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. Judge Hands Down Lengthy Sentences for Pair Who Killed Woman in Broad Daylight 09/06/2024 08:00 AM EDT Robert Moses, 25, of Washington, D.C., and James Mayfield, 25, of Washington, D.C., were sentenced to decades in prison for the murder of Jamahri Sydnor and wounding of three others in a daytime shooting in August 2017 in Northeast D.C. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Credit Union Robber Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison 09/06/2024 08:00 AM EDT Shayne McKee and an accomplice entered the credit union wearing masks and McKee announced a robbery and pulled a gun. North Carolina Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach 09/06/2024 08:00 AM EDT A North Carolina 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. Two MS-13 Gang Associates Plead Guilty in Connection with Murder of 17-Year-Old 09/06/2024 08:00 AM EDT Juan Amaya-Ramirez and Oscar Flores-Mejia pleaded guilty today in connection with the April 23, 2018 murder of 17-year-old Andy Peralta in Kissena Park in Flushing, Queens.  As part of their guilty pleas, the defendants admitted to murdering Peralta to gain entrance into MS-13. Assailant Sentenced to 24 Months for Assaulting United States Border Patrol Agent 09/06/2024 08:00 AM EDT TUCSON, Ariz. – Pedro Anival Coc-Caal, 22, of Tectitan, Huehuetenango, Guatemala, was sentenced on Tuesday by United States District Judge John C. Hinderaker to 24 months in prison. Coc-Caal pleaded guilty to Assault on a Federal Agent Inflicting Bodily Injury and Improper Entry by an Alien on June 24, 2024.   Florida "Proud Boy" Pleads Guilty to Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach 09/06/2024 08:00 AM EDT A Florida man and member of the "Proud Boys" organization pleaded guilty today to felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from 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. Judge Gives 40 Year Sentence to Man Who Stabbed to Death and Bragged on Social Media 09/06/2024 08:00 AM EDT Aaron Jackson, 31, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 40 years in prison for the June 2021 stabbing death of Damohn Gill, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Judge Gives 30 Year Prison Sentence to Man for Killing His Ex's New Romantic Partner 09/06/2024 08:00 AM EDT Marcus Walker, 24, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 30 years in prison, by Superior Court Judge Robert Okun in the shooting death of Erik King on October 11, 2022, in Northeast Washington, D.C., announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). U.S. Attorney's Office Secures Sentencing for Murder-for-Hire Plot 09/06/2024 08:00 AM EDT Leif Hayman was sentenced to the statutory maximum of 10 years in federal prison for trying to hire an undercover ATF agent to murder his girlfriend's mother for $200. 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