Texas man admits to drug charge
CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Leonard Jasmine, of Houston, Texas, has admitted to a drug charge, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced. Jasmine, 30, pleaded guilty today to one count of…
Ohio man sentenced for methamphetamine distribution
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Victor Ramel Chancler Witcher, of Copley, Ohio, was sentenced today to five years of probation for methamphetamine distribution, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II announced. Witcher, age…
Acting U.S. Attorney Gonzalez Announces a $344,963 Grant Awarded to the Idaho ICAC Task Force to Help Fund Ongoing Operations
BOISE – Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. announced today that the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force received an award totaling $344,963 from the Department of Justice’s Office…
HSI-led investigations net largest-ever seizures of Iranian weapons, fuel
WASHINGTON — An investigation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigation’s (HSI) Washington D.C. Field Office and Defense Criminal Investigative Service’s (DCIS) Mid-Atlantic Field Office led an investigation…
Operation Shutdown Corner Update: Last of 17 Defendants Sentenced to More than 16 Years in Prison for Federal Drug Crime
BECKLEY, W.Va. – The last of 17 defendants was sentenced for his participation in an extensive drug trafficking organization (DTO) operating between California and the Southern District of West Virginia. Oyontikeyta V.…
Nikolas P. Kerest sworn in as U.S. Attorney
Nikolas P. Kerest has taken the oath of office to become the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont. Mr. Kerest was nominated by President Joseph Biden on September 28, 2021…
Carroll County Man to Federal Prison for Meth and Gun Convictions
A man who conspired to distribute meth while possessing guns was sentenced on December 7, 2021, to more than 11 years in federal prison. Christopher O’Tool, 43, from Arcadia, Iowa, pled guilty…
Eleven men indicted for illegal firearms possession, drugs
SAVANNAH, GA: Eleven defendants face federal charges including illegal possession of firearms and drug possession after separate indictments by a grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia, while recent actions in…
Wading River Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Narcotics and Firearm Possession
Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Amber Schatz was sentenced by United States District Judge Denis R. Hurley to 10 years in prison for conspiring to distribute controlled substances and…
Lynn Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Possessing Three Pounds of Methamphetamine and Two Firearms
BOSTON – A Lynn man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and possessing firearms. David Oth, a/k/a “Baby Bouncer,” a/k/a “BB,” 32, was sentenced today…
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Firearms and Drug Crimes
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that DAVONTE DEJEAN, age 27, of New Orleans, was sentenced on November 30, 2021 by United States District Judge Greg G. Guidry after…
Former Signal Peak Mine official admits conspiring to not report coal mine accidents that injured workers
BILLINGS – A former official for Signal Peak Mine, LLC, which operates an underground coal mine near Roundup, today admitted allegations that he conspired with others to not report as required work-place…
Queens camp counselor killer gets just 17 years in prison
QUEENS, NY – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Jonel Lattore, 38, has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty last month to manslaughter in the first degree. The victim,…
Maine Woman Pleads Guilty to Distributing Methamphetamine
CONCORD – Deborah Cross, 65, of Sanford, Maine pleaded guilty on Wednesday in federal court to distributing methamphetamine, Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced…
Las Vegas Man Sentenced To Prison For Stealing Credit And Debit Card Account Numbers To Purchase Show Tickets
LAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for stealing credit and debit card account numbers and profile information to spend on Las Vegas Strip…
Belgrade meth trafficker sentenced to eight years in prison
BILLINGS — A Belgrade man who admitted to supplying methamphetamine to a local dealer was sentenced today to eight years in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release, U.S.…
Guatemalan man who was extradited to Ohio sentenced to 140 months in prison for Colombia-to-United States cocaine conspiracy
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Guatemalan man was sentenced in federal court here for distributing at least five kilograms or more of cocaine on the high seas. In March 2020, Jose Luis…
New Orleans Felon Convicted on Gun Charge for Shooting in New Orleans-East Neighborhood
NEW ORLEANS, LA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that STERLING ROBINSON, also known as “Scooter,” age 31, a resident in the New Orleans area, was convicted on December 7,…
Dublin, Virginia Man Sentenced on Drug, Firearms Charges
ABINGDON, Va.– A Dublin, Virginia man, who illegally possessed a pair of firearms and methamphetamine, was sentenced this week to 81 months in federal prison. Dezmon Harmon, 28, pleaded guilty in August…
Rocky Mount Bloods Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months in Prison for Firearms and Heroin Distribution Charges
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Rocky Mount man was sentenced yesterday to 65 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and distributing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. On September…