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Brooksville Man Found Guilty of Possessing Firearm as an Armed Career Criminal
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: Ocala, Florida - Senior U.S. District Judge John Antoon II has found Wayne Allen Phillips, Jr. (45, Brooksville) guilty of one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a previously convicted felon. Phillips qualifies for an increased penalty under the Armed Career Criminal Act. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years, up to life, in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 20, 2023. Phillips had been indicted on March 29, 2022.
Hamilton Felon Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms, Including “Ghost Gun”
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: MISSOULA - A Hamilton man who admitted to illegally possessing firearms and ammunition, including a “ghost gun," after having been convicted of felonies, was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Zephyrhills Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawfully Making a Destructive Device
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: Tampa, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that James John Hall (34, Zephyrhills) has pleaded guilty to one count of unlawfully making a firearm (destructive device). Hall faces up to 10 years’ imprisonment. Hall has also agreed to forfeit the destructive device, which includes a pipe, Tannerite, pyrotechnic powder, and pyrotechnic fuse.
Stevens Point Man Sentenced to 6 Years for Unlawful Possession of Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Lorenzo Miner, 30, Stevens Point, Wisconsin was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to six years in federal prison for possessing a firearm after previously being convicted of a felony. Miner pleaded guilty to this charge on Nov. 21, 2022.
U.S. Marshals Offer up to $5K Reward for WV Murder Suspect
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: Charleston, WV - The U.S. Marshals Southern District of West Virginia CUFFED Task Force is asking for the public’s assistance and offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of a Charleston man wanted for a November 2022 murder in Huntington.
Member and Associate of Newark Street Gang Charged With Unlawful Possession of Machinegun Used in Shooting of Three People
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A member of a Newark street gang made his initial court appearance today on firearms charges related to the shooting of multiple victims, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced.
Danville, Illinois, Man Charged With Carjacking Resulting in Death and Murder
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: URBANA, Ill. - A grand jury today returned a superseding indictment charging Kevin Marshall, 32, of Danville, Illinois, with allegedly carjacking and murdering Daniel Walter, a 28-year-old man from Williamsport, Indiana, on or about April 25, 2020. The superseding indictment also charges Marshall with ...
Two Los Angeles Men Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy That Led to Murder
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK -Two men from Los Angeles, California, were sentenced yesterday for their roles in a conspiracy to acquire methamphetamine in California and distribute it in the Cortland, New York area, announced United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman, Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge ...
Honduran National Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison for Possession of Firearms by an Alien Illegally and Unlawfully in the United States
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Elmer Enrique Amaya Gonzales, age 20, of Honduras, to 41 months in federal prison following his conviction for possession of firearms by an alien illegally and unlawfully in the United States. Upon his release from prison, Gonzales will be removed from the United States and returned to his home country of Honduras.
Bronx, New York, Man Sentenced to 43 Years in Prison for Multistate Kidnapping, Assault, and Arson Rampage
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Bronx, New York, man was sentenced today to 516 months in prison for a multistate crime spree during which he kidnapped and sexually assaulted his former girlfriend, assaulted a federal employee, set fire to a used car dealership, and rammed multiple police vehicles before being apprehended, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Passaic County Man Sentenced to 150 Months in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl That Led To Overdose Death
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Passaic County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 150 months in prison for distributing fentanyl that caused the death of another person, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Sauk Rapids Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Unlicensed Manufacturing, Selling Ghost Guns
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Sauk Rapids man has been sentenced to the statutory maximum 60 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for unlicensed manufacturing and selling ghost guns, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Jacksonville Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison for Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: Jacksonville, Florida - U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced Terry Lenard Shipman (48, Jacksonville) to five years and five months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Shipman had pleaded guilty in December 2022.
Falls Church Man Sentenced for Possessing Unregistered Silencers
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Falls Church man was sentenced today to 3 years in prison for unlawful possession of unregistered silencers.
Two Las Vegas Felons Sentenced to Prison for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: LAS VEGAS - Two convicted felons and Las Vegas residents were sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey for unlawful possession of firearms and for their roles in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy. Nicholas Eddards was sentenced to 96 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release. Justin Chester was sentenced to 78 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.
Frederick County Sheriff and Gun Dealer Indicted for Scheme To Illegally Acquire Machineguns
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Charles Austin Jenkins, age 66, of Thurmont, Maryland, and Robert Justin Krop, age 36, of Frederick, Maryland, with conspiracy and false statements in order to acquire machineguns. Krop is also charged with illegal possession of machineguns. No court appearance is scheduled for the defendants at this time.
Retired ATF Special Agent Beeping Egg Mission Continues
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - For 16 years, ATF Special Agent David Hyche has been on a mission to ensure his daughter, Rachel, and other people with special needs can gain independence and increase participation in activities most of us take for granted. Specifically, an Easter egg hunt. Now retired from ATF and serving as the Chief of the Calera Police Department in Alabama, Hyche continues to pursue that mission.
Ansonia Man Admits Stealing and Selling Catalytic Converters
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that FRANCISCO AYALA, 22, of Ansonia, has pleaded in Hartford federal court to offenses related to his participation in a stolen catalytic converter trafficking ring.
Billings Man Admits Armed Robbery Charges in Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: BILLINGS - A Billings man admitted to robbery and firearms crimes today after he was accused of stealing a car at gunpoint in Billings and leading law enforcement on a chase into Big Horn County, where he was arrested, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
Alleged Firearm Traffickers Arrested in ATF Bust
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 18, 2023
News Release: Three men accused of selling guns illegally were arrested in an ATF takedown on Wednesday, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.