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2009 Press Releases

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October
Name
Summary
10/30/2009Garcia, Ryan Akira“Bank Whisperer,” Serial Bank Robber, Sentenced to 13½ Years in Federal Prison(PDF)
10/30/2009Fierros, YamilkarFormer Border Patrol Agent Charged with Taking Bribes(PDF)
10/29/2009Zepeda, Damien MiguelMaricopa Man Convicted of Multiple Aggravated Assaults with Firearms(PDF)
10/29/2009Winner, Cloyd B.Mesa Postal Worker Sentenced for Mail Theft(PDF)
10/29/2009Chavez & Serrano“Wig Bandit” Bank Robbers Sentenced to 18 and 20 Years in Federal Prison(PDF)
10/28/2009Listening SessionArizona’s U.S. Attorney Participating in Tribal Nation’s Listening Session(PDF)
10/26/2009Yanni, MichaelFBI Task Force Arrests Serial Bank Robber Based on Tip to Scottsdale Police(PDF)
10/26/2009Rojas-Vivar, Feliciano15-Year Sentence for Man Accused of Sexual Assault during Harboring(PDF)
10/26/2009Burke (AGAC)U.S. Attorney Burke Named to Lead Department of Justice Border and Immigration Advisory Committee(PDF)
10/22/2009Nichols, Joseph WilliamShank Gets Prison Inmate 33 Months Extra Time(PDF)
10/22/2009Tso, Jr., HarryNorthern Ariz. Man Charged with Embezzling $39,000 from Tribal Organization(PDF)
10/21/2009Magana, Jose CarmeloFormer Customs and Border Protection Officer Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes to Allow Illegal Aliens Enter The U.S.(PDF)
10/21/2009Hofmann, Richard AlanMail Theft Nets Tucson Man 21 Months in Prison(PDF)
10/21/2009Heidrich, Ryan D.Tucson Man Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison for Firearms Offense(PDF)
10/21/2009Halcin, RastislavMoney Launderer Sentenced to More than 4 Years in Prison for Laundering over $1.6 Million Dollars(PDF)
10/20/2009Cernak, CarlosConvicted Felon Sentenced to 43 Months for Possession of Ammunition(PDF)
10/20/2009Alvarez-Espinoza, CarlosMan Receives 137 Year Sentence after Jury Finds Him Guilty in Hostage Taking Conspiracy(PDF)
10/20/2009Bennett, AmbroseNorthern Arizona Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Second Degree Burglary(PDF)
10/20/2009Gonzalez, ArmandoFormer Teacher Sentenced to Prison for Possession Child Pornography(PDF)
10/19/2009Manuelito, Nathan BrooksWhiteriver Man Found Guilty of Stabbing(PDF)
10/19/2009Yazzie, Brooksby LamarNorthern Arizona Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter(PDF)
10/16/2009Crank, & Begay,Kaibeto, Ariz. Couple Charged with Felony Criminal Contempt and Detained Pending Trial(PDF)
10/15/2009Burk, Corey RyanSon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Drug Smuggling Scheme with Mother(PDF)
10/14/2009Lebsock, PeterFormer Co-Owner of Two Tempe Bars Sentenced to Federal Prison for Tax Evasion(PDF)
10/8/2009Ben-Shabat, Natan CBP Officer Charged with Unlawful Access to Government Databases(PDF)
10/8/2009Fisher, LeonardInmate Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Corrections Officer(PDF)
10/7/2009Barker, Tony AlanRetired Customs and Border Protection Officer Detained on Child Pornography Charges(PDF)
10/6/2009Gutierrez, David JamesScottsdale Man Sentenced for Assault(PDF)
10/1/2009Holst, David R.Tucson Man Sentenced for Mail and Tax Fraud(PDF)
10/1/2009Vega, Adam ThomasFormer Casino Employee Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison(PDF)
   
September
Name
Summary
9/29/2009Rubio, MarlonHonduran Alien Smuggler Sentenced to 9 Years for His Role in a Violent Phoenix Drop House(PDF)
9/29/2009Chaidez-Meza Et AlPhoenix-Based Methamphetamine Trafficking Cell Leaders Sentenced to Federal Prison(PDF)
9/29/2009Mercado-Miranda, Jesus Maria5 Year Prison Sentence for Drug Trafficker Who Possessed Gun(PDF)
9/25/2009Townsend, AshleySerial Bank Robber Pleads Guilty to Three Robberies in Phoenix(PDF)
9/22/2009Operation Gideon“Operation Gideon” Nets 70 Defendants in Home Invasion Attempts(PDF)
9/22/2009Arizona Heart HospitalU.S. Reaches $675,000 Settlement with Arizona Heart Hospital over Medicare(PDF)

AHH Settlement Agreement(PDF)

9/22/2009Long, Stanton EricKayenta Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Robbery(PDF)
9/22/2009Ortiz-Jimenez, Evaristo25 Year Sentence for Man Accused of Sexual Assault during Hostage Taking(PDF)
9/22/2009Guzman-Ochoa, BrianDriver of Rollover Crash Sentenced to over 15 Years in Prison(PDF)
9/21/2009Maupin II, JarrettPhoenix Man Sentenced Today for Lying to The FBI(PDF)
9/18/2009Mcewen, Cameron W.Gold Investment Promoter Indicted on Tax Charges(PDF)
9/16/2009Mcfarlin, Donallen Leroy Apache Junction Man Charged with Armed Robbery of Bullhead City Post Office(PDF)
9/16/2009Elliot, Christopher Ray Northern Ariz. Man Sentenced to over 4 Years in Prison for Aggravated Assault(PDF)
9/15/2009 Burke, Dennis K. Dennis K. Burke Confirmed As United States Attorney(PDF)
9/15/2009Four-CornersU.S. Attorney Hosts 17th Annual Four-Corners Indian Country Conference Four-Corners(PDF)
9/15/2009Hill, Donald MichaelPhoenix Bank Robber Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison(PDF)
9/15/2009Skinner-Reyes, Nora LilianaCustoms and Border Protection Employee Pleads Guilty to Making False Document(PDF)
9/14/2009Chee, JeradGanado Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Armed Robbery(PDF)
9/14/2009Selina, Vincent AbelNorthern Ariz. Man Sentenced to 7 ½ Years in Prison for Voluntary Manslaughter(PDF)
9/14/2009Thompson, MonicaFountain Hills Woman Pleads Guilty to over $100,000 in Thefts from Tribe and Elderly Tribal Member(PDF)
9/14/2009Halton Et Al

Five Plead Guilty Today in $500,000 Financial Aid Fraud Scheme(PDF)

Defendant Chart(PDF)

9/14/2009Tsosie, ArnieNorthern Ariz. Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Meth(PDF)
9/11/2009Soderman, Charles A.Florida Man Found Guilty of Travel to Ariz. with Intent of Sex with Minor in Mexico(PDF)
9/9/2009Smith, Glenn BernardFormer Ariz. Army Soldier Sentenced to Prison for Violating Federal Probation(PDF)
9/9/2009Bernadel, MarioReal Estate Investor Convicted on 19 Counts for His Involvement in a Mortgage Fraud Conspiracy(PDF)
9/8/2009Miller, CraigSacaton Man Sentenced to 6 Years in Federal Prison for Aggravated Assault(PDF)
9/4/2009Kinney, Eric LeeNorthern Arizona Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Robbery(PDF)
9/3/2009Sandoval-Galvez, AdolfoMexican Citizen Found Guilty of Illegal Reentry after Deportation(PDF)
9/3/2009Valenzuela-Valenzuela, Miguel AngelMexican Citizen Sentenced to 98 Months in Prison after Multiple Immigration Convictions(PDF)
9/3/2009Yazzie, Jr., Jonathan BennieGila River Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison after Killing Hualapai Man with Axe(PDF)
9/1/2009Taylor, ArnoldSierra Vista Man Sentenced to 48 Months for Possessing Child Pornography(PDF)
9/1/2009Lopez-Vasquez, Jose LuisMexican Citizen Sentenced to 109 Months in Prison(PDF)
9/1/2009Brimmer, Lee JayFour Bank Robbers Sentenced to Federal Prison(PDF)
   
August
Name
Summary
8/31/2009Villareal, GeorgeLaveen Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for “Walk-By” Shooting Homicide(PDF)
8/31/2009Wapeta, AnthonyGila River Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Aggravated Assault(PDF)
8/31/2009Sauceda-Parra, Et AlAlien Smugglers Sentenced to 12 - 14 Years for Their Roles in Holding 31 Illegal Aliens Hostage(PDF)
8/28/2009Phillips, JoshuaMesa Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Second Degree Murder(PDF)
8/28/2009Zamastil, FloydCharges Announced in 1973 Murder of Tucson Woman
8/28/2009Babbitt, EllaKayenta Health Center Employee Indicted for Taking Bribe(PDF)
8/27/2009Tribal DecFederal, State, Tribal Partnership Seeks Protection for Drug Endangered Children(PDF)
8/26/2009Case, TitusSan Carlos Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of Four Children(PDF)
8/26/2009SLEC TrainingTribal and Municipal Police Trained in Federal Enforcement Authority in Indian Country(PDF)
8/25/2009Stratton, Sandra LynnDrug Trafficker Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Marijuana Smuggling(PDF)
8/24/2009Dixson, Jarvis JayNorthern Ariz. Man Sentenced to 41 Months for Assault(PDF)
8/21/2009Bennett, Donald CarlNorthern Ariz. Man Sentenced to 4 1/2 Years in Prison for Aggravated Assault(PDF)
8/20/2009Forsyth, GlenCasa Grande Airplane Mechanic Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Inspection(PDF)
8/20/2009Terrazas, Timothy James Sacaton Man Sentenced to over 13 Years in Federal Prison for Use of a Firearm in a Crime of Violence(PDF)
8/19/2009Salazar, Peggy SuePhoenix Woman Charged with Theft of over $10,000 of Her Father’s VA Benefits(PDF)
8/19/2009Lynch, Elsa MaureenGilbert Woman Charged with Theft of over $15,000 of Veteran’s Benefits and Bank Fraud(PDF)
8/19/2009Rodriguez-Rios, ArturoMexican Citizen Sentenced to 22 Years for His Role in a Violent Peoria, Ariz. Drop House(PDF)
8/19/2009Whitman, Jake David AbeggMortgage Officer Pleads Guilty to His Role in Cash-Back Mortgage Fraud Scheme(PDF)
8/19/2009Negrin, Edwin LyleFederal Grand Jury Indicts Former Scottsdale Man in Alleged Vacation Rental Scheme(PDF)
8/17/2009Alarcon, Alfredo SergioCasa Grande Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Aggravated Assault(PDF)
8/17/2009Richardson, MalikThree Phoenix Bank Robbers Sentenced to Federal Prison(PDF)
8/17/2009Amaral-Samaniego, JesusMexican Citizen Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy(PDF)
8/14/2009Peters, Gregory A.East Valley Tax Accountant Pleads Guilty to Stealing Almost $600,000(PDF)
8/11/2009Enos, Yolanda Mesa Resident Admits to Theft of Almost $650,000 from Her Former Employer(PDF)
8/13/2009Raya-Baez, SergioMexican Citizen Found Guilty by Federal Jury for Re-Entry after Deportation(PDF)
8/12/2009Bartlemus, Christopher S.Escrow Officer Pleads Guilty to His Role in Cash Back Mortgage Fraud Schemes(PDF)
8/12/2009Mendoza-Nava, LeonardoMexican Citizen Found Guilty by Federal Jury for Re-Entry after Deportation(PDF)
8/12/2009Antone, MichaelSouthern Ariz. Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Standoff with Tohono O’odham Police Officers(PDF)
8/11/2009Jones, AnthonySacaton Man Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison for Robbery(PDF)
8/11/2009Baylish, JosephWhiteriver Man Sentenced to 50 Months in Prison for Robbery(PDF)
8/11/2009Watson, Joy DoreenFour Sentenced for Conspiracy and Money Laundering as Part of Large Marijuana Trafficking Organization(PDF)
8/10/2009Chee, JerrisonGanado Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Armed Robbery(PDF)
8/7/2009Nash & HenrySan Carlos Men Enter Guilty Pleas in Murder of Phoenix Man(PDF)
8/7/2009Escalanti, Eugene JosephTucson Man Charged with First Degree Murder(PDF)
8/3/2009 Tuchi, John J. Justice Department Announces Appointment of John J. Tuchi as Interim U.S. Attorney for The District of Arizona (PDF)
   
July
Name
Summary
7/30/2009 Mendoza, Luis Antonio Driver Charged with Transporting 97 Illegal Aliens in a Refrigerated Tractor Trailer (PDF)
7/28/2009Barron-Sanchez, Luis AlbertoMexican Citizen Sentenced to 57 Months in Federal Prison for Assaulting Border Patrol Agent(PDF)
7/28/2009Yazzie, Alvin JosephNorthern Ariz. Man Sentenced to over 3 Years in Federal Prison for Involuntary Manslaughter(PDF)
7/28/2009Laurel-Vasquez, AdrielMexican Citizen Pleads Guilty to Possessing a Handgun during a Highway Robbery of a Load of Smuggled Aliens(PDF)
7/28/2009Humetewa, Diane J.U.S. Attorney in Arizona Announces Resignation(PDF)
7/27/2009Round Fire Settlement Three Phoenix Men to Pay $550,000 for 70-Acre Wildfire in The Coconino National Forest(PDF)
7/23/2009Marshall Et Al.Arizonan Couple Indicted for Fraudulent Voting During the Presidential Election(PDF)
7/22/2009Hernandez, FrankScottsdale Optometrist and Four Others Indicted for Credit Card Fraud(PDF)
7/17/2009Garcia, Alfonso AlejandroTucson Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Smuggling Alien in Trunk of Car(PDF)
7/17/2009Kittson & Bothof,Federal Officers in Arizona Indicted in Fraud and Bribery Scheme(PDF)
7/17/2009Hebel, Justin WayneMesa Man Sentenced to over 9 Years in Prison for Bank Robbery(PDF)
7/15/2009Mcnamara, Et Al.Pair Sentenced for Charges Related to Illegal Base Jump in Grand Canyon National Park(PDF)
7/15/2009Halton Et Al.9 Fugitives Remain in Group of 65 Charged in $500,000 Financial Aid Fraud Scheme(PDF)

Halton et al Defendant Chart (PDF)

Final USPIS Wanted Poster (PDF)

7/13/2009Valent, Michele Marie Former Phoenix Resident Sentenced to Federal Prison for Theft of over $60,000 of Veteran’s Benefits(PDF)
7/13/2009Antone, Franklin Lloyd 69-Year-Old Tucson Man Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of Sleeping Girl(PDF)
7/10/2009Reno, Mark M.Prescott Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Living on Tonto National Forest(PDF)
7/10/2009Ramirez-Martinez, MarioFinal Member of Methamphetamine Conspiracy on Gila River Indian Reservation Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison(PDF)
7/8/2009Duron, AuroraArizona Woman Sentenced on Money Laundering and Tax Charges(PDF)
7/8/2009Roehrich, Brian C.Scottsdale Bar Owner Sentenced to Federal Prison for 2 Years for Tax Evasion(PDF)
7/8/2009Aguilera Pena, MarleneGlobe Woman Indicted for $1.2 Million Embezzlement from Arizona Credit Union(PDF)
7/2/2009De La Rosa, MichaelTucson Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Identity Theft and Fraud Charges(PDF)
7/2/2009Zamora-Martinez, JaimeMexican National Pleads Guilty to Firearms Offense during Hostage Taking at Drop House(PDF)
7/1/2009James, EvelynTribal Leader in Arizona Pleads Guilty to Theft Of $300,000 in Tribal Funds(PDF)
7/1/2009Anteri, FrankFormer Contractor from Phoenix Area Charged with $5 Million in Fraud(PDF)
7/1/2009Cruz, ElifonsoTucson Man Sentenced to 17.5 Years on Firearms and Drug Charges(PDF)
  
June
Name
Summary
6/30/2009Valdez-Cota, AlfonsoMexican Citizens Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Heroin Trafficking(PDF)
6/29/2009Kemars, Horatius Ike OnuFormer Social Security Benefits Payee Sentenced to Prison for Theft and Mismanagement of Disability Benefits(PDF)
6/29/2009Holmes, GilbertParker, Ariz., Man Sentenced to More Than 33 Years in Prison for Killing Former Girlfriend(PDF)
6/26/2009Isaac, Timothy Keay Scottsdale Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Federal Charges Related to Marketing of Sexual Enhancement Drug(PDF)
6/26/2009Norris III, WebsterSacaton Man Found Guilty of 2nd Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault for Vehicular Homicide of Gilbert Man(PDF)
6/26/2009Mahon, Dennis and Daniel Illinois Brothers Indicted in February 2004 Package Bombing of Scottsdale Diversity Office(PDF)
6/24/2009Williams, RudyardTucson Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Weapons Charges(PDF)
6/24/2009Rogers, Albert T.Tucson School Official Indicted on Charge of Attempt to Travel for Sex with a Minor(PDF)
6/24/2009Halton et al.65 Individuals Charged in Federal Financial Aid Fraud Resulting in The Loss of Over $530,000(PDF)
6/23/2009Alvarez-Espinoza, CarlosMexican Citizen Found Guilty in Jury Trial, Faces over 100 Years in Prison for Violent Hostage Taking and Alien Smuggling Conspiracy(PDF)
6/23/2009Pino, Mario AlexanderScottsdale Businessman Sentenced to 12 Months in Federal Prison for Failure to File Income Tax Return(PDF)
6/23/2009Jose, Lucius Phoenix Man Sentenced to 72 Months for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child(PDF)
6/23/2009Nava-Calderon, JuanDrug Dealer on Gila River Indian Reservation Sentenced to 160 Months in Prison(PDF)
6/23/2009Warner, BillisKaibeto Man Sentenced to 1 ½ Years in Prison for Assault with a Vehicle(PDF)
6/22/2009Gauani, Flora A. Customs Official and His Wife Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Bribery and Conspiracy to Import a Controlled Substance(PDF)
6/19/2009Bautista, Steven Tohono O’odham Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Burglary(PDF)
6/19/2009Romero-Palacios, RafaelChild Smuggler of 10 Year Old Boy Sentenced to Prison for 15 Months(PDF)
6/19/2009Ruiz M.D, RobertoPhoenix Physician to Pay Federal Government $525,000 for False Medicare Billings(PDF)
6/18/2009Keegan, William WallaceLarge Scale Cocaine Trafficker Found Guilty of Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering(PDF)
6/18/2009Compounding CenterPharmacy and Employee Indicted for Conspiracy to Illegally Distribute Human Growth Hormone (HGH)(PDF)
6/17/2009Garay-Mariscal, OscarDefendant Charged In Southern Ariz. Rollover Crash in Which Eleven Were Killed(PDF)
6/17/2009Sotelo, Chana,Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft Spanning 30 Years(PDF)
6/16/2009WIFLE AwardsFederal Prosecutors in Ariz. Recognized for Outstanding Achievement by National Law Enforcement Association(PDF)
6/16/2009Leon, ReneGetaway Driver Sentenced to Federal Prison for Armed Robbery of Bank of America Branch(PDF)
6/16/2009Polk, Richard MichaelFormer Phoenix Police Homicide Detective Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor(PDF)
6/16/2009Dominguez-Rojas, JoseSinaloa Man Sentenced to 84 Months for Possessing a Weapon during Hostage Taking(PDF)
6/16/2009Fengjuan, "Lucy" Lu,Massage Parlor Owner Convicted of Structuring Financial Transactions(PDF)
6/16/2009Wilkinson, Connie S.Former VA Director Sentenced to Prison For Theft(PDF)
6/11/2009Reyes Skinner, Nora LilianaCustoms and Border Protection Employee Charged with Making False Statements(PDF)
6/11/2009Postage Settlements U.S. Reaches Settlements with Two Arizona Businesses for Failing to Pay Proper Postage(PDF)
6/10/2009Bank Robbery IndictmentsMore Serial Bank Robbers, Previously Arrested by FBI Task Force, Indicted for Robberies(PDF)
6/10/2009Townsend, AshleySerial Bank Robber Arrested and Indicted for Four Robberies in Phoenix a Federal Grand Jury in Phoenix(PDF)
6/10/2009Case, Titus JamesSan Carlos, Ariz., Man Pleads Guilty to Molesting Four Children on Two Arizona Indian Reservations(PDF)
6/10/2009Maldonado, Clementina Robles,Pregnant California Woman Sentenced to 1 Year in Federal Prison for Firearms Straw Purchase(PDF)
6/9/2009Sicairos-Ruiz, AlfredoFelon from Mexico Sentenced to 27 Months for Possessing 9mm Handgun(PDF)
6/8/2009Molinares-Nunez, CarlosSonora Man Pleads Guilty to Leading Criminal Enterprise(PDF)
6/8/2009Cygan, David Alexander,Yuma Man Charged in Connection with "Lane 2" Fire(PDF)
6/4/2009Leo-Mena, VictorMazatlan Man Sentenced for Transporting Illegal Aliens(PDF)
6/4/2009Blanco-Garcia, MarcelinoSix Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Their Role in Illegal Alien Harboring Conspiracy(PDF)
6/3/2009Staton, WalterJury Finds Tucson Man Guilty of Knowingly Littering on National Wildlife Refuge(PDF)
6/3/2009Murrieta-Perez, Jesus A.Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Ten Additional Months for Attempted Prison Escape(PDF)
6/2/2009Enos, MerlinSacaton, Ariz., Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Second Degree Murder(PDF)
6/1/2009Aramburo-Lizarraga, Et AlFour Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Hostage Taking in a Violent Avondale, Ariz., Drop House(PDF)
6/1/2009Zepeda, JeremyMaricopa, Ariz., Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Lying to Law Enforcement officials about a Crime(PDF)
 
May
Name
Summary
5/29/2009Vassel Et Al.Ten Charged with Drug and Money Laundering Charges(PDF)
5/29/2009Landeros-Lopez Et Al.Seven Charged with Drug and Money Laundering Charges(PDF)
5/29/2009Watahomigie, Jr., PhilbertArizona Man Sentenced for Causing Death of British Tourist in Crash Near Grand Canyon(PDF)
5/29/2009Berner, Adam FellTucson Man Arrested and Charged for Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography(PDF)
5/29/2009Nejbauer, Jr., RobertThird Serial Bank Robber in Three Weeks Caught by FBI Task Force(PDF)
5/26/2009Contreras-Rangel, JoseSmuggler Convicted of Harboring Illegal Aliens(PDF)
5/21/2009Dosela, Sr., LarryCentral Ariz. Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Sexual Assault(PDF)
5/21/2009Henthorn, ThomasHuachuca City, Ariz., Man Sentenced to 10 Years on Child Pornography Charges(PDF)
5/21/2009Take 25Take 25 Minutes to Remind Your Kids About Internet Safety(PDF)
5/20/2009Terrazas, Jr., HernoldSacaton Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm(PDF)
5/20/2009Janay, Christina37-Year-Old Woman Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Aggravated Assault(PDF)
5/20/2009Vasquez, Michael20-Year-Old Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Prison for Gang-Related Shooting(PDF)
5/19/2009Samaniego-Lara, JoseMexican National Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison for Illegal Reentry after Deportation(PDF)
5/19/2009Loveall, William LouisSouthern Ariz. Man Receives 15 Year Federal Prison Sentence for Possession of Marijuana and Machine Gun(PDF)
5/19/2009Francisco, Lawrence MichaelSouthern Ariz. Man Sentenced to 92 Months in Federal Prison for Assault(PDF)
5/15/2009Moreno-Villalobos, JaimeSmuggler Receives 10 Year Prison Sentence for Holding Illegal Aliens Hostage(PDF)
5/14/2009Garcia, Nelson AntonioMS-13 Gang Member Sentenced in Arizona and Charged with California Murder(PDF)
5/13/2009Tribal DecFederal, State, Tribal Partnership Seeks Protection for Drug Endangered Children(PDF)
5/13/2009Raboy Et AlMore Serial Bank Robbers Caught by FBI Bank Robbery Task Force(PDF)
5/12/2009Daehling et al.Serial Bank Robbers Caught by Scottsdale Police(PDF)
5/12/2009Lipsey, Kelly TerrellPhoenix Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Sex Trafficking(PDF)
5/12/2009Woodie, Darrick LayneWindow Rock Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for AssaultRock Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Assault(PDF)
5/11/2009Guerrero, Leonal Gilbert Man Sentenced for Identity Theft(PDF)
5/7/2009Bank Robbery TF ReleaseFBI Bank Robbery Task Force - Announced(PDF)
5/6/2009Abdallah, Akram MusaMesa Man Pleads Guilty for Lying to The FBI(PDF)
5/6/2009Murrieta-Perez, Jesus A.Drug Trafficker and Prison Escapee Sentenced to 87 Months for Importation of Methamphetamine(PDF)
5/6/2009AzlinkArizona Law Enforcement officials Announce Launch of "Azlink" As a Crime Fighting Partnership(PDF)
5/5/2009Fernandez, Mary AnneDrunk Driver Sentenced to Federal Prison for Killing Man in Wheelchair on Colorado River Indian Reservation(PDF)
5/1/2009Arturo Rodriguez-Rios,Alien Smuggler Convicted on Multiple Counts for Violent Hostage Taking in Peoria(PDF)
5/1/2009 Howard, Mercedes Sacaton Woman Sentenced to 17 ½ Years in Prison for Homicide of Three Year-Old (PDF)
5/1/2009Yazzie, Jr., Jonathan BennieGila River Man Pleaded Guilty to Second-Degree Murder after Killing Hualapai Man with Axe(PDF)
 
April
Name
Summary
4/30/2009Victims' RightsCriminal Justice Personnel Honored For Their Role In Helping Crime Victims(PDF)
4/29/2009Zamudio-Paredes, Sabino Career Criminal Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison for Illegal Reentry after Deportation(PDF)
4/28/2009Bueno-Figueroa, Christian Rene Mexican National Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Possessing a Firearm(PDF)
4/28/2009Maupin Ii, Jarrett,Phoenix Man Pleads Guilty to Lying to The FBI(PDF)
4/28/2009Woodcock, PaulTwo Sentenced In 40 Million Dollar Medical Fraud(PDF)
4/28/2009Stutterer Jr., JohnTuba City Man Sentenced to 51 Months In Prison For Possession of Firearm during Robbery Attempt(PDF)
4/24/2009Watson, Joy DoreenThree Convicted by Jury of Charges Related to a Large Scale Marijuana Trafficking Organization(PDF)
4/23/2009Antone, Justin MichaelSouthern Ariz. Man Sentenced to 7 Years In Federal Prison For Sexual Abuse of a Minor(PDF)
4/22/2009Valent, Michele MarieFormer Phoenix Resident Charged and Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000 of Veteran's Benefits(PDF)
4/22/2009Mcfarland, Ernest Robert U.S. Secures $2.3 Million Judgment Against Florida Man For False Claims Related to Federal Construction Contracts at Grand Canyon National Park(PDF)
4/21/2009Brian Guzman-Ochoa, Brian Guzman-Ochoa,Driver of Rollover Crash that Killed 10 Pleads Guilty(PDF)
4/20/2009Cope, Dennis D.Promoter of High-Yield Investment Scheme Sentenced to Federal Prison(PDF)
4/16/2009Forsyth, Wesley GlenCasa Grande Airplane Mechanic Indicted for Falsifying Inspection(PDF)
4/14/2009Tax CasesU.S. Attorney's Office Highlights Recent Arizona Federal Tax Enforcement Results(PDF)
4/13/2009Weeks Et AlEight Charged in Scheme to Smuggle Semiautomatic Rifles to Mexico(PDF)
4/13/2009Nguyen, Huy PhuocGlendale Man Sentenced to Prison for Preparing Fraudulent Tax Returns(PDF)
4/10/2009Garcia, Richard R.Former South Tucson Police Officer Sentenced To Prison for Theft And Tax Evasion(PDF)
4/10/2009Vega, Adam ThomasCasino Employee Pleads Guilty for Embezzling $664,442 from Tucson Casino(PDF)
4/10/2009Thompson Et Al.Real Estate Investor And Loan Officer Indicted for Mortgage Fraud(PDF)
4/10/2009Turley, Arlan R.Mesa Dentist Indicted on Tax Charges(PDF)
4/9/2009Perkins & BurdiakForeclosure-Rescue Schemers Indicted a Federal Grand Jury in Phoenix Returned a 19-Count Indictment Yesterday Against(PDF)
4/9/2009Swenson, Christina M.Former Army Soldier Sentenced for Bribery (PDF)
4/9/2009Baez, Angel TeodosioTucson Man Sentenced for Drug And Gun Charges(PDF)
4/8/2009Palmer, Gary ClaytonSelf-Described "Permit Outlaw" Sentenced for Threatening Grand Canyon Park Ranger(PDF)
4/8/2009McPeak, Jr., Victor ScottFormer 5th Grade Teacher Pleads Guilty to One Count of Receipt of Child Pornography(PDF)
4/8/2009Garibaldi-Salazar, Jesus InezPhoenix Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Prison(PDF)
4/7/2009Woodbury, Lee B.Gilbert Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Filing False Tax Returns(PDF)
4/7/2009Polk, Richard MichaelFormer Phoenix Police Homicide Detective Pleads Guilty to Two Counts Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Minor(PDF)
4/6/2009Holmes, GilbertParker Man Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder for Killing Former Girlfriend(PDF)
4/3/2009Hernandez Et AlBusinessmen Plead Guilty to $180,000 Health Care Fraud Scheme(PDF)
4/1/09 Torres De Rodriguez, TomasaSonoran Woman Sentenced to Prison for Smuggling 7-Year-Old(PDF)
 
March
Name
Summary
3/31/2009Slim, Philbert JohnsonNorthern Arizona Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Shooting His Victim in the Face(PDF)
3/31/2009Edwards, Jr., LavanNorthern Arizona Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Stabbing that Seriously Injured Victim(PDF)
3/31/2009Slec TrainingMore Tribal Police Earn Federal Enforcement Authority in Indian Country(PDF)
3/31/2009Vega-Avalos, JosePair Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Marijuana Conspiracy(PDF)
3/31/2009Wellington, Joseph JoshuaScottsdale Man Sentenced for Weapon Possession(PDF)
3/31/2009Leon, Rene Aka Avila, JesusGetaway Driver Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery of Bank of America Branch(PDF)
3/30/2009Hernandez-Barba, HectorMan Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Marijuana into the U.S. in Modified Truck(PDF)
3/30/2009Chavez-Martinez, Mayra VeronicaChild Smuggler of 10-Year-Old Boy Sentenced to Prison for 15 Months(PDF)
3/27/2009Langston, Aaron BridgesSnowflake, Ariz. Man Sentenced for Stabbing in Iraq(PDF)
3/27/2009Pease, Jr., Harold WayneBeekeeper Who Received Disability Benefits Convicted for Failing to Report His Work Activities(PDF)
3/27/2009Kino SettlementUnited States Reaches $1 Million Settlement with Kino Hospital in Tucson(PDF)
3/25/2009Yellow, Leander EarlKayenta Man Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Prison for Aggravated Assault(PDF)
3/25/2009Kay, Jeraldine AnnMesa Woman Charged with Theft from Casino Where She Worked As Cashier(PDF)
3/24/2009Pablo Et Al.Two Drug Smugglers Who Crashed into Cactus Near Casa Grande Sentenced to Federal Prison(PDF)
3/23/2009Johns, JeremiahSacaton Man Sentenced to 147 Months in Prison for Gang-Related Shooting(PDF)
3/19/2009Nava-Calderon, JuanMeth Dealer on Gila River Indian Reservation Found Guilty(PDF)
3/19/2009Darouni, GeorgeUnited States Reaches $85,000 Settlement with Phoenix Man(PDF)
3/18/2009Villegas-Rivas, GregorioThree Mexican Nationals Sentenced for a Smuggling Transportation Conspiracy Resulting in a Roll-Over(PDF)
3/18/2009Mercado-Miranda, JesusMexican National Indicted on Multiple Firearms and Drug Charges(PDF)
3/17/2009Cruz-Jiminez, Jesus EnriqueMan Receives 33 Month Prison Sentence for Assault on Federal Agent(PDF)
3/17/2009Iriarte, Jesus IsaiasUltralight Pilot Sentenced for Marijuana Trafficking (PDF)
3/17/2009Tcva SettlementUnited States Reaches $355,000 Settlement with Three Tucson Cardiologists(PDF)
3/17/2009French, Sheila & RandyFormer Lake Havasu City Couple Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Distributing Drugs from India(PDF)
3/17/2009Paul Babb, StephenYuma Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography(PDF)
3/17/2009Antone, Orin RayScottsdale Man Sentenced for Assault (PDF)
3/17/2009Andrade-Hernandez, Jesus AntonioAnother Child Smuggler Sentenced to Federal Prison(PDF)
3/16/2009Moreno-Acosta, Oscar AdrianChild Smuggler of 1- and 8 Year-Old Boys Sentenced to Prison for 15 Months(PDF)
3/13/2009Ibarra-Valenzuela, Maria AreliaChild Smuggler of 10- and 12-Year Old Sisters Sentenced to Prison for 15 Months(PDF)
3/12/2009 Watahomigie, Jr., Philbert Peach Springs Man Pleads Guilty to Death of British Tourist in Crash Near Grand Canyon (PDF)
3/12/2009 Carmona, Avelina Child Smuggler of 7-Year-Old Girl Sentenced to Prison for 16 Months (PDF)
3/12/2009 Cly, Percy Silas Northern Arizona Man Sentenced to 71 Months in Prison for Drunk Driving Crash (PDF)
3/11/2009 Valent, Michele Marie Former Phoenix Resident Charged And Arrested for Theft of Over $60,000 of Veteran's Benefits (PDF)
3/11/2009Vasquez, Victor PaulScottsdale Tax Preparer Indicted for Keeping Clients' Refunds(PDF)
3/11/2009Martinez, Mary RosePeoria Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft of $106,000 of Dead Man's Federal Retirement Benefits(PDF)
3/10/2009Phelps, MichaelFormer Police Officer Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Civil Rights Violation And Lying to Fbi(PDF)
3/10/2009Philpott, Denise DianeFive Year Prison Term for Sex Offender/Group Home Worker(PDF)
3/9/2009Galvez-Valdez, MauricioMexican National Sentenced to Prison for Firearms Conviction(PDF)
3/6/2009Edwards, Aimee MelissaWhiteriver Woman Sentenced for Voluntary Manslaughter(PDF)
3/4/2009Samaniego-Lara, JoseMexican National Convicted of Illegal Reentry(PDF)
3/4/2009Moody, Warren L.$80,000 Settlement Reached with Phoenix Doctor for Improperly Prescribing Controlled Substances(PDF)
3/4/2009Fernandez, Mary AnneDrunk Driver Pleads Guilty to Killing Man in Wheelchair(PDF)
3/4/2009Iliff, Catherine Sue Tempe Woman Charged with Theft of Public Funds(PDF)
3/4/2009Simpson, Vincent SimonNogales Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Transporting Illegal Aliens(PDF)
3/4/2009Mac Investments, Inc.Two Arizonans And Two Others Indicted for Investment Fraud(PDF)
3/4/2009Dillon, Jerald JohnMan Sentenced for Criminal Damage on San Carlos Apache Reservation(PDF)
3/3/2009Pino, Mario AlexanderParadise Valley Man Pleads Guilty to Failure to File Income Tax Return(PDF)
3/3/2009James, Sr., Mike KeeFormer Executive Director of Winslow Residential Hall Indicted for Travel Fraud(PDF)
3/3/2009Mercado-Zavala, MartinMethamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to 9 Years in Federal Prison(PDF)
3/3/2009Sanchez, Mayra IvethYuma Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison on Cocaine Charge(PDF)
3/3/2009Shawky, Hasham WaelGlendale Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Assaulting a Postal Worker(PDF)
3/3/2009Zazueta-Felix, ManuelPhoenix Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Prison(PDF)
3/3/2009Gentry Jr., Ira W.Two Arizona Men Sentenced to Prison for Elaborate Securities And Tax Fraud Scheme(PDF)
3/3/2009Enos, YolandaScottsdale Woman Charged And Arrested for Theft of Over $400,000 from Her Former Employer(PDF)
 
February
Name
Summary
2/26/2009Francis, Clifton RayNorthern Ariz. Man Sentenced to Prison for Sexual Assault(PDF)
2/26/2009Bowens, MicahReal Estate Agent and Two Others Sentenced to Prison for Role in Mortgage Fraud Scheme(PDF)
2/24/2009Beltran-Barraza, FernandoMexican National Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Sell Methamphetamine(PDF)
2/24/2009Blackburn, Sheri DawnFormer Fugitive Sentenced to Prison for Health Care Fraud(PDF)
2/23/2009Martinez-Nunez, JoseDefendants Plead Guilty for November 2008 Rollover Which Caused Serious Injuries(PDF)
2/23/2009Guzman-Ayala, CarlosIllegal Re-Entrant Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years in Federal Prison(PDF)
2/19/2009Mendoza-Romero, AngelAlien Smuggler Pleads Guilty to Harboring Illegal Aliens for Financial Gain(PDF)
2/18/2009Heredia-Bojorquez, LorenzoMexican National Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison(PDF)
2/18/2009Rigli, William PaulTucson Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Possessing Child Pornography(PDF)
2/18/2009Cardullo, Gregory ThomasMesa Man Sentenced to Over 13 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography(PDF)
2/18/2009Aguilar-Espinoza et al.Seven Mexican Nationals Charged with Hostage Taking(PDF)
2/18/2009Zazueta-Castro, Andres EduardoMexican National Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Firearm during Drug Crime(PDF)
2/18/2009Salas-Garcia, AgustinEloy Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Accessory to Transporting Illegal Aliens(PDF)
2/18/2009Miller, AlvinSacaton Man Sentenced to 14 Years Prison for Robbery and Assault(PDF)
2/17/2009Endfield, Dorothy MaeFormer Tribal Employee Sentenced for Felony Embezzlement from a Tribal Organization(PDF)
2/17/2009Velasquez-Morales, SacramentoMexican National Sentenced to 91 Months in Prison for Illegal Re-Entry into the U.S.(PDF)
2/17/2009Williams, Rudyard C.Tucson Man Convicted by Federal Jury on Drug Distribution and Gun Charges(PDF)
2/17/2009Reeves, Laura CalleenPhoenix Woman Sentenced for Theft of Social Security Funds(PDF)
2/17/2009Riess, Richard StevenCanadian Man Sentenced to 24 Months for Falsely Claiming to Be a U.S. Citizen(PDF)
2/13/2009Havier, Jr., Alfred VincentTohono O'odham Man Sentenced to Serve Twelve and a Half Years for Sexual Abuse and Drug Offenses(PDF)
2/13/2009Arizmendiz et al.Ten Defendants Charged with the Illegal Purchase of 112 Firearms(PDF)
2/12/2009Dozzell, MarcusMortgage Fraud Leaders Sentenced to Prison(PDF)
2/11/2009Yazzie, PearsonTuba City Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Prison for Aggravated Assault(PDF)
2/11/2009Setoyant, Dustin Owen18-Year-Old Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Assault(PDF)
2/10/2009Butler, Jemara AkilTucson Man Sentenced to 97-Months in Prison for Fraudulent Identification Offenses and Other Charges(PDF)
2/10/2009Parrish, DewayneAlbuquerque Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm(PDF)
2/10/2009Claus, Donald L.Mesa Man Sentenced to Over 17 Years in Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography(PDF)
2/10/2009Favela, SecundinoDrug Dealer on Gila Indian Reservation Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison(PDF)
2/10/2009Garcia, Raymond PaulScottsdale Man Sentenced for Misprision of a Felony(PDF)
2/9/2009Walters Et Al.Computer Software Counterfeiters Indicted(PDF)
2/5/2009Ruiz, Eric M.Drug Dealer Involved in Police Chase Sentenced to Almost 4 Years in Federal Prison(PDF)
2/4/2009Sekayumptewa, CarolFormer Northern Ariz. Postmaster Sentenced for Misappropriation of Postal Funds(PDF)
2/4/2009Wesley, NelsonNorthern Ariz. Man Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison for Assault(PDF)
 
January
Name
Summary
1/28/2009Gauani et al.Customs Official and His Wife Charged with Accepting Bribes to Smuggle Drugs into U.S.(PDF)
1/28/2009Cepi, LarryWhite Cone Man Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury(PDF)
1/27/2009Etsitty, Karl KeithChinle Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury(PDF)
1/26/2009Everett, James JosephPhoenix Attorney Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fraudulent Bankruptcy Related Charges(PDF)
1/26/2009Garcia, Richard R.Former South Tucson Police Officer Admits to Embezzling $455,000(PDF)
1/21/2009Leon-Felix, RogelioPhoenix Cocaine Stash House Operator Sentenced to 10 Years Prison(PDF)
1/21/2009Jones, Richard AllenArizona Postal Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Mail with Gift Cards(PDF)
1/20/2009Thomas, Roy SamuelChandler Man Sentenced for Assault (PDF)
1/20/2009Boone, AmosTonalea Man Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Aggravated Assault(PDF)
1/20/2009Steiniger Et Al.Sedona, Ariz. Treatment Center Operators Indicted for Conspiracy And Tax Evasion(PDF)
1/15/2009Clements, Christopher MatthewTucson Man Sentenced for Failure to Register As a Sex Offender(PDF)
1/15/2009Salazar-Quevedo, Jorge AlbertoChild Smuggler of 1-Year-Old and 8-Year-Old Boys Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison(PDF)
1/15/2009Kunselman, KurtArizona Man Indicted for Selling Counterfeit Software on eBay(PDF)
1/13/2009Cazarez-Salas, Jesus ManuelMexican Citizen Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Assault on a Federal Officer(PDF)
1/13/2009Esquer-Dominguez, SamuelMexican Citizen Sentenced to Prison for Importing 19 Kilos of Cocaine in the Roof of His Vehicle(PDF)
1/12/2009Rodriguez, Gloria EvaTucson Woman Sentenced to 2 Years in Federal Prison for Smuggling Child(PDF)
1/12/2009Williams, JamesFormer CBP Aircraft Mechanic Sentenced for Stealing Flight Equipment(PDF)
1/12/2009Valle-Celaya, Manuel AdolfoSouthern Ariz. Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Marijuana Charges(PDF)
1/9/2009Swenson, Christina M.U.S. Army Private Arrested for Taking Bribes Related to Duties at Tucson International Airport(PDF)
1/8/2009Sanchez, Juan LuisFormer Border Patrol Agent Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Drugs and Bribery(PDF)
1/8/2009Corrales-Fernandez Et Al.Five Charged with Hostage Taking and Brandishing Firearms during a Crime of Violence(PDF)
1/8/2009Exiga, DanielTucson Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Assault of National Park Ranger(PDF)
1/6/2009Harris, Albert WilliamGilbert Man Sentenced for Transporting Stolen Circuit Boards(PDF)
1/5/2009Young III, William MorrisPhoenix Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison(PDF)
1/5/2009Leyva, Lucia Guadalupe,Phoenix Woman Sentenced to Prison for Smuggling Six-Year Old Boy(PDF)
1/5/2009Gonzalez, Martin AngelDrug Kingpin Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Directing Criminal Enterprise(PDF)
1/5/2009 Eschief, Stuart W. Scottsdale Man Sentenced for Arson(PDF)
  

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