News from May 2023
Passaic County Man Charged with Shooting Gun During Two Pharmacy Robberies
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A Passaic County, New Jersey, man was arrested in connection with two armed robberies of pharmacies for prescription medication, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Disputanta Tax Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Tax and COVID-19 Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A Disputanta woman pleaded guilty today to filing a false individual tax return, preparing false returns for her taxpayer customers, and defrauding two COVID-19 relief programs.
Erie Man Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Child Sex Assault Materials
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 48 months in jail and 10 years supervised release on his conviction of violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation of children, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.
Department of Justice and United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa Commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime (“OVC”) and the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa will join communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and celebrating victims’ rights, protections, and services.
Keene Woman Sentenced to 18 Months For Operating an Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business That Facilitated Scams
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A Keene woman was sentenced in federal court for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violations of the Federal Gun Control and Controlled Substances Acts
By DOJ Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - On April 11, 2023, BURNEAL ELLIOTT, age 21, of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to a four-count indictment for possession of a machinegun, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Convicted Felon Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms Used in Two Shootings
By DOJ Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: DETROIT - A Detroit man was sentenced yesterday to 8 years in prison for charges relating to his possession of firearms involved in two shootings in 2021, including one where he indiscriminately fired over thirty rounds at the home occupied by his domestic partner, other adults, and two children, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Honors Law Enforcement Partners in Fourth Annual “Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice” Awards Ceremony
By DOJ Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - The United States Attorney’s Office recognized members of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies at its fourth annual “Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice" Awards ceremony. The ceremony, held on April 25, 2023, honored law enforcement professionals who have gone above and beyond their duties to safeguard Minnesota’s communities.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Federal Firearm and Drug Trafficking Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DEVONTE SMITH, age 22, of New Orleans, pled guilty to seven counts of an eight-count indictment, that charged him with multiple federal firearms and drug trafficking violations stemming from a March 30, 2022 shootout, on the corner of Orleans ...
Sacramento Man Charged With Methamphetamine Distribution Crimes and Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment Thursday against Efrain Valentin, 54, of Sacramento, charging him with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, distribution of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Federal Jury Convicts Two Men for Conspiring To Transfer Unregistered Machinegun Conversion Devices Disguised as “Pen Holders”
By DOJ Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury today found Kristopher Justinboyer Ervin (43, Orange Park) and Matthew Raymond Hoover (39, Wisconsin) guilty of conspiring to transfer unregistered machinegun conversion devices that they referred to as “Auto ...
Former Employee Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Molotov Cocktail Attack on St. Charles Restaurant
By DOJ Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS - A disgruntled former employee of a St. Charles, Missouri restaurant who attacked it with Molotov cocktails was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison.
New Orleans Man Sentenced on Federal Carjacking and Weapons Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that defendant KEON ESTEEN, age 18, was sentenced on April 13, 2023 by U.S. District Court Judge Barry W. Ashe to a total term of 130 months. As to Count 1 the court sentenced ESTEEN to 46 months of imprisonment. As to Count 2, the court ...
“REMEMBERING RICHARD RIORDAN” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on April 26
By DOJ Newswire | May 1, 2023
The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “REMEMBERING RICHARD RIORDAN” on April 26.
International Firearms Dealer Involved in $2 Million COVID-19 Fraud Scheme Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: Orlando, Florida - U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Daniel Ira Johnson (35, Orlando), a/k/a “Shotta" a/k/a “Lajon Black," to seven years and six months in federal prison for shipping firearms to the United Kingdom and committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 unemployment insurance relief. Johnson had pleaded on Dec. 27, 2022.
Bronx, New York, Man Sentenced to 43 Years in Prison for Multistate Kidnapping, Assault, and Arson Rampage
By DOJ Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Bronx, New York, man was sentenced today to 516 months in prison for a multistate crime spree during which he kidnapped and sexually assaulted his former girlfriend, assaulted a federal employee, set fire to a used car dealership, and rammed multiple police vehicles before being apprehended, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Citrus County Man Found Guilty of Possessing a Short-Barrel Rifle
By DOJ Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: Ocala, Florida - Senior U.S. District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has found David Robinson, Jr. (24, Tampa) guilty of possessing an unregistered National Firearms Act (NFA) firearm. Robinson faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 20, 2023. Robinson had been indicted on Oct. 11, 2022.
Red Lake Felon Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison for Firearm Possession, Fentanyl Distribution
By DOJ Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: DULUTH, Minn. - A Red Lake man has been sentenced to 63 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm as a felon and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Clay County Man Convicted of Unlawfully Possessing a Sawed-Off Shotgun
By DOJ Newswire | May 1, 2023
News Release: Jacksonville, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Dylan Milton Jarvis (31, Orange Park) has been found guilty of unlawful possession of an unregistered National Firearms Act firearm (sawed-off shotgun), following a bench trial. Jarvis faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison and forfeiture of the sawed-off shotgun seized by law enforcement during their investigation. The case is set for sentencing on July 24, 2023.