Six Individuals Indicted In March Federal Grand Jury

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office announced today the results of the March 2020 Federal Grand Jury.

The following named individuals have been charged with a federal crime or crimes by the return of an indictment by the Grand Jury.  A grand jury Indictment does not constitute evidence of guilt.  A grand jury Indictment is a method of bringing formal charges against the defendant.  A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges and may not be found guilty unless evidence establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.  United States Sentencing Guidelines may be considered, upon conviction, by the sentencing court.  Federal prison sentences are non-parolable.

PABLO GEOVANNI AGUIRRE-RODRIGUEZ, age 37, of El Salvador
Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine
Possession Of Firearm In Furtherance Of Drug Trafficking Crime
Illegal Reentry Of Previously Removed Alien
Possession Of A Firearm By A Prohibited Person 

The Indictment alleges that on or about December 19, 2019, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, PABLO GEOVANNI AGUIRRE-RODRIGUEZ, did knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B), punishable by not less than 5 years and not more than 40 years imprisonment, a fine up to $5,000,000.00, or both.

The Indictment further alleges that on or about December 19, 2019, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, PABLO GEOVANNI AGUIRRE-RODRIGUEZ, did knowingly possess a firearm, to wit: one Tristar 9mm caliber semi-automatic pistol, serial number 13AF00837; in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime for which he may be prosecuted in a court of the United States, that is, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine as alleged in Count One, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c), punishable by not less than 5 years to run consecutive to any other term of imprisonment imposed, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both.

The Indictment further alleges that on or about December 19, 2019, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, PABLO GEOVANNI AGUIRRE-RODRIGUEZ, an alien, was found in the United States after having been removed therefrom on or about April 10, 2013 at or near Phoenix, Arizona, and not having obtained the express consent of the Secretary of Homeland Security to reapply for admission to the United States; in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326(a), punishable by not more than 2 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both.

The Indictment further alleges that on or about December 19, 2019, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, PABLO GEOVANNI AGUIRRE-RODRIGUEZ, knowing that he was an alien illegally and unlawfully in the United States, did knowingly possess a firearm, to wit: one TriStar 9mm caliber semi-automatic pistol, serial number 13AF00837, and said firearm having been shipped and transported in interstate commerce; in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(5)(a) and 924(a)(2), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Homeland Security - Homeland Security Investigations. 

Assistant United States Attorney Ryan Conway

ROBERT L. LEMONS, age 32, of Idabel, Oklahoma
Felon In Possession Of Firearm & Ammunition

The Indictment alleges that on or about January 13, 2019, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, ROBERT L. LEMONS, having previously been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, and knowing of said conviction, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm and ammunition which had been shipped and transported in interstate and foreign commerce, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1), 924(a)(2), and 924(e)(1), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Idabel Police Department, the McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Assistant United States Attorney Ben Gifford

JOHN COLE HAEBERLE, age 23, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Arson

The Indictment alleges that on or about February 24, 2020, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, JOHN COLE HAEBERLE, maliciously damaged and destroyed, and attempted to damage and destroy, by means of fire and explosive materials, a building which was used in any activity affecting interstate commerce, to-wit: the Garden Walk Apartments located at 18106 W. 794 Road, APT 40B, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 844(i), punishable by not less than 5 years and not more than 20 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Assistant United States Attorney Jarrod Leaman

JOHN LEROY PRUITT III, age 42, of Braggs, Oklahoma
Possession Of Unregistered Firearm (Destructive Device)

The Indictment alleges that on or about January 8, 2020, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, JOHN LEROY PRUITT III, did knowingly possess a destructive device, which is a firearm, as defined in Title 26, United States Code, Section 5845, not registered to him in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, in violation of Title 26, United States Code, Sections 5861(d), 5841 and 5871, punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $10,000,000.00, or both.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris

BRENT ALLEN HAIRE, age 42, of Muskogee, Oklahoma
Possession With Intent To Distribute Methamphetamine
Possession Of Firearms In Furtherance Of Drug Trafficking Crime
Felon In Possession Of Firearms   

The Indictment alleges that on or about February 24, 2020, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, BRENT ALLEN HAIRE, did knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B), punishable by not less than 5 years and not more than 40 years imprisonment, a fine up to $5,000,000.00, or both.

The Indictment further alleges that on or about February 24, 2020, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, BRENT ALLEN HAIRE, did knowingly possess firearms in the furtherance of a drug trafficking crime for which he may be prosecuted in a court of the United States, that is, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine as alleged in Count One, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c), punishable by not less than 5 years to run consecutive to any other term of imprisonment imposed, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both.

The Indictment further alleges that on or about February 24, 2020, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, BRENT ALLEN HAIRE, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, and knowing of said conviction, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, firearms which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Assistant United States Attorney Ryan Conway

HURLEY DEWAYNE PITTS, age 46, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Felon In Possession Of Firearm & Ammunition
Influencing Federal Official By Threatening Family Member

The Superseding Indictment alleges that on or about January 18, 2020, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, HURLEY DEWAYNE PITTS, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, and knowing of said conviction, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm and ammunition, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1), 924(a)(2) and 924(e)(1), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both. However, should the court determine that the defendant is an armed career criminal - imprisonment of not less than 15 years, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both.

The Superseding Indictment further alleges that on or about February 22, 2020, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, HURLEY DEWAYNE PITTS, did threaten to assault, kidnap, and murder the immediate family members of T.C., a Task Force Officer for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with intent to impede, intimidate, and interfere with T.C. while he was engaged in the performance of his official duties, and to retaliate against T.C. on account of the performance of his official duties, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 115(a)(1)(A) and 115(b)(4), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00, or both.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Tahlequah Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Assistant United States Attorney Clay Compton