U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee
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DEA gears up for 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day nationwide
Memphis, TN – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host the 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, in collaboration with over 4,400 law enforcement partners, offers... -
Five indicted for drug trafficking in Tennessee connected to Sinaloa cartel
Five individuals have been indicted in the Western District of Tennessee on federal charges related to an organized drug trafficking operation. -
Memphis woman sentenced for fraud in healthcare and COVID-19 relief programs
A federal judge has sentenced Nakita Cannady from Memphis to 14 months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for healthcare fraud and making false statements in loan applications under the Covid-19 Relief Program. -
Former correctional officer sentenced for bribery at Memphis FCI
A former correctional officer at the Memphis Federal Correctional Institution, Bryan Miller, 32, was sentenced to federal prison on charges of bribery. -
Christopher Young sentenced to over 11 years for machinegun and fentanyl possession
Christopher Young, also known as Christopher Minnis, aged 35, has been sentenced in Memphis, Tennessee, to 132 months in federal prison. -
Memphis man pleads guilty to charges from 2024 carjacking incident
A Memphis man pled guilty to charges stemming from a carjacking incident in May 2024, according to an announcement by Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., Interim United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee. -
Dresden man sentenced to 10 years for firearm possession
A federal judge has sentenced Chapell Dain Cissell, 31, to ten years in federal prison for possession of multiple firearms and a significant amount of ammunition. -
Texas men convicted of conspiracy in Memphis fraud case
After a four-day trial, a federal jury found two Texas men guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. -
US Attorney's Office marks Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Tennessee
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee and the Department of Justice’s Office of Victims of Crime are participating in National Crime Victims’ Rights Week from April 6-12, 2025. -
Las Vegas man receives 16-year sentence for drug distribution
A federal judge has sentenced Timothy Edwards, 49, to 197 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute drugs. -
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Murphy appointed to new role in Tennessee
Assistant United States Attorney Joseph C. Murphy, Jr. has been appointed as the Interim United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee. -
Memphis man sentenced to over 7 years for fentanyl and meth trafficking
A Tennessee man has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to traffic fentanyl and methamphetamine in the Memphis area, federal authorities announced. -
Memphis man sentenced for selling fentanyl and firearms to undercover agents
A Memphis man has been sentenced to 144 months in prison for drug and firearm offenses. -
Anthony Hines receives over ten-year prison term for drug trafficking
A federal judge has sentenced Anthony Hines, 46, from Memphis, Tennessee, to over ten years in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation in West Tennessee. -
Memphis man receives over two decades in prison for drug distribution
A Memphis man, Claibon Burrus, has been sentenced to 260 months in federal prison for drug distribution and possession of firearms. -
Tennessee man sentenced to prison for role in drug trafficking ring
A federal judge has sentenced Michael Bailey, 38, from Spring City, Tennessee, to 25 years in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation across Tennessee. -
Memphis man sentenced to over eight years for machine gun possession
A federal judge in Memphis has sentenced Actavious Ellis to 87 months in prison for possessing a machine gun. -
Employee charged with stealing pre-release DVDs faces multiple charges
A Memphis-based employee of a DVD and Blu-ray manufacturing company has been arrested for allegedly stealing and selling pre-release copies of blockbuster films. -
Memphis woman receives ten-year sentence for identity theft and bank fraud
Patricia Johnson, a 47-year-old resident of Memphis, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for identity theft and bank fraud. -
Gynecologist charged with abuse and healthcare fraud in Memphis
Memphis, TN – Sanjeev Kumar, a 44-year-old gynecologist, has been charged with enticing four victims to travel interstate for illegal sexual activity, adulterating medical devices for reuse on patients, and healthcare fraud.