News from May 2023
12 Quad Cities Gang Members and Associates Indicted on Federal Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
A federal grand jury in Davenport returned an indictment on May 22, 2023, charging 12 Quad Cities men with offenses related to a racketeering conspiracy, who conspired to engage in a years-long pattern of violence, including murder, attempted murders, robbery, and drug trafficking.
Dublin Man Charged With Damaging Computers Belonging To His Former Employer
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
A federal grand jury in Oakland indicted Vamsikrishna Naganathanahalli, charging him with a felony related to the alleged improper accessing and damaging of a protected computer, announced United States Attorney Ismael J. Ramsey and Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agent in Charge Robert K. Tripp.
California Man Sentenced to 87 Months for Methamphetamine Trafficking in Saratoga County
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Roderick Meskell, age 53, of Sacramento, California, was sentenced today to 87 months in prison for his role in a drug trafficking organization that distributed crystal methamphetamine in Saratoga County in 2020.
Expatriate Charged with Making Multiple Threats to Kill U.S. Senator and U.S. Marines
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Eric Charles Welton, an American citizen living in Thailand, was arrested last Thursday on a criminal complaint charging that he threatened a U.S. senator and members of their staff in September of 2021.
Kansas Man Indicted for Using Guns, Death Threats and Racial Slurs to Intimidate Black People
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
A Kansas man was indicted by a federal grand jury for using guns, death threats and racial slurs to intimidate Black people and interfere with multiple federally-protected rights.
New Haven Teen Pleads Guilty, Admits Role in 5 Carjackings
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that TIHAJA ORTIZ-TUCKER, also known as “TJ,” 19, of New Haven, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton in New Haven to carjacking and conspiracy offenses.
Woodstock pain management doctor and clinics pay $625,000 to resolve false claims act allegations
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
James Ellner, M.D., and his Woodstock, Georgia pain management practice, Georgia Pain Management, P.C., and ambulatory surgical center, Samson Pain Center, P.C, agreed to pay $625,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by submitting improper claims to the Medicare and TRICARE programs for evaluation and management services and medically unnecessary urine drug screening tests.
Atlanta Man Sentenced to more than Six Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy Using Laundry Detergent Boxes
By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. District Judge William F. Jung sentenced Jose Javier Galvan (55, Atlanta, GA) to six (6) years and 6 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. Galvan had pleaded guilty on Feb. 2, 2023.
Mexican National Extradited From Mexico To The United States To Face Cocaine Trafficking And Money Laundering Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Gilberto Alarcon-Holguin a/k/a Beto, 55, a Mexican national, was arraigned in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York on charges of conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute cocaine and conspiracy to launder the illicit proceeds charges.
Pennsylvania Woman Sentenced on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Defendant Fought with Law Enforcement Inside the Capitol Building
Former Teacher and Coach Sentenced to 10 Years’ Imprisonment for Child Sex Crime
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
A former Wynot, Nebraska middle school teacher and Sergeant Bluff High School baseball coach was sentenced in federal court in Sioux City.
Tehama County Man Indicted for Dealing in Firearms and Related Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a 39-count indictment Thursday against James Lane Winslett, 65, of Corning, charging him unlawful manufacturing and dealing in firearms, engaging in the business as a dealer in firearms without registering or paying tax, unlawful sales of firearms to prohibited persons, and multiple counts of possessing unregistered firearms, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. The indictment was unsealed today.
Former University of Delaware Student Extradited From Germany and Charged With Stalking and Cares Act Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
A Mays Landing, New Jersey man who formerly attended the University of Delaware was extradited from Germany to the United States last week on federal charges of cyberstalking and threats made in interstate or foreign commerce.
Clay County Man Indicted on Firearm and Drug Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Edward Sherwood Gustafson, IV (30, Green Cove Springs) with two counts of possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance involving methamphetamine and cocaine, and possession ...
Armed Career Criminal Pleads Guilty To Possessing Firearms And Ammunition As A Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Samuel Robert Bruner (47, North Fort Myers) today pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. Bruner faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years, up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
Palm Beach Art Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Laundering Money from Art Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Palm Beach art dealer Daniel Elie Bouaziz was sentenced today to 27 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for laundering money derived from his scheme to sell counterfeit artwork. U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon also ordered Bouaziz to pay a $15,000 fine.
New Orleans Man Indicted for Arson and Possession of Destructive Devices
By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 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.
Fresno Man Charged in Operation No Fly Zone Sentenced to 3 Years and 5 Months in Prison for Unlawful Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Patrick Feaster, 23, of Fresno, was sentenced today to three years and five months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
New Orleans Man Indicted for Federal Gun and Drug Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NATHANIEL WILLIAMS, age 27, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was charged on May 12, 2023 in a three-count indictment for violating the Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Acts, announced United States Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Kings County Man Charged in Operation Red Reaper Sentenced to over 21 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 30, 2023
Florentino Gutierrez, 41, of Hanford, was sentenced today to 21 years and 10 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams and more of a mixture containing methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.