U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma
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A Tulsa man received a prison sentence for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute as well as firearms violations following a police traffic stop in September last year. Authorities say Wyatt Eugene Rogers will serve over seven years behind bars after admitting ownership of both drugs and weapon found during his arrest.
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Jamon Charles Phetsacksith was sentenced to nearly three years in prison after being convicted for assaulting his girlfriend during an argument last November. The case included testimony from medical experts about severe injuries sustained by the victim.
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Federal authorities have announced indictments against several individuals following actions by the May Federal Grand Jury 2026-A in northern Oklahoma. Charges include firearm offenses, illegal reentry into the United States, kidnapping allegations involving minors, drug distribution crimes, coercion attempts targeting minors or witnesses. Multiple agencies collaborated on these investigations.
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A Mexican national has been sentenced after shooting at his neighbor's dog led authorities to discover multiple firearm offenses. The man faces over four years imprisonment followed by supervised release before likely removal proceedings.
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Eleven people have been sentenced following a wire fraud conspiracy that defrauded major online retailers out of millions of dollars through refund scams. The Artemis Refund Group orchestrated these schemes over several years before being investigated by federal authorities with help from affected companies.
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A Tulsa man was sentenced to over four years in prison for possessing a firearm as a felon after discharging it inside an occupied apartment. Authorities highlighted ongoing efforts by federal prosecutors in northeastern Oklahoma to reduce violent crime through partnerships with local law enforcement.
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A Broken Arrow man received two years in prison for possessing illegal machine gun switches following an investigation involving several law enforcement agencies. Authorities say these devices can convert handguns into automatic weapons, raising significant public safety concerns.
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A Skiatook man has been convicted by a federal jury for making violent threats online targeting ICE agents. Officials say this case demonstrates their commitment to prosecuting such offenses fully under federal law.
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United States Attorney Clint Johnson has announced new federal indictments from an April grand jury session. Charges include firearms offenses by non-citizens or felons, drug distribution conspiracies, illegal reentry cases, and other alleged crimes across northeastern Oklahoma.
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A Tulsa man received over thirteen years in prison following his conviction for assaulting another man with a firearm while masked inside an occupied home. Authorities say Bruce Mitchell Cass has prior violent felony convictions; he will remain incarcerated pending transfer to federal custody.
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A Vinita man has been convicted by a federal jury for raping a minor in November 2025 following testimony from multiple witnesses including law enforcement officials and forensic experts. The case underscores coordinated efforts among several agencies within northeastern Oklahoma.
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A Chicago man has been sentenced for using Facebook aliases to threaten two women in Tulsa with racially charged messages and violent threats. Federal authorities say he received a hate crime sentencing enhancement due his selection criteria based on race and gender.
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A Claremore man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to receiving and distributing child sexual abuse material. Authorities seized multiple electronic devices containing illegal content involving minors following an investigation prompted by a cybertip.
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A Tulsa man received a 20-month prison sentence for failing to register as a sex offender while living near multiple childcare centers. Authorities say Kenneth James Sequichie has a long criminal history involving various offenses.
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Two Mexican nationals have been sentenced for distributing fentanyl as part of cartel operations around Tulsa. Authorities found large amounts of drugs and cash during their investigation. The case reflects continued efforts by federal prosecutors in northeastern Oklahoma.
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A federal jury has convicted Venkateswara Chagamreddy for conspiring with others to defraud an elderly Vietnam veteran using an elaborate scam involving fake tech support calls and impersonation of officials. Authorities urge vigilance against such schemes targeting seniors across multiple states.
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A New Jersey company has agreed to repay $3.25 million after admitting it received excess Paycheck Protection Program funding during COVID-19 relief efforts. The settlement follows allegations brought by a whistleblower and reflects ongoing government actions against fraud involving CARES Act funds.
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Tony Eugene Bahe has been sentenced on federal charges related to drug distribution and firearms offenses after investigations uncovered large quantities of narcotics and weapons at properties linked to him in Tulsa. Authorities say he conspired with others to sell methamphetamine throughout the community.
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A Claremore man received a ten-year sentence for accessing child sexual abuse material after previous convictions for similar crimes. The case underscores continued efforts against repeat offenders under Project Safe Childhood.
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A Tulsa man received over nine years in prison after being convicted for possessing cocaine with intent to distribute following a police pursuit last year. Authorities also recovered drugs and firearms during his arrest. The case was handled by federal prosecutors after investigation by state troopers.