News from May 2023
Federal Correctional Officer Charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: A federal correctional officer at the Federal Correctional Institution, Dublin (FCI Dublin) made his first appearance before the Northern District of California after a federal grand jury returned a 12-count indictment charging him for sexually abusing three female inmates in his custody.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man for Illegally Possessing Two Machine Guns
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that XAVIER DUHON, age 20, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was charged on April 14, 2023 in a one-count indictment for possession of a machine gun pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(o) and 924(a)(2).
CISA, FBI, NSA, MS-ISAC Publish Updated #StopRansomware Guide
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: Press Release. CISA and ONCD Award Champions of the Fourth Annual President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition . May 16, 2023. Press Release. CISA and Secret Service Release Toolkit for K-12 Schools to Strengthen School Safety Reporting Programs. May 04, 2023. Press Release. Public-Private Partners Huddle...
Federal Grand Jury Indicts New Orleans Man for Kidnapping and Federal Gun Offense
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on May 5, 2023 MERVIN AMACKER, Jr., age 41, was charged in a two-count indictment for kidnapping and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Pawtucket Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Crack Cocaine While on Supervised Release
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: PROVIDENCE - A Pawtucket man, who was previously convicted on federal crack cocaine drug trafficking and firearm charges and incarcerated, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for again trafficking crack cocaine while on federal supervised release, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
La Crosse Man Sentenced to 29 Months for Unlawfully Possessing Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Anthony James, 39, La Crosse, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 29 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm after previously being convicted of a felony. James pleaded guilty to this charge on Feb. 10, 2023.
Marrero Man Pleads Guilty to a Violation of the Federal Gun Control Act
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - On May 11, 2023, MELVIN WALKER, age 34, a resident of Marrero, Louisiana, pled guilty to a one-count indictment, charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Federal Correctional Officer Charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: A federal correctional officer at the Federal Correctional Institution, Dublin (FCI Dublin) made his first appearance before the Northern District of California after a federal grand jury returned a 12-count indictment charging him for sexually abusing three female inmates in his custody.
St. Petersburg Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Dry Cleaner Armed Robbery and Murder Relating to Exotic Nightclub Drug Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber today sentenced Corey Small (44, St. Petersburg) to 25 years in federal prison for to interfering with commerce by robbery, using and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, conspiring to distribute cocaine and cocaine base, possessing ...
Cape Girardeau Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Possessing Machine Gun
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: CAPE GIRARDEAU - U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Monday sentenced a man from Cape Girardeau, Missouri who was caught with a fully automatic Glock pistol to 51 months in prison.
South Bend Man Convicted of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: SOUTH BEND -Late yesterday, Leontis Cornelius, 43 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was found guilty after a 2-day jury trial presided over by United States District Court Chief Judge Jon E. DeGuilio, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
New Orleans Man Indicted for Arson and Possession of Destructive Devices
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today the unsealing of a two-count indictment returned on May 5, 2023, that charged RICKY WILSON, age 29, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, for violation of the National Firearms Act.
Huntington Man Sentenced to 54 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: FORT WAYNE -Adam Meekin, 26 years old, of Huntington, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after his plea of guilty to engaging in the business of dealing and manufacturing firearms and the unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Attempted “Straw” Firearm Purchaser Sentenced to One Year in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Taylor A. Kratochwill-Loomis, 22, DeForest, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley to one year and one day in prison for making false statements while attempting to purchase a firearm for a prohibited person. This is commonly known as a “straw purchase." Kratochwill-Loomis pled guilty to this offense on Jan. 18, 2023.
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Prison for Violent Armed Robbery Spree of Minneapolis Businesses
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Minneapolis man was sentenced to 88 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in three armed robberies of Minneapolis businesses, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Jacksonville Felon Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced Cory Lee Kelly (35, Jacksonville) to four years and nine months in federal prison for possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. Kelly had pleaded guilty on February 8, 2023. As part of his plea, he agreed to forfeit a machinegun, semi-automatic AR-style pistol, and assorted ammunition.
Jefferson Parish Man Charged With Federal Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA. - KEVIN HAMILTON, age 27, of Marrero, LA, was indicted on May 19, 2023 on a single count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
North Fort Myers Man Indicted for Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: Fort Myers, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Chester Lewis Risco, III (19, North Fort Myers) with possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. If convicted, Risco faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. The indictment also notifies Risco that the United States intends to forfeit the firearm and ammunition, which are alleged to be traceable to proceeds of the offense.
Atlanta Man Sentenced to 97 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: SOUTH BEND - Mylin Murel, 20 years old, of Atlanta, GA, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr. after pleading guilty to stealing firearms from a federally licensed firearms dealer, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.