Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
BOSTON – A Serbian national was extradited to the United States on June 5, 2026 to face charges for allegedly assisting in the possession and transportation of over 260 stolen luxury watches valued at $1.4 million. The defendant was arrested by Dutch authorities at an airport in Amsterdam while attempting to flee to his native Serbia.
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
Baltimore, Maryland – A Guatemalan illegal alien, unlawfully in the United States, received a federal prison term, today, for charges stemming from a federal firearms investigation. Judge Matthew J. Maddox sentenced Lester Ramos Perez, 29, to 78 months in prison for his role in a firearms trafficking conspiracy and possessing a firearm as a prohibited person.
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
Baltimore, Maryland – A Maryland man received a federal prison term today in connection with his leadership role in a multi-million-dollar money laundering scheme. Judge Matthew J. Maddox sentenced Yahya Sowe, 42, of College Park, to 114 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiring to engage in a large, multi-member, money laundering conspiracy.
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
Jacksonville, Florida – Ryan Brown (27, Crescent City) has been charged by indictment with two counts of threatening to kill the President of the United States. If convicted of both counts, Brown faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
Tampa, FL – Jeffrey Hennig (60, Tampa) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell to seven years and nine months in federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of firearms with altered serial numbers. He pleaded guilty in March 2026. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
Pensacola, Florida – James Darnell Shoemo, Jr., 30, of Pensacola, Florida, has been indicted in federal court on one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
Tallahassee, Florida – John Massimiani, III, 46, of Southport, Florida, has been indicted in federal court on one count of transportation of child pornography, one count of possession of child pornography, and one count of destruction of property to prevent its search and seizure.
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
Tallahassee, Florida – Chandale Maurice Mills, 42, of Tallahassee, Florida, has been indicted in federal court for possession with intent to distribute multiple controlled substances including more than 5 kilograms of cocaine, 500 grams of methamphetamine, 40 grams of fentanyl, and 50 kilograms of marijuana; possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking; and possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon.
Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
DAYTON, Ohio – Ernesto Villalobos, 48, of Los Angeles, was sentenced in U.S. District Court here today to 150 months in prison distributing kilograms of cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine throughout the United States, including in the Southern District of Ohio.
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GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – After nearly 28 years in uniform and three years as the senior enlisted leader of the 18th Military Police Brigade, Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey R. Friebe thanked the Soldiers, leaders and Family members who shaped his Army career before relinquishing responsibility during a ceremony at Tower Barracks Parade Field, June 16, 2026.
The ceremony marked the formal transfer of responsibility through the passing of the brigade colors, a longstanding Army tradition symbolizing the authority and stewardship entrusted to a unit’s senior enlisted leader.
During the ceremony, Friebe was also awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious service as the brigade’s command sergeant major.
Col. Francisco A. Cortez, commander of the 18th Military Police Brigade, reflected on Friebe’s role as his senior enlisted advisor and partner in command.
“The role of a command sergeant major is sacred in our profession,” Cortez said. “To the Soldiers, the command sergeant major is the ultimate advocate, mentor and enforcer of discipline. To a commander, the command sergeant major is the most trusted advisor and an indispensable partner in command.”
During Friebe’s tenure, the brigade supported Operation Trident Spear, participated in two V Corps Warfighter exercises and executed missions across Germany, Italy and Belgium. The formation also played a key role in Defender 25 while providing law enforcement, corrections, explosive ordnance disposal and military working dog capabilities throughout the European theater.
Cortez said Friebe emphasized training and leader development across the formation while helping prepare Soldiers for increasingly complex missions.
Under his leadership, brigade units earned recognition for excellence across multiple mission areas, including military police operations, corrections and maintenance programs. During the ceremony, Cortez credited Friebe with helping establish the conditions for those achievements through his focus on standards, readiness and Soldier development.
“You changed Soldiers’ lives for the better,” Cortez said. “The NCOs and officers that were developed here will carry your lessons forward for the next two decades.”
Command Sgt. Maj. Denice Malave, command sergeant major of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, said Friebe’s leadership left a lasting impression on those who served alongside him.
“At the end of the day, I was very grateful to work with Jeff because he became one of the best brigade command sergeants major I have worked with in my 28 years in the Army,” Malave said. “Just a great leader, great sergeant major and, most importantly, a great human being.”
Malave also described Friebe as one of her strongest teammates and advocates within the command.
In his farewell remarks, Friebe thanked the Soldiers, noncommissioned officers, officers, civilian employees and Family members who contributed to the brigade’s success during his time with the organization.
“I want to thank the officers, NCOs and Soldiers in the best military police brigade in the Army,” Friebe said. “The Soldiers are the most important reason why I enjoyed coming to work every day.”
Friebe also acknowledged the sacrifices made by his wife, Jamie, and their children during years of deployments, overseas assignments and relocations.
“You provided me the love and support so I could continue to be in this great profession,” Friebe said. “I want to say thank you, and I love you very much.”
Following the ceremony, Soldiers, Family members and leaders gathered to congratulate Friebe and his Family, marking the conclusion of his tenure as the brigade’s command sergeant major. Friebe will depart Germany later this year for Fort Bragg, North Carolina.