DOJ Press Release

Two Montgomery Men Sentenced on Federal Firearms Charges

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Today, Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson announced that two Montgomery men have been sentenced to federal prison for unlawfully possessing a firearm.On February 25, 2026, a federal judge sentenced 37-year-old Stacy Rodrekus Calloway, of Montgomery, Alabama, to 60 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and…
District Man Sentenced to 15-Year Prison Term For March 2024 Armed Carjacking in Deanwood

Maurice Edwards, 22, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 15 years in prison for a March 2024 armed carjacking in the Deanwood neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C., announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Gang member sentenced to 35 years for role in sex trafficking operation

A 34-year-old member of the 52 Hoover Gangster Crips has been ordered to federal prison for sex trafficking young teenage girls Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Tidewater narcotics trafficker sentenced to over 10 years in prison

Kenneth Matthews, 48, of Newport News, was sentenced yesterday to 10 years and three months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
United States Leads Dismantlement of One of the World’s Largest Hacker Forums

WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice announced today the seizure of the LeakBase database, one of the world’s largest online forums for cybercriminals to buy and sell stolen data and cybercrime tools. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
California Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Offense

JOSE NUNEZ, 26, of Santa Clarita, California, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Sarah F. Russell in New Haven to receipt of child pornography. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Sandston business owner pleads guilty to filing false tax returns and fraudulent pandemic relief applications

Kevin Alphonso Starlings, 40, of Sandston, pled guilty today to filing false tax returns and fraudulent pandemic relief applications. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Financial Advisor Convicted Of Scheme To Defraud Professional Basketball Players

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced the conviction of DARRYL COHEN for defrauding three professional basketball players who were among his former financial advisory clients, following a five-week jury trial before U.S. District Judge Vernon S. Broderick. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Career Offender from Little Rock Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

Maurice Morning, who has a previous federal conviction and several state felony drug convictions, will spend the next 144 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
FCI Aliceville Correctional Officer Indicted for Sexual Assault of Inmates

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A correctional officer at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Aliceville was charged in an indictment, unsealed today, with eight counts of deprivation of rights under color law arising out of his sexual assault of seven female inmates.According to the indictment, between May 2022 and September 2024, Felix Sylvester Wilder, 37, violated the civil…
Minneapolis Man Sentenced for Scheme to Bribe Feeding Our Future Juror

Abdulkarim Farah, a Minneapolis man, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 57-months in prison followed by one year of supervised release for his role in providing a cash bribe to a juror in the first Feeding Our Future trial, announced U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Hacienda Heights Man Arrested and Charged with Running Dog Fighting Venture and with Illegal Firearms Possession

A Hacienda Heights man was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint charging him with hosting dog fights and illegally breeding, training, and exhibiting dogs for use in such fights. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Bangor Woman Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Conspiracy

Nichole Kelley, 46, also travelled to banks outside of Maine to impersonate customers. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Bronx man pleads guilty to bank fraud conspiracy and ID theft

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Michael Herrera, 45, of the Bronx, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge H. Kenneth Schroeder, Jr. to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, which carry a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
GAINESVILLE FELON CHARGED WITH ARMED DRUG TRAFFICKING AND ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – Eddie Jerome Scott, 38, of Gainesville, Florida, was indicted by a federal grand jury charging him with two counts of distribution of methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance over 50 grams of methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl, possessing a firearm in connection with drug trafficking, and possession of a…
Extradited Honduran Man Sentenced To Five Years In Federal Prison For Fentanyl Trafficking

OAKLAND – A Honduran national who was extradited to the United States to face fentanyl trafficking charges has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Three Drug Dealers Sentenced to Federal Prison For Trafficking More Than 69 Kilograms of Illegal Substances

Three Ohio men have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a conspiracy to traffic dangerous and illegal drugs—including fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine—throughout Greater Cleveland. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Former Carlyle Police Chief accused of embezzling more than $100,000

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – The former police chief of the Carlyle Police Department is facing several federal charges for allegedly embezzling more than $100,000 for his personal benefit.A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment charging Mark A. Pingsterhaus, 52, of Carlyle, with two counts of wire fraud and two counts of theft of government…
Justice Department Secures Settlement in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Green Bay Landlord

The Justice Department announced today that David Jones and D Jones Properties LLC have agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that Jones sexually harassed a female tenant in violation of the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Baltimore Man Sentenced for Possession of Firearm and Ammunition By Convicted Felon

Baltimore, Maryland – A Baltimore man is headed to federal prison for more than a decade for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. U.S. Chief District Judge George L. Russell sentenced David Funderburk, 47, to 125 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Felon Sentenced To Prison For Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm

LAS VEGAS – A felon was sentenced today by Chief United States District Judge Andrew P. Gordon to 42 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release for unlawfully possessing a semiautomatic pistol. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Mother Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for Fraud Scheme Involving Quadriplegic Son

A Lubbock woman was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining, forging, and cashing Texas Medicaid checks payable to a former health worker for her quadriplegic son. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Turtle Creek Resident Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of Minors

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors, United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.Robert Bookshar, 49, pleaded guilty to two counts before United States District Judge William S. Stickman IV on March 3, 2026.In connection with the guilty plea,…
Schenectady Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Gregory Magin, age 45, of Glenville, New York, pled guilty on March 2, 2026 to one count each of distribution of child pornography and possession of child pornography. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III; Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Division Craig Tremaroli;…
Nebraska Man to Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of a Firearm and Meth Distribution in Iowa

Chad Billheimer, 48, from Wayne, Nebraska, was sentenced on March 4, 2026, in federal court to 180 months’ imprisonment.Billheimer pled guilty October 6, 2025, to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, possession and aiding and abetting another in the possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and…
Kansas man indicted on meth trafficking and firearms charges

A federal grand jury in Topeka returned an indictment charging a Kansas man with offenses related to drug trafficking and illegal firearms. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Former Kansas high school coach charged with producing child pornography

A former Kansas wrestling coach was charged through criminal complaint for allegedly creating child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) by clandestinely filming minors showering during a high school sporting event. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Ramah man sentenced for federal assault and firearm charges after shooting into vehicle

Leon Garcia was sentenced to nine years in prison for shooting into a vehicle occupied by three people after a near-collision. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Sarasota Lab Agrees to Pay $980,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Violations

Tampa, Florida– Allin IP DX LLC, a laboratory located in Sarasota, Florida, has agreed to pay $980,000 to resolve allegations that the company violated the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act by unlawfully paying a marketing service for referrals of Medicare beneficiaries. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Woodbridge drug trafficker sentenced to over 21 years in prison for his role in fentanyl and cocaine conspiracy

Jorge Ariel Pereira, aka Jae Luca or Kevin Aguirre, 30, was sentenced today to 21 years and five months in prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and fentanyl. Source: U.S. Department of Justice