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News from September 2024

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Yalobusha County man sentenced for illegal gun possession and fentanyl distribution

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

Lee Everett Henson, 53, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and the possession of firearms used in drug trafficking. The investigation began after the U.S. Postal Service intercepted a package containing nearly 100 grams of fentanyl, equivalent to over 800 pills. Separately, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics purchased approximately 80 fentanyl pills from Henson using confidential informants.

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Quincy man sentenced to five years for distributing methamphetamine

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

A Quincy, Illinois man, Damond Thomas, 31, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine. The sentence was handed down on September 23, 2024, by U.S. District Judge Sue E. Myerscough.

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Gary Don McElroy sentenced to 210 months for drug conspiracy

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Today, U.S. District Judge John D. Russell sentenced Gary Don McElroy, 55, to 210 months in prison for drug conspiracy. This will be followed by five years of supervised release.

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Columbia man sentenced to over five years for firearm offense

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Marquise Edward Carolina, 32, of Columbia, has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.

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Memphis residents sentenced for roles in multi-million dollar retail theft scheme

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

Four residents of Memphis have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in an organized retail theft conspiracy. The group was responsible for shoplifting goods worth millions of dollars and distributing them across the nation using the U.S. Postal Service, according to Reagan Fondren, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee.

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Justice department teams up with local partners on domestic violence reduction initiative

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

The U.S. Attorney's Office has announced its collaboration with local partners to reduce domestic violence, as part of a new initiative approved by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. This initiative involves 78 communities across 47 states, territories, and the District of Columbia, including San Juan in Puerto Rico.

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NFIB endorses Michael Baumgartner for Washington's 5th Congressional District

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has endorsed Michael Baumgartner for election to the United States House of Representatives.

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Memphis man resentenced to fifty years for attempted robbery and firearms crimes

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

A federal judge has resentenced Louie Holloway, 43, of Memphis, to fifty years in federal prison for attempted robbery and firearms crimes related to the 2002 incident involving John Stambaugh. Acting United States Attorney Reagan Fondren announced the sentence today.

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Memphis man sentenced for possession of machinegun following high-speed chase

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

A Memphis man, Jaquan Bridges, 22, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for possession of a machinegun. Acting United States Attorney Reagan Fondren announced the sentence.

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Iowa man sentenced for illegal firearm purchases

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

Tyler Meriweather, a 24-year-old resident of Fort Dodge, Iowa, was sentenced on September 17, 2024, to 30 months in prison for illegally purchasing firearms for others.

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NFIB announces endorsements ahead of Washington's mail-in elections

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

Voter registration deadlines are approaching for the upcoming elections in Washington.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Washington increases from Q1 to Q2

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Washington in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $501,635, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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U.S. Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow issues statement on passing of Daniel López Romo

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 21, 2024

United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow released a statement regarding the passing of former United States Attorney Daniel López Romo.

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Ohio man sentenced for role in Jan.6 Capitol breach

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

An Ohio man was sentenced to prison after being found guilty of felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and those of others disrupted a joint session of Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

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Texas Proud Boy convicted for involvement in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol breach

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

A Texas man and member of the Proud Boys was found guilty of felony and misdemeanor charges on September 18, 2024, related to his conduct during the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions, along with those 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.

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Four men sentenced for roles in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

Four men from Kentucky, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia have been sentenced to various terms after being convicted of multiple felony and misdemeanor charges related to their actions during the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. Their conduct disrupted a joint session of Congress convened to count electoral votes for the 2020 presidential election.

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Washington State receives $191.7 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 403 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Washington during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Former Illinois bank president sentenced for falsifying records

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

BENTON, Ill. – The former president of a bank in southern Illinois was sentenced Thursday for his role in falsifying bank records to facilitate real estate loans.

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Columbia man sentenced for illegal possession of ammunition

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 18, 2024

Jamel Lamont Lewis, 35, of Columbia, was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of ammunition.

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Nigerian national extradited from France over alleged $8 million FEMA fraud

By Evergreen Reporter | Sep 18, 2024

Newton Ofioritse Jemide, a Nigerian national, was extradited from France to the United States on September 13, 2024, to face federal charges for wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies in a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal benefits. Jemide had his initial appearance on September 16, 2024, and is currently detained pending trial.