U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia
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Federal prosecutors announced charges against eleven men accused of running an international methamphetamine and GBL trafficking network operating along the East Coast. Authorities say massive amounts of drugs were imported from California and South Korea before being distributed locally through complex methods involving shell companies.
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Phil Darkwah has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm during an incident involving police pursuit in Navy Yard. The case underscores continued law enforcement focus on addressing gun offenses among repeat offenders.
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Three men have been sentenced following a spree of armed robberies targeting luxury watches across Washington's nightlife districts during summer 2024. Darryl James received a fifteen-year sentence after pleading guilty; his co-conspirators were also convicted earlier this year.
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A former Walgreens store manager has been sentenced for helping orchestrate seven armed robberies at her own workplace over several months in Washington D.C., with co-conspirators receiving longer sentences. The case underscores concerns about insider threats within businesses.
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Marlon Ferro has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for participating in a major scheme that stole over $250 million worth of cryptocurrency through both online deception and physical burglaries across the country. Authorities say this case demonstrates how digital crimes can result in serious penalties.
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A Texas man has been charged after allegedly firing at Secret Service agents near the Washington Monument during Vice President J.D. Vance's motorcade passage on May 4. Authorities say one civilian was injured before officers subdued Michael Marx with return fire.
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Cole Tomas Allen has been indicted for allegedly attempting to assassinate President Donald J. Trump during an April event in Washington D.C., according to federal officials. Authorities say Allen fired on Secret Service officers before being subdued.
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David Andrew Williams has pleaded guilty to armed robberies at five Washington restaurants using firearms over several months in late 2024 and early 2025 according to federal prosecutors led by Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Authorities say his actions raised concerns about public safety before his arrest in February.
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A Washington man has been found guilty by a jury for strangling his wife after an argument over laundry detergent earlier this year. Prosecutors say he faces sentencing in July following evidence that highlighted serious injuries sustained during the assault.
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Curtis Nathaniel Suber received a sentence of 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to unlawfully possessing a loaded firearm while driving drunk with drugs he intended to sell in Washington D.C., according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. The case was prosecuted under an initiative targeting gun violence.
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Three people have pleaded guilty in federal court after two women were kidnapped during what they thought was a babysitting job opportunity last October in Southeast Washington D.C., according to prosecutors' statements released Tuesday.
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Brandon Smith has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for illegally trafficking nine firearms while on probation for previous offenses. Authorities say he continued selling weapons even after learning they would be used for violence.
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A Maryland man has been found guilty for an armed carjacking and robbery targeting an Army veteran last year in Washington D.C., prosecutors announced. Sentencing is set for July.
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Gary Saleem Price has pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender after moving from Maryland to Washington D.C., following his previous conviction for child sexual abuse. Law enforcement found him unregistered despite legal requirements tied to his past offense.
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Kiyel Kearney has been sentenced to over three years in prison for illegal firearm possession following an incident involving multiple shootings last year. The case underscores ongoing law enforcement efforts against repeat offenders involved with guns.
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A Romanian man has been sentenced for leading a group responsible for dozens of dangerous swatting attacks targeting high-profile Americans across several sectors. Authorities say his actions caused significant disruption before he was extradited from Romania.
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Ronnie Rogers has been sentenced for leading a major fentanyl trafficking ring operating across Washington D.C. The case highlights coordinated law enforcement efforts against opioid distribution networks targeting vulnerable communities.
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Evan Tangeman has been sentenced to over five years in prison for laundering millions from a large-scale cryptocurrency theft scheme targeting victims across multiple states. Prosecutors say he helped enable extravagant spending sprees while also attempting to destroy evidence after arrests began.
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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro and Mayor Muriel Bowser introduced new legislation designed to strengthen protections for victims of domestic violence in Washington D.C., citing recent increases in related assaults despite declining overall crime rates. The proposed Protecting Victims Act includes tougher penalties for repeat offenders along with expanded support services.
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Tayon Wright has been sentenced to over two years in prison for illegal gun possession after fleeing police following a car crash in Washington, D.C. The case underscores continued law enforcement efforts against repeat offenders carrying firearms.