News from 2023
Wyoming Felon Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Unregistered Sawed-Off Shotgun
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2023
News Release: BILLINGS - A Wyoming man who admitted to possessing an unregistered sawed-off shotgun after an attempted traffic stop and chase on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation was sentenced today to two and one-half years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Prison Escapee Sentenced to 10 Years for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, a Charge Resulting From Shooting of Farmington Police Officer
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2023
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Brendan Iber, Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), announced today that Elias Buck was sentenced to the statutory maximum of 10 years in prison. Buck, 24, of Aztec, New Mexico, pleaded guilty on Dec. 8, 2022, to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Estranged wife of former deputy constable heads to prison for cocaine conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A 46-year-old Huffman resident has been sent to prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
New Jersey Proud Boys Leader Sentenced on Felony Charge For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Defendant Joined Confrontation on Lower West Terrace
SWGA Man Sentenced to Prison Resulting from Armed Drug Trafficking Investigation
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A Southwest Georgia resident with a criminal record who admitted to distributing heroin resulting from an armed drug trafficking investigation was sentenced to prison for his crime.
West Haven Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Scheme to Steal City’s COVID Relief Funds
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOHN TRASACCO, 50, of West Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Omar A. Williams in Hartford to 96 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy and fraud offenses related to a scheme to steal COVID-19 relief funds from the City of West Haven.
California Man Charged in $23 Million Fraudulent Investment Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A California man has been charged with wire fraud in federal court in Chicago for defrauding multiple investors out of more than $23 million dollars as part of a fake investment scheme.
Former Idaho Transportation Department Skills Tester Pleads Guilty to Receiving Bribes in Exchange for Passing Scores on Commercial Driver’s License Skills Tests
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Kelly Nathaniel Goodman, 71, of Gooding, Idaho, pleaded guilty to honest services wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today.
Justice Dept. Seizes Over $112M in Funds Linked to Cryptocurrency Investment Schemes, With Over Half Seized in Los Angeles Case
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
The Department of Justice announced today that it has seized virtual currency worth an estimated $112 million linked to cryptocurrency investment scams commonly called “pig butchering.
Money From Debt Elimination Services Fraud Scheme Successfully Forfeited And Returned To Victim
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
U.S. Attorney Mark Totten today announced the civil forfeiture and return of over $79,000 that was stolen from an individual victimized by a “debt elimination services” scam.
Former St. Louis Police Employee Admits Injuring Jail Inmate
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
A former police department employee in St. Louis, Missouri on Monday admitted injuring a handcuffed jail inmate.
FBI Seeking Information From a Bank Robbery in Miami (Palmetto Bay)
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
The FBI is seeking information from a bank robbery that took place today, April 3, 2023, at approximately 12:16 p.m. at Chase Bank branch, 15101 S. Dixie Highway, Miami, Florida.
Charges Brought in Missing Person Investigation
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Preston Henry Tolth, 23, of New Mexico, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Phoenix on March 14, 2023.
Leader of Armed Robbery Crew Targeting Pharmacies Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 17, 2023
Defendant Organized Robberies on Long Island, Queens, and New Jersey
Jefferson County Man Admits Possessing Pipe Bombs, Methamphetamine
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS - A man from Jefferson County, Missouri on Wednesday admitted possessing two pipe bombs and methamphetamine.
Gary Man Sentenced to 2 Consecutive Terms of Life in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: HAMMOND- Hailey Gist-Holden, age 28, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philp P. Simon after a jury found him guilty of armed bank robbery, and using, carrying, brandishing, and discharging a firearm during that bank robbery. The jury specifically found that, as part ...
Geneva Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: FORT WAYNE -Chad Billington, 38 years old, of Geneva, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to distribution of methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Chicago Man Receives Two Sentences Totaling Over Eight Years for Possession of a Firearm and Switch Device While on Supervised Release
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Two federal judges have sentenced DESHAWN DANZELR, 28, of Chicago to a combined eight years in federal prison for possessing a handgun with an extended magazine and a “switch" that converted the firearm into a fully automatic machinegun.
Ten-Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Charlene E. Honeywell has sentenced Jesus Rivas (29, Tampa) to eight years and four months in federal prison for unlawful possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. Rivas had pleaded guilty on November 4, 2022.