News from 2023
Tampa Felon Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Loaded Firearm Months After Release From Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Dallas Robinson, Jr. (22, Tampa) to six years and six months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Robinson had pleaded guilty on Dec. 14, 2022.
Shahid Masood, M.D.; Decision and Order discussed on March 22 by Justice Department
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Omaha Woman Sentenced for Marijuana Distribution Conspiracy and Straw Purchase of Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Rachel L. Stewart, 33, of Omaha, was sentenced on March 16, 2023, by the Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. to a total of 30 months’ imprisonment for Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana and to False Statement During Purchase ...
Federal Jury Convicts Northern Minnesota Felon for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A federal jury found an Onamia man guilty of illegally possessing a firearm following a domestic assault, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Passenger Accused of Gun Crime After Attempted Traffic Stop Led to Shooting of Great Falls Police Officer
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: GREAT FALLS - A woman passenger appeared in federal court today on a firearm charge after the driver allegedly shot and wounded a Great Falls Police Department officer during an attempted traffic stop of their car on March 7, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Susan Ferensic Named Assistant Director of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: Susan Ferensic Named Assistant Director of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate.
Former Rochester Pawn Shop Owner Going To Prison For Selling Stolen Goods
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Devin Tribunella, 39, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of transportation of stolen goods in interstate commerce, was sentenced to serve 48 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa. Tribunella was also ordered to forfeit a 2008 Lamborghini, a 2014 Mercedes Benz, a 2014 Rolls Royce, a 2015 Porsche, the contents of three bank accounts totaling $155,182.87, and a $1,600,000 money judgment.
St. Louis Man Admits Robbing Escort at Gunpoint
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: ST. LOUIS - A man from St. Louis, Missouri on Wednesday admitted robbing and assaulting an escort at gunpoint in 2021.
Greenfield Felon Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison After Breaking Into a Hancock County Home, Stealing 25 Firearms, and Selling Them
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- William Campbell, 32, of Greenfield, Indiana, has been sentenced to 8 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon.
Lexington Man Sentenced to 151 Months for Fentanyl Trafficking and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky.- A Lexington, Ky., man, Isaiah Wimberly, 30, was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison on Wednesday, by U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove, for possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
South Carolina Man Sentenced for Receiving Ammunition While Under Felony Indictment
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Nicholas Vassallo announced today that CHRISTOPHER RAY EDWARDS, age 37, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, was sentenced on March 8, 2023, by Chief United States District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl to 70 months’ imprisonment with three years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment, for receiving ammunition while under a felony indictment.
Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Committing Murder To Maintain and Increase Position in Chicago Street Gang
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - A federal judge has sentenced a Chicago man to life in prison for committing murder to maintain and increase his position in a violent Chicago street gang.
Clayton Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding North Carolina Medicaid
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - Lakia Lateefah Washington, 39, who fraudulently claimed to provide counseling services to fake patients, including an unborn child, pled guilty to defrauding North Carolina Medicaid. Washington faces up to 10 years in prison and a potential fine.
West Coast Most Wanted Drug Organization Leader Arrested
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: San Juan, PR - A wanted fugitive on the island's West Coast Region was apprehended at approximately 1 p.m. today in Urbanization Vega Dorada, Vega Alta, by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Puerto Rico Police Department.
Former Lincoln Lawyer Sentenced to Two Years in Prison in Tax Case
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Craig Hoffman, 46, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced on March 20, 2023, in Lincoln by Senior United States District Judge John M. Gerrard for willful failure to collect or pay over employment taxes. Hoffman was sentenced to two years in prison. After...
Columbia Man Involved in a Shooting Incident Sentenced to 46 Months in Federal Prison for Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA -Eric Grier, 55, of Columbia, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony.
Aurora Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Conspiracy, Illegal Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - An Aurora, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to his role in a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in Barry County, Mo.
Chicago Felon Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Chicago man has been sentenced to 70 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for illegal possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Grand Jury - March 2023
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Steven Russell announced the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned 16 unsealed Indictments charging 16 defendants. Indictments are charging documents that contain one or more individual counts that are merely accusations, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Six Additional Oath Keepers Members and Affiliates Found Guilty of Charges Related to Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: Five Defendants Found Guilty of Conspiracy to Obstruct of the Certification of the 2020 Presidential Election.