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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to U.S. Attorneys News news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Idaho Diesel Parts Companies and Owner Agree to Pay $1 Million After Pleading Guilty to Selling and Installing Illegal Defeat Devices 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT Farrell, PA Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl, Heroin and Cocaine 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT Providence Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm and Drug Trafficking Charges 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT PROVIDENCE , RI –  A Providence man admitted to a federal judge today that, in February 2021, while he was detained at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) on unrelated charges, he arranged by telephone with his then girlfriend to locate and sell a firearm that he illegally possessed, and took steps to continue running his established drug trafficking business. U.S. Attorney's Office Charges Ten Defendants in Drug Trafficking Probe 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT The defendants are allegedly affiliated with the Gangsters Disciples, a Chicago street gang. South Carolina Man and Woman Plead Guilty to Hate Crime and Conspiracy for Bias-Motivated Armed Robberies Targeting Hispanic Victims 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT A South Carolina man and woman pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Columbia, South Carolina, to a federal hate crime, conspiracy and other charges. Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy For His Role In Narcotics Ring Operating In Jamestown And Buffalo 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Brian Cessna, 63, of Jamestown, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 400 grams or more of fentanyl, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in, a maximum of life, and a fine of $10,000,000.   Albion Man Going To Prison For 10 Years For Possession Of Child Pornography 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Spencer Hart, 39, of Albion, NY, who was convicted of possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor and having a prior conviction under the laws of any state relating to the possession or receipt of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 120 months in prison by Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny.   Buffalo Man Going To Prison For His Role In String Of Credit Union Robberies 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Ronald Morris, 48, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of aggravated bank robbery, attempted bank robbery, and using, possessing, and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, was sentenced to serve 171 months in prison and pay restitution totaling $551,286 by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.   Miami Woman Pleads Guilty To Fentanyl Charge Following Traffic Stop In Jamestown 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Elina Martinez, 65, of Miami, FL, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, which carries mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, and a fine of $5,000,000.   Effingham County Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Offenses 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT Taos Woman Sentenced to 5 Years Supervised Probation and Community Service for Assault Resulting a Serious Bodily Injury 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT Kylie Lujan pled guilty to assault resulting in bodily injury on March 30, 2023. United States Obtains $607,284 Crop Insurance False Claims Act Judgment Against Klickitat County Farm Owner 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT Recidivist Sex Offender Sentenced to 10 Years for Possession of Child Pornography 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT Richard Crisman pled guilty to possession of child pornography on April 12, 2023. Crisman previously pled guilty to receipt of a visual depiction of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct on Feb. 24, 2012, and was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison followed by 25 years of supervised release.   Repeat offender imprisoned for having sadomasochistic child pornography images 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT A 71-year-old Pearland resident has been sent back to prison for receipt and possession of child pornography Former FBI Contractor Charged with Child Exploitation Offenses 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia returned an indictment today charging a former FBI contractor with sexual exploitation of children.    Human smugglers receive maximum sentence 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT A 36-year-old Houston man has been ordered to federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy involving the transportation of undocumented aliens throughout South Texas Former Connecticut Residents Charged with Operating Websites to Illegally Sell Misbranded and Unapproved Drugs 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT A federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging RYAN FIELDS, 49, and LISA MAHAN, 53, of Port Neches, Texas, formerly of Glastonbury, Connecticut, with for illegally selling misbranded and unapproved prescription drugs. Bogalusa Man Indicted on Federal Firearms and Drug Trafficking Charges 08/23/2023 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA –ROMERO MORRIS, age 34, a resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was charged on August 18, 2023, in an eleven-count indictment with several violations of the Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Acts, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys