PENSACOLA, FL. – Laurie Ann Chapman, 53, of Pensacola, FL., pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, one count of possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, and two...

Baltimore, Maryland – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced federal charges today, in connection with a large-scale, targeted law-enforcement operation, resulting in hundreds of federal and state arrests. From January 20, through January 31, federal, state, and local law enforcement partners brought dozens of federal and...

PENSACOLA, FL. – Damian Elliott Pressley, 38, of Pensacola, FL., pleaded guilty in federal court to three counts of distribution or more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana, and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. The plea was announced...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Kendrick J. Hills Jr., 23, of Gainesville, Fla., was sentenced to more than five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana and carrying a firearm during a drug-trafficking crime. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for...

GAINESVILLE, FL. – William Blas Hernandez, 28, of Gainesville, FL., was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, carrying a firearm during a drug-trafficking crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The sentence was announced by John P...

TALLAHASSEE, FL. – Michael Termaine Bell, 43, of Marianna, FL., pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and marijuana, possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and marijuana, possession with intent to...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Jaron Williams, 44, of South Bend, Indiana, was sentenced Feb. 10, 2026, to 72 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing fentanyl, a mixture...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Michael O. Beers, 39, of Fort Wayne, was sentenced on Feb. 4, 2026, to 190 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to possessing with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, possessing a firearm in furtherance of...

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Corderrius Terrelle McShane, 38, of Ocala, Florida, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after previously pleading guilty to distribution of more than 40 grams of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug...

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Kevin Lamonte Powell Jr., 41, of Crestview, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after having previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon. His wife and codefendant, Shantel Marie Powell, 38, of Crestview...