The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Nebraska announced that a federal grand jury has returned 22 unsealed indictments implicating 24 individuals on various charges. Acting U.S. Attorney Matthew R. Molsen made the announcement, emphasizing that these indictments are solely accusations, and the defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty.
Among the accused is Julius Phillips, 40, from Lincoln, Nebraska, facing charges involving possession with intent to distribute significant quantities of methamphetamine and felonious possession of a firearm. He could face substantial fines and a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.
Jason Vorse, 50, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, stands accused of possessing child pornography, with potential penalties including imprisonment for up to 20 years and significant fines.
In Omaha, three individuals—Jonnathan Ernesto Santos-Fuentes, Pedro David Jaimes-Diaz, and Walter Agustin Navarro-Santa Cruz—are charged with various offenses related to false documentation and social security fraud. Edwin Abraham Navarro-Santacruz also faces related charges. These cases highlight alleged attempts to deceive through false identification.
In North Platte, Nebraska, Patrick Campbell, 41, is charged with acquiring a controlled substance through fraudulent means. If convicted, he could face imprisonment and fines.
Residents from Omaha and elsewhere, including Ricardo Gutierrez-Castillo, Heleodoro Luviano-Cabrera, and Eric Luviano-Cabrera, are implicated in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Similar charges have been filed against Jose Guadalupe De La Torre.
Other cases involve charges of illegal reentry by persons previously deported from the United States, some of whom have prior convictions.
For further information, contact Amy Donato at 402-661-3700.