Rocky Ford Man Pleads Guilty To Multiple Firearm and Drug Charges

Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division

DENVER – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Mario Rocha, 27, Rocky Ford, Colorado, pleaded guilty to three counts of possessing controlled substances with the intent to distribute them, one count of knowingly being a felon in possession of a firearm or ammunition, one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle, and possession of an unregistered short-barreled shotgun.

Dupree Man Sentenced to Federal Prison on Firearm Charge

Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division

United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a Dupree, South Dakota, man convicted of Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.  The sentencing took place on January 20, 2026. 

Former Senior Bank Executive, Edward Gene Smith, Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault, Child Pornography, And Obstruction Of Justice Offenses

Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that EDWARD GENE SMITH pled guilty today before U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer to drugging a female victim (“Victim-1”) with the intent to rape her, enticing another female victim (“Victim-2”) to travel to New York where SMITH drugged and sexually assaulted her, receipt of child pornography, and obstruction of justice. 

Federal Authorities Warn of Fraudsters Impersonating Prosecutors

Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division

MACON, Ga. – Federal authorities are warning citizens of a scammer or group of scammers—potentially outside of the United States—contacting American citizens around the country, posing as prosecutors or federal law enforcement and attempting to defraud people of money by claiming they are possible victims or suspects of a fraud investigation.

Opa-Locka Aviation Company to Pay $109,618 to Resolve Allegations of Improper Maintenance of Coast Guard Aircraft

Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division

Sherwood Avionics and Accessories, Inc. (Sherwood), headquartered in Opa-Locka, has agreed to pay $109,618 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by failing to use contractually required and updated technical manuals when performing repairs on U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) C-130 aircraft landing gear. 

PENSACOLA MAN SENTENCED FOR ARMED ROBBERY AND SHOOTING OFFENSES

Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Ulysses Robinson, Jr., 41, of Pensacola, Florida, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for interference with commerce by threat or violence, discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. 

Polk County Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to 18 Years

Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division

Tampa, FL – Wesley Anderson (Lakeland, 46) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kathryn Mizelle to 18 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Anderson pleaded guilty on August 20, 2025. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.