U.S. Attorney Clinton J. Johnson | U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney Clint Johnson has announced the results of the December Federal Grand Jury 2024-A indictments. Several individuals have been charged with violations of United States law, as outlined in the indictments returned by the Grand Jury. It is important to note that an indictment serves as a formal notification to a defendant of alleged federal law violations, which must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
Malachi Bernard Carson, aged 24 from Tulsa, faces charges of aggravated sexual abuse by force and threat in Indian Country and sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country. The FBI and Muscogee Creek Nation Lighthorse Police Department are investigating this case, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephanie Ihler prosecuting.
Adrian Hatfield, also 24 and from Tulsa, is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Tulsa Police Department are conducting investigations into this matter. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Flynn is handling the prosecution.
Jordan Shay Ryan Kelly, aged 34 from Miami and a member of the Shawnee Tribe, is accused of robbery in Indian Country. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Miami Police Department are investigating this case, with Assistant U.S. Attorney John W. Dowdell prosecuting.
Roberto Lopez Manuel, aged 46 and a Mexican national, has been charged with unlawful reentry after removal from the United States in April 2015. Investigations are being conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Removal Operations along with the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Greenough is prosecuting this case.
Mario Albert Ordaz Jr., aged 49 from Riverbank, California, faces charges for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. This case is under investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Assistant U.S. Attorney Shakema M. Onias is responsible for prosecution.
The outcomes of these cases will depend on legal proceedings where each defendant maintains their presumption of innocence until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
