Los Lunas man charged with federal firearms violation

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Russell Wheeler, 49, of Los Lunas, New Mexico, appeared in federal court today for a detention hearing, charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and…

Albuquerque man charged with drug trafficking and firearms violation

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Richard “Fat Jesus” Wheeler, 38, of Albuquerque, made an initial appearance in federal court on July 29 on charges of distribution of methamphetamine and carrying a firearm in…

Cutt Master Barber School Settles Allegations of False Claims Act Violations

EL PASO –Victor Phillips, owner of Cutt Master Barber School, LLC (Cutt Master), has agreed to pay $900,000 to settle allegations that he violated the False Claims Act by falsely submitting claims…

New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act and the Federal Gun Control Act

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – RONALD JACOBS, age 38, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty today before the Honorable Jay C. Zainey to an indictment charging him with violating the Federal Controlled Substances…

Port Arthur Felon Guilty of Federal Firearms Violation

BEAUMONT, Texas – A Port Arthur man has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei today. Jesus Antonio Ceja,…

Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Federal Prison for Multiple Firearm Violations

Acting United States Attorney Ellison C. Travis announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced Edward Thompson, age 35, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 78 months in federal prison following his…

Pelosi, House Democrats Ask Biden To Extend Eviction Moratorium In Violation Of Supreme Court Ruling

Thomas Catenacci House Democratic leaders issued a joint statement calling on the White House to disregard a recent Supreme Court ruling and extend the national eviction moratorium. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and…

Cleveland City Councilman Convicted of Federal Program Theft, Tax Violations, Witness Tampering and Falsifying Records

Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that a federal jury found Cleveland City Councilman Kenneth Johnson, 75, guilty of all 15-counts charged in an indictment related to two federal program theft…

United States Seizes Oil Tanker Used to Violate Sanctions Against North Korea

A New York federal court today entered a judgment of forfeiture regarding the M/T Courageous, a 2,734-ton oil-products tanker used to make illicit deliveries of petroleum products through ship-to-ship transfers with vessels flagged…

Wood County man admits to violation against a minor

CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Steven Lockhart, of Davisville, West Virginia, has admitted to trying to meet a minor for sex, Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced. Lockhart, 57, pleaded guilty today…

Husband and Wife Plead Guilty to Selling Turtles in Violation of The Lacey Act

After the transaction, a traffic stop was performed. RIVERE was operating the vehicle and was in possession of the $680 he had received from undercover USFWS agent. An agent checked the serial…

Suburban Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal Firearms and Explosives Laws

PITTSBURGH – A resident of Whitehall, PA, pleaded guilty to charges of violating federal firearms and explosives laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. Kurt Cofano, 32, pleaded guilty…

Repeat Offender Sentenced to 78 Months for Drug Trafficking & Violating His Supervision

MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Tang Vue, 35, La Crosse, Wisconsin was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William…

Three Former Hamilton Correctional Institution Annex Officers Plead Guilty To Violating Inmate’s Civil Rights

Jacksonville, Florida – Ethan Burkett (25, Live Oak, FL), Coty Michael Wiltgen (31, Live Oak, FL), and William Story Shackelford (24, Valdosta, GA) have pleaded guilty to beating an inmate in their…

California Man Charged with Violations of Federal Narcotics Laws

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that JOEL ALEXANDER FABRE, age 33, of California, was charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to the indictment, between March…

Canadian National Pleads Guilty to Violating U.S. Sanctions Against Iran

A Canadian national pleaded guilty today for his role in a conspiracy to export U.S. goods to Iran in violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Iranian Transactions…

Helena firearms dealer, three others charged with firearms violations

GREAT FALLS—A federal firearms licensee at Modern Pawn and Consignment, a Helena business, and three others were arraigned on July 15 on charges in an indictment alleging multiple firearms crimes, Acting U.S.…

Baton Rouge Concert Promoter and Restaurateur Sent to Federal Prison for Violations of Supervised Release Stemming from Federal Fraud and Tax Convictions

Acting United States Attorney Ellison C. Travis announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced Adrian C. Hammond, Jr., age 41, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 24 months in federal prison…

Former Cumberland County Solid Waste Director Indicted For Civil Rights Violations

Learn about the true impacts of prescription opioid misuse and heroin use. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are working together to help…

DOJ and Clark County Jail resolve alleged violations of Americans with Disabilities Act

Seattle – The Clark County Jail in Vancouver, Washington and the U.S. Department of Justice today reached a settlement agreement to ensure equal access to services at the jail for persons who…

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