News from May 2023
Plymouth Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Arson of Apartment Building
By DOJ Newswire | May 29, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced that on May 10, 2023, Jonathan T. Lane (age: 32) of Plymouth, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for arson to a building.
U.S. Marshals Offer Reward for West Virginia Murder Suspect
By DOJ Newswire | May 29, 2023
News Release: Charleston, WV - The U.S. Marshals Southern District of West Virginia CUFFED Task Force is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Matthew Jaquez Daughtery, 24, of Charleston, WV. Daughtery is wanted by the U.S. Marshals and Huntington Police Department for a 1st Degree Murder warrant. The United States Marshals Service and Crime Stoppers are offering a combined reward of up to $7,500 with information leading to the arrest of Daughtery.
Hartford Man Sentenced to 54 Months in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Firearm Possession Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | May 29, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that JAMIE PATTERSON, also known as “Diddy," 25, of Hartford, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 54 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for fentanyl distribution and firearm possession offenses.
Wolf Point Man Accused in Armed Carjackings in Yellowstone, Cascade Counties Admits to Crimes
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
A Wolf Point man who was arrested after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase throughout Cascade County admitted today to trying to steal a vehicle from a man near Ulm and to brandishing a gun while carjacking a vehicle from a woman in Billings, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
ATF’s National Response Team Deploys to South Carolina Apartment Fire Investigation
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
The Charlotte Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives requested ATF’s National Response Team join the investigation into the May 26 structure fire at the Tropical Ridge Apartments in Columbia, South Carolina.
Marysville Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Brent Hooton, 50, of Marysville, pleaded guilty today to sexual exploitation of a child and distribution of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Wanted Fugitive Nida Muhammad Niazy Returned to Sacramento County to Face Sexual Assault Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
On May 30, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Sacramento Field Office special agents returned wanted fugitive Nida Muhammad Niazy, 32, to Sacramento County to face multiple sexual assault charges.
Project Safe Neighborhoods News, May 30, 2023
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
The Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) initiative brings together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence. At the core of PSN is setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place.
Ada Resident Sentenced For Child Neglect In Indian Country
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Dylan Tyler Neal, age 23, of Ada, Oklahoma, was sentenced to time served followed by five years of supervised release for child neglect in Indian Country.
Ravia Resident Sentenced For Sexually Abusing A Minor In Indian Country
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
he United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Lance Alden Whelchel, age 28, of Ravia, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for sexually abusing a minor in Indian Country.
Texas Resident Pleads Guilty To Arson, Animal Crushing, And Assault In Indian Country
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Raymond David Phillips, age 32, of Lindale, Texas, entered a guilty plea to a Superseding Indictment charging him with one count of Arson, punishable by 5 to 20 years in prison, one count of Animal Crushing in Indian Country, punishable by up to 7 years in prison, and two counts of misdemeanor Assault in Indian Country, each punishable by up to one year in prison.
Thomasville Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Child Pornography Offense
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Dennis Elmo Haskew, 42, of Thomasville, has been sentenced to eight years in prison by United States District Judge Kristi DuBose for distribution of child pornography.
Charlottesville Bodybuilding Coach Indicted on Child Exploitation Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Elliot Atwell Charged with Enticing At Least Six Minors
Husband and Wife Sentenced for International Wire Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Caesar Oruade, 39, and Ayana Saunders, 37, of Hawthorne, California, have been sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud conspiracy and conspiracy to launder money. Kevin G. Ritz, United States Attorney, announced today.
Richmond man sentenced for $1.4 million Medicare home health fraud scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
A 47-year-old home health company owner has been ordered to prison following his conviction of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Providence Man Admits to Possessing Cocaine with Intent to Distribute
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
A Providence man is scheduled to be sentenced in August after admitting to a federal court judge that, in November 2021, he took possession of a package that contained more than a half kilogram of cocaine that was mailed from Puerto Rico and was addressed for delivery to a Providence residence, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Five Columbia Men Sentenced to Federal Prison Following Armed Bank Robbery
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Following the armed robbery of a bank ATM on Fairfield Road in Columbia, five Columbia men have been sentenced collectively to more than 42 years in federal prison:
Parker Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Victor Adrian Shortey, 40, of Parker, Arizona, was sentenced on May 8, 2023, by United States District Judge Douglas L. Rayes to 180 months in prison, followed by a term of lifetime supervised release.
Clarkdale Resident Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Abusing Young Child
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Damian Andrew Wathogoma, 22, of Clarkdale, Arizona, was sentenced last week by United States District Judge Steven P. Logan to 51 months in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release.
Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing the Service Credit Union in Keene
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
A Keene man pleaded guilty in federal court to robbing the Service Credit Union on Winchester Street in Keene, New Hampshire, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.