News from 2023
St. Petersburg Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Dry Cleaner Armed Robbery and Murder Relating to Exotic Nightclub Drug Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber today sentenced Corey Small (44, St. Petersburg) to 25 years in federal prison for to interfering with commerce by robbery, using and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, conspiring to distribute cocaine and cocaine base, possessing ...
Rapid City Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of Ammunition by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on May 15, 2023.
Convicted Murderer Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison After Being Caught Illegally Possessing Firearms, Including a “Sawed-Off” Shotgun
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Jeremy Bullock, 45, of Indianapolis, Indiana has been sentenced to 5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a firearm and possessing an unregistered “sawed off" shotgun.
Justice Department Observes National Missing Children’s Day
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - As part of the 40th annual commemoration of National Missing Children’s Day, the Department of Justice today honored nine individuals in Washington, DC for their extraordinary efforts to recover and help missing children and to hold those who commit child sexual abuse and crimes against children legally responsible for their actions.
Shreveport Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Fredarius D. Jackson, 25, of Shreveport, Louisiana, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote for being a convicted felon in possession of firearms. Jackson was sentenced to 60 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Federal Carjacking and Firearm Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARIO COUSAN, age 25, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on May 18, 2023, to 147 months imprisonment by Chief U.S. District Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown, after pleading guilty to carjacking and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Justice Department Observes National Missing Children’s Day
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: As part of the 40th annual commemoration of National Missing Children’s Day, the Justice Department today honored nine individuals in Washington, D.C. for their extraordinary efforts to recover and help missing children and to hold those who commit child sexual abuse and crimes against children legally responsible for their actions.
United States Attorney’s Office Honors Law Enforcement Personnel for Exceptional Service
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: CONCORD - United States Attorney Jane E. Young announces the recipients of the 2023 Law Enforcement Awards in honor of National Police Week. More than 30 federal, state, and local law enforcement personnel are being recognized for their contributions to the success of federal cases during the 2022 calendar year.
Yosemite National Park Squatter Pleads Guilty to Firearms Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Devin Michael Cuellar, 29, a transient, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a sawed-off shotgun and ammunition, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
North Fort Myers Man Indicted for Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: Fort Myers, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Chester Lewis Risco, III (19, North Fort Myers) with possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. If convicted, Risco faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. The indictment also notifies Risco that the United States intends to forfeit the firearm and ammunition, which are alleged to be traceable to proceeds of the offense.
Fargo, ND, Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Pointing a Loaded Handgun at Fargo Police Officers
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: Fargo - United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced that Shawn Larkin, Age 40 of Fargo, ND, appeared before Chief Judge Peter D. Welte, U.S. District Court, Fargo, ND, and was sentenced to 57 months years in federal prison followed by 3 years of supervised release for the charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts New Orleans Man for Kidnapping and Federal Gun Offense
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on May 5, 2023 MERVIN AMACKER, Jr., age 41, was charged in a two-count indictment for kidnapping and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Atlanta Man Sentenced to 97 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: SOUTH BEND - Mylin Murel, 20 years old, of Atlanta, GA, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr. after pleading guilty to stealing firearms from a federally licensed firearms dealer, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Jackson Woman Pleads Guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Jackson woman pleaded guilty to being a 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.
South Bend Man Convicted of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: SOUTH BEND -Late yesterday, 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.
Cape Girardeau Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Possessing Machine Gun
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: CAPE GIRARDEAU - U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Monday sentenced a man from Cape Girardeau, Missouri who was caught with a fully automatic Glock pistol to 51 months in prison.
Paducah Resident Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine and Firearm Charges
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: Paducah, KY - A Paducah man was sentenced to federal prison yesterday for methamphetamine distribution and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Man Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Loaded Gun in Rockford
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: ROCKFORD - A federal judge has sentenced a man to nearly five years in federal prison for illegally possessing a loaded firearm in Rockford.
Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison on Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - Carlos Kentral Kerney, 43, of Gainesville, Florida, was sentenced to a total of 30 years in federal prison following his conviction for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, carrying a firearm during and in relation to drug trafficking, and possession of a firearm by a felon. Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida announced the sentence.