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Convicted Felon Who Illegally Possessed Ghost Guns, Ammunition, and Silencers Sentenced to Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: PROVIDENCE - A West Greenwich man who was previously convicted and incarcerated on state felony firearm charges and who was later found by federal agents to be illegally in possession of firearms and parts to make - and stockpile - a collection of un-serialized, privately made firearms, also known as ...
Jackson Man Sentenced To Serve Over Four Years in Prison for Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon and Conspiracy To Commit Bank Fraud
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Jackson man was sentenced to 54 months in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and 51 months for conspiracy to commit bank fraud. The two sentences will be served concurrently.
Jamestown Man Going to Prison on Drug and Gun Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Douglas Beardsley, 38, of Jamestown, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of firearms, was sentenced to serve 176 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.
Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A Missouri man pleaded guilty 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.
Indiana Man Sentenced to Life Plus 25 Years for Drug and Armed Drug Trafficking Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: FORT WAYNE, 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 Steven Hecke, 47, of Fort Wayne, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after previously being found guilty following a five-day trial in June 2022.
New Orleans Man Charged in Superseding Indictment With Federal Gun Offense
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MAURICE FLORANT, age 34, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was charged on June 9, 2023, in a one-count superseding indictment for a violation of the Federal Gun Control Act, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Indiana Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Meth Charges
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Alfred A. Cooke, Assistant 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 Joseph Golden, 36, of Fort Wayne, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Holly A. Brady after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Case Results in Sentence of Over 8 Years for North Louisiana Man
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) case dubbed “Operation Pick Your Battles" has resulted in a conviction and sentence for Clifton Williams, 48, of Many, Louisiana. Williams was sentenced today by United States ...
Gary Man Sentenced to 92 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: HAMMOND- Michael A. Davis, 34 years old, of Gary, Indiana, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
St. Tammany Man Indicted for Violation of the Federal Gun Control Act
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MATTHEW LAURENT, age 21, a resident of St. Tammany Parish, was indicted on June 9, 2023 for possession of a machine gun, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(o), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
U.S. Marshals Capture 15 Most Wanted Fugitive in Indy
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - An Indiana man who was placed on the U.S. Marshals Service 15 Most Wanted list seven days ago was arrested Tuesday at approximately 1:30 p.m. at a residence in Avon, a Hendricks County suburb of Indianapolis.
Sacramento Area Group Charged for Shipping Fentanyl Pills Across the United States
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a 17-count indictment Thursday against Sacramento residents Marcus Miller, 33; Reginald Jones, 33; Felicia Shaw, 31; Jimmy Van II, 38; and Jazzmine Campbell, 30; charging them with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, in addition to other drug and gun charges, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Illinois Man Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: HAMMOND- Alexander Greene, 27 years old, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced by United States District Court Senior Judge James T. Moody after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson.
USDOJ-OJP-BJA grant application closes on Aug. 1
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
BJA FY 23 National Initiatives: Law Enforcement Training and Technical Assistance Solicitation grant opened on June 22.
California Man Sentenced to Prison for Felony Charges, Including Conspiracy and Assaulting Police Officer During Capitol Breach
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - A California man, who used an electroshock device on a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced today for the assault and other charges. 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.
Tucson Man Sentenced for Conspiracy To Smuggle Firearms From the United States
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: TUCSON, Ariz. - Luis Eduardo Terminel Jr., 27, of Tucson, was sentenced on June 14, 2023, by United States District Judge James A. Soto to 33 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Terminel also was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine. Terminel pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Smuggle Goods from the United States.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts New Orleans Men for Federal Gun and Drug Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - On Friday June 9, 2023, DANIEEL MUTIN, age 18, and JUAN MATTHEWS, age 21, both residents of New Orleans, Louisiana, were charged in a five-count indictment, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Over Three Years for Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: SIOUX FALLS - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on June 6, 2023, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Fort Myers Man Sentenced To Federal Prison for Unlawfully Possessing Firearm as a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Fort Myers, Florida - U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Alphonso Lataurean James (29, Fort Myers) to seven years and eight months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon. The court also ordered James to forfeit the firearm and ammunition possessed during the offense. James had pleaded guilty on March 7, 2023.
Armed Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Possessing Firearm and Distribution Quantities of Fentanyl
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Eugene Washington, Jr. (36, Bradenton) has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possession with the intent to distribute 40 grams more of fentanyl. Washington faces a maximum penalty of 55 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.