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Two Men Indicted on Federal Charges Related to Drive-by Shooting in Lakeland

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Nicholas Quinton Hanson (32, Lakeland) with possessing ammunition as a convicted felon and Marcus Dewonn Mobley, Jr. (22, Lakeland) with possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. If convicted, each faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison.


St. Paul Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl and Firearm Possession

A St. Paul man has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.


Two Las Cruces Men Face Federal Firearms Charges Relating to the Killing of Woman

Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced today that Margarito Serena and David Aguilar made an initial appearance in court where they were charged by criminal complaints with federal firearms violations. Aguilar, 26, of Las Cruces, is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Serena, 29, of Las Cruces, is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Both men will remain in custody pending a preliminary and detention hearing scheduled for this week.


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A Washington, Illinois, woman, Kirstin Sue Jackson, 40, of the 300 block of North Summit Drive, was sentenced on February 13, 2023, to 44 months in federal prison for making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm. Upon release from imprisonment, Jackson will serve a three-year term of supervised release.


Two Columbia Residents Plead Guilty to $1.2 Million Insurance Fraud Conspiracy

Two Columbia, Mo., residents pleaded guilty in federal court today to their roles in a $1.2 million insurance fraud conspiracy that involved false claims of injuries suffered in car accidents.


Leader of Criminal Organization Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Role in Operation of Illegal Gambling Dens

Long Ngoc Tran (42) was sentenced in federal court yesterday to 72 months in prison for his role in the operation of dozens of illegal gambling dens that fostered drug trafficking, violent crime, and gang activity within a small San Diego neighborhood.


New Orleans Man Sentenced on Drug and Weapons Charges

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that defendant, KEENAN CONLEY, age 25, a resident of Orleans Parish, was sentenced on February 9, 2023 by U.S. District Court Judge Eldon E. Fallon to 92 months imprisonment, 3 years supervised release, and a mandatory $400 special assessment fee on four counts of a five-count indictment


Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison for Selling a Firearm

Senior United States District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has sentenced Troy Nix (30, Mount Dora) to five years and eight months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Nix had pleaded guilty on September 21, 2022.


Ocala Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Firearms and Drugs

Senior United States District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has sentenced Aaron Haa (42, Ocala) to 17 years and 7 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Haa had pleaded guilty on July 13, 2022.


Vietnamese National Sentenced to 14 Years for Meth Trafficking, Illegal Firearm

A Vietnamese national has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing methamphetamine to distribute and a firearm.


Fresno Man Charged in Operation No Fly Zone Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Patrick Feaster, 23, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Convicted Felon Indicted for Possession of Firearms, Ammunition and Distribution of a Controlled Substance

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Evan Ingram (42, Clearwater) with seven counts of distribution of a controlled substance, two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and two counts of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon


Jury Finds Felon Guilty of Possessing Firearm and Multiple Bags of Drugs for Distribution

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Curtis Tyrone Johnson (35, Melbourne) guilty of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon and possession with the intent to distribute various controlled substances.


Grand Jury Indicts 3 Men With Crimes Involving 2 Drug-related Murders

Three defendants are charged with crimes related to two murders in Cincinnati during the summer of 2021.


Rapid City Man Charged with Illegal Possession of Firearm

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal grand jury has indicted a Rapid City, South Dakota, man for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person.


Chicago Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Setting Fire to Cell Phone Store

A Chicago resident has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for setting fire to the Boost Mobile Store located at 809 E. 79th Street in 2019.


ATF Announces New Senior Law Enforcement Partnership Advisor

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Director Steven Dettelbach announced Vail Police Chief Dwight Henninger as the first Senior Law Enforcement Partnership Advisor to the Director for ATF.


Prison Sentence for Possession of Pipe Bombs and Drug Sales

A man who manufactured pipe bombs and distributed methamphetamine was sentenced today to 14 years in federal prison.


Hiawatha Women Sentenced for Providing Guns to Others

A woman who provided firearms to others illegally was sentenced on February 9, 2023, to more than a year in federal prison.


Mexican Resident Sent to Prison for Trafficking Firearms Under New Law

A 25-year-old U.S. citizen residing in Mexico has been ordered to prison for trafficking handguns into Mexico under the Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.