Violent Crimes News Update

Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to Violent Crimes news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Jefferson County man guilty of federal violation related to gas station robbery 07/02/2024 08:00 AM EDT A Nederland man has pleaded guilty to a federal violation in relation to an armed robbery of a gas station in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs.   Member of Violent Bridgeport Gang Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison 07/02/2024 08:00 AM EDT MICHAEL LOCKHART, also known as  "Mikey RTN," 25, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 108 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for his involvement in a violent Bridgeport street gang. Final defendant pleads guilty in racketeering scheme that resulted in the nationwide lockdown of the federal prison system 07/02/2024 08:00 AM EDT The final defendant in a racketeering conspiracy that resulted in the nationwide lockdown of the federal prison system has pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs.   Defendant Sentenced to 16 Months in Prison for Mass Shooting Threat at University of Arizona 07/02/2024 08:00 AM EDT TUCSON, Ariz. – Michael Pengchung Lee, 27, of Tucson, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Rosemary Márquez to 16 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. The conditions of supervised release include substance abuse testing, a mental health assessment, location monitoring, and a no-contact provision that precludes defendant from being on the University of Arizona campus. Lee pleaded guilty on April 10, 2024, to Interstate Threats for transmitting threats through interstate communications to commit a mass shooting at the University of Arizona. Pennsylvania "Proud Boy" Sentenced to Prison for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach 07/02/2024 08:00 AM EDT A Pennsylvania man, and member of the Proud Boys organization, was sentenced to prison today after he previously pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. 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