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Superseding Indictment Alleges 3 More New Haven Gang Members Committed Murder and Attempted Murders
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: A federal grand jury in Bridgeport returned a superseding indictment yesterday charging an additional three alleged members and associates of the “Exit 8" street gang in New Haven with conspiring to engage in a pattern of racketeering activity, including drug trafficking, murder and attempted murder, as well as related offenses. The grand jury previously returned an indictment charging six alleged members and associates of Exit 8 with related offenses.
Union County Man Sentenced to 61 Months in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearm and Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
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.
Malden Man Sentenced for Cocaine and Firearms Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
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.
Shreveport Man Sent to Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Machine Gun
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - Cartavious Cursshuan Pouncy, 21, of Shreveport, Louisiana, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. United States District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote sentenced Pouncy to 20 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release for illegal possession of a machine gun. Pouncy pleaded guilty to the charge on March 16, 2023.
Akron Man Sentenced to Over 13 Years for Gun and Drug Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
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.
Manatee County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Unlawfully Possessing Loaded Firearm as a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: FORT MYERS, Fla. - U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Shaborn Washington, 29, of Palmetto to eight years and four months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon. The court also ordered Washington to forfeit the firearm and ammunition possessed during the offense. Washington had been found guilty following a bench trial on February 23.
Vermont Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for Unlawful Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Vermont man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.
FFL Owner Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Providing a Firearm to Essa Williams, Alleged Shooter of Phoenix Police Department Officer Tyler Moldovan
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: PHOENIX - Dwayne Keith Anderson, 51, of Phoenix was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Steven P. Logan on Monday to six months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Anderson pleaded guilty on May 24 to false statement during the purchase of a firearm, aid and abet.
Defendant Sentenced to 19 Years in Federal Prison for a Racketeering Conspiracy, Including Two Murders
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: BALTIMORE - U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher sentenced Demonte Kellum, 26, of Baltimore to 19 years in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity, specifically his involvement in three armed robberies in 2019, two of which resulted in the murder of the victims.
Suburban Chicago Man Charged in Federal Court With Trafficking Machine Gun Conversion Devices
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - A suburban Chicago man has been indicted on federal firearm charges for allegedly trafficking 25 “Glock switches" that convert handguns into fully automatic machine guns.
Prince George’s County Felon Convicted After Two-Day Federal Trial for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
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.
Career Criminal Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A career criminal was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston to a total of 11 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl while still on supervised release for a previous federal drug trafficking conviction.
Federal Jury Convicts Man of Armed Robbery in Pensacola Shooting Case
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
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.
Justice Officials Participate in 2023 National Night Out
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: Yesterday, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco and Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta joined police departments and local communities across the country for the 40th annual National Night Out.
Springfield, Illinois, Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Possessing a Firearm as a Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A Springfield, Illinois, man, Parrionte H. Wallace, 22, of the 2000 block of South 12th Street, was sentenced on August 1 to 41 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by two years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm as a felon.
Sixth and Final Defendant Sentenced to Prison for String of Violent Armed Carjackings and Firearms Violations
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
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.
Pontiac Man Involved in Violent Robberies Appears in Federal Court
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: DETROIT - A Pontiac man was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of Interference with Commerce by Robbery, Use of a Firearm in Relation to a Crime of Violence and being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm relating to an armed robbery and attempted armed robbery which occurred in the city of Pontiac, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today.
Man Sentenced to Federal Prison After Using Instagram To Illegally Sell Guns, Including to a Minor
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Kelvin Henderson, 23, of Indianapolis, Indiana, has been sentenced to 1 year in federal prison after pleading guilty to making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm.
St. Charles Parish Man Charged With Firearm and Narcotics Violations
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 12, 2023
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.