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Press Releases 2009


January 2009

January 14, 2009 - Federal Arrest Warrant Issued for Downed Aircraft Pilot

January 14, 2009 - Seven Defendants Convicted for Participation in International Child Exploitation Enterprise

January 15, 2009 - Panama City Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Explosives, Attempted Taking of Marine Animals

January 25, 2009 - Destin Physician and Assistant Indicted on Drug and Fraud Charges Arising Out of Improper Dispensing of Drugs

January 28, 2009 - Freeport Physician for Health Care Fraud and Illegal Dispensing of Controlled Substance

February 2009

February 25, 2009 - United States Attorney Confirms Execution of Federal Search Warrant at Innovative Nuclear Space Power and Propulsion Institute

February 27, 2009 - Okaloosa County Sheriff and Director of Administration and Finance Arrested on Federal Charges

February 27, 2009 - Four Milton Residents Arrested in Methamphetamine Manufacturing Conspiracy

March 2009

March 4, 2009 - Former Dixie County Building and Zoning Inspector Convicted of Federal Program Fraud

March 10, 2009 - Five Defendants Sentenced for Participation in International Child Exploitation Enterprise

March 25, 2009 - Panama City Man Sentenced for Possession of Explosives, Attempted Taking of Marine Mammals

March 27, 2009 - FAMU Student Convicted of Conspiracy, Unauthorized Access of FAMU Computer System

March 27, 2009 - Federal Charges Filed Against Alabama Man for Traveling to Pensacola to Engage in Sexual Acts with a Minor

March 27, 2009 - Perdido Key Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Charges

April 2009

April 2, 2009 - Individual Sentenced After Guilty Plea to Unauthorized Access of a Computer

April 3 2009 - Pensacola Pain Clinic Manager and Three Florida Doctors Sentenced for Roles in Prescription Drug Conspiracy

April 6, 2009 - Archer Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession of Pipe Bombs, Firearms in Connection with Drug Trafficking Offense

April 14, 2009 - FAMU Student Sentenced to 22 Months Imprisonment for Unauthorized Computer Access

April 14, 2009 - Six Defendants Sentenced for Participation in International Child Exploitation Enterprise

April 15, 2009 - Former Toucan's Restaurant Owner Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion, Firearm, and Drug Possession

April 23, 2009 - Former Okaloosa County Sheriff and Director of Administration Indicted on Federal Conspiracy, Theft, and Money Laundering Charges

April 23, 2009 - United States Attorney Thomas F. Kirwin commends Celebration of 2009 National Crime Victims' Rights Week in Tallahassee, Pensacola, and Gainesville

April 28, 2009 - Defendant Sentenced to Life for Participation in International Child Exploitation Enterprise

May 2009

May 13, 2009 - Former Investment Advisor Pleads Guilty to Bankruptcy, Tax Fraud

May 19, 2009 - Former Okaloosa County Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Federal Conspiracy, Theft, and Money Laundering Charges

May 29, 2009 - Three Local Men Sentenced to Prison on Federal Child Pornography Charges

June 2009

June 5, 2009 - Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Destruction of Aircraft and False Distress Message

June 16, 2009 - Tallahassee Woman Charged with Counterfeit Check Fraud

June 18, 2009 - State Correctional Officer Indicted on Federal Child Pornography Charges

July 2009

July 21, 2009 - Defendant Sentenced to Life in Prison for Participation in International Child Exploitation Enterprise

July 31, 2009 - Defense Contractor Convicted for Conflict of Interest-Related Crimes

July 31, 2009 - Mobile, Alabama Man Indicted for Soliciting to Murder a Federal Judge and Federal Prosecutor

August 2009

August 7, 2009 - Dixie County Commissioners and Building and Zoning Inspector Convicted of Bribery and False Statements

August 17, 2009 - Miami Man Sentenced to 109 Months Imprisonment for Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

August 19, 2009 - Indiana Man Sentenced Over Four Years in Prison for Destruction of Aircraft and False Distress Message

September 2009

September 9, 2009 - Florida Man Indicted on Tax Evasion Charges

September 18, 2009 - Former Okaloosa County Administrator Sentenced to Three Years Imprisonment for Federal Conspiracy, Theft, and Money Laundering Charges

September 24, 2009 - Unlicensed Dealer Peddles Multiple Firearms to Undercover Agents, Felon, and Out-of-State Resident at Florida Flea Market

October 2009

October 1, 2009 - Destin Physician Convicted of Fraud, Illegal Distribution of Controlled Substances

October 1, 2009 - Former Investment Advisor Sentenced to Federal Prison on Bankruptcy, Bank, and Tax Fraud Charges

October 1, 2009 - United States Air Force Captain Sentenced for Violations of Federal Income Tax and Immigration Laws

October 9, 2009 - Alabama Man Sentenced for Traveling to Pensacola to Engage in Sexual Acts with a Minor

October 13, 2009 - Former Eglin Air Force Base Research Engineer and Defense Contractor Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conflict of Interest-related Crimes

October 13, 2009 - Former Dixie County Attorney Convicted of Fraud, Money Laundering

October 21, 2009 - Tallahassee Man Convicted in Murder for Hire Scheme

October 30, 2009 - UF Professor and Wife Indicted for Wire Fraud, Money Laundering

November 2009

November 10, 2009 - Former Dixie County Building and Zoning Inspector Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Fraud, Bribery