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Ravenna Man Sentenced to 150 Months in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms as a Felon
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that Zebulon Timothy Nester, 27, of Ravenna Michigan, was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of firearms. U.S. District Judge Robert J. Jonker also ordered Nester to spend three years on supervised release after his confinement. Nester previously pled guilty to this charge in April.
Vermont Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for Unlawful Firearm Possession
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Vermont man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.
Illinois Man Sentenced for Setting Fire to Reproductive Health Services Facility
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: An Illinois man was sentenced today for the arson of the Planned Parenthood Peoria Health Center in Peoria, Illinois.
FFL Owner Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Providing a Firearm to Essa Williams, Alleged Shooter of Phoenix Police Department Officer Tyler Moldovan
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: PHOENIX - Dwayne Keith Anderson, 51, of Phoenix was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Steven P. Logan on Monday to six months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Anderson pleaded guilty on May 24 to false statement during the purchase of a firearm, aid and abet.
Starkville Man to Serve 5 Years in Prison for Possessing a Glock Switch
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: Oxford, Mississippi - A Starkville man was sentenced on Thursday to 5 years in prison for possession of a Glock handgun with a fully automatic conversion device.
Violent Career Criminal Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Stolen Handgun
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Kyree Bryce Harris, 25, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after being found guilty of illegally possessing a firearm as an armed career criminal following a 2-day jury trial in May.
Billings Man Sentenced to More than 11 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery in Carjacking
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: BILLINGS - A Billings man convicted of robbery and gun crimes for stealing a car at gunpoint in Billings and leading law enforcement on a chase into Big Horn County was sentenced today to 11 years and nine months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said today.
Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to Seventeen Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robbery and Related Gun Offense
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr., announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced Oreall Ruffin, age 25, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 205 months in federal prison following his convictions for interference with commerce by robbery and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. The Court further ordered Ruffin to serve three years of supervised release following his term of imprisonment.
Member of Violent Bridgeport Gang Pleads Guilty
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: AMIRE NEWSOME, also known as “Mire," 20, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to a racketeering offense stemming from his involvement in a violent Bridgeport street gang.
Minneapolis Felon Sentenced to 57 Months for Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 57 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegal possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Minneapolis Felon Sentenced to 15.5 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 186 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegal possession of a firearm after engaging in a shootout in north Minneapolis, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison for Possession With Intent To Distribute Fentanyl
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 129 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
Final Defendant Sentenced in South Carolina’s Largest RICO Conspiracy
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: The 40th and final defendant prosecuted as part of the District of South Carolina’s case against the Insane Gangster Disciples (IGD), a branch of the nationwide Folk Nation gang, was sentenced today.
New Bedford Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A New Bedford man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for fentanyl distribution charges.
Week ending Aug. 5: 12 notices published by Justice Department
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
There were 12 notices published by the Justice Department in week ending Aug. 5, according to the Federal Register.
Previously Convicted Felon Sentenced to 27 Months for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A Boston man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition as a previously convicted felon.
Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty to Discharge of a Weapon Resulting in Death Related to a Murder-For-Hire
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Tyrik Braxton, a/k/a “Son-Son," age 25, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence resulting in death, in connection with a murder-for-hire conspiracy.
New Bedford Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - A New Bedford man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for fentanyl distribution charges.
Violent Felon Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Thomas Burkett, 45, of Indianapolis, Indiana, has been sentenced to 77 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.