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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. Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Federal Prison for Gun Charge 04/18/2025 08:00 AM EDT COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – A Council Bluffs man was sentenced on April 15, 2025 to 46 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. United States Files Complaint Against Barco Uniforms and Its Suppliers, Alleging False Claims Act Violations in Connection with Underpaid Customs Duties 04/18/2025 08:00 AM EDT The United States has filed a complaint against Barco Uniforms Inc., Kenny Chan, David Chan, and companies operated and controlled by the Chans, alleging that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly and improperly underpaying customs duties owed on imported apparel. Previously Convicted Felon Sentenced for Possession of Glock 04/18/2025 08:00 AM EDT Damani Lamont Carmon, 31, of the District, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 24 months in prison for being in possession of a Glock firearm when he was pulled over by police during an April 2024 traffic stop.  United States Files Complaint Against Barco Uniforms and Its Suppliers, Alleging False Claims Act Violations in Connection with Underpaid Customs Duties 04/18/2025 08:00 AM EDT The United States has filed a complaint against Barco Uniforms Inc. (Barco), Kenny Chan, David Chan, and companies operated and controlled by the Chans, alleging that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly and improperly underpaying customs duties owed on imported apparel. Barco sells apparel, including uniforms, to restaurants and healthcare providers, among others. Kenny and David Chan operate various companies that supply Barco with apparel manufactured overseas, including in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Navy servicemember sentenced to 10 years in prison after attempting to meet a 14-year-old for sex 04/18/2025 08:00 AM EDT Michael Andrew Cook, 42, a Navy servicemember at Naval Station Norfolk, was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor. 378 Immigration Cases Filed in the Western District of Texas This Week 04/18/2025 08:00 AM EDT Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 378 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from April 11 through April 17.  Convicted Felon Sentenced To More Than Five Years In Federal Prison For Possessing A Loaded Firearm 04/18/2025 08:00 AM EDT Tampa, FL - United States District Court Judge Virginia M. Covington has sentenced Darrius Lovett (28, St. Petersburg) to 5 years and 10 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. Lovett pled guilty on January 14, 2025. Felon Charged with Possession of Stolen Firearm and Oxycodone Following U Street Arrest 04/18/2025 08:00 AM EDT Don Diego Chase, 25, of the District has been indicted on federal firearms and drug charges as part of the "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative. The indictment was announced by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr., Special Agent in Charge Anthony Spotswood of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Honduran National Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry 04/18/2025 08:00 AM EDT BOSTON – A Honduran national pleaded guilty on April 16, 2025 in federal court in Boston to unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation. Seven-Time Convicted Felon Sentenced To 15 Years For Possession Of A Firearm 04/18/2025 08:00 AM EDT Tampa, FL - United States District Court Judge William F. Jung has sentenced Martez Manning (27, St. Petersburg) to 15 years in prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Manning was subject to an enhanced penalty based on his prior convictions. Manning pled guilty on December 20, 2024. Louisville Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy 04/18/2025 08:00 AM EDT 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