Tag: 2021
Amherst Man Sentenced to Prison for Threats Against Lawmakers
CONCORD – The gritty town of Amherst has been jolted by the federal sentencing of Ryder Winegar, a 34-year-old local, who was handed a 33-month prison sentence for making terrifying threats against members of Congress and a New Hampshire state representative. The harrowing case began early on December 16, 2020, when Winegar left chilling voicemails…
Madisonville Woman Sentenced for Mail Fraud Scheme
New Orleans – A gritty federal crime news site reports that Jill Lewis, 41, a resident of Madisonville, Louisiana, has been sentenced for her role in a conspiracy to commit mail fraud. U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that U.S. District Court Judge Sarah S. Vance imposed a sentence of six months’ home confinement…
Mehlhorn Gets 10 Years for Meth, Fentanyl & Firearms
Merrimack Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges CONCORD, NH – Kyle Mehlhorn, 28, of Merrimack, New Hampshire, is headed to federal prison for a decade after a judge handed down a 120-month sentence for a cascade of drug and gun violations, Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.…
Merrimack’s Kyle Mehlhorn Sentenced to Decade for Meth, Firearms
CONCORD – In a fierce crackdown on drug trafficking, Kyle Mehlhorn, 28, of Merrimack, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for his role in distributing methamphetamine and firearms. According to the Department of Justice USAO, this sentence sends a clear message that law enforcement is committed to keeping New Hampshire’s streets safe.…
Truesdale and Bell Hit with 98 Counts for Armed Robbery, Kidnapping
WASHINGTON – Mekhi Truesdale, 19, and William Bell, 19, both of Washington, D.C., are facing a litany of life-altering charges after being indicted on 98 counts for their alleged roles in a series of armed robberies that terrorized Northwest Washington last fall. The trio, which included Jada Winder, 19, from Greenbelt, Md., has been charged…
D.C. Duo Face 98 Counts in Armed Robbery Spree
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A wave of terror gripped Northwest Washington in the fall of 2020, and now, justice is slowly catching up. Mekhi Truesdale, 19, and William Bell, 19, both of Washington, D.C., are facing a staggering 98-count indictment for a brazen series of armed robberies, kidnappings, and fraud schemes. Authorities say the pair systematically…
Man Convicted of South Dakota Domestic Assault Sentenced
Harrold, SD native Ervin Yellow Robe, 41, has been handed a harsh sentence for his brutal assault of an intimate partner. Acting United States Attorney Dennis Holmes announced that Yellow Robe was sentenced to 32 months in federal prison, plus three years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims…
‘Worm’ Roberson Leads Narcotics Ring with $150K in Seizures
CINCINNATI – Steffen ‘Worm’ Roberson, a notorious figure in the Cincinnati drug scene, has been charged alongside 13 others for a massive narcotics conspiracy that spanned four years. The ring, which operated across Ohio and neighboring states, was alleged to have distributed millions of dollars’ worth of opioids, including fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine. According to…
“Worm” Roberson’s Opioid Network Busted: 14 Face Life in Prison
“Worm” Roberson’s Opioid Network Busted: 14 Face Life in Prison “Worm” Roberson’s Opioid Network Busted: 14 Face Life in Prison CINCINNATI – Federal authorities today unsealed indictments against 14 individuals accused of running a sprawling narcotics conspiracy that pumped millions of dollars worth of opioids into the streets of Cincinnati, Akron, Fairfield, and even across…
Aberdeen Gunrunner Vostad Gets 10 Years
Aberdeen Gunrunner Vostad Gets 10 Years Aberdeen, SD – Brent Wayne Vostad, 37, is headed to federal prison for a decade after being sentenced for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentence, handed down November 29, 2021, by U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann, reflects the severity of Vostad’s actions and his…
