USAO - Florida, Middle News Update

Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to USAO - Florida, Middle news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Middle District Of Florida Task Force Continues To Combat COVID-19 Fraud 07/22/2024 08:00 AM EDT Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the results achieved by the Middle District of Florida to combat fraud related to COVID-19. This work has included complementary efforts by the United States Attorney's Office's (USAO-MDFL) Criminal, Asset Recovery, Appellate, and Civil Divisions, along with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Dade City Babysitter Gets Maximum Sentence For Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material 07/22/2024 08:00 AM EDT Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday today sentenced Olejuwan Lamar Steele (30, Zephyrhills) to 30 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for production of child sex abuse material. The court also ordered Steele to pay $3,000 in restitution to the victim and register as a sex offender. Steele entered a guilty plea on April 17, 2024. Lee County Woman Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Role In Fentanyl And Methamphetamine Trafficking Scheme 07/22/2024 08:00 AM EDT Fort Myers, Florida – U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Christi Lynn Bien Aime (31, Alva) to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. Bien Aime entered a guilty plea on March 27, 2024. Keystone Heights Multi-Convicted Felon Sentenced To 5 Years For Possessing Ammunition 07/22/2024 08:00 AM EDT Jacksonville, Florida – Chief United States District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced Allen Tereal Grimes (34, Keystone Heights) to 5 years in federal prison for possessing ammunition as a convicted felon. Grimes was also ordered to forfeit the ammunition, which was traceable to his offense. Grimes made his initial appearance in federal court on March 4, 2024, and the court ordered him detained. Grimes entered a guilty plea on April 10, 2024. 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