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Oklahoma City Man Sentenced to Serve 188 Months in Federal Prison for Drug and Firearms Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
Earlier this week, MARCUS KELLY SMITH, 38, of Oklahoma City, was sentenced to serve more than 15 years in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm after a felony conviction, announced United States Attorney Robert J. Troester.
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Drug Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | Apr 4, 2023
SEAN BRIGGS, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced on February 28, 2023 by U.S. District Court Judge Wendy B. Vitter to fifty-one (51) months of incarceration after pleading guilty as charged to a one-count indictment, announced United States Attorney Duane A. Evans. Judge Vitter ordered that BRIGGS be placed on supervised release for three (3) years following his release from imprisonment. BRIGGS was also ordered to pay a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.
Casper, Wyoming Woman Charged With Arson in Wellspring Health Access Arson
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: Cheyenne, WY - LORNA ROXANNE GREEN, 22, of Casper, Wyoming, has been arrested and charged by complaint with arson of a facility engaged in interstate commerce. The defendant will make her initial appearance before United States Magistrate Judge Kelly H. Rankin on March 23, 2023 at 9 a.m. in Cheyenne.
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Carjacking and Firearms Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 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.
Maryland Man Sentenced for Trafficking Firearms With Obliterated Serial Numbers
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Maryland man was sentenced today to 25 months in prison for trafficking firearms with obliterated serial numbers.
Meridian Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Firearms by a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Meridian, Mississippi man pleaded guilty today to possession of firearms 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).
Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 120 Months Imprisonment Following Exchange of Gunfire With SWAT and Seizure of Narcotics
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 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.
Convicted Felon Indicted for Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: Tampa, FL - 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.
South Bend Man Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: SOUTH BEND - Xavier Zebulon Marzette, 39 years old, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after being found guilty during a 2-day jury trial of being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
ATF Posts Results of Federal Firearm Licensee Compliance Inspections Involving Violations of the Department of Justice’s Enhanced Regulatory Enforcement Policy
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, for the first time ever, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives began publicly posting information, available on the ATF website, regarding the results of certain compliance inspections of federal firearms licensees (FFL) completed between July 2021 and December 2022.
Las Vegas Felon Sentenced to Prison for Unlawful Possession of Short-Barrel Rifle With Obliterated Serial Number
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: LAS VEGAS - A prior convicted felon and Las Vegas resident was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Kent J. Dawson to 46 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for unlawful possession of a short-barrel AR-15 pattern rifle with an obliterated serial number.
Madison Man Charged With Firebombing Building
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - A Madison, Wisconsin man was arrested today on a charge related to the May 2022 firebombing of a Madison office building.
Rapid City Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of an Unregistered Firearm. The sentencing took place on March 24, 2023.
Aurora Man Pleads Guilty to Meth Conspiracy, Illegal Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 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.
Union County Man Admits Illegally Possessing Firearm and Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - 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.
Local Man Convicted at Trial Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Machine ‘Ghost Gun’
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: CINCINNATI - Jesse Carter, 32, of Cincinnati, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 84 months in prison for illegally possessing a fully-automatic weapon and possessing a pistol and ammunition after previously being convicted of a felony.
Reno Woman Sentenced to Prison for Straw Purchasing Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: RENO - A Reno woman who made false statements when she purchased multiple firearms that were bought for her son, a convicted felon, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Howard D. McKibben to 18 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Fast Food Cook Sentenced to 90 Months in Prison for Possessing Firearm at Work
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A U.S. District Judge sentenced a man to 90 months in federal prison after he was found by police with a loaded weapon while working as a cook at the Collinsville Jack in the Box in April 2022.
Illinois Man Sentenced to 188 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: FORT WAYNE - 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.
Drug Trafficking, Pipe Bomb Possession Send Missoula Man to Prison for More Than Six Years
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: MISSOULA - A Missoula man who admitted to a drug trafficking crime after law enforcement found a backpack containing methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl and a pipe bomb in his vehicle was sentenced today to six years and six months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.