Category: Tennessee – Western District
Tennessee Physician Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Hydrocodone Distribution Resulting in Death | USAO-WDTN
Memphis, TN – A Tennessee physician was sentenced today in the Western District of Tennessee to 20 years in prison for his unlawful prescribing of opioids that caused the death…
DEA and Partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 23rd | USAO-WDTN
Memphis, TN – Acting United States Attorney Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., joins the Drug Enforcement Administration in announcing that on October 23rd, DEA will hold its 20th National Prescription Drug…
The United States Attorney’s Office, Memphis Police Department, Faith Based Leaders and Community Stakeholders Announce Efforts to Reduce Violent Crime | USAO-WDTN
Memphis, TN – Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph C. Murphy Jr., along with stake holders in the Frayser Community announced the “Better Community Summit” effort to reduce violent crime throughout our…
Felon Receives 57-Month Sentence for Firearm Possession | USAO-WDTN
Memphis, TN – Deeric Walton, 25, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph C. Murphy…
Bank Robbers Who Tracked and Kidnapped Bank Employees Sentenced in Federal Court | USAO-WDTN
Memphis, TN – After a four-day federal jury trial in June 2021, Antonio Johnson 44, Travis Jackson 37, and Shalundra Johnson, 39 were found guilty of kidnapping and multiple bank…
20-Year-Old Sentenced to Federal Prison for Armed Carjacking Crime | USAO-WDTN
Memphis, TN – Carlos Jones, 20, has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for his role in a carjacking, committing the carjacking and brandishing a firearm during a…
Felon Pleads Guilty to Being a Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm | USAO-WDTN
Memphis, TN – Kelvin Seymour, 36, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph C. Murphy Jr., announced the guilty plea today. According…
Federal Inmate Sentenced for Additional Offenses of Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Possession of Contraband in Prison | USAO-WDTN
Memphis, TN – Israel Urbina, 26, a convicted felon, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a contraband. Acting…
Convicted Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine | USAO-WDTN
Jackson, TN – Dustin Via, 42, of Medina, Tennessee has been sentenced to 92 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute over 5 grams of actual…
Federal Jury Convicts Ripley Felon for Illegally Possessing Firearm and Ammunition | USAO-WDTN
Memphis, TN – Michael Shane Rogers, 37, of Ripley has been found guilty of illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph C. Murphy Jr., announced the…
