News from March 2023
Chicago Felon Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 70 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for illegal possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
New Orleans Man Sentenced to Over Five Years in Federal Prison for Violating the Federal Gun Control Act
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
On March 8, 2023 United States Senior District Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle sentenced JOHNNY WALSH, age 25, a resident of New Orleans, to serve 64 months in prison for violating the Federal Gun Control Act, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Stockton Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
Clayton Howard, 47, of Stockton, was sentenced today to seven years and two months in prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Eleven Charged With Drug Trafficking for Chicago Street Gang
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
A federal drug trafficking investigation has resulted in charges against 11 individuals for allegedly conspiring to distribute crack cocaine for the La Familia Stones street gang in the Chicago area, primarily in the Albany Park neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side.
Baltimore Felon Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of an Uzi Semi-Automatic Pistol, Loaded With 31 Rounds of Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher today sentenced Randy Owens, age 30, of Baltimore, Maryland, to 78 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Silver Spring Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Gun and Drug Conspiracy Charges
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman sentenced Darryl Colton Frazer, age 34, of Silver Spring, Maryland, yesterday to seven years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release for gun and drug conspiracy charges and for violation of supervised release.
South Carolina Man Sentenced for Receiving Ammunition While Under Felony Indictment
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
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.
Greenfield Felon Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison After Breaking Into a Hancock County Home, Stealing 25 Firearms, and Selling Them
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
William Campbell, 32, of Greenfield, Indiana, has been sentenced to 8 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon.
Defendants Convicted and Sentenced in Long-Term Methamphetamine and Oxycodone Drug Trafficking Investigation in Bay County
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
A federal judge sentenced the seventh defendant in a large-scale methamphetamine and oxycodone trafficking organization operating primarily in Bay County.
Tampa Bowling Arcade Shooter Sentenced
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Cedric Durham, Jr. (22, Tampa) to four years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
South Bend Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
George L. Howell, 55 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to aiding and abetting the making of false statements in the straw purchase of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Denver Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Violent Armed Robberies
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces the Dionte Jelks, age 22, of Denver, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for armed robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.
Bridgeport Man Charged with Illegal Gun Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division, announced that DAQUAN LAMONT WRIGHT, 26, of Bridgeport, was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint charging him with illegal gun possession and trafficking offenses.
Ongoing Jungle Life Mafia Street Gang Prosecution Results in Multiple Guilty Pleas and Sentencings for Nine Tangipahoa Parish Residents
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
MICHAEL ALEXANDER, SR., a/k/a “Monsta,” a/k/a “Jamond,” age 40, ATRELL ANDERSON, a/k/a “Trey,” a/k/a “Trel,” a/k/a “Da Boi,” age 31, TERRELL HAYNES, a/k/a “Redman,” age 44, MICHAEL ALEXANDER, JR., a/k/a “Mike Mike,” age 22, BRANDON BAKER, age 37, LOUIS BELLS, JR., age 22, JERALD ALEXANDER, age 37, STAR ROBICHAUX, age 43, and JOSHUA PRINE, age 42, residents of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, have now all pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Jay C. Zainey, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Passenger Accused of Gun Crime After Attempted Traffic Stop Led to Shooting of Great Falls Police Officer
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
A woman passenger appeared in federal court today on a firearm charge after the driver allegedly shot and wounded a Great Falls Police Department officer during an attempted traffic stop of their car on March 7, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Elkhart Man Sentenced to Prison
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
Latell Washington, 24 years old, of Elkhart, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Tampa Felon Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Loaded Firearm Months After Release From Prison
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Dallas Robinson, Jr. (22, Tampa) to six years and six months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Robinson had pleaded guilty on December 14, 2022.
Two Arrested for Trying To Send Over 90 Firearms to Drug Cartel Members in Mexico
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrests of Yuendry Rodriguez Hilario (28, Cleveland, OH) and Saleh Yusuf Saleh (24, Cleveland, OH) on a criminal complaint charging conspiracy to transfer firearms to commit a felony and/or drug trafficking crime; possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, illegal transfer of firearms, unlicensed firearm dealing, and conspiracy to violate federal gun laws. If convicted on all counts, each defendant faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. The defendants were arrested in Cleveland, Ohio on March 2, 2023, and both were recently ordered detained pending the outcomes of their cases.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Weapons Violations
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
On March 8, 2023, CHRISTIAN GUITY, age 26, a resident of Orleans Parish, pled guilty to three counts of a four-count indictment for federal drug and weapons violations, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. Count 1 charged GUITY with possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. Count 2 charged GUITY with possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Finally, Count 3 charged GUITY with possession of a machine gun. GUITY’s sentencing is set for June 7, 2023.
Two Arrested for Trying to Send Over 90 Firearms to Drug Cartel Members in Mexico
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 20, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrests of Yuendry Rodriguez Hilario (28, Cleveland, OH) and Saleh Yusuf Saleh (24, Cleveland, OH) on a criminal complaint charging conspiracy to transfer firearms to commit a felony and/or drug trafficking crime; possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, illegal transfer of firearms, unlicensed firearm dealing, and conspiracy to violate federal gun laws. If convicted on all counts, each defendant faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.