Sentencing in Gun-Related Kidnapping Case Announced in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced today that Dontrell Nance, 25, of Benton Harbor, has been …
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Former Cedar Rapids Resident Sentenced to Federal Prison in COVID-19 Pandemic Loan Scheme
A former Cedar Rapids, Iowa, resident who helped other individuals procure more than 30 false and fraudulent COVID-19 pandemic loans, valued at more than $600,000, …
‘He’s Proved Himself’: Iowa Voters Tout Trump’s White House Experience Ahead Of Cedar Rapids Speech
‘He’s Proved Himself’: Iowa Voters Tout Trump’s White House Experience Ahead Of Cedar Rapids Speech Kate Anderson on December 2, 2023 Iowa voters told the …
Coon Rapids Man Sentenced to Prison for $1.3M Romance Fraud Scheme that Targeted Elderly Victims
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Coon Rapids man has been sentenced to 36 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and required to pay …
Cedar Rapids Man Convicted of Methamphetamine Crimes Involving Pounds of the Drug
A man who conspired with others to distribute methamphetamine was convicted by a jury on October 13, 2023, after a four-day trial in federal court …
Cedar Rapids Man Who Was Found with Over $135,000 in Drug Money Pleads Guilty to Possessing Meth with Intent to Distribute and Possessing Firearm as a Drug User
A man who possessed methamphetamine with intent to distribute it and who possessed a firearm as an unlawful drug user, pled guilty today in federal …
Cedar Rapids Man Who Transported Over 100 Pounds of Methamphetamine from California to Iowa Pleads Guilty
A man who hauled loads of 30 to 60 pounds of methamphetamine from California to Iowa pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. …
Cedar Rapids Meth and Heroin Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison
A Cedar Rapids woman who distributed methamphetamine and heroin was sentenced November 7, 2022, to two years in federal prison. Breanna Lynn Luna, age 42, …
Grand Rapids Brothers Sentenced To Prison For Brazen Gun Store Robbery
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney Mark Totten today announced that Joseph Woods, 33, and his brother, Johon Woods, 28, …
Felon Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Federal Prison After Shootout in Streets of Cedar Rapids
A man who engaged in a gun battle in Cedar Rapids was sentenced on November 1, 2022, to more than eight years in federal prison. …
Coon Rapids Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening a U.S. Senator
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Coon Rapids man has pleaded guilty to making interstate threats against a U.S. Senator, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. …
Grand Rapids Man Sentenced To Nearly Six Years In Prison For Unlawfully Possessing Firearms
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney Mark Totten announced today that Ernest James Jones, Jr., 22, of Grand Rapids, was …
Le Macaron Secures Position as #1 French Patisserie and Authentic Macaron Franchise in the United States With New Locations in Albuquerque, Boston, and Grand Rapids
Rapidly Growing Franchise Has More Than Twice the Number of Locations as Any Competitors Sarasota, FL (-) It’s been 13 years since Le Macaron French …
Le Macaron French Pastries Remains #1 French Patisserie and Authentic Macaron Franchise in the United States With New Openings in Boston and Grand Rapids
Le macaron announced the grand opening of its grand rapids location at 132 monroe center street nw in downtown grand rapids. Owners bobbi jo and …
Two More Sentenced to Federal Prison in Cedar Rapids Heroin and Fentanyl Wiretap Case
Two men who distributed large quantities of heroin laced with fentanyl and fentanyl analogues were sentenced this week to a total of more than six …
Sauk Rapids Man Pleads Guilty to Manufacturing, Selling Ghost Guns
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Sauk Rapids man has pleaded guilty to willfully manufacturing firearms without a license, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According …
Coon Rapids Man Indicted for Threatening a U.S. Senator
MINNEAPOLIS – A federal grand jury returned an indictment against a Coon Rapids man for making interstate threats against a U.S. Senator, announced U.S. Attorney …
Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition as a Felon
A man who possessed a firearm and ammunition as a felon was sentenced today to more than three years in federal prison. Federico Luna, age …
Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to Six Months in Federal Prison for Being a Drug User in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition
A drug user who possessed firearms and ammunition was sentenced September 1, 2022, to six months in federal prison. Douglas Studer, age 63, of Cedar …
Cedar Rapids Man Pleads Guilty to 2011 Robbery After Start of Federal Trial
A man who robbed a Century cab on April 29, 2011, pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Johnathan DeWayne Mitchell, age 44, …
Felon Returned to Federal Prison After Escaping from Cedar Rapids Halfway House
A man who escaped from a Cedar Rapids, Iowa, halfway house while serving a sentence for unlawful firearms possession was sentenced on August 18, 2022, …
Federal Court Bars Grand Rapids Physician From Prescribing Controlled Substances And Orders Civil Judgment Over Forged Opioid Prescriptions
GRAND RAPIDS – David D. Sova, D.O., of Grand Rapids entered into a settlement with the United States in which …
Federal Court Bars Grand Rapids Physician From Prescribing Controlled Substances And Orders Civil Judgment Over Forged Opioid Prescriptions
GRAND RAPIDS – David D. Sova, D.O., of Grand Rapids entered into a settlement with the United States in which …
Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to Over Five Years in Federal Prison for Being a Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm
A prohibited person who possessed a firearm was sentenced today to 63 months in federal prison. Rakeem Leonard, age 31, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received …
Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to Over Five Years in Federal Prison for Being a Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm
A prohibited person who possessed a firearm was sentenced today to 63 months in federal prison. Rakeem Leonard, age 31, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received …
Grand Rapids Man Sentenced To 42 Months For Robbery
January 2022 Robbery of Lake Michigan Credit Union GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — James Paul Sciamanna, 49, from Grand Rapids, was …
Cedar Rapids Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Participation in Violent Marijuana Robbery
A man who participated in an armed robbery during a drug robbery in which a marijuana dealer was shot was sentenced June 28, 2022, to …
Leader of Large Cedar Rapids Heroin and Fentanyl Ring Uncovered by Wiretap Pleads Guilty to Six Federal Crimes
A man who led a multi-year heroin and fentanyl distribution ring pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Brian Jarell Dennis, age 32, …
Owners Of Grand Rapids Trucking Company Plead Guilty To Bank Fraud Conspiracy, Pay $1,000,000 In Related Civil Case, In Connection With Covid-19 Relief Fraud
DMR Transportation Falsified Financial Records To Receive A Second-Draw Loan Under The Paycheck Protection Program GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — Semsi …
Cedar Rapids Woman Who Sold $1,000 Worth of Heroin and Fentanyl Sentenced to Over Seven Months
A woman who sold heroin and fentanyl in Cedar Rapids was sentenced today to over seven months in federal prison. Ladonna Cynthia Givens, age 33, …
Defendants Plead Guilty in Cedar Rapids Heroin Wiretap Investigation
Two men who conspired to distribute heroin in Cedar Rapids pled guilty on June 2, 2022, in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Thomas Nathaniel May, …
Grand Rapids Gang Member Sentenced To Nearly A Decade In Federal Prison
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – U.S. Attorney Mark Totten announced that yesterday U.S. District Judge Jane M. Beckering sentenced Steven Chavez …
Cedar Rapids Drug Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison
A Cedar Rapids drug dealer with 59 prior adult convictions was sentenced May 24, 2022, to more than 13 years in federal prison. Kyle Anthony …
Wiretap of Cedar Rapids Heroin and Fentanyl Distributors Lands Vinton Man in Federal Prison for Nearly Four Years
A man who conspired to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and other synthetic opioids was sentenced today to more than three years in federal prison. Ryan Rick …
Cedar Rapids Drug User Who Bought Thirty-One Firearms Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison
A drug user who bought thirty-one firearms, at least twenty-four of which were for other people, was sentenced on May 13, 2022, to five years …
Grand Rapids Man Sentenced To Over 27 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Fatal Heroin And Fentanyl That Caused Two Deaths
KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN – On May 10, 2022, U.S. District Judge Paul L. Maloney sentenced Mustafa Deville Reynolds, 24, of Grand …
Grand Rapids Men Sentenced For Shooting At A Federal Officer
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – U.S. Attorney Mark Totten announced today that U.S. District Judge Hala Y. Jarbou sentenced Jaquari Trotter, …
Wisconsin Rapids Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that David Shamont Lindsey, 38, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin was …
Three Plead Guilty to Cedar Rapids Heroin Conspiracy Uncovered by Wiretap Investigation
Three individuals who were caught conspiring to distribute heroin during a wiretap investigation pled guilty recently in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Cody Scott Deklotz, …
Cedar Rapids Man Receives Prison Term For Escape from Custody and Contempt of Court
A man who escaped from the Waterloo Residential Correctional Facility and later failed to appear in federal court pursuant to a subpoena was sentenced on …
Cedar Rapids Drug User Sent to Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition
A Cedar Rapids man who unlawfully possessed a firearm and ammunition as a drug user was sentenced March 22, 2022, to more than four years …
Cedar Rapids Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison
A Cedar Rapids man who intended to distribute methamphetamine and possessed a firearm while doing so was sentenced today to more 15 years in federal …
Cedar Rapids Woman Who Brought Child to Drug Deal Sentenced to Federal Prison
A woman who distributed methamphetamine was sentenced today to more than three years in federal prison. Paige Elizabeth Axler, age 25, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, …
Cedar Rapids Man Convicted of Attempted Carjacking and Trying to Have Witness Killed
A man who attempted to carjack a car and subsequently tried to have a witness killed pled guilty on March 7, 2022, in federal court …
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Man Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor and Traveling with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – A Cedar Rapids, Iowa, man, Joseph Allen Wilcher, 40, of the 1800 block of Western Drive, was sentenced on February 24, …
Cedar Rapids Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm
A prohibited person who possessed a firearm pled guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Rakeem Leonard, age 30, from Cedar Rapids, was …
Man Formerly from Cedar Rapids Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Firearm After Multiple Felony Convictions
A man formerly from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who possessed a gun after three prior felony convictions was sentenced January 27, 2022, to more than three …
Former Go Cedar Rapids Executives Plead Guilty to Bank Fraud
Doug Hargrave, age 55, from Puyallup, Washington, pled guilty on January 26, 2022, in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Aaron McCreight, age 47, from Dothan, …
Cedar Rapids Nurse Sentenced in Drug Diversion and Tampering Scheme
A Cedar Rapids surgery center nurse, who diverted fentanyl to her own use at a local outpatient surgery center, was sentenced on January 21, 2022, …
Grand Rapids Man Guilty Of Fatal Distribution Of Heroin And Fentanyl Causing Two Deaths
KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN – On January 13, 2022, a jury found Mustafa Deville Reynolds, 23, of Grand Rapids, guilty of distributing …