Convicted Felon Sentenced on Gun Charge
Memphis, TN – Mondraques Newby, 30, has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Joseph C. Murphy Jr., United States Attorney,…
Former Tennessee Securities Broker-Dealer Sentenced To 78 Months’ Imprisonment For Embezzling $5.7 Million From Employee Pension Benefit Plan
WILLIAMSPORT – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that a former securities broker based in Memphis, Tennessee, John Sherman Jumper, age 56, of Eads, Tennessee, was…
WEEKEND OF CARNAGE: Liberal Cities See Massive Spike In Murder, Violent Crime Over Holiday Weekend
WEEKEND OF CARNAGE: Liberal Cities See Massive Spike In Murder, Violent Crime Over Holiday Weekend Josh Hypes on May 31, 2022 Violent crime surged across liberal cities during Memorial Day weekend, leaving…
SIAC Commissioner Gregory Moore Announces Departure after 13 years of Service
Commissioner Moore’s additional accomplishments include: • Increased top-line league revenue from $500,000 to more than $2m annually.• Added five new member institutions to the SIAC.• Distributed nearly $1m in cash to SIAC…
Two Sentenced For Issuing Fraudulent Asbestos Training Certifications
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Today, U.S. Magistrate Judge W. Carleton Metcalf sentenced Ana Yorling Rugama Sanchez, 28, of Memphis, Tennessee, to two years of probation and a fine of $1,500, and Jose Carlos…
Illegal Possession of Firearm Sends Convicted Felon to Federal Prison for 10 Years
Memphis, TN- Amiri Johnson, 28, has been sentenced to serve 120 months in federal prison for possession of a stolen firearm. Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., United States Attorney, announced the sentence today.According…
43 Arrested as Part of a Combined Law Enforcement Operation “River Run” in West Tennessee
Memphis, TN – United States Attorney Joseph C. Murphy Jr., and United States Marshal Tyreece Miller today announced Operation “River Run,” a joint federal, state, and local law enforcement initiative that…
Three Defendants Plead Guilty to Fraud And Money Laundering Conspiracies Targeting Federally Funded Meal Programs for Underprivileged Youth
PITTSBURGH, PA – Two residents of Texas and a resident of Tennessee pleaded guilty in federal court this week for their roles in defrauding federally funded meal programs, United States Attorney Cindy…
Career Offender Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute
Memphis, TN – Jerry Moore, 36, has been sentenced to 125 months in federal prison for being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition, and for possession with intent to distribute…
Former pastor and coach pleads guilty to child exploitation
Memphis, TN- Joshua Henley, 33, formerly of Benton County, Tennessee, and Evansville, Indiana, pled guilty Monday in federal district court to an eight-count indictment, admitting that he produced child sexual abuse…
United States Attorney Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., Recognizes Police Week
Memphis, TN– In honor of National Police Week, United States Attorney Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., will recognize the service and sacrifice of federal, state, and local law enforcement. This year, the week…
U.S. Marshals Task Forces in Western Tennessee and Eastern ArkansasCapture Double Murder Fugitive
Jackson, TN – Tyreece Miller, U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee, and Jackson Police Chief Thom Corley announce the arrest of double murder fugitive Jadan Jermaine Bills, 19, of Jackson.…
Three Murder Suspects Arrested in One Day by Marshals Task Force
Memphis, TN – Tyreece Miller, U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee, announces the arrest of Denika Shannon, Anthony McKinney and a male juvenile for First Degree Murder.On April 7, 2022,…
Arkansas Prisoner Guilty of Threatening Federal Judges, Prosecutor
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – An Arkansas inmate has pleaded guilty to federal violations, announced Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Jeffrey Scott Williams pleaded guilty to mailing threatening communications…
Sanctuary Wealth Continues to Expand NY Metro Footprint with Addition of Questar Capital
Veteran team with $850 million AUM joins from UBS INDIANAPOLIS, April 29, 2022 — Sanctuary Wealth, home to the next generation of elite advisors, continues to build its national presence in the…
U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrest Suspect on Kidnapping, Aggravated Domestic Assault, and Theft of Motor Vehicle Theft
Jackson, TN – The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Tanner Hedge, 24, of Benton County, for Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault (Domestic), and Motor Vehicle Theft from Henderson County, Tenn. U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller announced…
DEA and Partners Hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 30
Memphis, TN- United States Attorney Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., joins the Drug Enforcement Administration in announcing that on April 30th, DEA will hold its 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The…
Court Appoints United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee
Memphis, TN- The United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee has appointed Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee pursuant to…
More than 700 Arrested in Joint Law Enforcement Operation in North Mississippi
Oxford, MS – A month long joint federal, state and local law enforcement initiative organized in response to an increase in violent crime in the area has resulted in the arrests of…