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Somerville Man Sentenced to Nearly Nine Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Somerville man was sentenced on July 19, 2023 in federal court in Boston for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy.
Indiana Woman Sentenced to 63 Months for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Alfred A. Cooke, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-Merrillville, Indiana, and U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson for the Northern District of Indiana announced that Carissa McCoy, 42, of Michigan City, Indiana, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.
Two Members of Austin Fentanyl Distribution Organization Sentenced to Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: AUSTIN, Texas - Two Austin area men were sentenced Monday in federal court in Austin to more than seven years in prison for their involvement in a fentanyl distribution organization.
Dominican Man Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Prison for Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking and Illegal Reentry
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Dominican man has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, and for unlawful reentry of a deported alien.
Drug Courier Sentenced to 37 Months in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 26, 2023
News Release: WATERBURY, Conn. - Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ARMANDO VARELA-PLAZA, 41, a citizen of Mexico last residing in Queens, New York, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson in Hartford to 37 months of imprisonment for his role in a drug trafficking ring.
FBI Director Delivers Keynote Address at NOBLE Conference, Visits Cleveland Field Office
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: FBI Director Delivers Keynote Address at NOBLE Conference, Visits Cleveland Field Office.
Repeat Offender and Prolific Fentanyl Trafficker is Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Today, U.S. District Judge Max O. Cogburn, Jr. sentenced Gary Lee Davis, 56, of Charlotte, to 188 months in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
FBI Director Christopher Wray Visits Baltimore Field Office
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 25, 2023
News Release: BALTIMORE, MD-This week FBI Director Christopher Wray visited the FBI’s Baltimore Field Office. During the visit, Director Wray met with Special Agent in Charge Thomas J. Sobocinski of the FBI Baltimore Field Office, other field office personnel, and local, state, and federal law enforcement partners from Maryland and Delaware.
Washington Man Sentenced for Involvement in Shooting Death of Coeur d’Alene Teen
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 24, 2023
News Release: COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho - Matthew James Holmberg, 20, of Spokane Valley, Washington, was sentenced on July 19, 2023, to 19 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance and discharge of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Former University of Arizona Student Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 24, 2023
News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. - Jonathan Edward Mayer, 22, of Tacoma, Washington, was sentenced on June 30, 2023, by U.S. District Judge Scott H. Rash to 84 months in prison. Mayer previously pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, ...
Florida Woman Sentenced on Multiple Felony Charges for Assault on Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Florida woman was sentenced today on multiple felony charges, including assaulting law enforcement, related to her actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Her 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.
FBI Seeking Information From a Bank Robbery in Miami
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 19, 2023
News Release: FBI Seeking Information From a Bank Robbery in Miami.
Georgia Man Arrested on Felony Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Georgia man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement officers, for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 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.
Iowa Man Sentenced to Nearly 11 Years for Trafficking Meth and Heroin in Northwest Illinois
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 18, 2023
News Release: ROCKFORD, Ill. - Sheila G. Lyons, Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Field Division, and Acting U.S. Attorney Morris Pasqual for the Northern District of Illinois announced that an Iowa man has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and heroin in northwest Illinois.
Suburban Chicago Physician Sentenced to Federal Prison for Prescribing Opioids Without a Medical Exam
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 18, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Sheila G. Lyons, Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Field Division, and Acting U.S. Attorney Morris Pasqual for the Northern District of Illinois announced that a suburban Chicago physician has been sentenced to a federal prison term for prescribing opioids to patients without a medical examination and then billing Medicare for the purported treatment.
Local Man Sent to Prison After Helping Traffic Over 250 Kilograms of Meth in Gas Tank
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A 42-year-old Brownsville resident has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction for conspiring to possess with intent to distribute liquid meth, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Florida Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Florida man was sentenced on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, on felony charges related to 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.
Maine Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: A Maine man was sentenced today on multiple felony and misdemeanor convictions for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. 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.
Public press releases: U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) publishes 173 in April
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
There were 173 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in April.
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Texas man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge 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 2020 presidential election.