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Multi-Convicted Violent Felon Pleads Guilty to Possessing Firearms
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Shawn Lanier Lowman, Jr. (23, Tampa) today pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
St. Petersburg Man Arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent To Distribute
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrest and filing of a criminal complaint charging Erik Barner (44, St. Petersburg) with one count of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. If convicted, Barner faces up to 20 years in federal prison.
Unlicensed Gun and Marijuana Dealer Sentenced to 64 Months for Illegal Handling of Over 50 Firearms, Among Other Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
A Roosevelt man was sentenced Monday to over five years imprisonment after pleading guilty to illegally purchasing and reselling firearms without a license, and multiple other drug related offenses stemming back to 2021.
Aurora Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Conspiracy, Illegal Firearm Officers Seized 29 Pounds of Meth During Arrest
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
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.
Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Antonio Joel Ortiz, 25 years old, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Jon E. DeGuilio after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Convicted Felon Indicted for Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Jojuan Lindsey (27, St. Petersburg) with one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. If convicted, Lindsey faces up to 15 years in federal prison.
Man Charged With Stealing Guns From Newington Gun Store
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 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 a federal grand jury in Hartford has returned an indictment charging TROY HARRIS, 28, with firearm offenses stemming from a Newington gun store theft in September 2021.
Trio Indicted and Arrested in Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy Spanning From California to D.C.
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Federal law enforcement arrested one member of the conspiracy last month, and two remaining members of the conspiracy, this morning, for a fentanyl distribution conspiracy responsible for bringing thousands of fake blue Oxycodone (M30) pills, containing fentanyl, from California to D.C., announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, and DEA Special Agent in Charge Jarod Forget, of the Washington Division, and Chief Robert J. Contee, III, of the Metropolitan Police Department.
Meridian Man Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
A Meridian, Mississippi man was sentenced to 77 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Kurt H. Thielhorn of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Casper, Wyoming Woman Charged With Arson in Wellspring Health Access Arson
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
LORNA ROXANNE GREEN, 22, of Casper, Wyoming, has been arrested and charged by complaint with arson of a facility engaged in interstate commerce.
Rapid City Man Indicted for Illegal Possession of Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal grand jury has indicted a Rapid City, South Dakota, man for Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Prohibited Person.
ATF Issues Public Safety Advisory to All Federal Firearms Licensees, Manufacturers and Distributors of Firearm Parts, Components, and Accessories
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Advisory makes clear that investigation of willful efforts to violate federal laws regulating the manufacture and sale of firearm frames and receivers is an ATF priority
Union County Man Admits Illegally Possessing Firearm and Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
A Union County, New Jersey, man today admitted illegally possessing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and oxycodone for distribution and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Mobile Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison for String of Armed Robberies
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
A Mobile man was sentenced to 209 months in prison for committing several robberies, being a felon in possession of a gun, and brandishing a gun during crimes of violence.
Eight Men Charged With Fentanyl Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Eight men were charged today for their roles in a drug trafficking organization operating in and around Union County, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Illinois Man Sentenced to 188 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Adam Henry, 33 years old, of Naperville, Illinois, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Columbus Man Faces 25-Year Prison Sentence After Conviction of Crimes Related to Violent Armed Robbery
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
A U.S. District Court jury has convicted Kevin Daniels, 45, of Columbus, of crimes he committed during the armed robbery of a mobile phone store in November 2021.
Another Indicted in Connection to Armed Robbery of AR-Rifle
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
Three men have now been charged in connection of a hotel robbery of an AR-variant rifle, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Cass County Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of an Unregistered Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
A Cass County man has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a short-barreled shotgun, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Maryland Resident Sentenced to Over Five Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Transporting Firearms With Obliterated Serial Numbers and Smuggling Firearms to Nigeria
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 9, 2023
U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett today sentenced Eric Fru Nji, age 42, of Fort Washington, Maryland, to 63 months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for conspiracy, for transporting firearms with obliterated serial numbers, and for smuggling firearms and ammunition from the United States to Nigeria.