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West Tennessee Couple Wanted for Home Invasion Captured in Kentucky by U.S. Marshals Task Force
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force (TRVFTF) in Jackson, TN captured Brandon Cole, 32, and Lori Robertson, 36, on warrants for Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Burglary and Theft of Property over $1,000 issued by the Crockett County Sheriff’s Office. U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announced today.
U.S. Marshals in Houston Arrest Mississippi Prison Escapee
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The U.S. Marshals-led Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force today arrested one of the four fugitives who escaped early Sunday from the Raymond Detention Center in Raymond, Mississippi, and getting away in a Hinds County public works truck.
U.S. Marshals Offer up to $5,000 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest of Man Wanted in Connection With Murder in Washtenaw County
By U.S. Marshals Service | May 1, 2023
The U.S. Marshals-led Fugitive Apprehension Team is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading directly to the arrest of a man charged in the murder of a 21-year-old woman killed on November 11, 2022, in Washtenaw County.
Suspect Wanted in Toledo Vehicular Homicide Arrested in Findlay, Ohio
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
On April 25, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) and the Findlay Police Department arrested Ruben Parraz, 56. Parraz was wanted by the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office for two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide.
MAJOR CASE: U.S. Marshals Offering up to $5K Reward for Info Leading to Capture of Capital Murder Suspect
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
U.S. Marshals are offering up to $5,000 as a reward for information leading to the arrest of an Indiana man wanted for capital murder in Alabama.
Cleveland Suspect From 2012 Murder Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Illinois
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Earlier this afternoon, members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF), along with Deputies from the Central District of Illinois, arrested Martino Giles, 35.
Manchester Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Possession, Manufacture, and Sale of Firearms
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division, today announced that ANDREW FRANCOEUR, 36, of Manchester, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty yesterday in Hartford federal court to offenses related to his illegal possession, manufacture, and sale of firearms.
North Liberty Woman Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison Related to False Statements During the Purchase of Firearms
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A North Liberty woman was sentenced on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, to 12 months and one day in federal prison after pleading guilty to making false statements during the purchase of firearms.
Waterbury Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Federal Prison for Lying to Federal Agents Investigating Waterbury Gang Violence
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that SHAN THOMPSON, 25, of Waterbury, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 24 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for making false statements to federal law enforcement agents investigating gang-related violence in Waterbury.
ATF Investigates Weare Explosions
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The Boston Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is leading the investigation of two separate explosions that occurred in a wooded area of Weare, New Hampshire.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Federal Firearm and Drug Trafficking Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DEVONTE SMITH, age 22, of New Orleans, pled guilty to seven counts of an eight-count indictment, that charged him with multiple federal firearms and drug trafficking violations stemming from a March 30, 2022 shootout, on the corner of Orleans and Rocheblave Street that was captured on NOPD crime cameras, and the subsequent search of a Touro Street residence. Although no one was killed or injured in the shootout, several houses and automobiles sustained damage.
D.C. Man Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Rodney Burton 35, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty today to two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a person convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, Acting SAC Michael Weddel from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and Chief Robert J. Contee III, of the Metropolitan Police Department.
Maple Grove Felon Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A Maple Grove man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for illegal possession of firearms, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Honors Law Enforcement Partners in Fourth Annual “Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice” Awards Ceremony
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office recognized members of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies at its fourth annual “Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice” Awards ceremony.
Pair Accused of More St. Louis Carjackings
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Two men from East St. Louis, Illinois who were already facing federal charges related to a carjacking in November have been accused of more.
Two New Orleans Men Sentenced to Over 40 Years in Federal Prison for Violent Carjackings
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
HAROLD FOSTER, age 31, and MARC DALTON, age 31, of New Orleans, Louisiana were sentenced on April 25, 2023 by United States District Judge Jay C. Zainey, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. After a federal jury trial, the defendants were convicted of two counts of carjacking in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2119(1) and two counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A)(ii). FOSTER was sentenced to a total of 44 years imprisonment and DALTON was sentenced to a total of 41 years and 6 months imprisonment.
Providence Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
A citizen of Liberia residing in Providence who participated in a fraud scheme to create and deposit fraudulent checks and then quickly withdraw the funds from banks before the fraud was discovered was sentenced today to forty-one months in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Chairman Smith Opening Statement – Field Hearing on the State of the American Economy: The South
By DOL Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
“Good morning, and welcome to the third field hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee in the new Republican majority. Thank you to NAECO for hosting us here today.
Chairman Smith: Americans Add Biden’s Inflation Crisis to Death and Taxes as Part of Life’s Certainties
By DOL Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Americans will continue to suffer under President Biden’s inflation crisis, after the latest Consumer Price Index report showed inflation at 5.0 percent, an over 30 year high, and inflation rising 14.9 percentage points since Joe Biden became President.
Democratic Committee Leaders Write To Health Insurers Regarding Coverage Of Preventive Care
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 29, 2023
House and Senate Democratic Health Committee leaders wrote to 12 of the nation’s largest health insurers and trade associations representing employer-sponsored health plans today requesting information regarding how they plan to respond to the Northern District of Texas’s decision in Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra striking down the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) requirement that most health plans and issuers cover preventive services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) with an A or B rating without cost-sharing.