DOJ Press Release
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Three Drug Dealers Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine in Henry and Carroll Counties
Jackson, TN – Danny Trotter, 51, Carla Stout, 38, and Randi Black, 40, have been sentenced for their roles in engaging in a monthslong conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Henry and Carroll counties. D. Michael Dunavant, United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentences today.Through the utilization of controlled purchases of methamphetamine,…
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Lycoming County Man Indicted On Drug And Firearms Offenses
WILLIAMSPORT – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Robert E. Confer, Jr., age 37, of Lycoming County, was indicted by a federal grand jury on drug trafficking and firearms charges.According to United States Attorney Brian D. Miller, the indictment charges Confer with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine…
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Suburban Chicago Investment Advisor Sentenced to Six and a Half Years in Prison for Swindling Clients
RALPH ROGERS III carried out his scheme while on court-supervised release for a prior fraud conviction. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Maryland Convicted Felon Sentenced for Firearm Crimes
Greenbelt, Maryland – A St. Mary’s County, Maryland, man is headed to federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang sentenced Jerod Adam Taylor, 40, of Lexington Park, Maryland, to 30 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, today, in connection with the…
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Las Cruces Man Charged with Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
Victor Andrew Pardo Jr. is facing federal charges after allegedly selling cocaine and a machinegun conversion device to undercover agents. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Albuquerque Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses
Quontez Kuvinka was sentenced to 220 months in prison for his role in a drug trafficking organization that distributed large quantities of narcotics in Albuquerque. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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District Man Pleads Guilty to Strangling His Romantic Partner
Ramon Leonard, 28, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty today to strangling his former romantic partner in April 2025 and October 2025, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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District of Arizona Charges 256 Individuals for Immigration-Related Criminal Conduct this Week
PHOENIX, Ariz. – During the week of enforcement operations from March 21 through March 27, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona brought immigration-related criminal charges against 256 individuals. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Federal Law Enforcement Seizes Eleven Firearms, Ammunition, and Twenty Machine Gun Conversion Devices From Chicago Residence; Two Suspected Gang Members Arrested
Agents seized a rifle and ten handguns from the defendants' residence. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Honduran National Sentenced for Illegal Re-Entry of a Removed Alien
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OSCAR FRANCISCO AVILA-NORALES (“AVILA-NORALES”), age 47, was sentenced on March 24, 2026, after previously pleading guilty to Illegal Re-entry of a Removed Alien, in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326 (a), announced United States Attorney David I. Courcelle. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Illegal Alien Federally Charged With Identity Theft, Voter Fraud, and Passport Fraud After Allegedly Using American Citizen's Identity to Vote
An illegal alien from Mexico was federally charged with identity theft, voter fraud, and passport fraud for allegedly assuming the identity of an American citizen. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Gainesville Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Homemade Silencer
Gainesville, Florida – Dean Allen Harper, 55, of Gainesville, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of an unmarked and unregistered silencer, which qualifies as a firearm under federal law. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Extradited Kenyan National Sentenced for Role in Business Email Compromise Scheme
JOHN MURIUKU WAMUIGAH, 36, a citizen of Kenya, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to approximately 23 months of imprisonment, time already served, for his participation in a business email compromise scheme that operated out of multiple countries, including the United States. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Thibodaux Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Distribution
NEW ORLEANS, LA – The United States Attorney’s Office announced that on March 17, 2026, LINEZ GREEN, (“GREEN”), age 32, of Thibodaux, Louisiana, was sentenced to 66 months imprisonment, 4 years of supervised release, 4 years of supervise release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee by U.S. District Judge Brandon Long on March 17, 2026. Source:…
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Would-Be Sex Trafficker Sentenced for Attempted Coercion of a Child, Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Young Adult
SAN DIEGO – Steven Terrell Lewis of El Cajon was sentenced in federal court today to 19.5 years in prison for attempted coercion and enticement of a 14-year-old high school student and attempted sex trafficking by force or coercion of a 22-year-old woman. At today’s hearing, the adult victim addressed the court, describing the devastating…
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Illegal Alien Admits Possessing Firearms, Cocaine
Esmin Guzman-Euceda pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of possessing a firearm as an illegal alien. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Local Physician Sentenced to 1 Year Imprisonment, a $60,000 fine, and Restitution of $349,272.79 for Adulterating and Misbranding Medical Devices with the Intent to Defraud
Spokane, Washington — On March 25, United States District Court Judge Rebecca L. Pennell sentenced Dr. Eric Edward Haeger, age 57, of Brewster, Washington, to one year and a day in federal prison followed by a one-year term of supervised release after Haeger pleaded guilty to adulterating and misbranding medical devices with the intent to…
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Tallahassee Man Sentenced to Twelve Years in Prison for Drug Distribution Conspiracy Charges
Tallahassee, Florida – Edward Lee Cromartie, 45, of Tallahassee, Florida, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison following his conviction on charges relating to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, distribution of cocaine and methamphetamine, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Camden Woman Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Meth
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Angela Peterson Black, 53, of Camden, has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Brooklyn Park Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Federal Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Adam B. Abelson sentenced a Brooklyn Park man to prison in connection with a federal investigation that led to a drugs and firearms seizure. Steven Keith Staggers Jr., 31, received a 79-month prison sentence, followed by three years of supervised release, for possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon.…
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Milford Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Enticing Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity
JOSHUA BAILEY, 46, of Milford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to 144 months of imprisonment and 10 years of supervised release for enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Indian National Guilty of Transportation and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – On March 18, 2026, ASHISH KAPOOR, a/k/a “Romy Kapoor,” (“KAPOOR”) age 28, a national of India, pled guilty on March 18, 2026 to Transportation of Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2252(a)(1), (a)(4)(B), (b)(1), and (b)(2), announced U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle. Source: U.S.…
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Wyoming man sentenced to over 9 years in prison for drug and gun charges
BILLINGS – A Wyoming man with prior felony convictions who was found in possession of drugs and guns on two separate occasions was sentenced today to 118 months in prison to be followed by 5 years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Tim Racicot said.Kristofer Mikal Wright, 38, pleaded guilty in May 2025 to one…
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New Orleans Men Indicted for Fentanyl, Heroin Distribution Conspiracy and Drug Trafficking Firearms Possession
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – On March 19, 2026, YANCY MATIRNE (“MATIRNE”) and ERROL POINTS (“POINTS”), both from New Orleans, were charged on Marchs 19, 2026 in a three-count indictment by a federal grand jury, announced U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Sioux City Man With History of Violence Sentenced to Federal Prison For Firearm Discovered During Domestic Abuse Investigation
Issac Rayford, age 32, from Sioux City, was sentenced March 26, 2026, to 4 years in federal prison after an October 21, 2025, guilty plea to Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Drug User, and Domestic Abuse Misdemeanant.Evidence in the case revealed that on November 2, 2024, Rayford’s girlfriend found his loaded firearm sitting…
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Telemedicine Company Owner Pleads Guilty to $46M Medicare Fraud Scheme
The owner of a telemedicine company pleaded guilty today to organizing and leading a $46.2 million Medicare fraud conspiracy that spanned more than six years. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Former State Senator Convicted of Scheming to Obtain Public Election Funds
A federal jury in New Haven has found former Connecticut State Senator DENNIS A. BRADLEY, JR., 43, of Bridgeport, guilty of defrauding Connecticut’s program for publicly funding political campaigns during his 2018 run for State Senate. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Miami-Area Tax Return Preparers Preliminarily Enjoined from Preparing Returns for Others
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida issued a preliminary injunction against Miami-area tax return preparer Christopher Brown and Brown’s tax return preparation business Superior Taxes LLC (Defendants). Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Los Angeles Man Sentenced to over 4 Years in Prison for Money Laundering
Tracy Arnett, 40, of Los Angeles, was sentenced today to four years and three months in prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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Fort Worth Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Sex Abuse Material
A Fort Worth man who produced sexually explicit videos of two children was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison yesterday. Source: U.S. Department of Justice