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You are subscribed to USAO - Florida, Middle news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Lake County Man Pleads Guilty to Firearms Trafficking 01/29/2026 07:00 AM EST Ocala, Florida – Fernando Munguia, Jr. (24, Leesburg) has pleaded guilty to nine counts of making a materially false statement in connection with the acquisition of a firearm and nine counts of causing a federal firearm licensee (FFL) to maintain false information in its official records. Munguia faces up to 10 years in federal prison for each false statement count and up to five years' imprisonment for each count of causing an FFL to maintain false information in its official records. As part of his plea, Munguia has agreed to forfeit the nine firearms related to these offenses. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. Orlando Man Indicted for Bank Fraud, False Statements, and Obstruction 01/29/2026 07:00 AM EST Jacksonville, FL – Donald Heflin Mitchell (49, Orlando), a/k/a Arissess Maven Anglo-Busari Jr., has been charged by indictment with six counts of bank fraud, two counts of false statements on loan applications, and one count of obstruction of justice. If convicted, Mitchell faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison for each count of bank fraud and making a false statement. He faces up to 10 years' imprisonment for the obstruction offense. The indictment also notifies Mitchell that the United States is seeking an order of forfeiture in the amount of $74,320, the proceeds of the alleged bank fraud. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. Sun City Center Man Pleads Guilty To Two Counts Of Falsely Impersonating A Federal Officer 01/29/2026 07:00 AM EST Tampa, Florida – Marcus Jose Luis Brand (20, Sun City Center) has pleaded guilty to two counts of false impersonation of an officer. Brand faces a maximum penalty of six years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Making a Bomb Threat on a Plane 01/29/2026 07:00 AM EST Tampa, Florida – Taj Malik Taylor (27, Madison Heights, VA) has pleaded guilty to one count of false information and making threats. Taylor faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. Clay County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing a Loaded Firearm as a Convicted Felon 01/29/2026 07:00 AM EST Jacksonville, Florida –David Neil Haas (38, Clay County) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jordan E. Pratt to 46 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The court also ordered Haas to forfeit a Bryco Jennings 9mm pistol and ammunition, which was used in the commission of the offense. Law enforcement arrested Hass on September 22, 2025, and he was subsequently detained. Haas pleaded guilty on October 28, 2025. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.

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