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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to U.S. Attorneys News news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Former Controller Indicted for Embezzling Over $1 Million from Fresno Fruit Wholesaler 03/20/2025 08:00 AM EDT A federal grand jury returned a six-count indictment against Sergio Zacarias Lopez, 57, a Mexican citizen residing in Fresno, charging him with bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and illegal re-entry of a removed alien. Former University of Michigan Football Quarterbacks Coach and Co-Offensive Coordinator Indicted on Charges of Unauthorized Access to Computers and Aggravated Identity Theft 03/20/2025 08:00 AM EDT Madison County Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Cyberstalking, Extortion, and Production of Child Pornography 03/20/2025 08:00 AM EDT Shelby County Man Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Prison for Multiple Robberies 03/20/2025 08:00 AM EDT Operators Of Jacksonville Roofing Business Sentenced To Federal Prison For Payroll Tax Fraud And Workers' Compensation Fraud 03/20/2025 08:00 AM EDT Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Harvey E. Schlesinger has sentenced Jacksonville residents Travis Morgan Slaughter and Tripp Charles Slaughter to 41 months and 21 months in federal prison, respectively, for conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and conspiracy to commit tax fraud related to Jacksonville roofing businesses they operated. The Slaughters pled guilty on November 25, 2024. New Orleans Man Guilty of Violating Federal Gun Control Act 03/20/2025 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANARD WALTON ("WALTON"), age 41, a resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty on March 12, 2025, before United States District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo to violating the Federal Gun Control Act, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson. Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office Announces Five Defendants Charged in Connection With Alien in Possession Offenses 03/20/2025 08:00 AM EDT Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the indictments of five individuals on charges related to illegal aliens in possession of firearms and ammunition and firearms trafficking. The indictments are part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Duncansville Man Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine 03/20/2025 08:00 AM EDT Birmingham Man Sentenced to More than Five Years in Prison for Carjacking 03/20/2025 08:00 AM EDT Honduran National Sentenced to 46 Months Imprisonment for Re-Entry of a Removed Alien 03/20/2025 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS – ALVARO LUIS ALCERRO-BANEGAS ("ALCERRO-BANEGAS"), age 39, was sentenced on March 18, 2025 for reentry of a removed alien, in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Sections 1326(a) and (b)(1), announced Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.  He was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison by United States District Court Judge Brandon S. Long. Former Columbus, Ohio, Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements to FBI Regarding Disclosure of Information on Client in Drug and Sex Trafficking Investigation 03/20/2025 08:00 AM EDT New Orleans Man Sentenced for Using Stash House to Violate Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts 03/20/2025 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that on March 12, 2025, TERENCE WILSON ("WILSON"), age 43, was sentenced to 240 months imprisonment after previously being found guilty of conspiring to distribute, and possess with intent to distribute, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, 40 grams or more of a mixture containing a detectable amount of fentanyl, and 100 grams or more of a mixture containing a detectable amount of heroin, possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, 40 grams or more of a mixture containing a detectable amount of fentanyl, and 100 grams or more of a mixture containing a detectable amount of heroin, as well as for  being a felon in possession of firearms.  Following his imprisonment, WILSON will be placed in supervised release for 5 years. 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