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Jury Convicts Ionia Man of Meth Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An Ionia, Mo., man was convicted at trial today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Pettis County, Mo.
Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 120 Months Imprisonment Following Exchange of Gunfire With SWAT and Seizure of Narcotics
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: Salt Lake City, Utah - A Utah man was sentenced today to 10 years’ imprisonment for possessing and intending to distribute methamphetamine and possessing a firearm during a drug trafficking crime, where a SWAT officer and the defendant were shot and injured in the District of Utah.
Passaic County Man Sentenced to 150 Months in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl That Led To Overdose Death
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 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.
Brooklyn Park Felon Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Brooklyn Park man was sentenced to 87 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm as a felon, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charge
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - LAIRD JOHNSON, age 24, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty on March 23, 2023 to a five-count indictment alleging violations of the Federal Gun Control Act, Title 18 United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1), 922(j), 922(u), 924(a)(2), and 924(i)(1), announced United States Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Frederick County Sheriff and Gun Dealer Indicted for Scheme To Illegally Acquire Machineguns
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 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.
Bogalusa Man Sentenced to 160 Months Imprisonment for Violating the Federal Gun Control Act
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JAKARI BROWN, a/k/a “Jakari Lemar," age 24, a resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was sentenced on April 4, 2023 by U.S. District Court Judge Greg G. Guidry to consecutive terms of 120 months and 40 months, respectively. Also, Judge Guidry imposed 3 years of supervised release and ...
Boston Men Indicted for Unlawful Trafficking of Machinegun Conversion Devices
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - Two Boston men have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for illegally selling a dozen machinegun conversion devices.
Springfield Man Involved in Drive-By Shootings Sentenced for Illegal Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A Springfield, Mo., man has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing firearms following his involvement in two drive-by shootings.
Two Las Vegas Felons Sentenced to Prison for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 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.
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Carjacking and Firearms Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - MERVIN BAILEY, age 20, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced today for carjacking and attempted carjacking in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2119 and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A)(ii) announced United States Attorney Duane A. Evans.
West Hartford Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Distribution and Gun Possession Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JAYVIAN RODRIGUEZ, 25, of West Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 126 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for fentanyl distribution and firearm possession offenses.
Convicted Murderer Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: Ocala, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Christopher Richard Munroe (55, Ocala) has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Munroe faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for June 15, 2023. Munroe had been indicted on Dec. 20, 2022.
Man Convicted of Alexandria and Monroe Bombings Gets Sentenced
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, LA - Daniel Aikens, 40, of Alexandria, Louisiana, was sentenced March 28, 2023, to 16 years in prison for 8 counts of illegal explosive related charges by United States Senior District Judge Dee D. Drell announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. On Nov. 18, 2022, the jury found ...
Geneva Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: FORT WAYNE -Chad Billington, 38 years old, of Geneva, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to distribution of methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Detroit Rapper Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: DETROIT - Detroit rapper Marcellus Wallace, a/k/a “Baby Grizzley," was sentenced yesterday to 57 months in prison based on his conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today.
Illegal Possession of a Firearm Sends Ruston Man to Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: MONROE, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Howard Demartae Jackson, 27, of Ruston, Louisiana, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty to 170 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
USMS NY-NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force Arrests Shooter of NYPD Officer
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: New York, NY - Deputies and Task Force Officers from the U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force Thursday apprehended the suspect wanted for shooting and wounding a rookie NYPD officer in a street tussle Wednesday in Queens.
South Florida Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Firearms Offense
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: Fort Myers, Florida - U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell today sentenced Cambrel Jamal Smart (29, Fort Lauderdale) to five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. The court also ordered Smart to forfeit the firearm and ammunition he illegally possessed. Smart had pleaded guilty on Dec. 1, 2022.
Cumberland County Man Admits Possessing Destructive Device and Explosive Materials
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2023
News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A Cumberland County, New Jersey, man today admitted possessing a destructive device and explosive materials, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.