News from March 2023
Wolf Point Man Suspected in Convenience Store Robbery, Carjackings in Billings and Cascade County Arraigned on Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: GREAT FALLS - A Wolf Point man suspected in a convenience store robbery in Billings and armed carjackings in Billings and Cascade County appeared for arraignment on March 7 on multiple charges, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said today.
KC Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Heroin, Meth Trafficking, Illegal Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced in federal court today on charges related to heroin and methamphetamine trafficking and to illegally possessing firearms.
Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: HAMMOND- Antonio Joel Ortiz, 25 years old, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Jon E. DeGuilio after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Sterling Bancorp, Inc. to Plead Guilty to $69 Million Securities Fraud
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: A Southfield, Michigan-headquartered bank holding company has agreed to plead guilty to securities fraud for filing false securities statements relating to its 2017 initial public offering (IPO) and its 2018 and 2019 annual filings.
Buffalo Couple Arrested, Charged With Making, Passing Counterfeit Money
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Eric M. Butson, 36, and Catalina Hernandez, 41, both of Buffalo, NY, were arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to manufacture and pass counterfeit United States currency. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
United States and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Announce Settlement with City of Holyoke to Reduce Sewage in Connecticut River
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: The Justice Department, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have entered into a consent decree with the City of Holyoke, Massachusetts, to resolve the Clean Water Act and Massachusetts state law. The proposed consent decree calls for Holyoke to take further remedial action to reduce ongoing sewage discharges into the Connecticut River from the city’s sewer collection and stormwater systems.
Maryland Resident Sentenced to Over Five Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Transporting Firearms With Obliterated Serial Numbers and Smuggling Firearms to Nigeria
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett today sentenced Eric Fru Nji, age 42, of Fort Washington, Maryland, to 63 months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for conspiracy, for transporting firearms with obliterated serial numbers, and for smuggling firearms ...
City of Holyoke Settlement Will Address Pollution in Connecticut River
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - The City of Holyoke has entered into a proposed consent decree with federal and state environmental enforcement authorities agreeing to resolve violations of the Clean Water Act and Massachusetts state law to reduce future sewage discharges into the Connecticut River from the City’s sewer collection and stormwater systems.
South Bend Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: SOUTH BEND - 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.
FCI Schuylkill Inmate Charged With Possessing Contraband
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Xavion Lawrence, age 22, an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institute Schuylkill, was indicted by a federal grand jury for illegally possessing contraband.
Silver Spring Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Gun and Drug Conspiracy Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: Greenbelt, Maryland - 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. Frazer was convicted of those charges on Nov. 3, 2022, after a three-day trial.
Lodi Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Kenneth O’Neil, 49, of Lodi, pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute at least 100 grams of heroin, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Acting Special Agent in Charge Bob P. Beris announced.
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Possessing Crack Cocaine
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA- A resident of Philadelphia, PA, has been sentenced in federal court to a term of imprisonment of 60 months on his conviction for violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.
Madison Man Sentenced to 102 Months for Firearm & Drug Trafficking Crimes
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Sylvester Ray Gavins, Jr., 32, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to 102 months in prison for possessing cocaine with intent to distribute and possessing a firearm in furtherance of that drug crime. Gavins pleaded guilty to these charges on December 6, 2022.
Medical Doctor and Treatment Facility Ordered to Pay Civil Penalties for Alleged Violations of the Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act and Federal Trade Commission Act
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: The Department of Justice, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), today announced that the government will collect $100,000 in civil penalties from Defendants Dalal Akoury MD, PLLC, AWAREmed Wholistic Urgent Care, PLLC, and medical provider Dalal Akoury as part of a settlement to resolve alleged ...
Armed Leader of Fentanyl and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: Orlando, Florida - U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton Jr. has sentenced Carlos Roman (57, Orlando) to 40 years in federal prison for possession of cocaine and possession of a firearm equipped with a silencer in furtherance of drug trafficking. Judge Dalton also sentenced three individuals who conspired ...
UTRGV student admits to downloading child pornography via Kik
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: McALLEN, Texas - A 21-year-old Los Fresnos resident has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Virginia Man Sentenced for Assaulting Officers During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: Defendant Was Among Those Who Clashed With Officers on Lower West Terrace.
New Haven Man Sentenced to More Than 8 Years in Prison for Possessing Gun and Drugs on Supervised Release
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ROBBIE SMITH, 34, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to 100 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for firearm and narcotics offenses, and for violating the conditions of his supervised release from a prior federal conviction.
Former Bardstown Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to 35 Months in Federal Prison for Embezzling City Funds
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: Louisville, KY - A former city official was sentenced yesterday to 35 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution for embezzling over three-quarters of a million dollars from the City of Bardstown, Kentucky, during her years working with the city.