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Odessa Woman Sentenced for False Statements During Firearm Purchases
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: MIDLAND, Texas - An Odessa woman was sentenced in a federal court in Midland Wednesday to 18 months in prison for providing false statements during purchases of firearms.
Bridgeport Gang Member Involved in 2019 Murder Sentenced to More Than 21 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: ZIARE DEDRICK, also known as “Zi" and “Hb Zi," 21, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 255 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for his participation in a violent Bridgeport street gang, including his involvement the murder of Ty’Quess Moore in December 2019.
Baltimore Felon Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge for Illegal Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Robert Hopewell, age 27, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to a federal charge for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Jury Convicts Ionia Man of Meth Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 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.
Petersburg Armed Drug Trafficker Convicted by Federal Jury
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - A federal jury convicted a Petersburg man today of possessing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and cocaine hydrochloride, possession of firearms in furtherance of that drug trafficking crime, and possession of firearms by a convicted felon.
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Carjacking and Firearms Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 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.
Aurora Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Conspiracy, Illegal Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - 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.
Justice Department Announces Charges and Sentence in Connection with Attempts to Acquire Military and Dual-Use Technologies
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023
Iranian Agents Tried to Obtain Equipment That Could Be Used in Weapons Programs
Georgia Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023
Defendant, a PracticingAttorney, Illegally Entered Capitol Within Minutes of the Initial Breach
Repeat Sacramento Sex Offender Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Prison for Possessing Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023
Joshua Klomp, 48, of Sacramento, was sentenced today to 11 years and two months in prison for possession of child pornography following a prior sex offense conviction and while on supervised release for a prior child pornography conviction, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Serial Bank Robber Pleads Guilty
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023
James Valentine Siehien, 53, of Tucson, Arizona, pleaded guilty last week to one count of Bank Robbery and two counts of Armed Bank Robbery.
Second Illinois Prison Guard Sentenced to 20 Years of Imprisonment Following Conviction for Civil Rights Deprivation Resulting in Bodily Injury and Death and Obstruction Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023
Todd Sheffler. 54, a former lieutenant at the Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, was sentenced today to an aggregate 20 years’ imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for civil rights deprivation resulting in bodily injury and death and obstruction of justice in connection with the death of Larry Earvin, an inmate at the facility.
Central Illinois Employee Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Maui Jim
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023
A Bradford, Illinois, woman, Erica Hornof, 36, of the 300 block of Enterprise Drive, pleaded guilty on March 20, 2023, to three counts of mail fraud and three counts of wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud Maui Jim, a sunglasses manufacturer.
FBI Conducts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the FBI Alpine Resident Agency Building
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023
FBI El Paso Field Office along with numerous law enforcement partners and federal, state, county, and city officials participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of its Alpine Resident Agency.
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023
Defendant Rifled Through Senator’s Desk
Center Line Resident Sentenced in Unemployment Fraud Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023
A Center Line woman was sentenced to 18 months in prison today based on her conviction for stealing over $300,000 as part of a wire fraud scheme targeting pandemic unemployment assistance benefits, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.
Former Florida State Representative Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, And Making False Statements In Connection With Covid-19 Relief Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023
Joseph Harding, 35, of Williston, Florida, plead guilty today to wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements in connection with COVID-19 relief fraud
Rhode Island Man Sentenced to 14 Months for Cyberstalking
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023
A Rhode Island man was sentenced today in federal court for cyberstalking.
Local man pleads guilty to receiving child pornography via Kik
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023
A 27-year-old McAllen resident has admitted to receiving child pornography approximately nine times, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Second ex-U.S. soldier sentenced to prison for plotting murder of Fort Stewart servicemember stabbed to death in installation housing
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023
A former U.S. Army soldier has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to his role in a plot that led to the stabbing death of a fellow soldier in his Fort Stewart barracks.