U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas
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A Mexican national has been arrested after allegedly assaulting two federal immigration officers during an attempted traffic stop near Lewisville. The man faces up to 20 years if convicted; authorities say he had previously been deported three times.
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Jamichael Devorea O’Quinn has pleaded guilty to federal firearms violations after being linked with a drive-by shooting at a graduation party near Longview last year. Law enforcement officials say they are committed to addressing violent crime involving illegal firearms across East Texas.
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A Marshall man has been sentenced to two decades in federal prison after pleading guilty to methamphetamine trafficking charges. Authorities found drugs hidden at his residence during an investigation led by multiple agencies.
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Five Houston men have been sentenced following convictions for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl in East Texas federal court. Authorities say these sentences are part of broader efforts targeting organized crime under a Homeland Security Task Force initiative.
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Chrysantha Wilson from Beaumont has been indicted on charges related to fraudulent tax return preparation following an investigation by IRS Criminal Investigation agents. The U.S. Attorney's Office highlights that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Eastern District of Texas marked National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by highlighting recent convictions related to child sexual abuse and sex trafficking offenses across East Texas counties. Offenders received significant prison sentences following investigations involving internet exploitation.
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Christian Marviv Ble has been extradited from France to face charges related to an alleged $14 million fraud targeting travel agencies across East Texas. Authorities say he used phishing emails as part of a conspiracy that affected around 430 businesses.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas marked National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by highlighting recent prosecutions related to firearm offenses totaling over 261 years in prison sentences against multiple defendants. Officials emphasized ongoing efforts toward community safety while supporting crime victims across East Texas.
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The Eastern District of Texas is marking National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by highlighting recent prosecutions related to fentanyl distribution resulting in overdoses or deaths across East Texas counties. U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs emphasized continued efforts supporting crime victims while prosecuting offenders.
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Two foreign nationals have been indicted for allegedly assaulting officers at a Livingston detention facility while awaiting removal from the United States. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs as part of Operation Take Back America.
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Cody Williams has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his involvement in a multi-state ATM theft ring known as 'Hook and Chain' burglaries targeting banks across Texas and Arizona. He must also pay over $71,000 in restitution after causing more than $400,000 in losses.
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A Texarkana man has been sentenced to over two decades in prison after pleading guilty to distributing methamphetamine. Authorities seized nearly eleven kilograms during a search at his home following a multi-agency investigation.
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A Mexican national has been sentenced to over two decades in federal prison for his role in trafficking methamphetamine across East Texas as part of an interagency Homeland Security effort targeting organized crime groups. The sentencing follows an extensive investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies.
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A Dallas auto mechanic has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution scheme uncovered by federal investigators. The prosecution was part of an initiative targeting organized crime networks operating within the United States.
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A McKinney man received a fifteen-year federal sentence for drug trafficking after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges involving methamphetamine and cocaine distribution in Texas's Eastern District. Authorities discovered large quantities of drugs during searches related to his arrest.
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A Burleson man has been sentenced to over eleven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute fentanyl in East Texas. The case was part of an initiative led by the Homeland Security Task Force targeting drug trafficking organizations.
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A Guatemalan national has been sentenced to over 27 years in prison for his role managing cocaine trafficking operations targeting the United States. Authorities say Crysthian Omar Escobar Angel's conviction follows a multi-year investigation under a Homeland Security Task Force initiative.
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A McKinney man was sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for robbing a Plano gun store as part of Operation Take Back America. Brandon Elliott Bennett pleaded guilty after stealing more than sixty firearms during the incident.
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Two New York women have been sentenced for running a counterfeit passport operation uncovered during a Texas traffic stop as part of Operation Take Back America. Authorities say they used stolen identities to create fake documents enabling various crimes.
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A Denton man received a ten-year federal prison sentence for trafficking methamphetamine after pleading guilty in court. Authorities say he was part of a larger conspiracy distributing drugs across East Texas under investigation by several law enforcement agencies.