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News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Derick Louangamath, 33, of Sacramento, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.



News Release: DETROIT - A Detroit street gang member pleaded guilty to murdering a rival gang member and an innocent 13-year-old bystander as part of a racketeering conspiracy, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced today.


Billings Man Admits Attempted Coercion, Enticement of Boy for Sex in Undercover Investigation

News Release: BILLINGS - A Billings man who was arrested in an undercover investigation when he went to a location expecting to meet a boy for sex admitted to a coercion crime today, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Texas Mexican Mafia General Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison on Drug Charges

News Release: SAN ANTONIO - A San Antonio man was sentenced last week to 25 years in prison for his role in distributing methamphetamine and heroin in the San Antonio area.



News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Hector Enrique Veliz Villeda (30, Hialeah) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. Veliz Villeda faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years, and up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.


“McPedo” sentenced for child exploitation on the dark web

News Release: HOUSTON - A 61-year-old man residing in Houston has been ordered to federal prison following multiple child pornography convictions, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.


News Release: AUSTIN - A Canadian national pleaded guilty to making false statements on income tax returns.


News Release: MACON, Ga. - U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary announced today that Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSA) Will Keyes and Todd Swanson will lead the efforts of the office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming Nov. 8 general election. AUSA Keyes and Swanson have...


Detroit Man Sentenced to over 15 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking in Johnson and Magoffin Counties

News Release: PIKEVILLE, Ky. - A Detroit man, Jayshawn Robinson, 30, was sentenced on Friday to 185 months in prison, by U.S. District Judge Robert E. Wier, for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute heroin and 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.


U.S. Attorney Chung Appoints Election Officer for the Western District of Pennsylvania

News Release: PITTSBURGH - United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Yvonne Saadi will lead the efforts of her Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. AUSA Saadi...


Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Benuvia Manufacturing, Inc. discussed on Oct. 24 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An Independence, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for distributing child pornography over the internet, including to an undercover federal agent, whom he believed to be a 13-year-old girl.


Cordele Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing Planters First Bank

News Release: ALBANY, Ga. - A Cordele, Georgia, resident pleaded guilty today in federal court to robbing a local bank.


News Release: Sanchez, who was previously convicted for meth distribution in 2014, distributed more than 8 pounds of methamphetamine in 2020-2021.


Albuquerque Man Indicted for Mail, Wire Fraud

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced today that Pholopater Faltas was arraigned on an indictment charging him with eight counts of mail fraud and two counts of wire fraud. Faltas, 24, of Albuquerque, will remain on conditions of release pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled.


Large-Scale Philadelphia Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Arthur Rowland, 42, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to 40 years in prison, and five years of supervised release by United States District Court Judge Gerald J. Pappert for his role in a scheme to import significant amounts of methamphetamine from California for distribution in and around Philadelphia.


Bakersfield Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Distribute Hundreds of Pounds of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Omar Alberto Navarro, 40, of Arvin, pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.