Tag: firearms_offenses
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Buffalo Man, 34, on Felon-in-Possession Gun Charge
Earl Stone, 34, of Buffalo, faces up to 15 years in prison after a grand jury indicted him on a felon-in-possession charge following an April traffic stop where a loaded firearm fell from his pant leg.
Law EnforcementLegalUSAFederal Government Earl Stonefelon in possession of a firearmBuffaloU.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomoBuffalo Police DepartmentFederal Bureau of Investigationfirearms offensesFBI
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Hermitage Felon Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Firearm Possession
Marryon Hopson Savage, 28, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing a firearm after a felony conviction and faces up to 15 years in prison at sentencing.
Law EnforcementLegalUSAFederal Government Firearms OffensesHermitage, PennsylvaniaMarryon Hopson SavageUnlawful Firearm PossessionFelony ConvictionU.S. Attorney's Office Western District of PennsylvaniaFederal Bureau of InvestigationFBI
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Wilkes-Barre Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Violations
Fernandito Arroyo, 28, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 180 months in prison for selling cocaine and fentanyl and for providing a firearm to a person barred from possessing one.
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Convicted Felon Martino Carter Pleads Guilty to Drug and Gun Charges in Buffalo
Martino Carter of Sloan, NY, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana and being a felon in possession of a firearm after a June 2025 search seized two loaded pistols and 25 pounds of marijuana.
Law EnforcementLegalUSANew YorkFederal Government Martino CarterBuffaloSloan, New YorkDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesFelon in PossessionU.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomoFBI
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Two Men Indicted in $1.27 Million Armed Robbery of Isle of Capri Casino
Benjamin Michael-Dass Charles of Columbia, Mo., and Hollis Cortez Vanleer of Normal, Ill., face federal charges in the March 25 armed robbery of the Isle of Capri Casino in Boonville, Missouri.
Law EnforcementLegalUSAMissouriFederal Government Isle of Capri Casino robberyBoonville MissouriBenjamin Michael-Dass CharlesHollis Cortez VanleerFederal grand jury indictmentFirearms offensesViolent crimeFBI
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Brentwood Felon Admits Possessing Firearm
Matthew Orasco, 46, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm after Brentwood police found a .357 Magnum revolver linked to a domestic disturbance. Sentencing is set for Dec. 2.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Matthew OrascoBrentwoodFirearms OffensesProject Safe NeighborhoodsFBIU.S. Attorney's OfficeDomestic Disturbance
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Sharon Resident Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking and Firearm Charges
Jiemaliahl Cleveland, 27, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to fentanyl distribution and a firearm charge; sentencing is set for January 6, 2027, with up to life in prison possible.
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Convicted Felons Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges After Deadly Chase
Convicted felons Daryl Hubbard and Carl Todd received federal prison sentences for drug trafficking and firearm charges. Their drug dealing led to a deadly high-speed chase, resulting in one death, one paralysis, and a police officer's injury.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesState Governments Daryl HubbardCarl ToddDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesGeorgiaHigh-Speed ChaseHomeland Security Task ForceFBI
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Sharon Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Armed Cocaine Trafficking
Corey Adkins, 29, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, received a seven-year federal prison sentence for armed cocaine trafficking. The conviction includes firearm charges and follows previous drug trafficking offenses.
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West Bridgewater Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearm Charges
A West Bridgewater man, Lue Andrade, pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy and firearm charges in Boston federal court. His arrest in December 2025 uncovered significant quantities of drugs and weapons, linked to Brockton and Randolph area gangs.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessLegalFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomy Lue AndradeWest BridgewaterBrocktonDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesGuilty PleaFederal CourtFBI
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Puerto Rico Men Receive Decades in Prison for Transgender Double Murder
Sean Díaz-De León and Juan Carlos Pagán-Bonilla received 35 and 25 years, respectively, for the 2020 murders of two transgender women in Humacao, Puerto Rico, motivated by anger after discovering their victims' gender identity.
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West Bridgewater Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearm Charges
A West Bridgewater man, Lue Andrade, pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy and firearm charges in Boston federal court. His arrest in December 2025 uncovered significant quantities of drugs and weapons, linked to Brockton and Randolph area gangs.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessLegalFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomy Lue AndradeWest BridgewaterBrocktonDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesGuilty PleaFederal CourtFBI
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Randolph Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearm Charges
A Randolph man pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and firearm charges in Boston federal court. Jose Mendes faces sentencing in October 2026 after authorities found fentanyl, cocaine, and modified firearms at his residences.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Jose MendesRandolphBostonDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesFentanylHarvard Street GangFBI
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Denton Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Three Armed Bank Robberies
Jonathan Mark Fleming, 41, received 78 months in federal prison for three armed bank robberies in Denton County, Texas. He stole $450,000, using distinctive vehicles and firearms, and was caught through vehicle tracking and a search warrant.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Jonathan Mark FlemingBank RobberyDenton CountyFederal PrisonEastern District of TexasOperation Take Back AmericaFirearms OffensesFBI
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Lexington Man Sentenced to Over Nine Years for Drug and Gun Charges
De’Marionne Zaquann Miller, 22, of Lexington, received over nine years in federal prison for firearm and drug trafficking offenses after an incident involving a domestic violence call and an AK-style rifle.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSA De’Marionne Zaquann MillerLexington CountyFederal PrisonDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesFBISouth Carolina
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Northampton Felon Gets 35 Years for Armed Gas Station Robbery Spree
Northampton felon Timarcus Lavonnte Britt received a 35-year federal prison sentence for an armed gas station robbery spree across Eastern North Carolina in July 2023, targeting multiple Speedway locations with two accomplices.
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Operation Fast Track Nabs 83, Seizes Drugs and Firearms in New York Counties
Operation Fast Track led to 83 arrests and major drug and firearm seizures across Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties. Federal, state, and local agencies collaborated to remove criminals and narcotics, enhancing community safety for the summer season.
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U.S. Attorney Announces June Grand Jury Indictments for 17 Individuals in Northern Oklahoma
Seventeen individuals face federal charges including drug trafficking, unlawful reentry, child pornography, and violent crimes following indictments by the June Federal Grand Jury in Northern Oklahoma.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Federal Grand JuryIndictmentsNorthern District of OklahomaDrug TraffickingUnlawful ReentryChild PornographyFirearms OffensesFBI
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Monroe County Men Convicted of Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
Two Monroe County men, Eli Valentine Calero and John Charles Ehrhard, Jr., were convicted of drug trafficking and firearms offenses after a jury trial. They face significant prison sentences for their roles in distributing methamphetamine.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Drug TraffickingFirearms OffensesMonroe CountyMethamphetamineFBIPennsylvania State PoliceOperation Take Back America
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Bridgeport Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Gunpoint Robberies
Rajonne Blake, also known as "Ray Ray," of Bridgeport, received a 121-month prison sentence for his role in gunpoint robberies of an Amazon delivery truck and a Cumberland Farms store, serving as getaway driver and supplying a firearm.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Rajonne BlakeBridgeportStratfordAmazonCumberland FarmsGunpoint RobberyViolent CrimeFirearms OffensesFBI
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Norwich Man Sentenced to 90 Months for Drug, Gun Offenses and Supervised Release Violation
Javon Morse of Norwich received a 90-month prison sentence for cocaine distribution, firearm possession, and violating supervised release. His arrest followed a police chase and discovery of drugs, ghost guns, and cash, highlighting repeat offenses.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal Government Javon MorseNorwichConnecticutDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesSupervised Release ViolationCocaineFBI
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Five Charged in Athens-Chicago Gun Trafficking Ring Supplying Gangs
Federal authorities have charged five individuals in an alleged gun trafficking operation spanning from Athens, Georgia, to Chicago, Illinois, supplying firearms to street gangs, with some weapons linked to violent crimes including murder.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Gun TraffickingAthensChicagoGangsFirearms OffensesATFHomeland Security Task ForceFBI
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Sacramento Man Receives 2.5-Year Sentence for Felon in Possession of Firearm
Eric Morgan, 27, of Sacramento, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for illegally possessing a loaded firearm. His conviction is part of "Operation Take Back America," targeting violent crime.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegal Eric MorganSacramentoFelon in PossessionFirearms OffensesFBIOperation Take Back AmericaSentencing
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Rapper "P-Dice" Sentenced to 63 Months for "Ghost Gun" Shooting at Pregnant Woman
Rapper "P-Dice" received a 63-month prison sentence for firing a "ghost gun" at a pregnant woman in Clifton, New Jersey. Justin Pope, a convicted felon, also taunted police on social media before his arrest.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Justin PopeP-DiceCliftonNew JerseyGhost GunSentencingFirearms OffensesFBI
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Bahamian National Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession in Miami
A Bahamian national, wanted for murder and unlawfully present in the U.S., pleaded guilty in Miami to illegal firearm possession. Shelton Thompson faces up to 15 years, highlighting vigorous enforcement of immigration and firearms laws.
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St. Louis Felon Sentenced to 125 Months for Fatal Barbershop Shooting
Nolan Ryan Thomas received a 125-month prison sentence for a fatal barbershop shooting in St. Louis County. The felon, 34, pleaded guilty to illegal firearm possession after the 2023 incident where a patron died.
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Palmdale Man Convicted in Fentanyl Overdose Death of U.S. Marine
A Palmdale man has been found guilty of drug trafficking and firearm crimes, including distributing fentanyl-laced pills that caused the fatal overdose of a U.S. Marine. He faces a mandatory minimum of 25 years in prison.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentMilitarySocial Issues Jordan Nicholas McCormickFentanylDrug TraffickingPalmdaleU.S. Marine CorpsOverdose DeathFirearms OffensesFBI
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DC Felon Sentenced to 30 Months for Drug Trafficking and Illegal Firearms
Robert Spriggs, 38, received a 30-month sentence for conspiring to distribute marijuana and unlawfully possessing multiple firearms, following an FBI and DEA investigation into his Baltimore-Washington to Los Angeles drug operation.
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Randolph Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking and Firearm Charges
Randolph man London Cohen pleaded guilty to cocaine trafficking and firearm charges in federal court, stemming from a gang investigation. Sentencing is set for September 2026.
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Three Sentenced in Southern Georgia Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Three defendants received federal prison sentences for their involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy in southern Georgia, which operated partly from inside state prisons and led to significant seizures of firearms and cash.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesState Governments Drug TraffickingGeorgiaFederal Bureau of InvestigationSentencingFirearms OffensesCrimeFBI