Operation Weed Whacker shuts down six illegal smoke shops in Queens with arrests and major cannabis seizures
QUEENS, NY — A sweeping undercover operation targeting six illegal cannabis shops across Queens has led to four arrests, the padlocking of each storefront, and the seizure of hundreds of pounds of…
Essex Man Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Crack Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett sentenced Joel William Hammond, age 35, Essex of Maryland, to six years in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release, for…
New Orleans Resident Sentenced to 42 Months for Trafficking Heroin with His Uncle and Six Others
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Unlawfully Possessing a Handgun
A convicted felon who unlawfully possessed a handgun was sentenced today to six years in federal prison. Mitchell Berry, age 29, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the prison term after a March 22,…
Convicted Felon Connected to Multiple Guns Sentenced to Over Six Years in Federal Prison
A convicted felon who unlawfully possessed a gun was sentenced October 12, 2021, to more than six years in federal prison. Wonyae Black, age 24, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the prison term…
Six South Carolina Residents Charged in Interstate Gun Trafficking Conspiracy
NEWARK, N.J. – Six South Carolina residents have been charged with conspiring to illegally sell firearms, including nine handguns, in and around New Jersey, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Kendell…
Owings Mills Man Pleads Guilty and is Sentenced to Over Six Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl
Baltimore, Maryland – Douglas Vines, age 50, of Owings Mills, Maryland pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Vines to 78 months…
Inmate Sentenced to Six Months’ Imprisonment for Conspiring to Obtain Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Benefits
PITTSBURGH, PA – A former resident of New Castle, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court on a charge of fraud, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today. Tylan Huddleston, 24,…
Charlotte Man Is Sentenced To Six And A Half Years For Armed Carjacking
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. District Judge Frank D. Whitney sentenced Ricky Lewis Bush, 21, of Charlotte, to 78 months in prison late yesterday, for carjacking and gun charges, announced William T. Stetzer,…
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…
Former Fall River Mayor Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison
BOSTON – Jasiel F. Correia II, the former Mayor of Fall River, Mass., was sentenced today in connection with a scheme to defraud investors and extorting and conspiring to extort marijuana vendors…
Six Members of Jersey City Gang Charged with Stabbing an Individual in Jersey City
NEWARK, N.J. – Six members of a Jersey City gang have been charged with the Aug. 3, 2020, stabbing of an individual on a busy street in Jersey City, Acting U.S. Attorney…
Laurens man sentenced to six years in prison for the sexual exploitation of minors
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that a Laurens man pleaded guilty Wednesday to sexual exploitation of a minor charges and was sentenced to six years in prison. Thomas Michael…
