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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.   Justice Department Secures Relief from Morningstar Storage to Resolve Alleged Violations of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act 09/19/2024 08:00 AM EDT The Justice Department announced today that Morningstar Storage, which manages and operates a network of self-storage facilities in the southeast area of the United States, has agreed to pay $130,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by failing to obtain court orders before auctioning the contents of at least three storage units owned by active-duty servicemembers. Ten-Time Convicted Felon Indicted For Possessing Ammunition As A Convicted Felon 09/19/2024 08:00 AM EDT Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Bryan Jermaine Davis (37, Jacksonville) with possessing ammunition as a convicted felon. If convicted, Davis faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. Clearwater Man Sentenced To 10 Years For Possessing Firearms And Ammunition As A Convicted Felon 09/19/2024 08:00 AM EDT Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Robert Pugh (34, Clearwater) to 10 years in federal prison for possession of a firearm or ammunition as a convicted felon. The court also ordered Pugh to forfeit a Taurus firearm, a Sig Sauer firearm, and assorted rounds of ammunition, which were possessed in connection with the offense. Pugh entered a guilty plea on June 20, 2024. Marion County Man Pleads Guilty To Filing False Tax Returns 09/19/2024 08:00 AM EDT Ocala, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Richard Underwood has pleaded guilty to three counts of filing false tax returns. Underwood faces a maximum penalty of three years in federal prison on each count. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Fort Myers Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Distribute Methamphetamine And Fentanyl Through The U.S. Mail 09/19/2024 08:00 AM EDT Fort Myers, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Durand Dijuon Demetiu Colbert (34, Fort Myers) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Colbert faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Marion County Felon Sentenced To Federal Prison For Illegal Possession Of A Firearm And Ammunition 09/19/2024 08:00 AM EDT Ocala, Florida – United States District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Jordan Karod Goodman (23, Ocala) to seven years and eight months in federal prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. Goodman entered a guilty plea on June 10, 2024. Fort Myers Felon Pleads Guilty To Possessing Loaded Firearm During Traffic Stop 09/19/2024 08:00 AM EDT Fort Myers, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Marquis Lamar Kitchen (38, Fort Myers) has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. Kitchen faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. 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