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Justice Department Announces First Criminal Resolution Involving the Illicit Sale and Transport of Iranian Oil in Violation of U.S. Sanctions
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Justice Department announced today the successful disruption of a multimillion-dollar shipment of crude oil by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a designated foreign terrorist organization, that was bound for another country. This is the first-ever criminal resolution involving...
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
Bronx Man Sentenced to Prison for Assisting Cousin’s Drug Trafficking Enterprise
News Release: BRIDEPORT, Conn. - Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that JUAN MARTINEZ, JR., 22, of the Bronx, New York, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 12 months and one day of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for a narcotics offense.
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
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New York Woman Arrested for Trafficking Meth, Heroin, and “Tranq"
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - A Bronx, New York, woman has been charged in connection with trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl combined with xylazine from New York to New Hampshire, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Maryland man pleaded guilty today to a felony offense related to 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 2020 presidential election.
Former Massachusetts Resident Sentenced to Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking in Rhode Island
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A former Pepperell, MA, man arrested during an FBI Safe Streets Task Force investigation that resulted in the seizure of more than 461 grams of pure crystal methamphetamine was sentenced today to four years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Lowell Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Half a Kilogram of Meth Intended for Distribution
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Lowell man pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to methamphetamine charges and possessing of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
District Man Sentenced to Six and One Half Years Prison Term for Assaulting Homeless Man with a Tire Iron and Assaulting Elderly Tourist on the Metro
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: Defendant Committed a String of Crimes in One Day.
Windsor Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Containing Fentanyl
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: WINDSOR, Conn. - Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ALEXANDER LEE, 22, of Windsor, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to 60 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for trafficking counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl.
Kansas Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Kansas man pleaded guilty on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, to a felony offense related to 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 2020 presidential election.
Massachusetts Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - A Massachusetts man has been sentenced in federal court in Concord for his role as a drug runner in a conspiracy to distribute internationally sourced fentanyl operating out of Lawrence, Massachusetts., U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Tennessee Mother and Son (“Zip Tie Guy”) Sentenced on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to January 6 U.S. Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: Defendants Stole Flexi-Cuffs from Capitol Building Closet, Carried Them into the Senate Gallery, Looking for Potential Hostages.
Indiana Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - An Indiana man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to 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 2020 presidential election.
Oregon Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - An Oregon man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement, related to 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 2020 presidential election.
Arlene Gaylord Named Executive Assistant Director of the Information and Technology Branch
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: Arlene Gaylord Named Executive Assistant Director of the Information and Technology Branch.
Georgia Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Georgia man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement, related to 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 2020 presidential election.
Missouri Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Missouri man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement, related to 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 2020 presidential election.
Lancaster Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - A Lancaster man was sentenced in federal court for drug trafficking, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Dominican Woman Pleads Guilty to Possessing Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogue Intended for Distribution
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Dominican woman has pleaded guilty to possessing seven kilograms of fentanyl and one kilogram of fentanyl and fentanyl analogue intended for distribution.
La Oficina De Envigado Member Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Tied to Medellín Cartel
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Colombian man has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy connected to organized crime in the Republic of Colombia.
Pennsylvania Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: Defendant smashed glass of the Senate Wing Door windowpane and window, allowing the mob to climb into Capitol Building.