Suspect arrested after pointing gun at woman during domestic dispute

Smyrna, DE- Delaware State Police arrested Damon Johniken, 26, of Newark, on multiple criminal charges following a domestic incident involving a weapon early Saturday morning. On February 12, 2022, at approximately 2:28 a.m., troopers…

Jury Convicts Gang Member on All Counts in Project Safe Neighborhoods Case

VALDOSTA, Ga. – A Southwest Georgia resident and gang member with an extensive criminal history was found guilty on all counts by a federal jury following a four-day trial in Valdosta federal…

Three Time Felon in Possession of Assault Rifle Sentenced to More Than Thirteen Years’ in Prison

A man who possessed an AR-15 rifle was sentenced today to more than thirteen years in federal prison. David Wright, Jr., age 23, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the prison term after a…

Florida deputy fired after planting drugs in car of suspect he had personal problems with

LEE COUNTY, FL – Today, Sheriff Carmine Marceno announced the termination and arrest of a Lee County deputy. On December 16, 2021, former Lee County deputy, Niko Irizarry, conducted a traffic stop…

Federal Firearms Conviction Leads to Lengthy Prison Sentence for Houston Man

LAFAYETTE, La. – United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Jarvis Pierre, 38, of Houston, Texas, was sentenced today by United States District Judge James D. Cain, Jr. on federal firearms…

Lame Deer man sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for assault, firearms crimes after high-speed chase, shootout with officers on Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation

BILLINGS — A Lame Deer man was sentenced today to 17 years and four months in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release for multiple crimes after he led…

Meth Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

PITTSBURGH – Steve Garduno was sentenced to 10 years (120 months) in prison for possessing with intent to distribute 305 grams of a mixture containing methamphetamine, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung…

Woodbury County Woman Pleads Guilty to Meth Conspiracy

A woman who conspired to distribute methamphetamine pled guilty February 3, 2022, in federal court in Sioux City. Tarina Hinojosa, 36, from Sioux City, Iowa, was convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.…

Wetumpka Man Sentenced Following Federal Gun and Drug Convictions

Montgomery, Alabama – On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Richard Herbert Smith, 45, from Wetumpka, Alabama, was sentenced to 145 months in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Sandra J. Stewart. The…

Four car burglars arrested after shots fired at concerned homeowner

Harrington, DE-Delaware State Police arrested Eric J. Tomko, 18, of Frederica, Dwayne D Wiltbank, 19, of Lincoln, Damian J. Lee, 22, of Smyrna, and Howard W. Bowman, 19, of Milford, on multiple criminal charges after being…

Yuma Border Patrol Agents/AMO Break up Smuggling Ring

YUMA, Ariz. – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents, aided by an aircrew from Air and Marine Operations (AMO) Yuma Air Branch, intercepted a human smuggling attempt Wednesday in Yuma, Arizona. Late…

Pair Plead Guilty to Felony Possession of Stolen Mail

ABINGDON, Va. – A pair of Wytheville, Virginia residents pleaded guilty today to possessing stolen mail, including letters from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Social Security Administration, and the Virginia Department…

Florida Man Sentenced to Almost 9 Years in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

Gulfport, Miss. – A Florida man was sentenced to 107 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge…

Mountain Home Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Gun Charges

BOISE – A Mountain Home man pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and unlawful possession of a firearm. According to statements made in court, on March 15, 2021,…

Gulfport Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Gulfport, Miss. – A Gulfport man was sentenced to 103 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent…

Repeat Felon Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession

BOSTON – A repeat felon with three prior federal firearm convictions was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for his fourth federal firearms charge and the third since 2015. Darnell Upshaw, 40, of Brockton, was sentenced by U.S. District…

Wilkes-Barre bowling alley brawl ends with one person shot

WILKES-BARRE, PA – A fight that started at the Chakos Family Bowling Center in Wilkes-Barre ended with gunshots, police here say. On Wednesday, the Wilkes-Barre Police responded to the area of Chakos…

Tulsa robbery victim found bound and gagged inside closet hours later

TULSA, OK – On 1/28/2022, a kidnapping/robbery took place inside of an apartment near 23rd and Garnett. Officers learned the victim was trying to sell his iPhone on Craigslist, and during the…

Brick Police make multiple charges in ongoing anti-drug crackdown

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department, in an effort to combat the sale and trafficking of drugs in the community have announced multiple drug related charges today. On 1/24/22…

ICE removes 2 noncitizen Salvadoran fugitives wanted for aggravated homicide

HOUSTON — Officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Houston Field Office, ERO El Salvador and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement (SAFE) taskforce removed two…

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