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Gun Crimes Send Kalispell Felon to Prison for Five Years

News Release: MISSOULA, Mont. - A Kalispell man with a felony conviction was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release for illegally possessing firearms, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.


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Gun Trafficker Convicted of Unlicensed Firearms Dealing and Machine Gun Possession

News Release: MIAMI - Yesterday, Johnny Matthew Battle Jr., 30, of Miami, was convicted at trial before U.S. District Court Judge Beth Bloom of dealing firearms without a license and possessing a machine gun.


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Kansas Man Convicted for Sex Trafficking in Oklahoma

News Release: TULSA Okla. - A Wichita, Kansas, man was convicted on nine criminal charges for conducting a sex trafficking operation that spanned four states.


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Jury Convicts Columbus Man of Committing Six Robberies

News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - A federal jury has convicted a Columbus man for committing six robberies in Columbus in September and October 2020.


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U.S. Marshals, Waterbury, Hartford Police Capture Waterbury Murder Suspect in Hartford

News Release: New Haven, CT - The Connecticut U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force (CVFTF), working with Waterbury and Hartford police officers, this morning arrested a Waterbury murder suspect in Hartford.


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Prince George’s County Felon Convicted After Two-Day Federal Trial for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

News Release: GREENBELT, Md. - After a two-day trial, a federal jury convicted Antjoun Riddick, 45, of Accokeek, Maryland, on August 1 for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


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Union County Man Sentenced to 61 Months in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearm and Drug Trafficking

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Union County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to 61 months in prison for 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 today.


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Missouri Man Sentenced for Setting Fire to Islamic Center

News Release: A Missouri man was sentenced today for the arson of the Cape Girardeau Islamic Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.


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Minneapolis Felon Sentenced to 15.5 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 186 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegal possession of a firearm after engaging in a shootout in north Minneapolis, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


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St. Charles Parish Man Charged With Firearm and Narcotics Violations

News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the August 4, 2023 indictment charging BRANDON D. HILL, age 30, of Boutte, Louisiana, with violations of the Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Acts.


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Ravenna Man Sentenced to 150 Months in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms as a Felon

News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that Zebulon Timothy Nester, 27, of Ravenna Michigan, was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of firearms. U.S. District Judge Robert J. Jonker also ordered Nester to spend three years on supervised release after his confinement. Nester previously pled guilty to this charge in April.


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Violent Felon Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm

News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Thomas Burkett, 45, of Indianapolis, Indiana, has been sentenced to 77 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.


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Unforgiven Gang Member Sentenced to More Than 21 Years in Federal Prison for Violent Attack

News Release: Tampa, FL -United States District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Joshua Hall (44, North Carolina) to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for kidnapping in aid of racketeering activity and assault in aid of racketeering. Hall had pleaded guilty on Oct. 21, 2022.


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Federal Jury Convicts Man of Armed Robbery in Pensacola Shooting Case

News Release: PENSACOLA, Fla. - After a three-day trial, a federal jury in Pensacola found Quinton L. Pete, 34, of Ocala, Florida, guilty of attempted Hobbs Act robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The guilty verdict was announced by Jason R. Coody, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.


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Rapid City Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession

News Release: RAPID CITY, S.D. -- U.S. 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 firearm by a prohibited person. The sentencing took place on July 31.


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Malden Man Sentenced for Cocaine and Firearms Offenses

News Release: BOSTON - A Malden man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for operating a drug trafficking enterprise in which he sold fentanyl, cocaine and cocaine base to an undercover officer on multiple occasions.


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Akron Man Sentenced to Over 13 Years for Gun and Drug Charges

News Release: CLEVELAND - Reginald Allen, 37, of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced yesterday to 157 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Bridget M. Brennan, after he pled guilty to a nine-count indictment including charges for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, a fentanyl analog, cocaine and methamphetamine.


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Arrests Made in Falcon, Colorado, Homicides

News Release: COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - On Feb. 5, 2023, at around 12:50 a.m., numerous 911 calls were received by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center on reports of hearing multiple shots fired.


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Sixth and Final Defendant Sentenced to Prison for String of Violent Armed Carjackings and Firearms Violations

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Saint Paul man has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for his role in a string of violent armed carjackings and various firearms violations, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


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Minneapolis Felon Sentenced to 57 Months for Felon in Possession of a Firearm

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 57 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegal possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.