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23-Year-Old With 3 Prior Felonies and an Outstanding Warrant Sentenced to 51 Months in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

DOJ PressSeptember 27, 20220

INDIANAPOLIS – Troy Harris, 23, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, on September 14, 2021, deputies with the U.S. Marshals Service were assisting the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) with executing an arrest warrant for Harris, who had been charged with burglary in Marion County, Indiana. Officers saw Harris exit an apartment near east 16th Street in Indianapolis and leave in a vehicle. Officers stopped the vehicle to arrest Harris. When Harris exited the vehicle, officers saw that he had a firearm sticking out of his waistband. Officers seized

Chinese National Convicted of Acting Within the United States as an Unregistered Agent of the People’s Republic of China

DOJ PressSeptember 26, 20220

CHICAGO — A federal jury in Chicago today convicted a Chinese national of acting illegally within the United States as an agent of the People’s Republic of China. JI CHAOQUN, 31, was found guilty on one count of conspiracy to act as an agent of a foreign government, specifically the People’s Republic of China, without first notifying the Attorney General; one count of acting as an agent of the People’s Republic of China without first notifying the Attorney General; and one count of making a material false statement to the U.S. Army. The jury acquitted Ji on two counts of

18-Year-Old Man Charged with High-Speed Flight from an Immigration Checkpoint

DOJ PressSeptember 23, 20220

TUCSON, Ariz. – Oblin Jeremias Redondo-Lopez, 18, of Honduras, was arrested September 20, 2022, and charged by criminal complaint with High-Speed Flight from an Immigration Checkpoint and Illegal Entry into the United States. Redondo-Lopez had his initial appearance yesterday before United States Magistrate Judge Eric J. Markovich. On Tuesday, a gold 2002 Buick Rendezvous drove through the United States Border Patrol checkpoint on West Arivaca Road near Amado, Arizona. The vehicle did not slow down or stop as required by the speed bumps, signage, and Arizona Department of Transportation regulations. Instead, the vehicle fled the checkpoint with agents in pursuit.

Philadelphia Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing a Firearm with an Extended Magazine While on Parole for Robbery

DOJ PressSeptember 23, 20220

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Tyree Little, 22, of Philadelphia, PA, pleaded guilty earlier this week, just before trial was scheduled to begin today, to illegally possessing a firearm with an extended magazine. The charge stems from an incident in July 2021, during a vehicle stop for a traffic violation, when Philadelphia Police Officers observed a firearm with an extended magazine sticking out from under the driver’s seat of the defendant’s car, where the defendant was seated. Little pleaded guilty to possessing that firearm, which he was not able to lawfully possess due to a

Philadelphia Man Arrested For Gun-Point Robbery of an Armored Truck in Wilmington

DOJ PressSeptember 21, 20220

WILMINGTON, Del. – David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced today that a federal grand jury returned an indictment last week charging a Philadelphia man with robbing an armored security truck at gunpoint. According to the court documents, on June 10, 2022, Tayion Spencer, 31, robbed an armored truck used to collect and deliver U.S. currency in Wilmington, Delaware. Spencer previously worked for the armored truck company he robbed, and he wore his former employer’s uniform during the robbery. During the robbery, Spencer brandished and aimed a firearm at the armored truck driver. A scuffle then

Two men accused in an assault of Bureau of Indian Affairs officer on Crow Indian Reservation admit charges

DOJ PressSeptember 16, 20220

BILLINGS — Two men admitted to charges this week for their roles in an assault on a Bureau of Indian Affairs officer, who was pursuing one of the men for operating a stolen vehicle in Lodge Grass, on the Crow Indian Reservation, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said today. Earl Landon Old Chief, Jr., 36, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Sept. 15, to assault on a federal officer. Old Chief faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release. U.S. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Cavan presided. A sentencing date will be set before U.S.

Keene Woman Pleads Guilty to Operating An Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business

DOJ PressSeptember 12, 20220

CONCORD – Aria DiMezzo, 35, of Keene, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to one count of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today. According to court documents and statements made in court, between June 2020 and January 2021, DiMezzo operated a business in New Hampshire through which she exchanged fiat currency (mostly United States dollars) for virtual currency for a fee. DiMezzo recruited customers on websites, including localbitcoins.com, who sent money to her through bank accounts opened

Grand Jury Indicts Buffalo Man For Assaulting An FBI Agent

DOJ PressSeptember 7, 20220

CONTACT: Barbara BurnsPHONE: (716) 843-5817FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Tyler Collins, 27, of Buffalo, NY, with assaulting a federal officer. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Assistant U.S. Attorney Franz M. Wright, who is handling the case, stated that according to the indictment and a previously filed complaint, on July 12, 2022, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Collins attempted to enter the FBI-Buffalo Division main office but was denied entry by the security guards inside of the front door. At

Man who served in Army under an assumed name sentenced to time served and community service for passport fraud

DOJ PressSeptember 6, 20220

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on Tuesday sentenced a man who has been living under an assumed name since he used it to enlist in the U.S. Army 37 years ago to 100 hours of community service and the time he’s already served in jail. DeLeo Antonio Barner, 60, will also be on supervised release for three years. Barner had already served in the Army under his own name, but was discharged with no opportunity to reenlist, court records show. Instead, in April of 1985, he enlisted using the name of a fellow St. Louis resident,

Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Committing an Armed Robbery and Two Armed Carjackings

DOJ PressSeptember 6, 20220

Greenbelt, Maryland – U.S. District Judge George J. Hazel sentenced Rashaun Onley, age 23, of Washington, D.C., today to 14 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, on federal charges of committing an armed commercial robbery, carjacking, and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Onley has been detained since his arrest. The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Thomas J. Sobocinski of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Baltimore Field Office; Chief Robert J. Contee

MIDDLETON MAN SENTENCED FOR THREATENING AN FBI AGENT

DOJ PressSeptember 2, 20220

BOISE – A federal judge sentenced a Middleton, Idaho man to three years of supervised probation for threatening an FBI Agent, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit, of the District of Idaho, announced today. According to court records, Jerald Reutzel, 48, of Middleton, Idaho, contacted a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent through text messaging in November of 2020. In the text message, Reutzel falsely accused the FBI agent of failing to investigate a local crime, referred to the agent with profane slurs, and threatened to assault the agent. Reutzel sent the threat on account of the FBI agent’s performance of

Vinita Man Sentenced to 10 years in Prison for being an Accessory After the Fact to a Craig County Murder

DOJ PressSeptember 2, 20220

A Vinita man who tampered with evidence following a murder and provided the killer a place to stay afterward was sentenced Thursday in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell sentenced Dale Eugene Warren, 66, to 120 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. “Dale Warren destroyed and discarded evidence following the horrific murder of Christopher Boren in 2019,” said U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. “Individuals who help others hide their crimes or fail to report them should be prepared to face charges.” “Thanks to a determined investigation by the FBI

‘An Absolutely Absurd Assertion’: Fox News Panel Lights Up Lightfoot For Calling Migrant Busses ‘Racist’

The Daily CallerSeptember 2, 20220

‘An Absolutely Absurd Assertion’: Fox News Panel Lights Up Lightfoot For Calling Migrant Busses ‘Racist’ Harold Hutchison on September 1, 2022 A Fox News panel lit into Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago Thursday afternoon for calling Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas “racist” for sending busses of migrants to the Windy City. “These people do it voluntarily, they sign up for it, they get on a bus. The federal government has been sending them out on airplanes, so why isn’t that racist?” former Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah said. “Far more people have gone on airplanes to New

Los Angeles Resident Sentenced to Prison for Attempting to Obstruct an Official Proceeding Dealing with a Scheme to Issue Commercial Driver’s Licenses to Unqualified Drivers

DOJ PressSeptember 1, 20220

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jaswinder Singh, 60, of Los Angeles, was sentenced today to serve a nine-month prison sentence and to pay a $7,500 fine for attempting to obstruct an official proceeding, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, Singh contacted a trial witness in a pending federal criminal case and instructed the witness to lie to law enforcement as a trial date approached. The witness knew that Singh and others had participated in a conspiracy to bribe a DMV official to fraudulently obtain California commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for numerous drivers who did not want to take

Mexican Man Convicted of Fraud Regarding an Identification Document

DOJ PressAugust 30, 20220

Gulfport, Miss. – A Mexican citizen pled guilty to the federal felony offense of fraud regarding a visa, permit, or other immigration document. U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca of the Southern District of Mississippi, Special Agent in Charge David Denton of Homeland Security Investigations in New Orleans, and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Jackson Field Office made the announcement. According to court records, Benito Moreno-Bernal, 30, who had been living in Colorado, was arrested on January 26, 2021, at a residence in Gulfport by members of the FBI Southeast Mississippi Safe Streets Taskforce

District of Columbia Auditor Faces Money Laundering Charges Related to an International Romance Scam

DOJ PressAugust 27, 20220

Greenbelt, Maryland – A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging Charles K. Egunjobi, age 48, of Waldorf, Maryland, with operating an unlicensed money service business relating to numerous online romance scams. Egunjobi had his initial appearance today in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt before U.S. Magistrate Judge Gina L. Simms. He was released under the supervision of the United States pre-trial services. The criminal complaint was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Andrew Hartwell of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General Fraud Detection Office

Tulsa Man Sentenced for Participating in an Attempted Robbery that Ended in Two Deaths

DOJ PressAugust 22, 20220

A Tulsa man was sentenced Monday in federal court for participating in an attempted robbery and home invasion that ended in two deaths. “Justin Harjo received an 18-year prison sentence for taking part in a home invasion that resulted in the deaths of an individual living in the home and Harjo’s accomplice,” said U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners will continue to confront and deter violent crime in communities across northeastern Oklahoma and hold offenders accountable.” U.S. District Judge Claire V. Eagan sentenced Justin Tvmvmapky Harjo, 25, of Tulsa, to 216 months in

Tukwila, WA, man who torched a car to retaliate against an informant sentenced to 7 years in prison

DOJ PressAugust 17, 20220

Seattle – A 23-year-old Tukwila, Washington, man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 7 years in prison for retaliating against an informant and conspiracy to use fire to obstruct justice, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Jordan Sanchez was arrested January 20, 2021, for the November 20, 2020, fire at a Burien apartment complex. At the sentencing hearing Chief U.S. District Judge Ricardo S. Martinez noted that Sanchez… “threw a lit firebomb into a vehicle under an apartment building where many innocent people were living…. An extremely serious offense.” “Respect for each other, and the laws and

Former Indiana State Senator and an Indianapolis Casino Executive Sentenced to Federal Prison for Criminal Election Finance Schemes

DOJ PressAugust 17, 20220

INDIANAPOLIS – Darryl Brent Waltz, 48, of Greenwood, Indiana, and John Keeler, 72, of Indianapolis, were each sentenced today for devising and participating in election finance schemes. Waltz pleaded guilty to receiving fictitious donations and for lying and misleading FBI agents who were investigating these illegal contributions and was sentenced to ten months in federal prison. Keeler pleaded guilty to causing the filing of a false tax return and was sentenced to two months in federal prison. According to court documents, Waltz, a former Indiana State Senator and 2016 candidate for U.S. Congress, funneled $40,500 in illegal conduit contributions to

Local Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years in Federal Prison After Being in Possession of a Firearm During an Attempted Robbery

DOJ PressAugust 16, 20220

Memphis, TN – Reginald Pigram, 39, has been sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm during an attempted robbery. Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., United States Attorney, announced the sentence today. According to information presented in court, on September 15, 2020, officers with the Memphis Police Department responded to an attempted robbery at a gas station on Old Austin Peay Highway. The victim reported that while he was unloading his delivery truck, a male approached him, lifted his shirt to brandish a firearm, and demanded that the victim hand over his wallet. The victim pulled out a knife and refused, and the

‘An Abuse Of Power’: Republicans Slam Mar-A-Lago Raid

The Daily CallerAugust 9, 20220

‘An Abuse Of Power’: Republicans Slam Mar-A-Lago Raid Harold Hutchison on August 9, 2022 Congressional Republicans reacted with outrage on social media after the Federal Bureau of Investigation raided former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence Monday. “It is corrupt & an abuse of power,” Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas posted on Twitter. “What Nixon tried to do, Biden has now implemented: The Biden Admin has fully weaponized DOJ & FBI to target their political enemies. And with 87K new IRS agents, they’re coming for YOU too.” 1/x The FBI raiding Donald Trump is unprecedented. It is corrupt & an

Meridian Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of an Unregistered Short-Barreled Shotgun

DOJ PressAugust 2, 20220

Jackson, Miss. – A Meridian man pled guilty today to possession of an unregistered short-barreled shotgun, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Kurt Thielhorn of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. According to court documents, Edward Tyrone Walker, 43, possessed a shotgun which had a barrel of less than 18 inches in length that was not registered to him in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record. Officers of the Meridian Police Department were conducting an unrelated investigation at a convenience store and discovered evidence showing that Walker had possession of a short-barreled

‘The Craziest Possible Time To Send An 82-Year-Old Narcissist To Taiwan’: Tucker Says US ‘Not Ready’ For War With China

The Daily CallerAugust 2, 20220

‘The Craziest Possible Time To Send An 82-Year-Old Narcissist To Taiwan’: Tucker Says US ‘Not Ready’ For War With China Harold Hutchison on August 2, 2022 Fox News host Tucker Carlson ripped House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Monday evening for going to Taiwan, citing his belief that America’s “weakened” military can’t “win a war against China.” “This is exactly the wrong time, the craziest possible time, to send an 82-year-old narcissist to Taiwan,” Carlson said. “The U.S. has never been less ready for war, particularly for a war with China. The Biden administration has done everything it can to make certain

‘An Alternative Universe’: Fox News Guest Rips Soros Op-Ed Backing Leftist DAs

The Daily CallerAugust 1, 20220

‘An Alternative Universe’: Fox News Guest Rips Soros Op-Ed Backing Leftist DAs Harold Hutchison on August 1, 2022 A Fox News guest ripped into billionaire George Soros for being in “deep denial” about the consequences of funding left-wing prosecutors during a Monday appearance on Fox News. “He must be in super deep denial and does not want to face the facts, which is not just a minor microscopic increase” in crime, Deroy Murdock, a contributor for National Review, told “America Reports” host Sandra Smith. “People come in and say well, the criminal justice system is racist so we have to

Former Illinois Elementary School Teacher Sentenced to 50 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting an Indiana Child

DOJ PressAugust 1, 20220

INDIANAPOLIS – Pedro Ibarra, 48, of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, was sentenced today to fifty years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child and attempted sexual exploitation of a child. According to court documents, on June 21, 2021, Ibarra engaged in a Google Duo online chat with a boy who lived in Indiana. The child was under 13 years old at the time. During that chat, Ibarra persuaded the child to engage in sexually explicit conduct, which Ibarra recorded on his cell phone. On June 22, 2021, Ibarra drove from Illinois to Hancock County, Indiana, where he picked