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United States Attorney Names Long-Time Federal Prosecutor Arvo Q. Mikkanen to Serve in Newly Created Role as Senior Counsel for Tribal Relations
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
Today, United States Attorney Robert J. Troester named Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Arvo Q. Mikkanen to serve in a newly created role as Senior Counsel for Tribal Relations for the Western District of Oklahoma, as part of the office’s strong commitment to Indian country.
Prince George’s County Felon Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Two Counts of Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
On Two Occasions, the Defendant Possessed a Loaded Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking
Additional Arrests Made in Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy Spanning from California to D.C.
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
Federal law enforcement arrested an additional two members of a fentanyl distribution conspiracy responsible for bringing thousands of fake blue Oxycodone (M30) pills, containing fentanyl, from California to Washington D.C., announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, and DEA Special Agent in Charge Jarod Forget, of the Washington Division, and Chief Robert J. Contee, III, of the Metropolitan Police Department.
California Man Sentenced for Assaulting Police Officers with Pepper Spray
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
A California man was sentenced today for felony and misdemeanor charges – including assaulting police officers – for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.
Webster Man Charged in Connection with Two Pipe Bomb Explosions
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
A man has been charged in connection with two pipe bomb explosions in Weare, New Hampshire, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Lake County Convicted Felon Sentenced To Two Years In Federal Prison For Conspiracy To Traffic More Than 130 Pounds Of Marijuana
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced Jack Protzman (74, Tavares) to two years in federal prison for conspiracy to traffic more than 130 pounds of marijuana.
CORRECTED NEWS RELEASE: South Florida Residents Arrested for Dealing Ghost Guns and Switches
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
This week, Marshal Vivian Harris, 37, of Davie, Florida, and Wisler Majeure Jacques, 40, of Margate, Florida, appeared in federal court in Miami following their arrests for dealing firearms without a license and possession or transfer of a machine gun.
Two Goshen County Men Sentenced for Possession of Child Pornography
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
Rily Shawn Ralls, age 47, of Torrington, Wyoming, and Terry Gene Patch, age 35, of Fort Laramie, Wyoming, were both sentenced for possession of child pornography by United States District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson.
Casper Man Sentenced for Possession With Intent to Distribute Fentanyl
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
Tyler Scott Bressette, age 38, of Casper, Wyoming, was sentenced to 140 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson sentenced Bressette on April 27, 2023, and also imposed eight years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment.
New Britain Man Involved in Drug Ring Sentenced to 6 Years in Federal Prison
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that EDWIN REYES, 40, of New Britain, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to 72 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for trafficking heroin and fentanyl.
Supervisor Charged With Aggravated Sexual Abuse Of Subordinate At Palo Alto VA Hospital
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
Onofre Salas-Lozano appeared in federal court today to face an indictment charging him with aggravated sexual abuse, sexual abuse, and making false statements to a federal agent during an investigation, announced United States Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey and Special Agent in Charge Jason Root of the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General (VA OIG).
New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Kickback Conspiracy and Tax Evasion
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
Juller Perez Salcedo, age 44, of Garfield, New Jersey, pled guilty today to conspiring to commit wire fraud and honest services fraud, and also to tax evasion.
New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Kickback Conspiracy and Tax Evasion
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
Juller Perez Salcedo, age 44, of Garfield, New Jersey, pled guilty today to conspiring to commit wire fraud and honest services fraud, and also to tax evasion.
St. Francis Man Sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a St. Francis, South Dakota, man convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. The sentencing took place on May 8, 2023.
Repeat Offender Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison For Receipt And Possession of Large Child Sexual Abuse Material Collection
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
A Las Vegas resident was sentenced yesterday by United States District Judge Cristina D. Silva to 16 years in prison followed by a lifetime term of supervised release for receipt and possession of more than 118,000 images of child sexual abuse material.
Repeat Offender Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison For Receipt And Possession of Large Child Sexual Abuse Material Collection
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
A Las Vegas resident was sentenced yesterday by United States District Judge Cristina D. Silva to 16 years in prison followed by a lifetime term of supervised release for receipt and possession of more than 118,000 images of child sexual abuse material.
Retired Special Education Teacher Sentenced for Traveling Overseas to Sexually Abuse Children
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced today to 35 years in prison for traveling to the Philippines to engage in sex with children as young as 12 years old.
MAJOR CASE: U.S. Marshals Looking for Two Escapees
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
The U.S. Marshals Service is currently leading search efforts for two fugitives who escaped custody late Sunday night.
U.S. Marshals 'Operation Ready or Not, Here We Come' Nets Seven Non-Compliant Sex Offenders
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 9, 2023
he U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force in Jackson recently conducted "Operation Ready or Not, Here We Come, "a 30-day fugitive apprehension initiative focusing on sex offenders with outstanding warrants in Jackson and the surrounding counties.
Indianapolis Dermatologist Convicted for Filing False Tax Returns, Concealing Over $1.2 Million in Unreported Income
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
David Gerstein, 63, of Hamilton County, Indiana, has been convicted after pleading guilty to submitting a false income tax return.