U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida
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Bradenton man receives over seven-year sentence for firearms and narcotics offenses
A Bradenton man, Terry Lavon McDonald Jr., has been sentenced to seven years and six months in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven delivered the sentence for multiple offenses, including possession of a firearm or ammunition by a... -
Valrico man convicted for drug trafficking conspiracy in Florida
A federal jury has convicted Tryon Metteria Byrd IV of Valrico for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine. -
Bradenton man pleads guilty to unauthorized helicopter flights
A Bradenton man, Ernesto Cordero, has pleaded guilty to operating an aircraft without the necessary certification. -
Mexican national charged with illegal reentry into U.S., faces potential prison time
A Mexican national, Jose Luis Carrasco-Aldape, has been charged with illegal reentry into the United States. -
Mexican national faces charges for identity theft and passport fraud
Tampa, Florida – A federal indictment has been returned against Jose Manuel Ortiz Perdomo, charging him with aggravated identity theft and making a false statement on a passport application. -
Mexican national sentenced to two years for illegal reentry
U.S. District Judge Richard A. Lazzara has sentenced Elias Garcia-Cervantes, a 37-year-old Mexican national, to 24 months in federal prison for illegal reentry into the United States after deportation. -
Atlanta woman charged with identity theft and passport fraud
Jermirria Jackson, a 48-year-old resident of Atlanta, Georgia, has been indicted on charges of aggravated identity theft and making a false statement on a passport application. -
Fort Myers woman sentenced for $300K fraud scheme involving VA benefits
A Fort Myers resident, Laurie Ann Roszelle, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for wire fraud. U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber also ordered the forfeiture of $338,364.66, the amount gained from the fraudulent activities. -
Daytona Beach man sentenced for identity theft and government money fraud
U.S. District Judge John Antoon II has sentenced Richard Eugene Findley, a 63-year-old resident of Daytona Beach, to three years and nine months in federal prison. -
Guatemalan citizen pleads guilty to transporting undocumented alien
Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney announced that Fredi Herrera-Sontay, a 42-year-old from Guatemala, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the transportation of an undocumented alien within the United States. -
Naval reservist charged with bribery over unauthorized DoD IDs
Raymond Andres Zumba, a 27-year-old resident of Staten Island, New York, has been charged with bribery of a public official. -
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. -
Bonita Springs man sentenced for interstate threats and cyberstalking
A Bonita Springs resident, Aaron Thomas Fister, has been sentenced to two years and six months in federal prison for interstate transmission of threats and stalking. -
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.