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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to USAO - Louisiana, Middle news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Donaldsonville Woman Indicted for Mail Fraud and Wire Fraud 07/22/2022 08:00 AM EDT A federal grand jury recently returned a three-count indictment charging Tynea Lynnshay Gray, age 23, of Donaldsonville and Prairieville, Louisiana, with mail fraud and wire fraud. Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Federal Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography 07/20/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick sentenced Jason L. Istre, age 45, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 78 months in federal prison following his conviction for receipt of child pornography. Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 180 Months in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm 07/15/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick sentenced Alvin Porterie, Jr., age 51, of Port Allen, Louisiana, to 180 months in federal prison following his conviction for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Honduran National with History of Illegally Reentering the United States Sentenced to Federal Prison 07/15/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles sentenced Franklyn Leonel Venturas-Calderon, age 28, of Villanueva, Cortes, Honduras, to 37 months in federal prison following his second conviction for illegal re-entry into the United States by a removed alien. Greensburg Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession of Dogs for Animal Fighting 06/14/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Dangelo Dontae Cornish, age 36, of Greensburg, to 14 months in federal prison following his conviction for possessing pit bulls for use in a dogfighting venture. Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Defrauding an Elderly Veteran 06/13/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Shawn Phillips, age 44, of Baton Rouge, to 33 months in federal prison following his conviction for wire fraud, to run consecutively to his pending state charges. Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 74 Months in Federal Prison for Gun and Drug Charges 06/13/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Darrell Dewayne Waller, age 47, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 74 months in federal prison following his convictions for possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, MDMA, and marijuana, and possession of a firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Justice Department Announces Investigation of Louisiana State Police 06/09/2022 08:00 AM EDT The Justice Department announced today that is has opened a pattern or practice investigation into the Louisiana State Police (LSP). Walker Man Faces Federal Charges in Connection with Interstate Transmission of a Threat to Injure Florida Congresswoman 06/07/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that a federal arrest warrant and criminal complaint was issued charging Charles T. Germany, age 66, of Walker, Louisiana, with interstate transmission of a threat to injure another. Federal Law Enforcement Initiative Leads to Charges Against Nine Men for Firearm and Drug Trafficking Offenses 06/02/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. has announced that an investigation into a drug trafficking organization based out of Ascension Parish has resulted in a federal grand jury superseding indictment leading to the arrest of nine men on various firearm and drug trafficking offenses. Quebec Man Charged with Offering to Sell More Than 500,000 Stolen Gift Card Account Numbers Over the Internet 05/17/2022 08:00 AM EDT A federal grand jury recently returned a six-count indictment charging Richard Verret, age 40, of Quebec, Canada, with unauthorized solicitation of access devices and trafficking counterfeit access devices, the result of a multi-year investigation into Verret's online criminal activity. Baker Woman Charged in Federal Court with Aiding and Assisting in the Preparation and Presentation of False and Fraudulent Tax Returns 05/17/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that a federal grand jury has returned an eleven-count indictment charging Bridget Rogers White, age 47, of Baker, Louisiana, with aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns for herself and others. U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. Recognizes Police Week 05/16/2022 08:00 AM EDT In honor of National Police Week, United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. will recognize the service and sacrifice of federal, state, and local law enforcement. Statement Issued on Behalf of U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. Regarding the Passing of East Baton Rouge Sheriff Deputy Nick Tullier 05/05/2022 08:00 AM EDT Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 110 Months in Federal Prison for Charges Related to Drug Trafficking and Possession of Contraband in Prison 05/03/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Reuben Maurice Crawford, age 36, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to 110 months in federal prison following his convictions for unlawful use of communications facilities in furtherance of drug trafficking activities and possession of contraband in prison. Ponchatoula Man Sentenced in Federal Court for Attempted Enticement of a Minor 05/02/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Jaime Aaron Sousa, age 28, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, to 120 months in federal prison following his conviction for attempted enticement of a minor. Prairieville Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Federal Prison for Distribution of Heroin 04/29/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick sentenced Robert Brown, age 28, of Prairieville, Louisiana, to 60 months in federal prison following his conviction of distribution of heroin. Convicted Felon Sentenced to 100 Months in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Multiple Firearms 04/29/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick sentenced Tylan Tilford, age 29, of Gonzales, Louisiana, to 100 months in federal prison following his conviction of possessing firearms by a convicted felon. Greensburg Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Theft of Government Funds 04/29/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Neiyondra Rogers, age 38, of Greensburg, Louisiana, to 33 months in federal prison following her conviction for theft of government funds. U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Louisiana Commemorates Sexual Assault Awareness Month 04/18/2022 08:00 AM EDT Every April, the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of join survivors, advocates, and communities nationwide in observing Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Baton Rouge Man Charged with Wire Fraud, Extortion in Interstate Communications, Attempted Escape, and Assault on an Officer 04/15/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that a federal grand jury recently returned a fifteen-count indictment charging Monty Matthews, age 52, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with wire fraud, extortion in interstate communications, attempted escape, and assault on an officer. Denham Springs Woman Charged with Making and Subscribing False Tax Returns 04/14/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that a federal grand jury has returned a three-count indictment charging Lakeisha Grayer, age 40, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, with making and subscribing false tax returns. New York Man Pleads Guilty for His Role in a Computer Fraud Scheme that Targeted the Elderly 04/13/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced today that Mohammad Alam, age 50, of New York, pled guilty to a Bill of Information charging him with misprision of a felony before U.S. District Court Judge John W. deGravelles. Baton Rouge Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Receipt of Child Pornography 04/13/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Jason L. Istre, age 45, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick to receipt of child pornography. Baton Rouge Man Pleads Guilty in Federal Court to Interference with Commerce by Robbery and Federal Gun Charges 04/06/2022 08:00 AM EDT United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that Forrest J. Hardy, age 33, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pled guilty before U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick to interference with commerce by robbery, brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, and possession of firearms by a convicted felon. 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. 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