News published on Federal Newswire in February 2023

Twenty-Six Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Firearms Possession

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

U.S. District Judge Charlene E. Honeywell has sentenced Terry Augusta Newsome (34, Tampa) to seven years in federal prison for unlawful possession of a firearm.

Omaha Man Sentenced for Marijuana and Firearms

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Marcquece R. Petties, 34, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced on February 16, 2023, by Chief United States District Court Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. to a total of 188 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release.

Chillicothe, Illinois, Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Fire to Planned Parenthood

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

A Chillicothe, Illinois, man, Tyler W. Massengill, 32, of the 1000 block of North Santa Fe Avenue, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty on February 16, 2023, to an information charging him with malicious use of fire and an explosive to damage, and attempt to damage, the Planned Parenthood Peoria Health Center (PHC) building in Peoria, Illinois.

Alabama Man Sentenced 17 Years for Gun Trafficking

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

A Sheffield, Alabama man was sentenced on Thursday to more than 17 years in prison for burglarizing two gun stores, possessing stolen firearms, and transporting those firearms to Chicago and New Jersey.

Couple From Lafayette Sentenced for Possession of Illegal Drugs and Firearm

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the sentencing of two defendants in federal court. United States District Judge David C. Joseph sentenced Brian Broussard and Shalla Adams, both of Lafayette, for possession of illegal drugs and a firearm

Montana Man Convicted of Federal Hate Crimes and Firearms Charges for Shooting Intended To Rid Community of the Lesbian and Gay Members

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

A federal jury convicted a Montana man of hate and firearms crimes for firing an AK-style assault rifle at the residence of a woman, who identified as lesbian, and was home at the time.

Jackson Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

A Jackson man pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Darren J. LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Kurt Thielhorn of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.