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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. Orange County Man Pleads Guilty To Drug And Firearms Offenses 08/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Joshua Grant Cobb (33, Orlando) has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Cobb faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 15 years, up to life, in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is set for October 23, 2024. Brevard Man Sentenced To More Than 19 Years For Sexual Abuse Of A Minor 08/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza has sentenced Michael Angelo Tollen (75, Brevard County) to 19 years and 7 months in federal prison for sexual abuse of a minor. In addition, Tollen will be required to register as a sex offender and comply with the provisions of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act upon his release from prison. Tollen entered a guilty plea on March 11, 2024. Melbourne Man Sentenced To More Than 3 Years For Unauthorized Use Of An Access Device And Aggravated Identity Theft 08/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron has sentenced William Fisher (60, Melbourne) to 3 years and 6 months in federal prison for access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. Fisher pleaded guilty on April 4, 2024. Doctor And Her Granddaughter Sentenced To Prison For Unlawful Distribution Of Opioids 08/01/2024 08:00 AM EDT Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber today sentenced Janet Pettyjohn (78, Spring Hill) to three years in federal prison and Shelly Gallagher (34, Brooksville) to six years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute drugs. As part of Pettyjohn's sentence, the court also entered an order of forfeiture in the amount of $34,132, the proceeds of the charged criminal conduct. Pettyjohn and Gallagher entered guilty pleas in May 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