News from May 2023
Suspect Wanted in Toledo Vehicular Homicide Arrested in Findlay, Ohio
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
On April 25, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) and the Findlay Police Department arrested Ruben Parraz, 56. Parraz was wanted by the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office for two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide.
U.S. Marshals Offer up to $5,000 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest of Man Wanted in Connection With Murder in Washtenaw County
By U.S. Marshals Service | May 1, 2023
The U.S. Marshals-led Fugitive Apprehension Team is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading directly to the arrest of a man charged in the murder of a 21-year-old woman killed on November 11, 2022, in Washtenaw County.
U.S. Marshals in Houston Arrest Mississippi Prison Escapee
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The U.S. Marshals-led Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force today arrested one of the four fugitives who escaped early Sunday from the Raymond Detention Center in Raymond, Mississippi, and getting away in a Hinds County public works truck.
MAJOR CASE: U.S. Marshals, Crime Stoppers Offer up to $10K Reward for Information Leading to Murder Suspect’s Arrest
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The U.S. Marshals and Crime Stoppers of West Virginia are offering a combined reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of a West Virginia man wanted for first-degree murder in McDowell County, West Virginia.
West Tennessee Couple Wanted for Home Invasion Captured in Kentucky by U.S. Marshals Task Force
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force (TRVFTF) in Jackson, TN captured Brandon Cole, 32, and Lori Robertson, 36, on warrants for Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Burglary and Theft of Property over $1,000 issued by the Crockett County Sheriff’s Office. U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announced today.
Castine Man Pleads Guilty to Sending Obscene Images to Minor, Attempting to Possess Sexually Explicit Images of Minor, Obstructing Investigation
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A Castine man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor today to attempted possession of child sexual abuse material, transfer of obscene material to a minor and obstruction of a federal investigation.
Florence Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Tommy Rene Lee, 53, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center Employee Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A Royalston man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Springfield to child pornography charges.
Parker, PA Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Sex Abuse Materials
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A resident of Parker, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal laws relating to the sexual exploitation of children, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.
Sex Offender Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Child Pornography Offense
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A Hot Springs man was sentenced today to 300 months in prison without the possibility of parole on one count of Transportation of Child Pornography.
Salinas Man Indicted and Arrested for Child Exploitation
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
On April 20, 2023, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Alexander Joel Rivera-Santos, 25, of Salinas, Puerto Rico, with possession and transportation of child sexual abuse material, announced W. Stephen Muldrow, U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico.
Fayetteville Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Production Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A Fayetteville man was sentenced to serve 30 years in federal prison for production of child pornography. Steven Luckett, 38, was sentenced earlier today by United States District Court Judge Lee P. Rudofsky.
Cecil County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges Related to His Repeated Sexual Abuse of a Child From the Age of Approximately Four Months to Two Years Old
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Lawrence Aquilla Colby, IV, a/k/a “Buddy,” age 34, of Elkton, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to federal charges related to his participation in a conspiracy to sexually abuse a child, from the age of approximately four months to two years old, to producing and receiving images documenting the sexual abuse of the child, and to possession of child pornography.
Roseville Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Child Pornography Using App
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Pablo Ramos, 50, of Roseville, pleaded guilty today to two counts of distribution of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
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.
Jeffrey Dean Biddle Sentenced to Life in Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Francisco B. Burrola, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations El Paso, announced that Jeffery Dean Biddle was sentenced to life in prison. Biddle, 42, of Deming, pleaded guilty on Oct. 26 to production and attempted production of child pornography, receipt and attempted receipt of child pornography, and enticement and attempted enticement of a minor.
Schenectady Man Pleads Guilty to Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
By Project Safe Childhood | May 1, 2023
Craig Foley, age 57, of Schenectady, New York, pled guilty today to failing to update his sex offender registration. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and United States Marshal David L. McNulty made the announcement.
Retired CHP Officer Pleads Guilty to Receipt of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Timothy Allen Horwath, 53, formerly of Redding, pleaded guilty today to receipt of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Taunton Man Sentenced to Twenty-Five Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Toddler in His Care
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A Taunton man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for sexually exploiting an 18-month-old toddler in his care and for distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Ask Chief Justice Roberts for Information Regarding Supreme Court Ethics Ahead of Hearing on May 2
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today led all Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats in a letter to Chief Justice John Roberts seeking additional information on the “Statement on Ethics Principles and Practices” the Chief Justice attached in a letter to Durbin declining his invitation to testify before the Committee on May 2 at a public hearing regarding Supreme Court ethics refor