News from June 2023
Raleigh County Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Crime
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 9, 2023
Larry Wayne Meadows, 71, of Shady Spring, was sentenced today to 12 years and seven months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Raleigh County Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Crime
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 9, 2023
Larry Wayne Meadows, 71, of Shady Spring, was sentenced today to 12 years and seven months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Muskogee Resident Sentenced for Federal Firearm Crime
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 9, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced today that Nika Daniel Alexander, age 20, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 84 months for brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 9, 2023
A Minneapolis felon has been sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegally possessing a firearm as an armed career criminal, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Over Three Years for Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 9, 2023
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.
Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 9, 2023
A Minneapolis felon has been sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegally possessing a firearm as an armed career criminal, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Clay County Softball Coach Pleads Guilty To Producing And Attempting To Produce Sexually Explicit Images And Videos Of Children
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Jacksonville, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Andrew Lynn Overheul (43, Orange Park) has pleaded guilty to two counts of production and attempted production of child sexual abuse material.
Former soldier sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual abuse of young children on military bases including Joint Base Lewis-McChord
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 10, 2023
Raped two children under the age of 12
Readout of Bureau of Justice Assistance Annual Convening of the Law Enforcement Knowledge Lab
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: This week, the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance hosted the Annual Convening of the Law Enforcement Knowledge Lab in Denver, Colorado. The two-day convening brought together OJP leadership, DOJ staff, law enforcement leaders, mental health practitioners and stakeholder organizations...
Indianapolis Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Murder of a U.S. Postal Service Employee
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 10, 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.
Red Lodge Man Admits Illegal Possession of Short Barrel, Privately-Made Rifle
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: BILLINGS - A Red Lodge man accused of illegally possessing a short barrel, privately-made AR-15 style semi-automatic rifle after he was suspected of violating a protective order admitted to a firearm crime today, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
ATF’s National Response Team Deploys to South Carolina Apartment Fire Investigation
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 10, 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.
Three-Month Campaign To Reduce Violent Crime Results in Seizure of 165 Firearms and 29 Prosecutions for Gun, Drug and Violent Crimes
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: SAN DIEGO - Law enforcement officials today announced that a three-month campaign to reduce violent crime in San Diego County has resulted in the seizure of 165 firearms - including 82 privately-made weapons known as “ghost guns" - and the prosecution of 29 people.
New Orleans Man Federally Indicted for Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - Today, DEVON FRITH, age 24, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was charged in a two-count indictment for violation of the Carjacking statute and the Federal Gun Control Act, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Illegal Possession of Drugs and Guns Lead to Years in Prison for Three Men
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 10, 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.
Shasta County Man Sentenced for Black Market Firearms Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Brian Scheckla, 65, of Burney, was sentenced today to two years in prison for unlawful dealing in firearms, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Combatting Gun Violence in the Northern District of Florida
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - Acts of gun violence are far too frequent in communities throughout the Northern District of Florida. Violating federal firearms laws is a serious crime and offenders face serious consequences. The Department of Justice is committed to investigating and prosecuting individuals who illegally buy, sell, use, or possess firearms.
Muskegon Man Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Destructive Device
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced that Casey Richard Newman, 40, of Muskegon, Michigan was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Janet T. Neff for knowingly possessing a destructive device. Destructive devices, ...
Militia Members Indicted for Conspiracy To Murder Border Patrol Officers and Attempted Murder of FBI Agents
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Two members of the self-styled 2nd American Militia who conspired to go “to war with border patrol" have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to a conspiracy to murder Border Patrol officers, which ended in a shootout with FBI agents who arrested them on the eve of their planned trip to the United States - Mexico border.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Carjacking and Weapons Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that FURRELL JOHNSON, age 33, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty today before United States District Judge Lance M. Africk to a two-count indictment charging him with Carjacking and violating the Federal Gun Control Act.