News from March 2023
Postal Worker Sentenced for Mail Theft
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A former U.S. Postal Service employee was sentenced today in Worcester for stealing packages in Gardner.
Arizona man pleads guilty to extorting Georgia Tech
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA - Ronald Bell, who conspired to extort money from Georgia Institute of Technology, has pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit extortion.
Man Sentenced to 60 Months for Distributing Methamphetamine in Dunn County
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Richard Skramstad, 60, Prescott, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 60 months in federal prison for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. This prison term will be followed by a 5-year term of supervised release. Skramstad pleaded guilty to this charge on Dec. 1, 2022.
U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary Announces Implementation of New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: MACON, Ga. - United States Attorney Peter D. Leary announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia has implemented the new United States Attorney’s Offices’ Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy released this week.
Mexican Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Reentering the United States After Being Deported
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: A man who illegally returned to the United States after being deported was sentenced today to more than two months in federal prison.
Rochester Man Arrested, Charged With Multiple Child Pornography Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Leonard Ortiz, Jr., 20, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with receipt, distribution, and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 20 years and a $250,000 fine.
Former Nurse Sentenced for Stealing Opioids from Kansas Hospital
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: KANSAS CITY, KAN. - A Kansas man was sentenced to 18 months in prison and his nursing license forfeited after stealing controlled substances from his employer.
SOUTH CAROLINA MAN SENTENCED FOR RECEIVING AMMUNITION WHILE UNDER FELONY INDICTMENT
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Nicholas Vassallo announced today that CHRISTOPHER RAY EDWARDS, age 37, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, was sentenced on March 8, 2023, by Chief United States District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl to 70 months’ imprisonment with three years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment, for receiving ammunition while under a felony indictment.
Alameda County Firefighter Indicted For Possession Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: OAKLAND - Charles Johnathen Harris made his initial federal court appearance today to face charges that he was in possession of child pornography in violation of federal law, announced United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Robert K. Tripp. Harris appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore.
Sayfullo Saipov To Be Sentenced To Life In Prison For 2017 Truck Attack For Isis
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that a jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision as to whether to authorize the death penalty for SAYFULLO SAIPOV. U.S. District Judge Vernon S. Broderick will sentence SAIPOV to the statutorily mandated...
U.S. Attorney Sellinger to Hold Second Town Hall
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger and members of his staff will meet with residents in Jersey City later this month at the second in a series of planned town hall meetings.
Lexington County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison After Cocaine Found in His Car
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - Curley Brooks, Jr., 47, of Lexington, was sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with the intent to distribute cocaine.
Central Oregon Woman Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Abusing a Child, Sharing Video of Abuse Online
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: EUGENE, Ore.-A Redmond, Oregon woman was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison today for sexually abusing a six-year-old child, videorecording the abuse, and sharing the video online with a romantic partner.
Indianapolis Man Sentenced to over 12 Years in Federal Prison for Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material Via Snapchat While on Bond for Similar Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS: Brad Bevington, 51, of Indianapolis was sentenced to 12.5 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material.
Two Waterbury Residents Involved in Fentanyl and Heroin Trafficking Ring Sentenced to Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that two Waterbury residents were sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant in Hartford for their participation in a fentanyl and heroin trafficking organization. ELIAS SANCHEZ-MARTINEZ, 31, was sentenced to 135 months of imprisonment, and IMIRICI SOSA-ORTIZ, also known as “Mimi," 36, was sentenced to 94 months of imprisonment.
New York City Man Arrested on Felony Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: Defendant Accused of Interfering with Law Enforcement Officers.
Monroeville Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to more than 4 Years Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA -- A resident of Monroeville Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 51 months imprisonment and five years of supervised release on his conviction of violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.
Kenai Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: ANCHORAGE - Cristina Lynn Rifredi was sentenced on March 9, 2023, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for federal drug trafficking and firearms charges.
Ghost Gun and Narcotics Trafficking Ring Shut Down in NYC
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and the New York Drug Enforcement Task Force today announced the take down of a firearm and drug trafficking operation that illegally sold guns, including ghost guns and assault weapons, in New York City and Westchester...
KC Man Sentenced to 21 Years for Heroin, Cocaine Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine after leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase through several neighborhoods, past two schools, and into a park.