News from May 2023
Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 82 Months in Federal Prison for Gun and Drug Possession
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr., announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced Travis Odale Henderson, age 39, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 82 months in federal prison following his convictions for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Waldorf Man Sentenced to Over Three Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
U.S. District Judge Paul Xinis today sentenced Jeffrey Darnell Alderson, age 34, of Waldorf, Maryland, to 42 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for possession of child pornography.
Slidell Man Indicted for Federal Carjacking and Weapons Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
SHAMPAIN POOLE, age 22, of Slidell, Louisiana, was charged by a federal grand jury on May 5, 2023, in a three-count indictment for carjacking and violations of the Federal Gun Control Act, announced United States Attorney Duane A. Evans.
City of Shreveport Law Enforcement and Community Leaders Meet To Continue Developing Strategies To Fight Violent Crime Through Public Safety Partnership
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that state, local, and federal law enforcement partners, along with other civic and community leaders from the Shreveport area held meetings this week to develop strategies together to help one another as the violent crime in the Shreveport area continues.
Activity in the U.S. Attorney’s Office
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
Christopher Leroy Gaiter, age 34, of Casper, Wyoming, was sentenced on May 4, 2023, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson sentenced Gaiter to 57 months in prison with three years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment
Sixteen Individuals Sentenced in Operation “Titan Fall”
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton has sentenced sixteen individuals for their respective roles in a multi-kilogram cocaine and fentanyl distribution operation dubbed “Operation Titan Fall.” Each of the defendants charged in the case pleaded guilty and were sentenced on the dates set forth below:
St. Petersburg Man Indicted for Possessing a Controlled Substance With Intent To Distribute and Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Jason Washington (42, St. Petersburg) with three counts of distribution of a controlled substance, one count of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute it, and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
New Jersey Man Sentenced for Role in Drug Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
A Blackwood, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 12 years in prison for being the supplier in a drug conspiracy that stretched from New Jersey to Maryland to West Virginia.
Gun/Gamecock Dealing Results in Guilty Plea
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
Pedro Gavino, 27, of Orosi, pleaded guilty today to selling firearms without a license and conspiring to violate the Animal Welfare Act by selling gamecocks and participating in cockfighting events, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
St. Petersburg Man Indicted for Possessing a Controlled Substance With Intent To Distribute and Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Jason Washington (42, St. Petersburg) with three counts of distribution of a controlled substance, one count of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute it, and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
ATF’s National Response Team Deploys To Support Explosion Investigation
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
ATF’s National Response Team has joined the investigation into the May 4 explosion that injured at least four people at Air Liquide Advanced Materials in High Springs, Florida.
Albany Woman and Troy Man Plead Guilty to Money Laundering and Marijuana Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Latrice Mumphrey, age 42, of Albany, and Victor Turner, age 68, of Troy, New York, pled guilty today to conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to distribute marijuana, respectively.
Albany Woman and Troy Man Plead Guilty to Money Laundering and Marijuana Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
Latrice Mumphrey, age 42, of Albany, and Victor Turner, age 68, of Troy, New York, pled guilty today to conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to distribute marijuana, respectively.
Las Vegas Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine and Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
A Las Vegas man pleaded guilty to conspiring with others to traffick methamphetamine and firearms — including a shotgun and machine guns.
Leader of Large-Scale Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy Sentenced to 490 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
Historical quantities of methamphetamine seized included more than 430 pounds
Pawtucket Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Crack Cocaine While on Supervised Release
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
– A Pawtucket man, who was previously convicted on federal crack cocaine drug trafficking and firearm charges and incarcerated, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for again trafficking crack cocaine while on federal supervised release, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Huntington Man Sentenced to 54 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
Adam Meekin, 26 years old, of Huntington, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after his plea of guilty to engaging in the business of dealing and manufacturing firearms and the unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Massachusetts Man Indicted for Acting as an Illegal Agent of the People’s Republic of China
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: A Massachusetts man was arrested on May 9 for allegedly acting as an agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) without providing notification to the U.S. Attorney General.
South Bend Man Convicted of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
Late on May 10, Leontis Cornelius, 43 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was found guilty after a 2-day jury trial presided over by United States District Court Chief Judge Jon E. DeGuilio, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Activity in the U.S. Attorney’s Office
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: Firearm Offenses. Christopher Leroy Gaiter, age 34, of Casper, Wyoming, was sentenced on May 4, 2023, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson sentenced Gaiter to 57 months in prison with three years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. The ...