Vladimir Jean Pierre, Theft of Government Property & Aggravated Identity Theft, Florida 2017

Orlando, Florida - In a shocking case of government corruption, Vladimir Jean Pierre (31, Orlando), was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for theft of government property, aggravated identity theft, and attempted possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance.

Pierre's downfall began in April 2015, when he received a package from China containing approximately one kilogram of Ethylone, a positional isomer of Butylone, which is a DEA Schedule I controlled substance. When questioned shortly after picking up the package from an Orlando Post Office, Pierre claimed he was aware it would contain a controlled substance, but thought it would be either cocaine or heroin.

However, Pierre's troubles didn't stop there. From February 2012 through May 2012, he deposited a total of 43 separate Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax refund checks, totaling over $250,000, into two different bank accounts. IRS agents obtained video footage from the bank showing Pierre depositing a tax refund check for 'S.D.' into his own bank account. The agents later identified S.D. and learned that the individual did not know Pierre and had not given him permission to deposit the refund check. However, S.D. did acknowledge having filed a tax return but never receiving the expected check.

This case was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations, the United States Postal Inspection Service, and the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Shawn P. Napier and Tiffany Cummins.

Pierre pleaded guilty on February 16, 2017, and was subsequently sentenced to seven years in federal prison. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of government accountability and the consequences of theft of government property.

As the Grimy Times continues to investigate this case, it's clear that Pierre's actions have had a significant impact on the community. The question remains, what led Pierre to engage in such illicit activities, and what can be done to prevent similar cases in the future?

Defendant: Vladimir Jean Pierre - a 31-year-old resident of Orlando, Florida, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for theft of government property, aggravated identity theft, and attempted possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance.

Crimes: Theft of government property, aggravated identity theft, and attempted possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance.

City and State: Orlando, Florida.

Date: April 2015 (crime date), February 16, 2017 (plea date), and [insert date] (sentencing date).

Sentence: Seven years in federal prison.

Dollar Amounts: Over $250,000.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/pine-hills-man-sentenced-seven-years-prison