Judge sentences St. Louis man for drug/fraud charges
ST. LOUIS – United States District Judge Stephen R. Clark today sentenced Derek J. Petty to a term of 91 months in federal prison. Petty was convicted by a jury in April…
Man Convicted Of Murder In Manhattan Federal Court For June 2000 Fatal Shooting
Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that RALPH BERRY was found guilty by a unanimous Manhattan jury for the murder of Caprice Jones…
McKees Rocks Drug Felon Admits Illegal Possession of a Stolen Handgun
PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of McKees Rocks pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating federal firearm laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. Gamale…
Three Alleged Drug Traffickers Arrested, Charged in Pampa
Three alleged drug traffickers in Pampa, Texas – including the alleged local president of the Bandidos motorcycle gang – have been charged with gun and drug crimes, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Prerak…
Allegheny County Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Synthetic Cannabinoids
PITTSBURGH, PA – Diassandai Serrano was sentenced to 35 months in prison for conspiring to distribute Schedule I synthetic cannabinoid controlled substances while on federal supervised release, Acting United States Attorney Stephen…
Six members of the Nine Trey Gangster Bloods gang plead guilty to RICO conspiracy
ATLANTA – In a series of pleas, six members of the Nine Trey Gangsters (NTG) national criminal organization pleaded guilty to Racketeer Influenced and Corruption Organization (RICO) conspiracy charges. “Members of the…
Individual Charged with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, Heroin, and Marihuana
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On September 22, 2021, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned a four-count indictment charging Israel Hernández with Conspiracy to Possess with Intent…
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…
Alleged Drug Cartel Leader Charged
Director of Media Relations Kelly Thornton (619) 546-9726 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – September 22, 2021 SAN DIEGO – A federal grand jury indictment was unsealed in San Diego today against alleged Mexican cartel…
Leader Of Latin Kings Set Sentenced To 19 Years In Prison
Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that CARMELO VELEZ, a/k/a “Jugg,” was sentenced today to 19 years in prison in connection with his participation…
Joplin Man Sentenced for Meth, Illegal Firearms
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Joplin, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court today for possessing methamphetamine to distribute and for illegally possessing firearms. Nathan Scott Thomas, 42, was sentenced by U.S. District…
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced in West End Drug Case
PITTSBURGH – A resident of Pittsburgh, PA, has been sentenced in federal court to time served with five years of supervised release on his conviction of conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine, Acting…
Fredericksburg Man Pleads Guilty to Straw Purchasing Numerous Firearms
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Fredericksburg man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to make false statements to federally licensed firearms dealers during the purchase of firearms. “This case serves as another example of…
Judge sentences St. Louis man to drug and weapon charges
ST. LOUIS – Landon Whitfield, 26, of St. Louis, Missouri, appeared before United States District Court Judge Ronnie L. White on today’s date and was sentenced to 84 months in federal…
Uniontown, PA Felon Who Accidentally Shot Himself Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing a Gun and Ammunition in Violation of Federal Law
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, Acting United States Attorney Stephen…
Three defendants sentenced for Smyrna’s largest methamphetamine seizure ever
ATLANTA – Alejandro Salazar-Gama, Miguel Salazar-Gama, and Arturo Acevedo have been sentenced for their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy that involved nearly 40 kilograms of 100 percent pure methamphetamine. “Methamphetamine trafficking…
South Bend Man Sentenced To 28 Years In Prison
SOUTH BEND – Bradley Burns, age 33, of South Bend, Indiana was sentenced before United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty upon his pleas of guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine…
Arkansas Man Sentenced To 9 Years In Federal Prison For Drugs And Firearm Sales
FAYETTEVILLE – A Marvell man was sentenced today to 108 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release on one count of Distribution of a Controlled Substance Cocaine and one…
Two Missoula methamphetamine traffickers sentenced to prison
MISSOULA — Two Missoula women convicted in a large methamphetamine trafficking ring involving pounds of the drug each were sentenced today to prison terms, Acting U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Laura…
Elizabeth, PA Man Played Low-Level Role in DS-44 Drug Gang’s Distribution Scheme
PITTSBURGH – A resident of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. Dontae Gilbert,…