News from 2023
Three-Month Campaign To Reduce Violent Crime Results in Seizure of 165 Firearms and 29 Prosecutions for Gun, Drug and Violent Crimes
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
Law enforcement officials today announced that a three-month campaign to reduce violent crime in San Diego County has resulted in the seizure of 165 firearms - including 82 privately-made weapons known as “ghost guns” - and the prosecution of 29 people.
Franklin Man Arrested and Charged With Threatening to Kill a U.S. Senator
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
A Franklin man has been charged in connection with threatening to kill a United States Senator, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Four Additional Oath Keepers Sentenced for Seditious Conspiracy Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
Four members of the Oath Keepers were sentenced this week on seditious conspiracy and other charges for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Rochester Man Charged With Production And Possession Of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
FBI Asking For Assistance From The Public
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Carjacking and Weapons Violations
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
On May 30, 2023, TEVIS STANTON, age 22, a resident of Orleans Parish, pled guilty to two counts of a four-count indictment for carjacking and weapons violations announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Atlantic County Resident Admits Laundering Proceeds of COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
An Atlantic County, New Jersey, man admitted laundering the proceeds of fraudulently obtained Paycheck Protection Program loans, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Brooklyn Man Charged with Fraudulently Entering Competitor Laboratory and Destroying and Stealing Equipment
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
A Brooklyn, New York, man was arraigned on charges he allegedly entered a laboratory business on false pretenses and destroyed and stole that business’ equipment, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
New Orleans Man Charged with Federal Drug and Firearm Violations
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that LARRY WILLIAMS, age 37, of New Orleans, was indicted today for charges involving firearms and narcotics, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
A Native of Iraq and Citizen of the Netherlands Was Sentenced to 5 Years In Federal Prison for Possessing Firearms and Ammunition Unlawfully
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
A native of Iraq and citizen of the Netherlands, who has prior criminal arrests for Assault and Battery, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession, Malicious Destruction of Property, and Larceny, was sentenced this week to 5 years in federal prison for being an unlawful alien in possession of firearms and ammunition, announced United State Attorney Dawn N. Ison.
Trafficking of Fentanyl, Heroin and Methamphetamine Results in Sentences Totaling 30+ Years in Federal Prison for Two Louisiana Men
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
Two men involved in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine have been sentenced in the Western District of Louisiana, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown.
Chicago Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Federal Prison for Surreptitiously Recording Boys in YMCA Locker Rooms
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for surreptitiously recording thousands of videos of nude boys inside YMCA lockers rooms.
Cleveland Man Sentenced in Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
Devonn Fair, 31, of Cleveland, Ohio, was sentenced on Thursday, June 1, 2023, to 420 months or 35 years in prison by U.S. District Judge John R. Adams after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, conspiracy to launder monetary instruments, money laundering, and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Indianapolis Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Murder of a U.S. Postal Service Employee
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 2, 2023
Tony Cushingberry, 24, of Indianapolis, Indiana, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to murder and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
Life in Federal Prison for Pope County Drug Trafficker Associated With White Supremacist Gang
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: LITTLE ROCK- Marcus Millsap, 55, of Little Rock, was sentenced to life in federal prison for conspiracy to violate racketeering laws, attempted murder in aid of racketeering, and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Millsap was sentenced earlier today by United States District Judge Brian S. Miller.
Schenectady Felon Sentenced for Firearms Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Larry Peterkin, age 46, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced yesterday to 46 months in prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and John B. DeVito, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), made the announcement.
Federal Judge Convicts Billings Felon of Illegal Possession of Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: MISSOULA - A federal judge today convicted a Billings felon of illegally possessing a firearm after a bench trial, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Federal Indictment Charges 7 With Gun and Narcotics Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: LOS ANGELES - Federal and local authorities this morning arrested six defendants, the majority of whom are members of the El Sereno Rifa street gang, on federal weapons and narcotics charges stemming from a nearly yearlong undercover operation in which authorities purchased approximately 11 pounds of methamphetamine and 47 firearms, including ghost guns and so-called “cop killer" handguns.
Drug Dealer Sentenced to 70 Months for Attempted Drug Sale at Arizona Mills Mall
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. - Steve Lugo Leon, 24, of Phoenix, Arizona, was sentenced last week by United States District Judge G. Murray Snow to 70 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Leon pleaded guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute 40 Grams or More of a Mixture or Substance Containing a Detectable Amount of Fentanyl.
New Haven Man Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison for Firearm Offense
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JACKIE BROWN, 43, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 92 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for unlawfully possessing ammunition.
Muskegon Man Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Destructive Device
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2023
News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced that Casey Richard Newman, 40, of Muskegon, Michigan was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Janet T. Neff for knowingly possessing a destructive device. Destructive devices, ...