News published on Federal Newswire in March 2023

Des Moines Woman Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Charges

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

A Des Moines woman was sentenced Friday, February 24, 2023, to a total of 45 years in prison for conspiring to produce child pornography and child exploitation.

Felon Convicted of Possessing a Firearm and Ammunition

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

A federal jury convicted a Richmond man last week on charges of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.

Texas Man Sentenced For Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

A Texas man was sentenced today in the District of Columbia for assaulting law enforcement officers and other charges related to his actions on Jan. 6, 2021.

Mexican National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Jesus Ruiz Velasco-Ochoa, age 38, of Guadalajara, Mexico, was sentenced to 8 years in federal prison after earlier pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine.

Bergen County Man Charged for Possession of Machine Gun, Rifle, Handgun, and Fraudulent United States Marshals Service Credentials in Newark Airport

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

A Bergen County, New Jersey, man was charged following his attempt to bring firearms, ammunition, a bulletproof vest, fraudulent law enforcement credentials, and other items on a domestic flight to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced today.

Mason County Man Sentenced to Prison for Child Pornography Crime

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

Matthew Ryan Harper, 22, of Point Pleasant, was sentenced today to six years in prison, to be followed by 15 years of supervised release, for distribution of child pornography. Harper must also register as a sex offender.

Kanawha County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

George Michael Thayer, 52, of St. Albans, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute a quantity of oxycodone.

Wichita Man Indicted for Sex Trafficking

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging a Kansas man with sex trafficking.

Boone County Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

Troy Wilson Wheatley, 42, of Boone County, pleaded guilty today to being a felon in possession of a firearm.