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.   Petersburg man pleads guilty to armed robbery of two businesses while wearing an ankle monitor 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT Demario Fisher, 36, of Petersburg, pled guilty to three counts relating to two armed robberies in Petersburg within one week while wearing an ankle monitor. Rockford Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for His Role in Retail Store Robberies 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT KATRAIL BRIDGES participated in the robberies of electronic stores in DeKalb, Ill. and Cherry Valley, Ill.  Maryland Man Sentenced to Prison for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT A Maryland man 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. Convicted Murderer Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Missing Navajo Woman 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT PHOENIX, Ariz. – Tre C. James, 31, of Pinon, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Douglas L. Rayes to life in prison on count one and an additional 10 years in prison on count two to run consecutively, for the murder of Jamie Yazzie, a woman classified as a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Person from the Navajo Nation. A federal jury previously found James guilty of First Degree Murder for Yazzie's death. The jury also found James guilty of several acts of domestic violence committed against three other women, all members of the Navajo Nation. Judge Rayes sentenced James to an additional 10 years in prison to run concurrently, and five years of supervised release for each of those assaults.    Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT A Michigan man pleaded guilty today to a felony offense 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. St. Louis Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Fatal Shooting Over Drug Debt 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT The dispute stemmed from a fentanyl sale by Terrell McDaniel.  Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Destruction of Property During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT An Illinois man pleaded guilty today to felony destruction of property 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. Federal Judge Sentences Man to Ten Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearm in Rockford 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT Home security footage depicted LAWNDALE PELTS in possession of a firearm as he fled the scene of a shooting. U.S. Attorney's Office to Work with Local Partners to Reduce Domestic Violence 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has approved an initial set of 78 communities across 47 states, territories, and the District of Columbia for designation under Section 1103 of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022. San Juan, in the District of Puerto Rico, has been designated as a participant in this initiative. Leader Of Sunset Trinitarios Responsible For Murdering Two Teenagers In 2013 And 2014 Convicted Of Racketeering And Murder 09/23/2024 08:00 AM EDT Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that on Friday, September 20, 2024, a jury found CARLOS RAMIREZ, a/k/a "Guerra" guilty of racketeering conspiracy, murder, and firearms-related charges.   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