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Tampa Felon Sentenced To More Than 6 Years In Federal Prison For Possessing A Loaded Firearm Months After Release From Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Dallas Robinson, Jr. (22, Tampa) to six years and six months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Robinson had pleaded guilty on December 14, 2022.
Former Finance Director Of Non-Profit Trade Association Charged With Embezzlement Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced today charges against DONNA MURRAY, a former director of finance for a non-profit financial services trade association headquartered in Manhattan, for a months-long embezzlement scheme through which she stole approximately $490,000 from her employer. MURRAY is expected to be presented later today in the Southern District of Florida.
Grand Junction Man Sentenced to Prison for Enticing Children Online
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces Benjamin David Harbin, age 33, of Grand Junction, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and a life term of supervised release for enticing minors to engage in the production of child pornography.
Former CFO Sentenced to 3 Years and 5 Months in Prison for Embezzling over $1.9 Million
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
Christopher Firle, 53, of Fairfield, was sentenced today to three years and five months in prison for a four-year embezzlement scheme of over $1.9 million from his employer, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Kidnapping and Carjacking in Alabama’s Wiregrass Region
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
United States Attorney Sandra J. Stewart announced that Iziquel Pasheng Vang, 23, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, received a sentence of 30-years in prison for kidnapping and carjacking.
Anchorage Man Charged with Approximately $25 Million Dollar Wire Fraud Scheme Involving Over 130 Victims
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
An information was filed yesterday charging Garrett Elder, owner of Tycoon Trading LLC, The Daily Bread Fund LLC, and other entities with executing an investment scheme that resulted in approximately $25 million in losses to over 130 victims.
New Jersey Man Arrested on Felony And Misdemeanor Charges For Actions On Lower West Terrace During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
A New Jersey man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.
Texas Man Indicted in Western Pennsylvania on Money Laundering Charge
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
A resident of Houston, Texas, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for money laundering, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today
Two Men Plead Guilty to $1.3 Million Penny-Stock Scheme
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
Two men pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud in connection with a penny-stock manipulation scheme.
Former New Orleans Police Officer Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting a 15-Year-Old Girl
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
A former police officer with the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) was sentenced in federal court to 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old crime victim in violation of her constitutional rights.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Charges 9 Defendants with Child Exploitation Offenses in Ongoing Program to Prevent Victimization of Children
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
Federal authorities today announced a series of child sexual exploitation cases alleging the victimization of minors – sometimes by convicted sex offenders – and charging a range of crimes that include sex trafficking, enticing a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity and producing child pornography.
Twelve indicted on federal charges for crimes including drugs and illegal firearms possession
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
Twelve defendants are among those facing federal charges including illegal possession of firearms and drug charges after separate indictments by a grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia, while recent actions in U.S. District Court include guilty pleas and criminal sentences related to illegal gun possession.
Callahan Man Charged With Possession With Intent To Distribute Controlled Substances
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that James Darrell Hickox (37, Callahan) has been charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. If convicted, he faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 5 years, up to 40 years, in federal prison.
Jacksonville Man Charged With Being An Illegal User Of Narcotics While Possessing Firearms
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Joshua Earrey (44, Jacksonville) has been charged by criminal complaint with being an illegal user of narcotics while possessing firearms. If convicted, Earrey faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison.
Saltillo, Mississippi Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possession of Images and Videos of Child Sexual Abuse
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
A Saltillo, Mississippi man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for his possession of child sexual abuse pictures and videos.
Former Kentucky Federal Prison Lieutenant Convicted of Covering Up the Assaults of Two Federal Inmates by Corrections Officers
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
After a six-day trial, a federal jury convicted former Bureau of Prisons Lieutenant Kevin Pearce, 38, on two counts of obstruction for writing false reports about the assaults of two federal inmates by corrections officers under Pearce’s command.
Nonimmigrant visa holder convicted of violating US gun laws
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
A federal jury in Houston has convicted a 25-year-old citizen of Niger on firearms charges related to his status in the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Man Flees in White Truck After Robbing Albuquerque Bank
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who robbed U.S. Bank, 2300 Louisiana Boulevard NE, on Monday, March 13, 2013, at approximately 2:33 p.m.
Federal Arrest of Two Undocumented Non-Citizens for an Assault of a Federal Officer
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
On March 13, 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested two Venezuelan nationals, 26-year-old Gregory Morillo-Quinto and 20-year-old Luiscar Godoy-Hernandez for assaulting a federal officer in El Paso, Texas.
Long-time Sureno Gang Member Pleads To Assaulting A Federal Law Enforcement Officer With A Deadly Weapon
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that Randy Coy James Holmes, age 25, of Spokane, Washington, pled guilty today in federal court in Spokane, Washington to Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Federal Law Enforcement Officer in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 111(a)(1), (b), as well as to Discharge of a Firearm During a Crime of Violence in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c).