New Jersey’s Plastic Bag, Straw Could End if This Candidate is Elected Governor
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s sweeping ban on single-use plastics, one of the strictest in the country, remains a point of contention as political figures and environmental advocates debate its future. Signed…
York Woman Sentenced In Connection With Straw Purchasing Firearms
HARRISBURG—The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Hannah Lapham, age 23, of York, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on April 22, 2022, by U.S. District Court Judge Christopher…
Beckley Woman Pleads Guilty to Being a Straw Purchaser
BECKLEY, W.Va. – A Beckley woman pleaded guilty today to providing false information on an ATF form in order to acquire a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court,…
Asheville Man Is Sentenced To More Than Six Years In Prison For Illegal Gun Possession, After Using Straw Buyer To Obtain A Firearm
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Travis Shaqwann Fair, 32, of Asheville, was sentenced to 80 months in prison and three years of supervised release today for illegal possession of a firearm, announced Dena J.…
Cumberland County Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Participating in Straw Purchases to Obtain Firearms
TRENTON, N.J. – A Cumberland County, New Jersey, man with a prior felony conviction was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for participating in straw purchases to obtain firearms that he…
Marrero Man Sentenced for Straw Purchase of Firearm
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that BORIS GORDON, age 27 of Marrero, was sentenced on March 17, 2022 after pleading guilty to making a false statement during the…
St. Paul Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Straw Purchasing Dozens of Firearms
MINNEAPOLIS – A St. Paul man has pleaded guilty to making false statements in connection with the illegal purchase of multiple firearms, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Charles J. Kovats. According to court…
Harrisburg Man Sentenced To 46 Months In Prison For Straw Purchasing Guns For Felons
HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Michael Windham, age 22, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 46 months’ imprisonment by United States District…
Philadelphia Woman Sentenced to Over One Year in Prison for Straw Purchasing Three Firearms in Montgomery County for Her Boyfriend
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Brihany Baker, 25, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison, and two years of supervised release…
Scranton Man Sentenced To Two Years’ Imprisonment For Straw Purchasing Firearms
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Edwin Smith, age 27, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, was sentenced yesterday to 24 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District…
Harrisburg Man Sentenced To Over Three Years’ Imprisonment For Straw Purchasing Firearms
HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Taashaun Mansfield, age 23, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today to 37 months’ imprisonment by United States…
Man Indicted for Allegedly Straw Purchasing 27 Handguns From Stores in the Chicago Suburbs
CHICAGO — A man has been indicted on federal firearm charges for allegedly straw purchasing 27 handguns from stores in the Chicago suburbs. MATTHEW JAMAAL JOHNSON purchased the handguns in 2020 and…
Lewiston Man Sentenced for Straw Purchasing Multiple Firearms
BANGOR, Maine—A Lewiston man was sentenced today in federal court for making false statements during the purchase of firearms, U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee announced. U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr.,…
Cincinnati residents charged with making straw purchases of firearms
CINCINNATI – A federal grand jury has charged two individuals from Cincinnati with crimes related to making straw purchases of firearms. Jermaine Pulley, 29, and Nylisha Hill, 22, are charged with…
11 Individuals Charged in a Scheme to “Straw Purchase” Firearms
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Eleven individuals have been indicted on charges involving straw purchasing of firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Explosives, and Firearms Special Agent in…
Multiple Defendants Charged in a Scheme to “Straw Purchase” Firearms Appeared in Federal Court
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Three defendants charged in a scheme to “straw purchase” firearms appeared in federal court this week. Two additional defendants have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing. U.S. Attorney Prim F.…
Philadelphia Woman Convicted At Trial of Straw Purchasing Firearms in Bucks County for her Boyfriend
PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Brihany Baker, 25, of Philadelphia, PA, was convicted today at trial of illegally purchasing three semi-automatic firearms for her romantic partner.…
Luzerne County Man Charged With Straw Purchase Of A Firearm
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on November 2, 2021, Dashea Simmons, age 25, of Pittston, Pennsylvania, was charged by a federal grand…
New Jersey plastic straw ban begins today
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey’s ban on plastic straws begins today, instead patrons at bars and restaurants will be given biodegradable paper straws. A provision of New Jersey’s commitment to reduce plastics…
Man Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison for Straw Purchasing Handguns in Chicago Suburbs
CHICAGO — A man has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for straw purchasing handguns in the Chicago suburbs. On four occasions in 2019 and 2020, ISMAEL SENE purchased a…
Multiple Federal Indictments for Straw Purchases of Guns Allegedly Used in Violent Crimes in Chicago
INDIANAPOLIS – On July 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice launched five cross-jurisdictional strike forces to help reduce gun violence by disrupting illegal firearms trafficking in key regions across the country.…
Fredericksburg Man Pleads Guilty to Straw Purchasing Numerous Firearms
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Fredericksburg man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to make false statements to federally licensed firearms dealers during the purchase of firearms. “This case serves as another example of…
New Straw Hat Pizza Now Open in San Lorenzo, CA
San Lorenzo, CA – Straw Hat Restaurants is pleased to announce our newest Franchise location is now OPEN! Our newest franchisee, Naresh Nayyar has been working on this project for the better…
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