News from March 2023
Ohio Man Arrested on Felony Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
An Ohio man has been arrested on felony charges, including assaulting law enforcement officers, for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Bronx Daycare Provider Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of A Child And Production, Receipt, And Distribution Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Patrick J. Freaney, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of the United States Secret Service (“USSS”), Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), and Keechant L. Sewell, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), announced today that SILFREDO CASTILLO MARTINEZ was charged with sexual exploitation of a child and production of child pornography as well as receipt, distribution, and possession of child pornography.
Seven Men Sentenced To Federal Prison For Attempting To Smuggle More Than $20 Million Of Cocaine In International Waters
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
Senior U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced seven Mexican and Ecuadorian nationals to federal prison for their roles in a plan to smuggle more than $20 million of cocaine from South America to Central America in a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States
Baton Rouge Area Man Pleads Guilty to Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
QUAN LEWIS, age 27, a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, pled guilty on March 8, 2023 to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five hundred grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A), and 846, and two counts of possession with intent to distribute fifty grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Kent, Washington, resident indicted for dealing fentanyl while illegally possessing firearm
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
A 36-year-old Kent, Washington, resident was indicted by a grand jury for trafficking narcotics while illegally possessing a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown.
Alabama Man Sentenced On Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
An Alabama man was sentenced in the District of Columbia of felony charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Former New York City Police Officer Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges, Including Impeding Law Enforcement Officers During Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
A New York woman was found guilty in the District of Columbia of felony and misdemeanor charges for her actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.
Physician Convicted of $5M Health Care Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
A federal jury convicted a physician today for a $5 million health care fraud scheme.
Two Individuals Indicted on Gun Charges Appear in Federal Court
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
Two individuals were arrested by FBI agents and appeared in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples.
Former law enforcement officer convicted of sexually abusing young children
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
Defendant is former tribal councilmember and police officer of the Lower Elwha S’Klallam Tribe and former Chief Fisheries Police Officer on the Hoh Reservation
Former L.A. Resident Arrested on Complaint Alleging Multimillion-Dollar Frauds Targeting Members of Orthodox Jewish Community
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
A former resident of the Fairfax District of Los Angeles has been arrested on a criminal complaint alleging he defrauded investors, primarily members of the Orthodox Jewish community, by inducing them into investing millions of dollars in his security camera business and his purported real estate ventures in Israel, the Justice Department announced today.
Ocala Convicted Felon Sentenced To More Than 3 Years In Federal Prison For Illegally Possessing A Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
Senior United States District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has sentenced Ricky Darnell Franklin, Jr. (31, Ocala) to three years and four months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
District Man Sentenced for Killing Man Near Mount Vernon Square Metro Station
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
William Whitaker 21, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 18 years in prison for the slaying of a man in January 2020, near a Metro station in downtown Washington, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Robert J. Contee III, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Man Indicted on Multiple Kidnapping, Carjacking, and Firearms Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
A federal grand jury has indicted a Chicago man on three counts of kidnapping, two counts of carjacking, and one firearms charge for offenses he committed while on pre-trial release for a previously charged federal gun offense.
Felon Involved in Hartford Shootout Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JAMES DUDLEY, also known as “Pooka,” 36, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 77 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for illegally possessing a firearm, and for violating the conditions of his supervised release from a prior federal conviction.
Maui Physician Charged with Unlawful Distribution of Hydrocodone and Other Controlled Substances
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
News Release: HONOLULU - Chris A. Boulange, 74, a medical doctor and resident of Wailuku, Maui, was arrested yesterday pursuant to a criminal complaint with four counts of unlawful distribution of controlled substances, including hydrocodone, alprazolam (also known as Xanax), and diazepam (also known as Valium). Boulange made his initial appearance today before Magistrate Judge Wes Reber Porter.
Justice Department publishes notice on March 23
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Justice Department discusses Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Sigma Aldrich Research Biochemicals, Inc. on March 23
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Meridian Medical Technologies, LLC discussed on March 23 by Justice Department
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Baker Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Aiding and Assisting in the Preparation and Presentation of False and Fraudulent Tax Returns
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick sentenced Bridget Rogers White, age 48, of Baker, Louisiana, to 24 months in federal prison following her convictions for aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of false and fraudulent tax returns. The Court further sentenced White to serve one year of supervised release following her term of imprisonment and ordered her to pay restitution in the amount of $149,933.