August Grand Jury
United States Attorney Deborah R. Gilg announced the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned 47 indictments charging 48 defendants. Indictments are charging documents that contain one or more individual counts that are merely accusations, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
* Julio Cesar Adame, is charged in a three-count Indictment. Count I alleges Adame misused a Social Security Number on or about January 13, 2011. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100. Count II alleges Adame falsely claimed United States Citizenship on or about January 13, 2011. If convicted the maximum possible penalty includes 3 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, 1 year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count III charges that on or about January 13, 2011, Adame misused a Social Security Card and a South Dakota Identification Card to meet a requirement of the employment verification system in the United States. The maximum possible penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Galileo M. Aguilar-Vasquez, age 26, of Wood River, Nebraska, is charged with illegal reentry into the United States on or about February 27, 2012, after deportation or removal. The maximum possible penalty if convicted includes imprisonment of 2 years, a $250,000 fine, 1 year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Joan A. Albright, age 65, of Grand Island, Nebraska, is charged with six counts of mail fraud. All six counts allege that on various dates between March 28, 2011 and June 11, 2011, Albright falsely notified victims they had won something of value and the victims were instructed to send money to Albright in order to pay taxes and fees before they could collect their “winnings”. It is alleged Albright then wired the monies to individuals in Jamaica keeping some for herself. The Indictment alleges Albright wired money to Jamaica 78 times totaling at least $58,990. The maximum possible penalty for each of these counts includes imprisonment of 20 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Jose Jaime Alburez, age 26, of Omaha, is charged in a three-count Indictment. Count I charges that on or about August 1, 2011, Alburez misused a Social Security Card and a Texas Identification Card to meet a requirement of the employment verification system in the United States. The maximum possible penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count II of the Indictment charges Alburez with misuse of a Social Security Number on or about August 1, 2011. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100. Count III alleges Alburez falsely claimed United States Citizenship on or about August 1, 2011. If convicted the maximum possible penalty includes 3 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, 1 year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Oscar Armando Amaya, age 20, of Omaha, is charged in a two-count Indictment. Count I of the Indictment charges Amaya with misuse of a Social Security Number on or about January 31, 2011. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100. Count II charges that on or about January 31, 2011, Amaya misused a Permanent Resident Card and a Social Security Card to meet a requirement of the employment verification system in the United States. The maximum possible penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Jeffrey A. Anderson, age 26, of McCook, Nebraska, is charged in a four-count Indictment. Count I of the indictment charges Anderson with receipt and distribution of child pornography from on or about July 5, 2012. If convicted, the maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of not less than 5 years or more than 20 years, a fine of $250,000, supervised release for life, and a $100 special assessment. Count II of the Indictment alleges that on or about July 5, 2012, Anderson distributed to a minor a computer generated sexually explicit image for the purpose of persuading the minor to participate in an illegal activity. If convicted, the maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of not less than 5 years or more than 20 years, a fine of $250,000, supervised release for life, and a $100 special assessment. Count III charges Anderson with production of child pornography depicting an identifiable minor on or about July 5, 2012. If convicted, the maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of 15 years, a fine of $250,000, supervised release for life, and a $100 special assessment. Count IV charges Anderson with online enticement of a minor between on or about June 19, 2012, and on or about July 9, 2012. If convicted, the maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of not less than 10 years to life, a fine of $250,000, supervised release for life, and a $100 special assessment.
* Jose Arellano-Perez, age 44, of Hastings, is charged with illegal reentry into the United States on or about July 2, 2012, after deportation or removal. The maximum possible penalty if convicted includes imprisonment of 2 years, a $250,000 fine, 1 year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Jeronimo Castro-Prada, age 34, is charged in a two count indictment. Count I alleges that beginning from an unknown date but at least as early as on or about April 1, 2012, and continuing to on or about July 3, 2012, the defendant conspired with others to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of not less than 10 years and up to life, a $10 million fine, a 5 year term of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. Count II alleges that on or about July 3, 2012, the defendant possessed with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of not less than 10 years and up to life, a $10 million fine, a 5 year term of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. The indictment also alleges any and all property constituting or derived from any proceeds obtained directly or indirectly as a result of the violations alleged in the indictment, including but not limited to $16,082.00 in United States currency seized from the defendant on July 3, 2012, should be forfeited to the United States.
* Keith Chamberlain, age 64, of Winnebago, Nebraska, is charged with assaulting a Police Officer with the Bureau of Indian Affairs on or about July 30, 2012. If convicted, he faces a maximum imprisonment of 8 years, a $250,000 fine, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and a special assessment of $100.
* Dennis Chavaria-Morales, age 34, is charged with illegal reentry into the United States on or about December 10, 2011, following deportation as an aggravated felon. The maximum possible penalty if convicted includes imprisonment of 20 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Aaron J. Clark, also known as Aaron Barfield, age 27, of Bellevue, is charged in a six count indictment. Count I alleges that on or about February 2, 2012, the defendant distributed less than 50 kilograms of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of marijuana. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of up to 5 years, a $250,000 fine, a 3 year term of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. Count II alleges that on or about February 9, 2012, the defendant distributed a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of up to 20 years, a $1 million fine, a 5 year term of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. Count III alleges that on or about February 9, 2012, the defendant distributed less than 50 kilograms of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of marijuana. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of up to 5 years, a $250,000 fine, a 3 year term of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. Count IV alleges that on or about February 9, 2012, the defendant, who was previously convicted of two felony offenses, to wit: 2nd degree assault on February 5, 2003, and delivery/intent to deliver a controlled substance on September 29, 2009, was in possession of a Stevens Savage 12 gauge short-barreled shotgun. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of up to 10 years, a $250,000 fine, a 3 year term of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count V alleges that on or about February 9, 2012, the defendant used and carried a Stevens Savage 12 gauge short-barreled shotgun during and in relation to the drug trafficking offense alleged in Counts II and III of the indictment. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of not less than 10 years and up to life, to be served consecutive to any other sentence of imprisonment imposed, a $250,000 fine, a 5 year term of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count VI alleges that on or about April 27, 2012, having previously been convicted of two felony offenses, to wit: 2nd degree assault on February 5, 2003, and delivery/intent to deliver a controlled substance on September 29, 2009, was in possession of an Austria Glock 17 RTF2, 9mm pistol. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of up to 10 years, a $250,000 fine, a 5 year term of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Felipe De Jesus Cortez-Noriega, age 46, is charged with illegal reentry into the United States on or about August 12, 2012, following deportation as an aggravated felon. The maximum possible penalty if convicted includes imprisonment of 20 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Jason Debarge Devers, age 29, of Omaha, who was previously convicted of Assault (Domestic Violence), a felony, on November 10, 2009, was in possession of a firearm, to wit: a Springfield Armory, model 1911-A1, .45 caliber pistol on or about December 6, 2011. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment for 10 years, a $250,000 fine, a 3 year term of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Guillermo Elox-Alviter, age 21, of North Platte, is charged with illegal reentry into the United States on or about July 14, 2012, after deportation or removal. The maximum possible penalty if convicted includes imprisonment of 2 years, a $250,000 fine, 1 year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Christopher Espinoza, age 37, of Lincoln, is charged in the first count of an indictment with receipt and distribution of child pornography from at least on or about October 8, 2008, and continuing to on or about April 19, 2012. If convicted, the maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of not less than 5 years or more than 20 years, a fine of $250,000, supervised release for life, and a $100 special assessment. Espinoza is charged in Count II with possession of child pornography from on or about April 19, 2012. The maximum possible penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 10 years, a $250,000 fine, supervised release for life, and a $100 special assessment. The indictment also alleges property used or intended to be used as part of this violation should be forfeited to the United States.
* Dale Felix, age 31, of Omaha, is charged with possession with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine on or about July 2, 2012. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of not less than 5 years and up to 40 years, a $5 million fine, a 5 year term of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. The indictment also alleges any and all property constituting or derived from any proceeds obtained directly or indirectly as a result of the violation alleged in the indictment, including but not limited to $2,969.00 in United States currency seized on July 2, 2012, should be forfeited to the United States.
* Oscar Arturo Gonzalez Flores, also known as Oscar Arturo Gonzalez, also known as Oscar Flores, also known as Six, age 25, of Lincoln, is charged with possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine on or about August 8, 2012. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of not less than 10 years and up to life, a $10 million fine, a 5 year term of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. The indictment also alleges any and all property constituting or derived from any proceeds obtained directly or indirectly as a result of the violation alleged in the indictment, including but not limited to $190.00 in United States currency seized from the defendant should be forfeited to the United States.
* Timothy J. Foster, age 21, of Omaha, is charged with entering into a secured and restricted area of Eppley Airfield with the intent to commit a felony between on or about April 25, 2012, and continuing through to on or about June 7, 2012. The maximum possible penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 10 years, a $250,000 fine, supervised release for 3 years, and a $100 special assessment.
* Athdiel Gomez-Coba, age 26, of Omaha, is charged with illegal reentry into the United States on or about June 12, 2012, after deportation or removal. The maximum possible penalty if convicted includes imprisonment of 2 years, a $250,000 fine, 1 year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Ana Gonzalez Ruiz, age 36, of Omaha, is charged in a four-count Indictment. Count I charges that on or about December 13, 2010, Gonzalez Ruiz misused a social security card and a Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles Identification Card to meet a requirement of the employment verification system in the United States. The maximum possible penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count II alleges Gonzalez Ruiz falsely claimed United States Citizenship on or about December 13, 2010. If convicted the maximum possible penalty includes 3 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, 1 year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Counts III and IV of the Indictment charge Gonzalez Ruiz with misuse of a Social Security Number on or about December 21, 2010, and April 17, 2012, respectively. The maximum penalty for these counts includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100.
* Gary W. Hartley, age 51, of Spalding, Nebraska, is charged in a four-count Indictment. Counts I through IV allege that on four occasions between September 15, 2010, and December 11, 2010, Hartley converted to his own use property mortgaged and pledged to the Farm Service Agency. The maximum possible penalty for each Count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Esteban F. Martinez Hernandez, also known as Esteban Francisco Martinez, also known as Esteban F. Martinez, age 34, of Lincoln, is charged with possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine on or about August 8, 2012. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of not less than 10 years and up to life, a $10 million fine, a 5 year term of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. The indictment also alleges any and all property constituting or derived from any proceeds obtained directly or indirectly as a result of the violation alleged in the indictment, including but not limited to $350.00 in United States currency seized from the defendant should be forfeited to the United States.
* Tobias Hernandez-Mojica, age 24, of Omaha, is charged with being an alien illegally in the United States in possession of a firearm, to wit: a Lorcin Model L25 .25 caliber handgun on or about July 2, 2012. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of 10 years, a fine of $250,000, a 3 year term of supervised release, and a special assessment of $100.
* Tien Nhut Ho, age 39, is charged with two counts of possession with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine on or about July 11 and July 17, 2012. The maximum possible penalty for each count includes imprisonment of not less than 5 years and up to 40 years, a $5 million fine, a 5 year term of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. The indictment also alleges any and all property constituting or derived from any proceeds obtained directly or indirectly as a result of the violations alleged in the indictment, including but not limited to $1,750.00 in United States currency seized from the defendant on July 11, 2012, and $1,114.00 in United States currency seized from the defendant on July 17, 2012, should be forfeited to the United States.
* Gabino Huerta-Navarrete, age 47, is charged with illegal reentry into the United States on or about June 27, 2012, following deportation as a felon. The maximum possible penalty if convicted includes imprisonment of 10 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Fonta M. Jones, age 35, of Omaha, is charged in a two count indictment. Count I alleges the defendant, who was previously convicted of possession of cocaine, a felony, was in possession of a Smith and Wesson, .40 caliber pistol on or about June 6, 2012. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment for up to10 years, a $250,000 fine, a 3 year term of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count II alleges that on or about June 6, 2012, the defendant possessed with intent to distribute a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine base (i.e., “crack cocaine”). The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment for up to 20 years, a $1 million fine, a 5 year term of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. The indictment also alleges any and all property constituting or derived from any proceeds obtained directly or indirectly as a result of the violation alleged in Count II of the indictment, including but not limited to $1,007.00 in United States currency seized from the defendant on June 6, 2012, should be forfeited to the United States.
* Jolber Noel Lima-Cardona, age 25, is charged in a five-count Indictment. Count I of the Indictment charges Lima-Cardona with misuse of a Social Security Number on or about May 27, 2010. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100. Count II alleges Lima-Cardona falsely claimed United States Citizenship on or about May 27, 2010. If convicted the maximum possible penalty includes 3 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, 1 year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count III charges that on or about May 27, 2010, Lima-Cardona misused a Social Security Card and a Missouri Nondriver License to meet a requirement of the employment verification system in the United States. The maximum possible penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count IV of the Indictment charges Lima-Cardona with misuse of a Social Security Number on or about May 27, 2010. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100. Count V of the Indictment charges Lima-Cardona with misuse of a Social Security Number on or about February 23, 2012. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100.
* Conrad D. Lyons, Jr., age 24, of Macy, Nebraska, is charged in a two-count Indictment. Count I charges Lyons with assault with a dangerous weapon on or about August 3, 2012. The maximum possible penalty on this count includes imprisonment of 10 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count II charges Lyons with assault causing serious bodily injury on or about August 3, 2012. The maximum penalty includes imprisonment of 10 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100.
* Miguel Maldonado-Picazo, age 23, of Sioux City, Iowa, is charged with illegal reentry into the United States on or about May 27, 2012, after deportation or removal. The maximum possible penalty if convicted includes imprisonment of 2 years, a $250,000 fine, 1 year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Victor Mar-Betancourt, age 38, of Carter Lake, Iowa, is charged with illegal reentry into the United States on or about July 17, 2012, following deportation as an aggravated felon. The maximum possible penalty if convicted includes imprisonment of 20 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Christopher Maya-Jimenez, age 19, is charged in a two-count Indictment. Count I of the Indictment charges Maya-Jimenez with misuse of a Social Security Number on or about March 1, 2011. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100. Count II charges that on or about March 1, 2011, Maya-Jimenez misused a Permanent Resident Alien Card and a Social Security Card to meet a requirement of the employment verification system in the United States. The maximum possible penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Laurence McCabe, age 68, of Omaha, is charged on or about August 7, 2012, with one count of transmitting via e-mail a threat to injure another person. The maximum possible penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and $100 special assessment.
* Alejandro Mercado-Chavez, age 41, of Omaha, is charged in a five-count Indictment. Count I charges that on or about March 28, 2012, Mercado-Chavez misused a social security card and a Nebraska Operator’s License to meet a requirement of the employment verification system in the United States. The maximum possible penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count II alleges Mercado-Chavez falsely claimed United States Citizenship on or about March 28, 2012. If convicted the maximum possible penalty includes 3 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, 1 year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count III of the Indictment charges Mercado-Chavez with misuse of a Social Security Number on or about March 28, 2012. The maximum penalty for these counts includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100. Count IV alleges that on or about September 26, 2011, Mercado-Chavez made a false declaration in a bankruptcy case in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska. If convicted the maximum possible penalty includes 5 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. In Count V Mercado-Chavez is charged with illegal reentry into the United States on or about August 14, 2012, after deportation or removal. The maximum possible penalty if convicted includes imprisonment of 2 years, a $250,000 fine, 1 year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Ana Luz Meza-Genchi, age 22, is charged in a four-count Indictment. Count I of the Indictment charges Meza-Genchi with misuse of a Social Security Number on or about August 24, 2011. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100. Count II alleges Meza-Genchi falsely claimed United States Citizenship on or about August 24, 2011. If convicted the maximum possible penalty includes 3 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, 1 year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count III charges that on or about August 24, 2011, Meza-Genchi misused a Social Security Card and a Missouri Nondriver License to meet a requirement of the employment verification system in the United States. The maximum possible penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count IV of the Indictment charges Meza-Genchi with misuse of a Social Security Number on or about August 23, 2011. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100.
* Alejandro Monje-Garcia, age 31, is charged with illegal reentry into the United States on or about July 10, 2012, following deportation as an aggravated felon. The maximum possible penalty if convicted includes imprisonment of 20 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Manuel Montoya-Castro, age 31, of Lincoln, Nebraska, is charged with illegal reentry into the United States on or about August 6, 2012, following deportation as a felon. The maximum possible penalty if convicted includes imprisonment of 10 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Vincent R. Nagel, age 31, of Grand Island, is charged with possession with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine on or about June 11, 2012. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of not less than 5 years and up to 40 years, a $5 million fine, a 5 year term of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. The indictment also alleges any and all property constituting or derived from any proceeds obtained directly or indirectly as a result of the violation alleged in the indictment, including but not limited to $1,100.00 in United States currency seized on or about June 11, 2012, should be forfeited to the United States.
* Luis Nunez-Rodriguez, age 20, of Omaha, is charged in a seven-count Indictment. Count I alleges Nunez-Rodriguez misused a Social Security Number on or about September 6, 2011. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100. Count II alleges Nunez-Rodriguez falsely claimed United States Citizenship on or about September 6, 2011. If convicted the maximum possible penalty includes 3 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, 1 year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count III charges that on or about September 6, 2011, Nunez-Rodriguez misused a Social Security Card and a South Dakota Identification Card to meet a requirement of the employment verification system in the United States. The maximum possible penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count IV alleges Nunez-Rodriguez misused another Social Security Number on or about September 6, 2011. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100. Count V alleges Nunez-Rodriguez falsely claimed United States Citizenship on or about February 4, 2011. If convicted the maximum possible penalty includes 3 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, 1 year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count VI alleges Nunez-Rodriguez misused a Social Security Number on or about February 4, 2011. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100. Count VII charges that on or about February 4, 2011, Nunez-Rodriguez misused a Social Security Card and a South Dakota Identification Card to meet a requirement of the employment verification system in the United States. The maximum possible penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Allen E. Overholtzer, age 35, of Pueblo, Colorado, is charged with failure to register as a Sex Offender in the District of Nebraska from at least and about June 30, 2012, to on or about July 30, 2012. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 10 years, a fine of $250,000, a term of supervised release for life, and a special assessment of $100.
* Paul Rosberg, age 61, and Kelly Rosberg, age 44, both of Wausa, Nebraska, are charged in a six-count Indictment. Count I of the Indictment charges Paul and Kelly Rosberg, owners of Nebraska’s Finest Meats, L.L.C., with conspiracy with intent to defraud by selling meat and meat products that were misbranded and/or non-inspected beginning on or about September 22, 2011, to on or about October 19, 2011, to the Omaha Public School system. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, 3 years supervised release, and a special assessment of $100. Count II alleges that between September 22, 2011, and October 19, 2011, Paul and Kelly Rosberg sold approximately 2,600 pounds of misbranded ground beef by labeling it as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspected, when it was not. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 3 years, a fine of $10,000, 1 year supervised release, and a special assessment of $100. Count III of the Indictment charges that between on or about September 19, 2011, to October 19, 2011, Paul and Kelly Rosberg sold approximately 2,600 pounds of ground beef that was not USDA inspected. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 3 years, a fine of $10,000, 1 year supervised release, and a special assessment of $100. Count IV of the Indictment alleges that between September 19, 2011, and October 19, 2011, Paul and Kelly Rosberg represented that approximately 2,600 pounds of ground beef had been inspected and passed by the USDA, when in fact, the ground beef had not been inspected. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 3 years, a fine of $10,000, 1 year supervised release, and a special assessment of $100. Count V of the Indictment charges that on or about November 3, 2011, Paul Rosberg submitted a false statement to the Food Services Inspection Service, an agency within the USDA. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, 3 years supervised release, and a special assessment of $100. Count VI of the Indictment charges that on or about November 2, 2011, Kelly Rosberg submitted a false statement to the Food Services Inspection Service, an agency within the USDA. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, 3 years supervised release, and a special assessment of $100.
* Judith Renfrow, age 48, is charged in a four count indictment. Count I alleges that beginning from an unknown date but at least as early as on or about January 1, 2012, and continuing to on or about July 3, 2012, the defendant conspired with others to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of not less than 10 years and up to life, a $10 million fine, a 5 year term of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. Count II alleges that on or about June 22, 2012, the defendant distributed a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of up to 20 years, a $1 million fine, a 5 year term of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. Count III alleges that on or about June 28, 2012, the defendant distributed a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of up to 20 years, a $1 million fine, a 5 year term of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. Count IV alleges that on or about July 3, 2012, the defendant possessed with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. The maximum possible penalty includes imprisonment of not less than 5 years and up to 40 years, a $5 million fine, a 5 year term of supervised release and a $100 special assessment.
* Herlinda Salazar, age 35, is charged in a four-count Indictment. Count I of the Indictment charges Salazar with misuse of a Social Security Number on or about December 28, 2009. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100. Count II alleges Salazar falsely claimed United States Citizenship on or about December 28, 2009. If convicted the maximum possible penalty includes 3 years imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, 1 year of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count III charges that on or about December 28, 2009, Salazar misused a Social Security Card and a Missouri Nondriver License to meet a requirement of the employment verification system in the United States. The maximum possible penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment. Count IV of the Indictment charges Salazar with misuse of a Social Security Number on or about December 28, 2009. The maximum penalty for this count includes imprisonment of 5 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100.
* Clayton L. Sherman, age 33, of Macy, Nebraska, is charged with assault causing serious bodily harm on or about July 4, 2012. The maximum penalty includes imprisonment of 10 years, a fine of $250,000, followed by a term of supervised release of 3 years, and a special assessment of $100.
* Francisco Sierra-Ramirez, age 36, is charged with illegal reentry into the United States on or about August 7, 2012, following deportation as an aggravated felon. The maximum possible penalty if convicted includes imprisonment of 20 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Michael A. Smith, age 29, of Omaha, is charged with aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft on or about July 11, 2012. The maximum possible penalty if convicted includes imprisonment of 5 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Manuel Urtes-Juarez, age 29, is charged with illegal reentry into the United States on or about July 30, 2012, following deportation as an aggravated felon. The maximum possible penalty if convicted includes imprisonment of 20 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
* Keith L. Williams, age 53, of Lexington, Mississippi, is charged with concealing pledged property from the Farm Service Agency and removing cattle worth approximately $10,000 and equipment worth approximately $66,371 from Nebraska on or about May 2010. The maximum possible penalty if convicted includes imprisonment of 5 years, a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment.
