Matthew R. Molsen United States Attorney for the District of Nebraska | U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska
The federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has issued 12 unsealed indictments involving 14 defendants, as announced by United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods. These indictments are formal accusations and do not imply guilt; all defendants are presumed innocent until proven otherwise.
Katherine L. Woitaszewski, a 39-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska, faces charges in a two-count indictment. Count I accuses her of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine from December 1, 2024, to May 27, 2025. The potential penalties include a minimum of ten years up to life imprisonment, a $10 million fine, supervised release ranging from five years to life, and a $100 special assessment. Count II charges her with possession with intent to distribute the same quantity of methamphetamine on May 27, 2025.
Samuel Rosberg, aged 24 from Creighton, Nebraska, is charged in a three-count indictment for possessing unregistered firearms on June 3, 2025. These include a silencer and two shotguns with barrels shorter than the legal limit. Each count carries possible penalties of up to ten years' imprisonment and fines.
Leah Burleigh and Johnathon Davenport from Lincoln face charges related to firearm transactions in their three-count indictment. Burleigh is accused of straw purchasing a firearm on January 25, 2025. Both are charged with making false statements during the acquisition process on the same date. Additionally, Davenport is charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person between January 25 and January 29.
Romeo Edilzar Yaxcal-Tiul from Omaha faces three counts involving false representation of Social Security numbers and immigration documents in October last year and resisting arrest this June.
Angela Rocio Urrutia Cruz and Miguel Angel Salazar-Zuniga are jointly indicted on seven counts related to encouraging illegal entry into the United States over several years.
Other individuals face charges related to illegal re-entry into the United States after deportation or following felony convictions: Israel Perez (47), Manuel Ramirez Ambrocio (24), Amilcar Lopez Saenz (36), Usiel Demeio Velasquez-Velasquez (35), Juan Carlos Garcia (46), Raymundo Robles-Santiago (46), and Teodoro Martinez-Sandoval (43).
For further details regarding these cases or other inquiries contact Amy Donato at the provided number.
