News from 2023
Caldwell Woman Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Bath Salts and Conspiring to Commit Money Laundering
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: BOISE - Angela Marie Klinkhamer, 44, of Caldwell, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute controlled substances and conspiring to commit money laundering, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today.
Former Bureau of Prisons Corrections Officer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Assaulting Inmate in Los Angeles Jail
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: LOS ANGELES - A former corrections officer with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) who sexually assaulted a woman in custody was sentenced today to 120 months in federal prison.
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: Defendant Rifled Through Senator’s Desk. WASHINGTON - A Texas man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for 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...
Stevensville man sentenced to 16 years in prison for fentanyl, meth trafficking operation
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: MISSOULA - A Stevensville man convicted in a large-scale operation to make and distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine pills that looked like legal prescription drugs, which he sold by the thousands while illegally possessing a firearm, was sentenced today to 16 years in prison, to be followed by seven years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
National Freight Carrier to Pay Civil Penalties and Implement Stormwater Compliance Measures for Clean Water Act Noncompliance
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: ABF Freight System Inc. (ABF), a freight carrier that operates more than 200 transportation facilities in 47 states and Puerto Rico, has resolved allegations that it violated requirements of the Clean Water Act (CWA) relating to industrial stormwater at locations across the country. Under the proposed...
Justice Department Announces Charges and Sentence in Connection with Attempts to Acquire Military and Dual-Use Technologies
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: Iranian Agents Tried to Obtain Equipment That Could Be Used in Weapons Programs.
Colorado High School Activities Association Agrees to Improve Access for Student Athletes with Disabilities
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: DENVER-The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announced today that the United States has resolved a discrimination complaint under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) against the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) related to a student athlete with diabetes who was disqualified from participating in an event at a state championship swim meet.
Leader of Multi-Kilogram Cocaine Conspiracy Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: ORLANDO, Fla. - U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. sentenced James Mirabal (46, St. Cloud) to 15 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine. The court also ordered Mirabal to forfeit $124,598, traceable proceeds of the offense. Mirabal had pleaded guilty on Dec. 27, 2022. Mirabal’s...
Former Nurse Sentenced To Federal Prison For Illegal Oxycodone Prescription Scheme
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Susan C. Bucklew today sentenced Jacquelyn DeVito (40, Brandon) to 24 months in federal prison for unlawful drug distribution and for acquiring a controlled substance by misrepresentation. DeVito also relinquished her Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Registered Nurse...
Former Florida State Representative Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, And Making False Statements In Connection With Covid-19 Relief Fraud
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA -Joseph Harding, 35, of Williston, Florida, plead guilty today to wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements in connection with COVID-19 relief fraud. Jason R. Coody, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the guilty plea.
Importance of Reading Stressed to Students Within DEA Omaha Division
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: OMAHA, NE - Members of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division visited more than 2,500 elementary students in March for Read Across America Week. During visits, DEA staff read to students, discussed the importance of reading in their jobs and talked about the dangers and consequences of drug use.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Tennessee Man and Kentucky Woman for Sex Trafficking Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: A federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, returned an indictment on March 8, charging a Tennessee man with sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion. The indictment further charged that the defendant conspired with a Kentucky woman to commit that crime.
East St. Louis Man Accused of Selling Machine Guns, Fentanyl in St. Louis
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS - A man from East St. Louis, Illinois was arrested Tuesday after having been indicted on machine gun and drug charges.
Anoka Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of a Machine Gun, Methamphetamine
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - An Anoka man has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a machinegun and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Three Consecutive Life Sentences For Man Who Participated In The Murder Of Three People Including A Federal Witness
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Kevin Coles, age 37, of New York and Hagerstown, Maryland, was sentenced to three consecutive terms of life imprisonment for his role in the June 25, 2016, murders of three individuals in Mercersburg...
Georgia Man Pleads Guilty in Check Fraud Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of McDonough, Georgia, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of check fraud, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.
Ismail J. Ramsey Sworn In As United States Attorney For The Northern District Of California
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: SAN FRANCISCO - Ismail J. Ramsey took the oath of office today to become the United States Attorney for the Northern District of California. President Joseph Biden announced the nomination of Mr. Ramsey on Nov. 29, 2022, and the United States Senate confirmed Mr. Ramsey on March 7, 2023. Hon. Thelton Henderson, Senior United States District Judge (ret.) and Chief District Judge Richard Seeborg oversaw the private ceremony.
Superseding Indictment Charges River Falls Man with Sex and Labor Trafficking, Production of Child Pornography, and Money Laundering
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin returned a superseding indictment yesterday charging a River Falls, Wisconsin man with labor and sex trafficking, production of child pornography, and money laundering.
Bakersfield Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Role in Fraudulent Transfer of Funds from a Victim’s Brokerage Account
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Ramon Armendariz Jr., 35, of Bakersfield, was sentenced today to four years and nine months in prison for wire fraud, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Browning man convicted of sexually abusing two girls sentenced to more than 18 years in prison
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: GREAT FALLS - A Browning man convicted of sexually abusing two girls approximately 20 years ago on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation was sentenced today to 18 years and nine months in prison, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.