News from May 2023
MAJOR CASE: U.S. Marshals Looking for Escapee
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
U.S. Marshals in Virginia and North Carolina are looking for one of two men who escaped the Piedmont Regional Jail in Farmville, Virginia, earlier today and offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to his capture.
U.S. Marshals in Nebraska Use DNA Evidence to Close 55-Year-Old Cold Case
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
U.S. Marshals in Nebraska using DNA evidence have closed the fugitive investigation of a case dating back to 1967.
U.S. Marshals Offer Additional $5K to Reward for Information Leading to Murder Suspect’s Arrest
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
The U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force is increasing the reward for information leading to the arrest of a 17-year-old charged with the murder of another teen in 2022.
U.S. Marshals Offer Additional $5K to Reward for Information Leading to Murder Suspect’s Arrest
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
he U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force is increasing the reward for information leading to the arrest of a 17-year-old charged with the murder of another teen in 2022.
Former elementary school teacher sentenced for sexually abusing children
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Stefan Zappey has been sentenced to federal prison for sexually abusing four of his former elementary school students near Stuttgart, Germany.
Mason City Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Manning possessed over 150,000 depictions of child pornography and attempted to destroy his cell phone during the execution of a search warrant.
Ellsworth Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Child Pornography Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Ross used Facebook and Snapchat to coerce young girls into producing sexually explicit photos and videos.
Roommates Of Three-Time Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced To Prison On Child Exploitation Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
U.S. District Judge James S. Moody has sentenced Donald Ray Shadowens (30, Clearwater) to 6 years in federal prison for receiving child sex abuse material.
Gloucester County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 120 months in prison, 10 years of supervised release and ordered to pay $73,000 in restitution for possessing images and videos of child sexual abuse.
Former Elementary School Teacher Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sexually Abusing Children
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A former school teacher was sentenced today to life in prison for sexually abusing elementary school students on a U.S. military installation in Germany.
Former Fulton High School Coach Arrested on Federal Charges for Receiving, Transporting, and Possessing Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Joshua Demars, age 37, of Fulton, New York, was arrested today on a federal complaint charging him with receiving, transporting, and possessing child pornography.
New Underwood Man Indicted for Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal grand jury has indicted a New Underwood, South Dakota, man for Receipt of Child Pornography with a Prior Child Pornography Conviction and Possession of Child Pornography with a Prior Child Pornography Conviction.
Former Pittsburgh Resident Indicted in Project Safe Childhood Case
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A former resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsb
Brownsville Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Material Depicting Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A resident of Brownsville, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to possessing material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor.
NYPD Officer Convicted of Possession and Attempted Receipt of Child Pornography and Sexual Exploitation of Minors
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Defendant Targeted Vulnerable Children Who He Believed Had Been Sexually Abused
Three Nigerian Men Awaiting Extradition For Committing Sexual Extortion
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Charge for causing the death of a 17-year-old Marquette boy
New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Defendant possessed child pornography depicting victims as young as infants through approximately 12 years old
Defendants Convicted on Child Pornography Charges Receive Lengthy Prison Sentences
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Two men convicted of receipt of child pornography appeared in federal court today for sentencing, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. United States District Judge James D. Cain, Jr. sentenced Terrence Landry and Steven M. Stinnett as follows:
Muncie Pedophile Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material Via Kik
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Benjamin Covey, 43, of Eaton, Indiana was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for distribution of child sexual abuse material.
New Orleans Man Indicted for Receipt of Child Sexual Abuse Material
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
JOYCE JOSEPH BANERJEE (“BANERJEE”), age 56, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was indicted on May 5, 2023 for receipt of child pornography in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2252(a)(2) and (b)(1), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans