News from September 2023
Alabama Man Sentenced to Over 26 Years in Prison for Robberies and Firearm Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: JACKSON, Miss. - An Anniston, Alabama, man was sentenced to 314 months in prison for two counts of robbery, two counts of using or carrying a firearm in connection with crimes of violence and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony Spotswood of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Tampa Gang Member Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle has sentenced Demetrius Lamar Rahmings, 28, of Tampa to 10 years in federal prison for possessing a loaded firearm as a convicted felon. The court also ordered Rahmings to forfeit a Taurus G2C 9mm Pistol and 19 rounds of 9mm ammunition traceable to the offense. Rahmings had been found guilty on May 30, following a bench trial.
Cincinnati Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: CINCINNATI - A Cincinnati man who was convicted at trial in December 2021 of trafficking narcotics was sentenced in federal court here today to 204 months in prison and 10 years of supervised release.
Chairman Jordan Subpoenas the Center for Countering Digital Hate
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) subpoenaed the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) for documents and communications between CCDH and the Executive Branch as part of the House Judiciary Committee and the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government's investigation into how the Biden Administration coerced and colluded with Big Tech to censor Americans.
Hartford Man Pleads Not Guilty to Felon in Possession Charge
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: BURLINGTON, Vt. - The Office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that on Aug. 17, James Ingerson, 53, of Hartford, Vermont, pleaded not guilty to a single-count indictment that charges him with being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm. At the hearing, U.S. Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle ordered Ingerson to remain in custody during the pretrial proceedings.
Violent Detroit Street Gang Indicted on RICO Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: DETROIT - Members of a violent Detroit gang were indicted on various federal charges including racketeering conspiracy, trafficking controlled substances, firearm charges and unemployment insurance fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Dawn N. Ison.
Previously Convicted Felon Caught On Snapchat Pleads Guilty to Firearm and Drug Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A member of the Boston street gang “D Street" pleaded guilty today to illegally possessing multiple firearms and ammunition while a convicted felon and while he was under house arrest for a state firearm charge.
Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to Discharge of a Weapon Resulting in Death Related to a Murder-For-Hire
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Tyrik Braxton, a/k/a “Son-Son," age 25, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence resulting in death, in connection with a murder-for-hire conspiracy.
Two Radcliff Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Armed Robbery
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Two Radcliff men were sentenced this week for interference with commerce by robbery, brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Two Leaders of the Proud Boys Sentenced to Prison on Seditious Conspiracy and Other Charges Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Two former leaders of the Proud Boys organization were sentenced today for seditious conspiracy and other charges related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Their actions disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes necessary to certify the 2020 presidential election.
Jim Jordan Subpoenas Center for Countering Digital Hate, Org Behind Biden’s ‘Disinformation Dozen’
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: The House Judiciary Committee, led by chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) is continuing its investigation of the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), and the role it played in the federal government’s collusion with social media companies to censor American citizens.
Martinsville Man Sentenced to 48 Months for Illegal Gun Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: ROANOKE, Va. - A Martinsville, Virginia man, who police found lying next to a vehicle and unconscious, was sentenced today to 48 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by three years of supervised release for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
Metairie Man Pleads Guilty for Use of Communication Device to Facilitate Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on Aug. 17, Brandon Martinez, aka “Rabbit," 24, of Metairie, pleaded guilty to count 1 of the superseding bill of information for use of a communication facility to facilitate felony drug trafficking, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 843(b).
Orlando Man Sentenced to More Than Nine Years for COVID-19 Fraud and Illegal Possession of Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: ORLANDO, Fla. - U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced Brian A. Blake, 31, of Orlando to nine years and eight months in federal prison for access device fraud, aggravated identity theft and possession of a firearm by convicted felon. As part of the sentence, the court also ordered Blake to pay ...
Arkansas Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - An Arkansas man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.
Abingdon Meth Trafficker Sentenced to 90 Months in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: ABINGDON, Va. - An Abingdon man, who conspired with two other people to distribute methamphetamine throughout southwest Virginia, was sentenced Tuesday to 90 months in federal prison.
Clay County Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearm Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Shawntae Jamell Clark, 44, of Clay County has pleaded guilty to possessing with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Clark faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 10 ...
Columbia Man Pleads Guilty to Manufacturing Firearms Without a License
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: HATTIESBURG, Miss. - A Columbia man pled guilty to manufacturing firearms without a license issued under federal law, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony Spotswood of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Four From Peoria Charged With Conspiring To Steal Firearms From Licensed Dealers in Spring Valley, Taylorville, Le Roy, Lincoln, Decatur, and Bloomington
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: PEORIA, Ill. - A federal criminal complaint filed Aug. 21 charges four people from Peoria, Illinois, with conspiring to steal firearms from six different locations in central Illinois between Aug. 14 and 18. Terrence Daniels, 23, Dezmond Hardy, 22, Erika Garner, 21, and Shaleik Ward, 19, are each charged ...
North Carolina Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 2, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A North Carolina man was found guilty in the District of Columbia today of five felonies and three misdemeanors related to his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.