEO of Dozens of Companies Pleads Guilty to Massive Scheme to Traffic in Fraudulent and Counterfeit Cisco Networking Equipment
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: A Florida resident and dual citizen of the United States and Turkey pleaded guilty yesterday in the District of New Jersey to running an extensive operation over many years to traffic in fraudulent and counterfeit Cisco networking equipment.
Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Jackson man pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony Spotswood of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Washington Parish Man Sentenced for Federal Gun and Drug Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JONATHAN LEWIS, age 39, a resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was sentenced on May 25, 2023, to serve three concurrent sentences of 60 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to two counts of distribution of cocaine (Title 21, ...
Browning Felon Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: GREAT FALLS - A Browning man with felony convictions was sentenced today to 35 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for illegally possessing guns, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
USDOJ-OJP-BJA grant application closes on Aug. 2
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
BJA FY 23 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program Formula Grant Solicitation grant opened on June 7.
Chairman Jordan Expands Investigation into Biden Targeting Parents at School Board Meetings
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 7, 2023
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) just sent a letter to White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients about the Biden Administration's use of counterterrorism and criminal tools against parents exercising their First Amendment rights at school board meetings