Eleven Members Of Lakeland Drug Trafficking Organization Charged With Causing Four Overdose Deaths, An Overdose Resulting In Serious Bodily Injury, And Associated Heroin And Fentanyl Trafficking

Source: United States Attorneys General

Headline: Eleven Members Of Lakeland Drug Trafficking Organization Charged With Causing Four Overdose Deaths, An Overdose Resulting In Serious Bodily Injury, And Associated Heroin And Fentanyl Trafficking

Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces the unsealing of a 10-count superseding indictment charging 11 individuals with conspiracy to distribute more than one kilogram of heroin, 400 grams of fentanyl, and 100 grams of a fentanyl analogue, the distribution of which resulted in four deaths and serious bodily injury to a victim. Hasan Pearson, a/k/a “Julio,” a/k/a “Hoov” (35, Lakeland); Salik Stevens, a/k/a “Carlito,” a/k/a “Dough” (35, Lakeland); William Jones, a/k/a “Book” (38, Mulberry); Dominic Matthews, a/k/a “Gargamel” (30, Lakeland); Ladarius Oglesby, a/k/a “Hitta” (23, Lakeland); Naboris Lampkin, a/k/a “Beezy” (32, Lakeland); Jeminine Poe (37, Lakeland); Prince Grant (36, Lakeland); Justin Lee Martin (33, Lakeland); John Evit Brown (51, Lakeland); and Dalyshia Dexter (27, Lakeland) each face a maximum penalty of life in federal prison.

New Port Richey Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted Production And Possession Of Child Pornography

Source: United States Attorneys General

Headline: New Port Richey Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted Production And Possession Of Child Pornography

Tampa, Florida – Brian Scott Ellis (50, New Port Richey) has pleaded guilty to possessing and attempting to produce child pornography. He faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 15 years’ imprisonment, up to 30 years, for the attempted production charge and up to 20 years in federal prison for the possession charge.

Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

Source: United States Attorneys General

Headline: Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

A Pennsylvania man pled guilty today to federal drug crimes, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Angel Diaz-Gibson, 26, of Reading, entered his guilty plea to distribution of heroin and to using a phone to facilitate a drug felony. U.S. Attorney Stuart commended the investigative efforts of the Greenbrier Valley Drug and Violent Crime Task Force.

Status Report on the Implementation of Executive Order 13698 Hostage Recovery Activities

Source: United States Director of National Intelligence

Headline: Status Report on the Implementation of Executive Order 13698 Hostage Recovery Activities

“Within one year of the date of this order, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, in consultation with the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Attorney General, and Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall provide a status report to the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism on the implementation of this order. The report shall be informed by consultation with stakeholders outside of the U.S. Government and shall, to the extent possible, be made available to the public.” (Executive Order 13698, Hostage Recovery Activities, 24 June 2015)

 

“Within one year of the date of this order, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, in consultation with the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Attorney General, and Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, shall provide a status report to the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism on the implementation of this order. The report shall be informed by consultation with stakeholders outside of the U.S. Government and shall, to the extent possible, be made available to the public.” (Executive Order 13698, Hostage Recovery Activities, 24 June 2015)

 

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Upshur County man sentenced for illegal possession of a firearm

Source: United States Attorneys General

Headline: Upshur County man sentenced for illegal possession of a firearm

A Buckhannon, West Virginia man was sentenced today to 46 months incarceration for illegally possessing a firearm, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. Joseph Wayne Shipman, 44, of Buckhannon, West Virginia, pled guilty to one count of “Unlawful Possession of a Firearm” in January 2017.

FBI Youth Academy

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

Headline: FBI Youth Academy

The FBI’s Youth Academy program helps high school juniors and seniors explore the world of law enforcement, build leadership skills, and become positive role models in our shared community. The Portland Division is now accepting applications for the July 2018 overnight Youth Academy to be held in Salem, Oregon.

Pine Bluff Man Sentenced to Prison for His Role in Stealing Funds Intended to Feed Hungry Children

Source: United States Attorneys General

Headline: Pine Bluff Man Sentenced to Prison for His Role in Stealing Funds Intended to Feed Hungry Children

LITTLE ROCK—Cody Hiland, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced today that United States District Court Judge Kristine G. Baker sentenced Elbert Harris, 58, of Pine Bluff, to federal prison for his role in a widespread scheme to steal money intended for feeding children in low income areas in Arkansas.

Former Utah CEO Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion

Source: United States Department of Justice

Headline: Former Utah CEO Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion

A former CEO of a Salt Lake City, Utah, company was sentenced today to 12 months and 1 day in prison for tax evasion, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney John W. Huber for the District of Utah.

Federal Jury Convicts Felon of Drug Trafficking

Source: United States Attorneys General

Headline: Federal Jury Convicts Felon of Drug Trafficking

United States Attorney Brandon J. Fremin announced that a federal jury unanimously convicted DEARIEUS DUHEART, age 34, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, of possessing with the intent to distribute marijuana, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 841, following a trial before visiting U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk.

Texas Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Hate Crime Assault Based on Victim’s Sexual Orientation

Source: United States Department of Justice

Headline: Texas Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Hate Crime Assault Based on Victim’s Sexual Orientation

Chancler Encalade, 20, was sentenced yesterday to 10 years in prison for assaulting a man because of the victim’s sexual orientation, announced the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Eastern District of Texas, and U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ Dallas Division.