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Kansas Man Indicted for Using Guns, Death Threats, and Racial Slurs to Intimidate Black People
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: A Kansas man was indicted by a federal grand jury for using guns, death threats and racial slurs to intimidate Black people and interfere with multiple federally-protected rights.
Two Utah Men Charged with Federal Hate Crime Offense
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: Two Utah men were charged with a federal hate crime April 26 following the return of an indictment by a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City, Utah.
California Man Sentenced To Ten Years In Federal Prison For Trafficking Methamphetamine In California And New Hampshire
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 1, 2023
News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - A California man was sentenced today in federal court for trafficking methamphetamine in California and New Hampshire, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Subjects Sought for Series of Armed Robberies
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: Subjects Sought for Series of Armed Robberies.
Kentucky Militia Member Charged with Felony and Misdemeanors for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Kentucky man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges 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 presidential election.
Two Men Convicted of Assault on Law Enforcement, Obstruction, and Other Charges Stemming From the January 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Montana man and a Pennsylvania man were found guilty of all charges against them related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.
FBI El Paso Launches an Official Facebook Page (FBI-El Paso)
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: EL PASO, TX- The FBI El Paso Field Office has launched a Facebook account, FBI-El Paso, as another tool to communicate with our West Texas communities. FBI El Paso’s account will be one of three FBI social media accounts across the nation. FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation was launched in 2009 and FBI Seattle’s recently launched in February of 2023.
Two More Oath Keepers Members Sentenced on Felony Charges Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Jessica Watkins and Kenneth Harrelson were sentenced today on felony charges for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Their actions disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the presidential election.
Court Sentences Two Oath Keepers Leaders to 18 Years in Prison on Seditious Conspiracy and Other Charges Related to U.S. Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: Court Concludes Oath Keepers Leaders’ Conduct was Terrorism.
Two Indicted For Narcotics Offenses Involving 20 Kilograms Of Cocaine
By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - Two men have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston in connection with a traffic stop in Littleton on March 29, 2023, that resulted in the seizure of 20 kilograms of cocaine.
Federal Jury Finds Venezuelan National Guilty of Trafficking $21 Million Of Cocaine on the High Seas
By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: TAMPA, Fla. - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that a federal jury found Hector Caballero (70, Venezuela) guilty of conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine on a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as well as possessing with the intent to distribute...
Raleigh Man Receives More Than 10 years in Federal Prison for Distributing Kilograms of Methamphetamine to Eastern North Carolina
By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: WILMINGTON, N.C. - Alphonso Lewis, 47, of Raleigh, was sentenced to 121 months for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Communities Across the Country Remove Nearly 664,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications to Prevent Drug Misuse
By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: El Paso, Texas - On April 22, 2023, DEA and its law enforcement partners came together once again to protect our communities from prescription misuse by safely disposing of 663,725 pounds of unneeded medications at nearly 5,000 collection sites across the country.
Communities Across the Country Remove Nearly 664,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications to Prevent Drug Misuse
By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: LOUISVILLE, Ky. - On April 22, 2023, DEA and its law enforcement partners came together once again to protect our communities from prescription misuse by safely disposing of 663,725 pounds of unneeded medications at nearly 5,000 collection sites across the country.
Dallas Man Sentenced to 14 years in Federal Prison for Supplying Fentanyl in Rowlett Overdose
By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: DALLAS, TX - A Dallas man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations related to a 2021 overdose death, announced Special Agent in Charge Eduardo A. Chávez today.
Mexican National Found at Massive Merced County Marijuana Cultivation Operation Sentenced for Firearm Charge
By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Roberto Carlos Leon-Garcia (Leon), 49, a citizen of Mexico, was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for being in possession of a firearm while being in the United States without lawful status, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Brian M. Clark announced.
Meth Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An Independence, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for his role a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
Charges Filed Against San Benito Man for Assault with Vehicle
By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A 21-year-old San Benito resident has been indicted for assaulting federal agents with his vehicle, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Nurse Who Stole Painkillers, Replacing Them with Saline and Putting Surgical Patients at Risk, Sentenced to Four Years
By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: RALEIGH, N.C. - A former Fuquay-Varina nurse was sentenced today to 48 months in prison and three years of supervised release for tampering with painkillers intended for surgery patients. On March 9, 2022, Melissa Elizabeth Chacona pled guilty to the charges.
Denton Physician Sentenced for Over-Prescribing Opioids
By DOJ Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: DALLAS, TX - A Denton physician has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations announced Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Dallas Eduardo A. Chávez today.