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News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Michael Dennis, 38, of Kokomo, Indiana, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a firearm.


News Release: LAFAYETTE, La. - Bernell George, 39, of Lafayette, Louisiana, was sentenced today for possession of a stolen firearm, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty sentenced George to 115 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.


FBI Investigating Suspicious Death of Carnival Cruise Passenger

News Release: FBI Investigating Suspicious Death of Carnival Cruise Passenger.


Ohio Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions in January 6 Capitol Breach

News Release: Defendant Joined Fight at Barriers, Walked Through Rotunda.


Maryland Residents Get Lengthy Sentences on Federal Charges Related to Sex Trafficking of Minors

News Release: Minor Victims Exploited for Commercial Sex, Forced to Turn Over All Proceeds.


FBI Portland, Seattle Field Offices Offering $25,000 Rewards for Information About Energy Facility Substation Shootings

News Release: FBI Portland, Seattle Field Offices Offering $25,000 Rewards for Information About Energy Facility Substation Shootings.


Two Men Sent to Prison in Meth Trafficking Conspiracy

News Release: McALLEN, Texas - Two men charged in connection to multiple tractor trailers loads with meth have been ordered to prison, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.


USDOJ-OJP-BJA offers new grant application process starting March 9

BJA FY 23 STOP School Violence Training and Technical Assistance (STOP TTA) Program grant opened on March 9.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) subpoenaed Chip Slaven, Viola Garcia, and Nina Jankowicz to appear before the Committee for a deposition. Each official has ignored voluntary requests for a transcribed interview.


News Release: DENVER - The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces Robert Vandori Johnson, age 40, of Aurora, was sentenced to more than 19.5 years in federal prison after a jury convicted him of being a felon in possession of a firearm.


USDOJ-OJP-BJA grant application closes on May 1

BJA FY 23 The Smart Policing Initiative Grant Program grant opened on March 9.


Three Individuals Sentenced for Firearm Straw Purchasing Conspiracy

News Release: NORFOLK, Va. - Three individuals were sentenced today and last week to 58 months in prison combined for engaging in a straw purchasing conspiracy.


USDOJ-OJP-BJA offers new grant application process starting March 9

BJA FY 23 Drug Data Research Center to Combat the Overdose Crisis grant opened on March 9.


USDOJ-OJP-OJJDP grant application closes on April 26

OJJDP FY 2023 Strengthening ICAC Technological Investigative Capacity grant opened on March 9.


Shreveport Man on Supervised Release for Previous Federal Conviction Sentenced for Possessing a Firearm

News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - Charles M. Thomas, 26, of Shreveport, Louisiana, was sentenced today for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and for violating the terms of his federal supervised release, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. sentenced Thomas to 46 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release on the firearms charge.


Leader of Violent Lansing Street Gang Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm

News Release: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - U.S. Attorney Mark Totten announced that yesterday Michael Anthony Granado, 32, of Lansing, Michigan was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. U.S. District Judge Paul L. Maloney also ordered Granado to spend three years on supervised ...


News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Ronnie K. Hongo, Jr., 43, of Many, Louisiana, has been sentenced by United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. to 180 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, on drug and firearms charges.


News Release: CONTACT: Barbara Burns. PHONE: (716) 843-5817. FAX #: (716) 551-3051. ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that three defendants were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa for their roles in a marijuana trafficking ring on Pardee Street in Rochester, NY. * J’Lyne ...


News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A Kansas City, Kansas, man, Aquilla Jade Patrick Jessie, 33, was sentenced on Feb. 17, 2023, by Senior United States District Judge Sue E. Myerscough to serve 25 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. He is also required to serve a three-year term of supervised release following his imprisonment.