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Container Home Charlatans Sentenced to a Combined 34 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Two men were sentenced in a federal court in El Paso Tuesday to 25 years and nine years in prison for wire fraud and money laundering.
Former Social Media Influencer Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Scheming to Obtain More Than $1.2 Million in COVID-19 Cares Act Loans
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Denish Sahadevan, a/k/a “Danny Devan,” age 31, of Potomac, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering, relating to his scheme to defraud lenders and the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) of more than $1.2 million in Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDL”).
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Weapons Violations
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on May 17, 2023, KENDALL THEARD, age 26, resident of Orleans Parish, pled guilty to one count of a four-count indictment for drug violations. Count 1 charges THEARD with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. THEARD’s sentencing is set for September 6, 2023.
Aurora Man Found Guilty of Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: DENVER - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Odifu Odifu, age 27, of Aurora, was found guilty of carjacking, brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The Office for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Updates When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: The Office of Justice Programs’ Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention today released the fifth edition of When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide, designed to help families take necessary steps, contact the right people, and know how to move forward when their child is missing.
Shreveport Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Fredarius D. Jackson, 25, of Shreveport, Louisiana, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote for being a convicted felon in possession of firearms. Jackson was sentenced to 60 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.
Louisiana Man Indicted for Shipping Firearms to New York
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Rodell Patterson, age 51, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was indicted today on charges that he engaged in the firearms business without a license, sold firearms to a person he knew to be a convicted felon, and unlawfully sold firearms to a resident of another state.
Violent Felon Sentenced to 46 Months in Federal Prison After Being Found Armed With a Machinegun and Unconscious in a Running Vehicle on I-465
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Michael Parham, 31, of Indianapolis, Indiana has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Tehama County Man Indicted for Dealing in Firearms and Related Offenses
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a 39-count indictment Thursday against James Lane Winslett, 65, of Corning, charging him unlawful manufacturing and dealing in firearms, engaging in the business as a dealer in firearms without registering or paying tax, unlawful sales of firearms to prohibited persons, and multiple counts of possessing unregistered firearms, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. The indictment was unsealed today.
Nacogdoches Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A Nacogdoches man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today.
Madison Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Matthew J. Yancey, 23, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 7 years in federal prison for distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Yancey pled guilty to this charge on Feb. 24, 2023.
Mercer County Man Sentenced to 130 Months in Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division Cheryl Ortiz and U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced a Mercer County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 130 months in prison for his role as the leader of a Trenton drug-trafficking organization responsible for the distribution of heroin in the Trenton area.
Subjects Sought for Series of Armed Robberies
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: Subjects Sought for Series of Armed Robberies.
ATF Provides Clarification Related to New Minnesota Marijuana Law
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: ST. PAUL, Minnesota - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives provides clarification for gun owners and potential gun owners who may be considering using marijuana given Minnesota’s recent ease on marijuana restrictions, drawing attention to the distinction between state and federal law.
United States Attorney’s Office Honors Law Enforcement Personnel for Exceptional Service
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: CONCORD - United States Attorney Jane E. Young announces the recipients of the 2023 Law Enforcement Awards in honor of National Police Week. More than 30 federal, state, and local law enforcement personnel are being recognized for their contributions to the success of federal cases during the 2022 calendar year.
Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: Jackson, Miss. - A Jackson man pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony Spotswood of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Firearms Offenses and Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Brendan Iber, Special Agent in Charge of the Phoenix Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), announced today that Freddie Granger was sentenced to 25 years in ...
Essex County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Possessing Two Loaded Firearms in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - An Essex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to 120 months in prison for drug trafficking and firearms possession in furtherance of drug trafficking, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Normal, Illinois, Woman Pleads Guilty to Illegally Purchasing Firearm Used to Shoot and Kill Champaign Police Officer
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: PEORIA, Ill. - A Normal, Illinois, woman, Regina Lewis, 28, of the 1200 block of Major Street, pleaded guilty on May 16, 2023, to conspiracy to illegally purchase and transfer a firearm and conspiracy to engage in misleading conduct. Sentencing for Lewis has been scheduled on Oct. 2, 2023, at the U.S. Courthouse in Urbana, Illinois.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts New Orleans Man for Kidnapping and Federal Gun Offense
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on May 5, 2023 MERVIN AMACKER, Jr., age 41, was charged in a two-count indictment for kidnapping and being a felon in possession of a firearm.