News from January 2025
St. Louis County man pleads guilty to drug robbery and carjacking
A St. Louis County resident has admitted to several serious charges, including drug robbery and carjacking.
Boston man pleads guilty to firearm possession as part of crime reduction effort
A Boston man has admitted guilt in a case involving illegal possession of a firearm.
Browning man sentenced for assaulting woman on Blackfeet Indian Reservation
A Browning man has been sentenced to over three years in prison for assaulting a woman on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich announced that Briar Joseph Crawford, 29, will serve three years and two months in prison...
Former postal worker pleads guilty to stealing mail contents
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced that Sonia Miller, a 54-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pled guilty to theft of U.S. mail matter by a postal employee.
Pinellas County man indicted for attempted enticement of minor
A Pinellas County man has been indicted for allegedly attempting to entice a minor into engaging in sexual activity.
Colorado man sentenced to 19 years for drug trafficking on Kewa Pueblo reservation
A Colorado man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for drug trafficking following a traffic stop on Interstate 25 within the Kewa Pueblo reservation.
US Attorney Muldrow comments on Alexis Torres's departure from public safety role
On January 30, 2025, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Puerto Rico expressed its gratitude to Alexis Torres, who has served as Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Public Safety.
Rock Island man receives over twelve-year sentence for gun possession
A Rock Island resident, Adrian Warren Neeley, was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for firearm possession as a felon.
Ken Paxton congratulates Lanora Pettit on new DOJ role under Trump administration
Attorney General Ken Paxton has extended his congratulations to Lanora Pettit, who is set to join President Trump's Administration as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Counsel at the Department of Justice. “Lanora’s legal...
Illinois man sentenced to prison for possession of child sexual abuse material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced that Christopher A. Fugate, a resident of Macomb, Illinois, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.
Federal indictment announced in massive marijuana cultivation scheme
A federal grand jury has indicted three individuals in connection with a large-scale marijuana cultivation and distribution operation.
New Orleans man receives five-year sentence for possession of child pornography
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Joy Joseph Banerjee, a 57-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to five years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.
New Orleans man pleads guilty to robbing Chase Bank
A New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to bank robbery, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Dominican national charged with illegal reentry amid pending federal indictment
A Dominican national, Santo Alberto Baez Baez, has been charged with unlawful reentry into the United States after previously being deported.
Rapid City man sentenced to two years for illegal firearm possession
A Rapid City man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possession of a firearm as a prohibited person. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler delivered the sentence on January 27, 2025.
Lincoln County man sentenced for illegal firearm possession
Jason L. Norman, a 42-year-old resident of Ranger, has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for the federal offense of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Fort Wayne man found guilty in firearms and drug trafficking case
Detric L. Cummings, a 42-year-old resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been convicted of firearm and drug trafficking offenses.
Timber frame builder sentenced for defrauding customers out of $1.8 million
A Stevensville timber frame home builder has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison for defrauding customers.
Farmington woman charged with assault and child abuse on Navajo Nation
A woman from Farmington is facing serious charges following an incident on the Navajo Nation.
Albuquerque man indicted for threats against President Trump
A federal grand jury has indicted an Albuquerque man, Tyler Miles Leveque, for making threats against then-President Donald J. Trump.