A federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned a 14-count indictment on July 18, 2024, charging eight individuals with drug trafficking, conspiracy to provide contraband in prison, and conspiracy to commit identity theft.

Lee County man sentenced to over twelve years for armed carjacking

U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Zachary Pegg, 28, of North Fort Myers, to 12 years and 3 months in federal prison for an armed carjacking committed in late 2022. Pegg pleaded guilty on March 27, 2024, to charges of carjacking and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.

Nigerian national sentenced for cyber scams involving millions

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Bamidele Omotosho (42, Nigeria) to 12 years and 7 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and computer intrusion. The court also ordered Omotosho to pay $2,051,108.70 in restitution to victims of his offenses. Omotosho entered a guilty plea on November 2, 2022.

Gillette man sentenced to over ten years for drug and firearm offenses

Giovanny Bustamante Ibarra, 21, of Gillette, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 125 months’ imprisonment for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and carrying firearms during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.

24 states, including Washington, part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

A total of 24 states, including Washington, are members with nationwide group working with voter data that has been accused of "hyper-partisanship," according to an analysis by Evergreen Reporter.

California man sentenced to 14 years for role in meth trafficking operation

Ildiberto Gonzalez Jr., 30, of San Bernardino, California, was sentenced to 14 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Gonzalez admitted his involvement in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) operating in the Charleston area.

Convicted felon sentenced for dealing crack cocaine while armed inside Northwest dollar store

Tavon Lyles, 34, a convicted felon from Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 90 months in prison for dealing crack cocaine inside a variety store while armed with a Glock 22 semi-automatic handgun. The sentence will run consecutive to any other sentence, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

Former teacher admits producing child pornography with hidden cameras

A former St. Louis County, Missouri teacher on Monday admitted possessing child pornography and producing child pornography with cameras he had hidden in his home and office.

New Orleans man pleads guilty to possession of machinegun

Xavion Watts, 21, a resident of New Orleans, pled guilty on July 17, 2024, before United States District Judge Lance M. Africk to possession of a machinegun, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(o).

Oklahoma man sentenced for bank fraud and identity theft

Gerald Duran, a 49-year-old man from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was sentenced on July 18, 2024, to 45 months in prison for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Following his prison term, he will serve three years of supervised release and has been ordered to pay $4,500 in restitution.

Maryland man sentenced for assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol breach

A Maryland man was sentenced to prison today after he previously pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Sapulpa man sentenced to 30 years for second degree murder

TULSA, Okla. – Today, U.S. District Judge John F. Heil III sentenced Arnold Dean Howell Jr., 31, of Sapulpa, to 360 months imprisonment for Second Degree Murder in Indian Country. Howell is ordered to serve five years of supervised release following his release from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.

Florida man sentenced for assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol breach

A Florida man was sentenced to prison today after he previously pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Colombian drug smuggler sentenced for trafficking over one ton of cocaine

A Colombian national was sentenced on July 17, 2024, to 65 months in prison for smuggling 1,550 kilograms of cocaine in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Edgar Parades Sanchez pled guilty to the drug smuggling offense.

Virginia man sentenced for assaulting police during Jan. 6 Capitol breach