U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida
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Bradenton man receives over seven years for firearms and narcotics offenses
Terry Lavon McDonald, Jr., a 32-year-old resident of Bradenton, Florida, has been sentenced to seven years and six months in federal prison.
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Tampa man convicted for distributing fentanyl leading to two deaths
Tampa, Florida – A federal jury has found Marquis Lamar McCullough guilty of distributing fentanyl, which resulted in the deaths of two men from Hillsborough County.
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Valrico man convicted of drug trafficking faces up to 40 years
A federal jury in Tampa, Florida, has convicted Tryon Metteria Byrd IV of Valrico for his involvement in drug trafficking activities.
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Fort Myers man sentenced for firearm possession and drug trafficking
U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber has sentenced Warren Gregory Edwards, a 34-year-old resident of Fort Myers, to two years and six months in federal prison.
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Mexican national charged with illegal reentry after prior deportations
Jacksonville, Florida – A criminal complaint has been filed against Jose Luis Carrasco-Aldape, a 37-year-old Mexican national, for illegal reentry into the United States after previous deportations.
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Guatemalan man pleads guilty to transporting undocumented alien in Florida
Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney has announced that Fredi Herrera-Sontay, a 42-year-old Guatemalan citizen, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the illegal transportation of an undocumented alien within the United States.
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Mexican national receives two-year sentence for illegal reentry into the U.S
U.S. District Judge Richard A. Lazzara has sentenced Elias Garcia-Cervantes, a 37-year-old Mexican national, to 24 months in federal prison for illegal reentry into the United States after deportation.
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Daytona Beach man sentenced for government money theft and identity theft
U.S. District Judge John Antoon II has sentenced Richard Eugene Findley, a 63-year-old resident of Daytona Beach, to three years and nine months in federal prison.
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Atlanta woman faces charges for identity theft and passport fraud
An Atlanta woman, Jermirria Jackson, has been indicted on charges of aggravated identity theft and making a false statement on a passport application.
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Fort Myers woman sentenced for defrauding VA of over $300k
A Fort Myers resident, Laurie Ann Roszelle, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for wire fraud.
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Lee County man pleads guilty to firearm possession as convicted felon
Fort Myers, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Austin Charles Wesley, aged 25 from Lehigh Acres, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.
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Orlando man sentenced for possessing machinegun; part of Project Safe Neighborhoods
U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. has sentenced 19-year-old Jeremiah Cundiff of Orlando to one year and six months in federal prison for possessing a machinegun.
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Fort Myers man pleads guilty to armed pizza shop robbery
Fort Myers, Florida – Shadarien Lamarr Ward, a 22-year-old resident of Fort Myers, has pleaded guilty to charges related to an armed robbery at a local pizza shop.
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Lakeland man charged with illegal possession of firearm after fatal shootout
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the filing of a criminal complaint against Taqiy Lewis, a 27-year-old from Lakeland, Florida.
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Three charged over luxury vehicle theft ring spanning multiple states
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of Michel Serrano, Julio Sanchez, and Angel Mares for their alleged involvement in a theft organization targeting luxury vehicles.
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Bonita Springs man receives 30-month sentence for threats and cyberstalking
A man from Bonita Springs, Florida, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for making interstate threats and engaging in cyberstalking. U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber delivered the sentence to Aaron Thomas Fister, aged 30, who...
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California teen sentenced for extensive nationwide swatting incidents
A teenager from California, Alan W. Filion, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison by United States District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza for making interstate threats.
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St. Petersburg man sentenced for vehicle title fraud scheme
U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Jonathan Daniels, a 46-year-old resident of St. Petersburg, to 14 years and 7 months in federal prison.
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Convicted felon found guilty of transferring properties to avoid government seizure
A federal jury in Tampa, Florida, has found Christopher Switlyk guilty of two counts of removal of property to prevent seizure.
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Clearwater man pleads guilty to obstructing IRS collection efforts
A Clearwater man, Terence Taylor, has pleaded guilty to charges of obstructing and impeding the administration of internal revenue laws.