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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. Second Defendant Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Role in Conspiracy to Make a Destructive Device 09/01/2023 08:00 AM EDT West Texas Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Producing, Possessing Child Pornography 09/01/2023 08:00 AM EDT Informational: Federal Court arraignments 09/01/2023 08:00 AM EDT Former Postal Employee Admits to Collecting Federal Worker's Compensation Benefits While Also Working on Electric Scooters in Downtown St. Louis 09/01/2023 08:00 AM EDT Former Raleigh County Housing Director Sentenced for Federal Fraud Crime 09/01/2023 08:00 AM EDT Florida Men Indicted For Possession With Intent To Distribute Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, And Cocaine 09/01/2023 08:00 AM EDT Tampa, FL - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Emmanuel Dourthe (24, Deltona) and Brendan Wells (27, Tampa) with conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. For each of the controlled substance charges, if convicted, each faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 10 years, and up to life, in federal prison. If convicted of the firearm offense, each faces a minimum mandatory of 5 years, and up to life, in federal prison to be served consecutive to any other sentence imposed. Importer of Methamphetamine Sentenced to 45 Months in Prison 09/01/2023 08:00 AM EDT TUCSON, Ariz. –Emma Encinas-Obregon, 34, of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, was sentenced last week by United States District Judge Raner C. Collins to 45 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Encinas-Obregon pleaded guilty to Importation of Methamphetamine.  Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Defendants Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcotics 09/01/2023 08:00 AM EDT Four Men Convicted of $18M Global Investment Fraud Scheme 09/01/2023 08:00 AM EDT A federal jury in the Western District of Arkansas convicted four men yesterday for their lead roles in an investment fraud and money laundering conspiracy that cheated victims out of more than $18 million. Former Phoenix Resident Sentenced to Prison for Producing Child Pornography Involving Three Minors 09/01/2023 08:00 AM EDT PHOENIX, Ariz. – Michael Martinez, 28, of Fort Worth, Texas, but formerly of Phoenix, Arizona, was sentenced Monday by United States District Judge Diane J. Humetewa to 40 years in prison. Martinez pleaded guilty on March 8, 2023, to three counts of Producing Child Pornography, involving three minors, ages 7, 5, and 3. When Martinez is released from prison, he will be on supervised release for the remainder of his life. Clay County Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To Drug And Firearm Charges 09/01/2023 08:00 AM EDT Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Edward Sherwood Gustafson, IV (30, Green Cove Springs) has pleaded guilty to possessing with the intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine and possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. Gustafson faces a minimum mandatory term of 5 years, and up to 40 years, in federal prison on the drug charge and up to 15 years in federal prison on the firearm and ammunition charge. Gustafson also agreed to forfeit a Smith and Wesson pistol and 15 rounds of ammunition traceable to the firearm offense. Gustafson was arrested on May 9, 2023, and ordered detained. A sentencing date has not yet been set.    Former Marine Arrested for Stealing More than $344,000 in Government Benefits and Submitting False Purple Heart Application to the United States Marine Corps Through His Local Congressman 09/01/2023 08:00 AM EDT BOSTON – A former United States Marine has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Mass. for allegedly stealing benefit payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs and submitting a false Purple Heart application to the United States Marine Corps through his local Congressman.  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