News from 2023
Maryland Woman Sentenced to 108 Months in Prison for Distributing Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Defendant Distributed Child Sex Abuse Material in an Online Group
St. Petersburg Man Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison For Distributing And Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
U.S. District Judge Mary Scriven has sentenced David Blackmer (34, St. Petersburg) to 7 years in federal prison, to be followed by 20 years of supervised release, for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Deltona Man Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison For Sexually Exploiting Children
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced Wayne Joseph Cavins (64, Deltona) to life in federal prison for attempted online enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity. Cavins was also ordered to serve a life term of supervised release and to register as a sex offender.
Pineville Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Conspiracy to Commit Forced Labor and Transporting a Minor for Criminal Sexual Activity
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown of the Western District of Louisiana, and Special Agent in Charge Douglas A. Williams, Jr. of the FBI New Orleans Field Office, announced that a Louisiana man was sentenced today to 35 years in prison for conspiracy to commit forced labor and transporting a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.
East Stroudsburg Man Charged With Distribution Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Kevin Shain Oliver, age 21, of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, was charged by a federal grand jury of distribution of child pornography.
Stonington Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Child Exploitation Offense
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 22, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MATTHEW X. SMITH, 29, of Stonington, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jeffery A. Meyer in New Haven to 60 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for a child exploitation offense.
Judiciary Republicans Release Report on Investigation into MS-13 Gang Member Charged with Murdering Maryland Woman
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
n May 23, the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released an interim report titled, “The Murder of Kayla Hamilton: A Case for Immigration Enforcement and Border Security.”
Lincoln County Man Sentenced to 292 Months for Production of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
A Stanford, Ky., man, Sean Ryan Reardon, 30, was sentenced to 292 months in federal prison on Monday, by Chief U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves, for enticing a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing child pornography.
Passaic County Man Charged with Transportation and Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
A Passaic County, New Jersey, man was arrested for transporting and possessing videos and images of child sexual abuse, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Columbia County man sentenced to federal prison for possession of child pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Investigation started with tip to FBI
Sudbury Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
A Sudbury man pleaded guilty on May 17, 2023 to child pornography charges.
Former Missouri Prison Guard Admits Assaulting Inmate, Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
A former Missouri prison guard pleaded guilty to federal charges Tuesday and admitted assaulting an inmate and possessing child pornography.
Five Springfield, Branson Residents Sentenced for Child Exploitation Enterprise
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Springfield Man Sentenced to Life in Prison
Activity in the U.S. Attorney’s Office
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Danny Lee Jimenez, age 38, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was sentenced on May 18, 2023, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson sentenced Jimenez to 15 months in prison with three years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment.
Troy Man Indicted for Stealing Six Firearms From Federally Licensed Dealer
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Michael C. McDermott, age 30, of Troy, New York, was arraigned today on an indictment charging him with theft of six firearms from a federally licensed dealer.
Schenectady Felon Sentenced for Firearms Possession
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Larry Peterkin, age 46, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced yesterday to 46 months in prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm.
Nacogdoches Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
A Nacogdoches man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today.
Las Vegas Resident Sentenced to Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl and Possession of Machine Guns
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
A Las Vegas man was sentenced yesterday by United States District Judge Cristina D. Silva to 6 ½ years in prison followed by four years of supervised release for selling machine gun conversion devices and thousands of pills laced with fentanyl.
Wise County Meth Distributor, Who Possessed Firearms, Sentenced to Over 15 Years
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
A Wise County, Virginia man, was sentenced last week to more than 15 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms
Louisiana Man Indicted for Shipping Firearms to New York
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Rodell Patterson, age 51, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was indicted today on charges that he engaged in the firearms business without a license, sold firearms to a person he knew to be a convicted felon, and unlawfully sold firearms to a resident of another state.