Akron Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Methamphetamine Conspiracy

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – An Akron man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison today for his role in a methamphetamine conspiracy. According to court documents, Tionte Lavon Blanchard, 25, previously…

Rochester Man Going To Prison For Selling Fentanyl

CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Derek Torres a/k/a Bebe, 22, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiring…

Pope County White Supremacist Operative Convicted of Racketeering

LITTLE ROCK—A two-week federal jury trial has resulted in the conviction of the financial backer of a white supremacist gang for his involvement in a racketeering and drug conspiracy.…

Edmonds, Washington business owner pleads guilty to wire fraud in connection with her arson for insurance scheme

Seattle —An Edmonds, Washington, business owner pleaded guilty today to wire fraud related to the April 30, 2018, fire at her business, CJN Miniatures & More, a dollhouse, miniatures, collectibles, and antiques…

Media Advisory: Press Conference to Announce Project Safe Neighborhood Gun Charges and Arrests in Waterloo, Iowa

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – There will be a press conference held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the United States Attorney’s Office in the federal courthouse, 111 Seventh Ave…

Worcester Man Pleads Guilty to Firearms Charges

BOSTON – A Worcester man pleaded guilty today in connection with brandishing a loaded sawed-off shotgun in an apartment while arguing with teenaged residents in December 2019. Steven Dillon, 36, pleaded guilty…

Waterloo Woman Headed to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

A woman who admitted conspiring with others to sell methamphetamine was sentenced September 24, 2021, to nearly four years in federal prison. Jennifer Marie Klingsmith, age 36, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the…

Hartford Man Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Sawed-Off Shotgun

Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that KEVIN BARCO, 37, of Hartford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to…

20-Year-Old Sentenced to Federal Prison for Armed Carjacking Crime

Memphis, TN – Carlos Jones, 20, has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for his role in a carjacking, committing the carjacking and brandishing a firearm during a crime of…

Convicted Sex Offender Arrested by Border Patrol Agents

CALEXICO, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the El Centro Sector arrested an undocumented individual convicted of a sexual offense Sunday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 8:20 p.m., agents…

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Bank Robbers Who Tracked and Kidnapped Bank Employees Sentenced in Federal Court

Memphis, TN – After a four-day federal jury trial in June 2021, Antonio Johnson 44, Travis Jackson 37, and Shalundra Johnson, 39 were found guilty of kidnapping and multiple bank robberies. Acting…

Informational: Federal Court arraignments

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that the following persons were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments handed down by the Grand Jury or on criminal complaints. The…

California Tobacco Executive Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Evade Federal Excise Taxes on Dominican Cigars

Miami, Florida – A California tobacco company executive on Thursday admitted his participation in a fraudulent scheme to avoid the payment of millions of dollars in excise taxes on imported tobacco products.…

Charleston Felon Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Federal Gun and Drug Crimes

Morris has previous convictions for attempted murder and wanton endangerment with a firearm CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Keith Morris, 35, of Charleston, was sentenced yesterday to 120 months in prison for being a…

Convicted Felon Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Kidnapping and Possessing Firearms

Assistant U. S. Attorney Joseph J.M. Orabona (619) 546-7951 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – September 24, 2021 SAN DIEGO – Joseph Anthony Martino, a convicted felon with a long criminal history that prevents…

Idaho Falls Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking

POCATELLO – Brian Rogers, 43, of Idaho Falls, was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. announced today. Rogers…

Jackson Man Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison for Possessing a Firearm as a Convicted Felon

Jackson, Miss – A Jackson man was sentenced to 50 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in…

HSI Yuma, law enforcement partners arrest 6 individuals with ties to Mexican cartels

YUMA, Ariz. – Several people were arrested in Yuma, Arizona, and Monterey, California, on Sept. 9, for their role in transporting narcotics connected to the Sinaloa Cartel, and transporting drugs with the…

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Federal Grand Jury B Indictments Announced- September

Acting United States Attorney Clint Johnson today announced the results of the September 2021 Federal Grand Jury B. The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments…

Gulfport Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Prison for Firearm Offense

Gulfport, Miss. – A Gulfport man was sentenced today to 74 months in prison for being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm, announced Acting U.S. Attorney…

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