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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. Casselberry Man Pleads Guilty To Attempting To Meet A 13-Year-Old Child To Engage In Sexual Activity 11/21/2024 07:00 AM EST Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Juan Fernandez (37, Casselberry) has pleaded guilty to attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity. Fernandez faces a minimum penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Kissimmee Man Pleads Guilty To Attempting To Meet A 13-Year-Old Child To Engage In Sexual Activity 11/21/2024 07:00 AM EST Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Pooran Ramjattan (61, Kissimmee) has pleaded guilty to attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity. Ramjattan faces a minimum penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not been set.  Middle District Of Florida Prosecutors Indict 72 Firearms And Violent Crime Defendants During Fourth Quarter Of 2024 As Part Of Project Safe Neighborhoods Strategy 11/21/2024 07:00 AM EST Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced today the results of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) strategy. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, ending on September 30, 2024, the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida indicted 72 defendants. These individuals face federal firearms, narcotics, and violent crime charges. Law enforcement also seized more than 100 firearms associated with these cases. (See chart for case details) Fort Myers Woman Pleads Guilty To Possessing A Loaded Firearm As A Convicted Felon 11/21/2024 07:00 AM EST Fort Myers, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Melina Ariel Maldonado (28, Fort Myers) has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. Maldonado faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Gainesville Man Arrested For Attempting To Meet A 13-Year-Old Child To Engage In Sexual Activity 11/21/2024 07:00 AM EST Ocala, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrest of Jose Raul Andreu Rodriguez (22, Gainesville) on a criminal complaint charging him with attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity and attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor. If convicted, Rodriguez faces a minimum sentence of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison.  Los Angeles Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiring With Fort Myers Man To Distribute Methamphetamine And Fentanyl Through The U.S. Mail 11/21/2024 07:00 AM EST Fort Myers, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Esdras Joel Garcia De La Rosa (28, Los Angeles, CA) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. De La Rosa faces up to life 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