Tag: firearms_offenses
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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.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesFirearms OffensesViolent Crime Timarcus Lavonnte BrittArmed RobberyFederal PrisonNorth CarolinaGas Station RobberiesGreenvilleFBI
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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.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Operation Fast TrackSaratoga CountyDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesNew YorkFentanylFBI
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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.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalImmigration Firearms OffensesMiamiShelton ThompsonFBIU.S. Attorney's OfficeBorder Security
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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.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Nolan Ryan ThomasSt. Louis CountyBarbershopFatal ShootingFelon in PossessionFirearms OffensesViolent CrimeFBI
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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.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegal Robert SpriggsDistrict of ColumbiaDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesFBIDEAMarijuana
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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.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues London CohenRandolphBostonDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesGuilty PleaHarvard Street GangFBI
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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
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Ten Defendants Sentenced in Cross-Country Fentanyl and Firearms Conspiracy
Ten defendants, including Carlos Moctezuma Sandoval Romero, received prison sentences for a cross-country fentanyl distribution and firearms conspiracy. The case, investigated by the HSTF, highlights efforts against transnational criminal organizations.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Fentanyl ConspiracyDrug TraffickingHomeland Security Task ForceVirginiaCaliforniaFirearms OffensesSentencingFBI
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Iowa Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Distribution and Illegal Firearm Possession
Jordan Mefferd, 47, pleaded guilty to distributing over a pound of methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms in Iowa. He faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison due to his extensive criminal history.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Jordan MefferdMethamphetamineFirearmsFort DodgeIowaDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesFBI
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Stamford Man Sentenced to 100 Months for Drug Trafficking and Gun Possession
Omar Parra, 39, of Stamford, received a 100-month federal prison sentence for drug trafficking and firearm possession. The conviction stems from an investigation into fentanyl distribution in southwestern Connecticut, leading to his arrest and guilty plea.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Omar ParraStamfordDrug TraffickingFentanylFirearms OffensesFederal PrisonFBI
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Operation Viper Leads to 39 Arrests, Federal Indictments in Arkansas
Multi-agency "Operation Viper" in Arkansas led to 39 arrests, 35 firearm seizures, and significant drug and cash confiscations. Nine individuals face federal indictments for firearms and drug offenses.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegal Operation ViperArkansasFBIDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesViolent Crime
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Farmington Trio Charged in Federal Drug and Firearms Case
Three Farmington residents face federal drug and firearms charges after a search warrant yielded cocaine, methamphetamine, multiple firearms, and cash. Alex Scott Rowland, Marco Antonio Villegas Avilez, and Karyle Leanne Rowland are in custody pending trial.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues FarmingtonDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesFBINew MexicoCocaineMethamphetamine
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Imperial Resident Sentenced to Three Years for Machinegun Possession
An Imperial, Pennsylvania man received a three-year prison sentence for possessing a machinegun during a drug transaction. The device, known as a "Glock switch," converts a semiautomatic pistol into a fully automatic firearm, which is illegal under federal law.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Ja’Shon SpencerImperialPennsylvaniamachinegunGlock switchfirearms offensesProject Safe NeighborhoodsFBI
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Five Savannah Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Firearms
Five Savannah men received federal prison sentences for illegal firearms possession, with one also facing fentanyl distribution charges. U.S. Attorney Margaret E. Heap commended law enforcement for removing weapons and ensuring justice.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues SavannahFederal PrisonFirearms OffensesFentanylMargaret E. HeapCrimeFBI
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GoodFellas Gang Members Receive Federal Prison Sentences for Violent Crimes and Drug Trafficking
Five GoodFellas gang members received federal prison sentences for violent crimes, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses in Atlanta. Their crimes included a drive-by shooting injuring children, armed robbery, and smuggling drugs into prison, as authorities continue efforts to dismantle the…
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues GoodFellas gangAtlantafederal prisondrug traffickingviolent crimefirearms offensesOperation Take Back AmericaFBI
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Three-Time Felon Sentenced to Nine Years for Fentanyl Dealing and Stolen Gun Possession
A three-time convicted felon, Sincere M. Billingslea, received a nine-year prison sentence for fentanyl distribution and illegal firearm possession in northwest Georgia, following a collaborative law enforcement effort.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesEducation Sincere M. BillingsleaFentanylDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesNorthwest GeorgiaCartersvilleFelonFBI
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Four Men Indicted on Federal Firearms Charges in Southern Georgia
Four men from Savannah, Augusta, and Thomson, Georgia, have been indicted by a federal Grand Jury on charges of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, as announced by U.S. Attorney Margaret E. Heap.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegal Firearms OffensesSouthern District of GeorgiaIndictmentFBIATFSavannahConvicted Felon
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Everson Man Charged with Firearm Possession After Border Patrol Shooting
Nathaniel A. Muniz-Spry, a 39-year-old Everson resident, faces federal charges for illegal firearm possession after being shot by Border Patrol near the U.S./Canada border. Agents found a gun during an encounter, leading to resistance and his injury.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Nathaniel A. Muniz-SpryFBIBorder PatrolFirearms OffensesEverson, WashingtonU.S./Canada borderFelon in possession
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Rochester Felon Charged After Firing at Federal Officers in Buffalo
A Rochester felon faces life in prison after allegedly firing a 'ghost gun' at U.S. Marshals in Buffalo during an arrest attempt, highlighting dangers faced by law enforcement.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegal Keith HolmesBuffaloRochesterFederal Bureau of InvestigationU.S. Marshals ServiceFirearms OffensesViolent CrimeFBI
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Maryland Fugitive Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Gun Charges After Virginia Chase
Maryland fugitive Corey Frances Potter pled guilty to federal drug and gun charges after a high-speed chase on Interstate 81 in Virginia. The pursuit ended in a crash, revealing cocaine, firearms, and cash in his possession.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalTransportationSocial Issues Corey Frances PotterDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesVirginiaInterstate 81FugitiveFBI