News from May 2023
Baltimore Felon Sentenced to Almost Five Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander today sentenced Steven McCullough, age 36, of Baltimore, Maryland, to 58 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm an ammunition.
Jury Convicts Four Leaders of the Proud Boys of Seditious Conspiracy Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: A jury in the District of Columbia today returned guilty verdicts on multiple felonies against five members of the Proud Boys, finding four of the defendants guilty of seditious conspiracy for their actions before and during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Derry Man Indicted for Passport Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
By DOJ Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: CONCORD - A Derry man was indicted for using another person’s identity in his application for a U.S. passport, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
FBI and U.S. Marshals Service Offering Combined $70,000 Reward in Fugitive Search
By DOJ Newswire | May 5, 2023
News Release: FBI and U.S. Marshals Service Offering Combined $70,000 Reward in Fugitive Search.
Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Authorities Announce the Formation of a Peoria Area Task Force to Fight Gun Crimes
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
United States Attorney Gregory K. Harris and representatives from six law enforcement agencies today highlighted the formation of the Peoria Area Federal Firearms (PAFF) Task Force, a collaborative effort between federal, state, and local law enforcement designed to combat and prevent violent firearm crimes.
Lebanon Man Sentenced To 20 Years’ Imprisonment For Sexually Exploiting A Child
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Michael Rankin, age 36, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on April 27, 2023, by U.S. District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner to 20 years’ imprisonment for sexually exploiting a child.
Atlanta man indicted on multiple counts of bank fraud and identity theft based on falsified money orders
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
eremiah Carbon has been indicted on federal bank fraud and aggravated identity theft charges, arising from a scheme to defraud banks by depositing hundreds of fraudulent money orders into multiple bank accounts to enrich himself and his co-conspirators by more than $1.5 million.
U.S. Attorney Charges Former Westchester County Board Of Legislators Employee With Attempted Enticement Of A Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ANAND SINGH was arrested today and charged with one count of attempted enticement of a minor.
Washington Family Pleads Guilty to Indian and Arts and Crafts Act Violations
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
The Rodrigo Family owned and operated Alaska Stone Arts, LLC and Rail Creek, LCC in Ketchikan, Alaska, from April 2016 to December 8, 2021
Lincoln Man Sentenced for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Brian Norman, 52, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced on April 28, 2023, by Senior United States District Court Judge John M. Gerrard to a term of 210 months’ imprisonment following his conviction for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Trafficking and Straw Purchasing Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
A Boston man pleaded guilty today to conspiring to illegally traffic and straw purchase firearms.
Federal judge convicts Missoula man of firearms crimes in trial
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
A federal judge today convicted a Missoula man on multiple firearms crimes after presiding in a bench trial, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
Taylor Womack, 28, of Charleston, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Charlotte Auto Repair Auto Shop Owner Is Sentenced And Fined For Violating The Clean Air Act
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
The Defendant Fraudulently Coded over 15,000 Vehicles to Avoid Emissions Inspections
Schenectady Man Charged with Producing Child Pornography and Communicating a Threat
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
Richard Nejame, age 27, of Schenectady, New York, was charged today with sexual exploitation of a child and communicating a threat to injure.
Springfield Man Indicted for Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
Defendant allegedly engaged in sexually explicit conduct with a three-year-old victim
Former Creve Coeur Pharmacy Owner Admits Paying Kickbacks for Prescriptions
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
The former owner of a Creve Coeur pharmacy on Monday admitted paying illegal kickbacks to marketing companies to generate prescriptions for expensive medications.
Largest International Operation Against Darknet Trafficking of Fentanyl and Opioids Results in Record Arrests and Seizures
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
On May 5, the Department of Justice, and its Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) team and international partners, announced the results of Operation SpecTor, which included 288 arrests – the most ever for any JCODE operation and nearly double that of the prior operation.
Former Commonwealth Edison Executives and Associates Found Guilty of Conspiring To Influence and Reward Former Illinois House Speaker
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 5, 2023
A federal jury has found four former Commonwealth Edison (“ComEd”) executives and associates guilty on all counts charged, including conspiring to influence and reward the former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives in order to assist with the passage of legislation favorable to the electric utility company, in addition to multiple bribery and record falsification charges.