Four Syracuse Men Charged with Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Four Syracuse men were indicted yesterday and charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, and possessing controlled substances with the intent to distribute. The announcement was made by Acting…

Three Plead Guilty to their Roles in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Jackson, Miss. – Two Mississippi men and a Louisiana man pled guilty today to their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Brad Byerley, Special…

Two Shreveport Men Sentenced in Federal Court on Firearms Charges

SHREVEPORT, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that two defendants from Shreveport have been sentenced in the Western District of Louisiana. Carnell L. Briggs, a/k/a “Bankroll” and…

Man Sentenced to a Year and a Half in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Loaded Gun During Looting in Downtown Chicago

CHICAGO — A man who illegally possessed a loaded handgun during widespread looting in downtown Chicago last summer was sentenced today to 18 months in federal prison. Chicago Police officers attempted to…

Nampa Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

BOISE – Steven L. Lantz, 43, of Nampa, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. today. Chief U.S. District…

Multi-year ICE HSI investigation leads to indictment of 9 MS-13 gang members

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A federal grand jury in Nashville returned a 60-count, second superseding indictment, charging nine MS-13 gang members with a racketeering conspiracy. The announcement was made by the assistant attorney…

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Fresno police holding DUI checkpoint Saturday night into Sunday morning

FRESNO, CA – The Fresno Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on July 31st from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. at an undisclosed location within Fresno City limits. Checkpoint locations are…

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Cook County Man Sentenced to 64 months in Prison for Possessing Firearms as a Convicted Felon

URBANA, Ill. – A Dolton, Ill., man, Jerry Caldwell, 59, of the 14000 block of Shepard Drive has been sentenced to 64 months in the Bureau of Prisons for possessing firearms as…

Two St. Joseph Men Indicted for Heroin Trafficking, Illegal Firearms

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two St. Joseph, Missouri, men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute heroin and for illegally possessing firearms. Roderick…

California Man Pleads Guilty for Selling Methamphetamine in Northeastern Oklahoma

A man who was arrested after a Mannford police officer discovered methamphetamine, fentanyl, and firearms in his vehicle pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Eric Steven…

Felon in Possession of Ammunition Sentenced to Prison

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man was sentenced yesterday to 30 months in prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition. According to court documents, Charles Allen Scott, 45, threatened…

Mineral County man sentenced for firearms charge

MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Kendu Woodard, of Keyser, West Virginia, was sentenced this week to 24 months of incarceration for a firearms charge, Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced. Woodard,…

KC Man Charged in Investigation of Firearms Stolen from Vehicles in Entertainment District

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Missouri, man has been charged in federal court with illegally possessing firearms as part of an ongoing investigation into a rash of car thefts that…

Previously Convicted Felon Charged With Illegal Possession Of Handgun

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man was arrested yesterday on charges of illegally possessing a handgun, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Lamont Nelson, 26, of Newark, New…

Convicted Felon Charged with Illegal Firearms Possession

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A federal grand jury yesterday indicted a Vestavia man for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,…

Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime

CHARLESTON – One of the 15 individuals charged as part of the long-term investigation dubbed the “Woo Boyz” pleaded guilty to a federal gun crime. Memphis Ross, 20, of Charleston, pleaded guilty…

Eddington Man Sentenced for Possessing Firearms after Domestic Violence Conviction

BANGOR, Maine—An Eddington man was sentenced in federal court today for possessing firearms after being convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, Acting U.S. Attorney Donald E. Clark announced. U.S. District…

Parkersburg Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm and Drug Charges

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Parkersburg man pleaded guilty today to federal firearm and drug charges. According to court documents and statements made in court, officers with the Parkersburg Police Department arrested Jonathan…

St. Louis man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and weapons charges resulting in death

ST. LOUIS – Floyd Barber, 25, of St. Louis, Missouri, appeared before United States District Court Judge Ronnie L. White on today’s date and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with an intent…

Three charged in conspiracy to purchase $500,000 in weapons for cartel

LAREDO, Texas – Three men are now facing federal charges for their roles in a conspiracy on behalf of Cartel del Noreste (CDN), announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Luis Ramos,…

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