One Individual Indicted In April 2017 Federal Grand Jury

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office announced today the results of the April 2017 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.”

DANIELLE ROSE ESCALANTE, age 31, of Garland, Texas
Possession Of A Counterfeit Obligation (4 Counts)

The Indictment alleges that on or about December 13, 2016, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Defendant, DANIELLE ROSE ESCALANTE, did with intent to defraud, possess four counterfeit obligations of the United States, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 472, punishable by no more than 20 years imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000.00 or both for each count.

The charges arose from an investigation by the District 18 Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Office, and the United States Secret Service.

Assistant United States Attorney Melody Nelson