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New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Federal Firearm and Drug Trafficking Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DEVONTE SMITH, age 22, of New Orleans, pled guilty to seven counts of an eight-count indictment, that charged him with multiple federal firearms and drug trafficking violations stemming from a March 30, 2022 shootout, on the corner of Orleans and Rocheblave Street that was captured on NOPD crime cameras, and the subsequent search of a Touro Street residence
Mishawaka Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Erskine Jones, 31 years old, of Mishawaka, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Chief Judge Jon E. DeGuilio after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
Denver Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.3 Million Covid Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces DeJane Reaniece Lattany, age 32, of Denver, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for receiving more than $3.3 million of fraudulent COVID-19 loans.
Honduran Woman Charged with Illegally Using Social Security Number to Obtain Employment
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
ENNA SERRANO-CRUZ, age 31, a native of Honduras, was sentenced on April 27, 2023 for illegally using a social security number to qualify for employment, in violation of Title 42, United States Code, Section 408(a)(7)(B), announced United States Attorney Duane A. Evan
New Orleans Woman Sentenced for Theft of More than $86,000 in Social Security Funds
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DANIELLE COLEMAN, age 39, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on April 27, 2023 after previously pleading guilty to Theft of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641.
Former Stoneham Police Officer Indicted for Wire Fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A former detective sergeant for the Stoneham Police Department has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for allegedly concealing his history of evictions and using a family member’s credit report to obtain an apartment lease and then defrauding his landlord by intentionally withholding rent payments.
Waterbury Man Admits Role in Kidnapping and Murder of Massachusetts Man Whose Body was Found in Hartford
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CALVIN ROBERSON, also known as “Cutty,” 40, of Waterbury, pleaded guilty today in New Haven federal court to offenses related to the kidnapping and murder of a Massachusetts man in 2020.
Savage Life Gang Members Sentenced to Racketeering Charges
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Two Davenport men were sentenced on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in relation to a racketeering prosecution. Austin Zachary Ruiz, 28, was sentenced to 202 months in federal prison for assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering and use and carry a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
U.S. Attorney's Office Joins in Recognizing 42nd Annual National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 23-29, 2023
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Every April, the Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) leads communities across the country in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) to honor crime victims, promote their rights and recognize victim advocates.
RGV carjacker sent to prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A 35-year-old McAllen resident has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction for robbery of a motor vehicle with intent to cause serious harm or death, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
“Pig meat” hauler sentenced for smuggling 71 people in trailer
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A 48-year-old Splendora resident has been order to federal prison for transporting undocumented aliens, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Federal Gun and Drug Offenses
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
JAMAL SMITH, age 34, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Carl J. Barbier to 131 months incarceration for violations of the Federal Gun Control and Controlled Substances Acts. Judge Barbier ordered that SMITH be placed on supervised release for three (3) years following his release from imprisonment.
Maple Grove Man Pleads Guilty to Violent Carjacking at Blaine Grocery Store Parking Lot
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A Maple Grove man has pleaded guilty to an armed carjacking at a Blaine grocery store, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Nevada City Man Indicted for Child Exploitation Crimes
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment today against Walter Smith, 68, of Nevada City, charging him with attempted coercion and enticement and receipt of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Readout of Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s Visit to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee today hosted Attorney General Merrick B. Garland at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Portland.
Vermonter Pleads Guilty to Attempted Enticement and Coercion of a Minor
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
Scarlet Shadows, a/k/a “Dragongurl69,” age 32, of West Rutland, Vermont, pled guilty today to one count of attempted enticement of a minor.
Georgia woman sentenced to prison, ordered to pay more than $1 million in restitution for COVID fraud
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 7, 2023
Defendant filed false COVID relief applications for dozens of people
Violent Felon Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Robbery
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 7, 2023
A Cedar Rapids man who attempted to rob a marijuana dealer and later shot at least twenty‑four times at an apartment building was sentenced on May 1, 2023, to 15 years in federal prison.
Hospers, Iowa Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Meth and Gun Convictions
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 7, 2023
Hospers, Iowa Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Meth and Gun Convictions
Ocean County Man Admits Money Laundering
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 7, 2023
An Ocean County, New Jersey, man today admitted that he illegally laundered the proceeds of a wire fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.