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Michigan Man Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl Crime
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Kyle L. Thomas, also known as “Trip,” 23, of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced today to one year and 10 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of fentanyl.
Houston resident sent to prison for soliciting sexually-explicit videos of minors
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
A 25-year-old Houston resident has been ordered to federal prison after his convictions of production and possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Buffalo Man Convicted By A Federal Jury For His Role In Murder Of Three People In Front Of Child Sentenced To Three Consecutive Life Sentences
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Deandre Wilson, 51, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted by a federal jury of multiple charges for his role in a narcotics conspiracy which resulted in a triple homicide, was sentenced to serve three consecutive life sentences plus 30 years by Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford. Following the six-week jury trial, Wilson was convicted of:
Sex Trafficker Is Sentenced To 21 Years In Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Milton Antonio Hasty, a/k/a “Montana,” 31, of Salisbury, N.C., was sentenced to 21 years in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release today for sex trafficking of a minor, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Pryor man admits domestic assault
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
A Pryor man accused of beating a woman on the Crow Indian Reservation admitted to a domestic assault crime today, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.
West Haven Woman involved in Scheme to Steal COVID-19 Relief Funds from the City Sentenced to Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that LAUREN DiMASSA, formerly known as LAUREN KNOX, 38, of West Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Omar A. Williams in Hartford to six months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for participating in a scheme to steal COVID-19 relief funds from the City of West Haven.
Kentucky Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Attempted Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
A Walton, Kentucky man was sentenced yesterday in U.S. District Court in Nashville to 15 years in federal prison for attempting to coerce and entice a 13-year-old girl to engage in unlawful sexual activity, announced U.S. Attorney Henry C. Leventis.
Multi-Convicted Violent Felon Pleads Guilty To Possessing Firearms
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 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.
Tampa Felon Pleads Guilty To Possessing A Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Demetrius Sanchez Mitchell (38, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Former City Honors Teacher Sentenced To Serve 14 Years In Prison On Child Pornography Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Peter Hingston, 63, of Amherst, NY, who was convicted of two counts of possession of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 168 months in prison and 15 years supervised release by Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford.
Former Florida Resident Charged in $101 Million Health Care Kickback Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
A former Florida resident living in Puerto Rico has been charged for his role in a $101 million durable medical equipment kickback scheme, Attorney for the United States Vikas Khanna announced today.
Shiprock man pleads guilty to sexual abuse, child pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced today that Allan Wilson pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country and possession of child pornography. Wilson, 64, of Shiprock, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.
Navajo man pleads guilty to sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, announced that Bryon Yazzie, Jr. pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor, sexual abuse, and aggravated sexual abuse in Indian Country.
Wisconsin Man Pleads Guilty to Making Racially Charged Threats Toward Black Residents
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
United States Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad of the Eastern District of Wisconsin joined Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division in announcing that on March 23, 2023, a Wisconsin man pleaded guilty to one felony count and one misdemeanor count of intimidating and interfering with Black residents because of their race and because they were exercising their right to fair housing.
Former Lumentum Executive Pleads Guilty To Insider Trading
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Amit Bhardwaj Misappropriated Information About Impending Corporate Transactions to Trade on that Information and Tip His Associates
Ponca City Man Sentenced to Serve 15 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Indian Country
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
JALEN WOLFELKINS HARRIS, 29, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, was sentenced to serve 15 years in federal prison for sexual abuse of a minor in Indian country, announced United States Attorney Robert J. Troester.
Pottsville Man Sentenced To 78 Months In Prison For Cyberstalking
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Aaron Vandaley, age 45, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on March 21, 2023, to 78 months’ imprisonment by United States District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani for cyberstalking.
Schuylkill County Man Charged With Drug Trafficking And Firearm Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that William Quintana, age 50, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury for drug trafficking and firearm offenses.
FCI Schuylkill Inmate Charged With Possessing Contraband
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Devontay Douglas, age 25, an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institute Schuylkill, was indicted by a federal grand jury for illegally possessing contraband.
Jury Finds Defendant Guilty in Staged Armored Truck Robbery of $1.9 Million
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
Terry Tyrone Pollard, 27, of Cedartown, Georgia, was convicted following a jury trial in federal court for conspiracy to commit bank larceny and bank larceny.