U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida
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Orlando man receives federal sentence for possession of machinegun
U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. has sentenced Jeremiah Cundiff, a 19-year-old from Orlando, to one year and six months in federal prison for possessing a machinegun. -
Fort Myers man admits guilt in armed robbery; faces possible life sentence
Fort Myers, Florida – Shadarien Lamarr Ward, a 22-year-old from Fort Myers, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges including interference with commerce by robbery, brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, and possessing a firearm as a... -
Lakeland man charged with firearm possession as convicted felon
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the filing of a criminal complaint against Taqiy Lewis, 27, from Lakeland, for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. -
Lee County felon pleads guilty to firearm possession
Fort Myers, Florida – Austin Charles Wesley, a 25-year-old resident of Lehigh Acres, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon. -
Three charged in theft ring involving luxury vehicles across state lines
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced an indictment against Michel Serrano, Julio Sanchez, and Angel Mares for their alleged involvement in a theft organization targeting luxury vehicles. -
California teenager receives four-year sentence for nationwide swatting spree
United States District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza has sentenced Alan W. Filion, an 18-year-old from Lancaster, California, to four years in federal prison for making interstate threats to injure others. -
Man sentenced for trafficking over eight kilograms of methamphetamine
U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle has sentenced Nicolas Garcia Hernandez to 11 years and 3 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. -
St. Petersburg man sentenced for vehicle title fraud scheme
U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Jonathan Daniels, a 46-year-old resident of St. Petersburg, to 14 years and 7 months in federal prison. -
Clearwater man pleads guilty to obstructing IRS efforts
A Clearwater man, Terence Taylor, has admitted to obstructing and impeding the administration of internal revenue laws. -
Orlando man convicted for transferring properties to evade government seizure
A federal jury in Tampa, Florida, has found Christopher Switlyk, a 46-year-old resident of Orlando, guilty on two counts of removing property to prevent seizure. -
Mexican national faces charges for illegal reentry into the United States
A Mexican national, Maico Miguel Perez, has been indicted for illegal reentry into the United States after previously being deported. -
Clay County man sentenced for firearm possession as convicted felon
U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger has sentenced Kyle Garrett Prevatt, a 24-year-old from Orange Park, to four years in federal prison for possessing firearms as a convicted felon. -
Canadian national charged with attempting to entice minor and distributing child abuse material
James Hjelmeland, a 30-year-old Canadian national, has been indicted in Orlando, Florida on charges related to child sexual exploitation. -
Honduran national pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession while intoxicated
Tampa, Florida – Walner Josue Alvarado-Sabonje, a 27-year-old Honduran national, has entered a guilty plea for being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm. -
Idaho man sentenced for firearm possession in checked luggage
U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger has sentenced Dedric Dwayne Rivers, a 52-year-old resident of Moscow, Idaho, to 18 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition after being convicted of a felony. -
Bradenton man sentenced for child sexual abuse material offenses
U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced Buddy Allen Travis, a 42-year-old resident of Bradenton, to 15 years and 8 months in federal prison. -
Palm Bay man receives over 11 years for child sex abuse material
U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Erik Bjorndal, a 49-year-old resident of Palm Bay, to 11 years and 4 months in federal prison for receiving child sexual abuse material (CSAM). -
Sorrento man indicted for alleged Circle K robberies
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced an indictment against Jose Flores Avila, a 33-year-old resident of Sorrento, Florida. -
Kissimmee man sentenced to 25 years for producing child sexual abuse material
Jacksonville, Florida – Chief United States District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Stephen Michael Lippincott, a 70-year-old resident of Kissimmee, to 25 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material. -
Jacksonville man pleads guilty to enticing minor; sentencing set for April
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced that Jeremy Wayne Leggett, a 38-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida, has pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a child into sexual activity.