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USDOJ-OJP-NIJ grant application closes on Aug. 17

NIJ FY 2023 Invited to Apply - Funding Support for the Operations of the Committee on Law and Justice of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine grant opened on Aug. 15.


Justice Department discusses Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act Of 1993-AI Infrastructure Alliance, Inc. on Aug. 14

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Aug. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Sixth and Final Defendant Sentenced to Prison for String of Violent Armed Carjackings and Firearms Violations

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - A Saint Paul man has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for his role in a string of violent armed carjackings and various firearms violations, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) publishes 135 press releases in May

There were 135 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in May.


Statement Regarding Law Enforcement Response to Deputy United States Marshal Shooting

News Release: Statement Regarding Law Enforcement Response to Deputy United States Marshal Shooting.


84 press releases published in June by United States Drug Enforcement Administration

There were 84 press releases published by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration in June.


Olga Wildfeuer, M.D.; Decision and Order discussed on Aug. 14 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Aug. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Pierre Man Sentenced for Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm

News Release: PIERRE, S.D. -- U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a Pierre, South Dakota, man convicted of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The sentencing took place on July 31.


Starkville Man to Serve 5 Years in Prison for Possessing a Glock Switch

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.


Minneapolis Felon Sentenced to 15.5 Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

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.


St. Charles Parish Man Charged With Firearm and Narcotics Violations

News Release: NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the August 4, 2023 indictment charging BRANDON D. HILL, age 30, of Boutte, Louisiana, with violations of the Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Acts.


Unforgiven Gang Member Sentenced to More Than 21 Years in Federal Prison for Violent Attack

News Release: Tampa, FL -United States District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Joshua Hall (44, North Carolina) to 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for kidnapping in aid of racketeering activity and assault in aid of racketeering. Hall had pleaded guilty on Oct. 21, 2022.


Columbus Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery

News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - A local man was sentenced in U.S. District Court here today to 120 months in prison for a January 2019 armed robbery.


Vermont Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for Unlawful Firearm Possession

News Release: BOSTON - A Vermont man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.


Gun Crimes Send Kalispell Felon to Prison for Five Years

News Release: MISSOULA, Mont. - A Kalispell man with a felony conviction was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release for illegally possessing firearms, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.


Peoria Man Sentenced to 50 Months in Prison for Possessing a Handgun Outfitted With a “Glock Switch” Machinegun Conversion Device

News Release: PEORIA, Ill. - A Peoria, Illinois, man, Anthony Q. Johnson, 19, of the 1100 block of North Flora Avenue, was sentenced on August 2 to 50 months in federal prison for possessing a handgun equipped with a “Glock Switch" conversion device enabling the gun to fire as a fully-automatic machinegun. Johnson will serve a three-year term of supervised release upon completion of his prison term.


Ravenna Man Sentenced to 150 Months in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms as a Felon

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.


Weise Prescription Shop Inc.; Decision and Order discussed on Aug. 14 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Aug. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Illegal Possession of Drugs and Firearm Results in Hefty Sentence for Shreveport Man

News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the sentencing of Odis Freeman, 36, of Shreveport today. U.S. District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote sentenced Freeman to 102 months (8 years, 6 months) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release for illegal possession of drugs and a firearm.


Southern California Resident Indicted for Trafficking 150,000 Fentanyl Pills

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment Thursday against Pantalion Lopez-Zavala, 30, of Hesperia, charging him with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Brian M. Clark announced.