PRESS RELEASES - JUNE 2008
| June 03, 2008 | RATLIFF, Janice Lynn | Arraignment |
| June 13, 2008 | RATLIFF, Janice Lynn | Guilty Plea |
| June 14, 2008 | McMAHAN, Jeff McMAHAN, Lori |
Conviction |
| June 18, 2008 | OPERATION SIXKILLER SENTENCINGS: DEFFEBAUGH, Benjamin FORD, Prentice |
Sentencing |
| June 19, 2008 | DIXON, Maurice Obie | Sentencing |
| June 19, 2008 | FEDERAL GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS: DEAN, Michael Ray DUNCAN, Edward Dean a/k/a DUNCAN, Dean FRANCIS, Hannah Elizabeth; GARCIA, Pablo Garcia HARDING, Freda LUELLEN, Rickey Dee, Jr. MONTANO, Jorge a/k/a CARDENAS, Jorge PACHECO, Jose Miguel a/k/a "BEBE" PEREZ, Favio Paez a/k/a "GUERO" VANN, Albert Lee WEST, Owen Lee |
Indictment |
| June 19, 2008 | RICE, Jack | Sentencing |
FOR RELEASE: June 03, 2008
SUBJECT: RATLIFF, Janice Lynn
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that JANICE LYNN RATLIFF, age 53, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, was arraigned on charges of Bank Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1344.
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. “From about September 2004 through April 2005, RATLIFF is alleged to have devised a scheme and artifice to defraud The Bank N.A., of McAlester, Oklahoma.”
“Under the scheme, the defendant assertedly opened a bank account with The Bank N.A., using forged and fraudulent documents. She then reportedly made deposits into the account of approximately 10 checks totaling approximately $116,430.84, made payable to Wynn’s Electronics. The defendant was employed by Wynn’s Electronics at the time of the offenses.”
“During the alleged offenses, RATLIFF served as the office manager of the business entity Jim Wynn, Inc., the holding company of a Radio Shack franchise, in Wilburton,” reported U.S. Attorney Sperling. “The defendant oversaw inventory management, managed other employees, processed payroll information for herself and other employees, and was responsible for recording and processing payments by vendors. She was also responsible for making bank deposits for the business.”
“The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the defendant’s plea of not guilty. The defendant waived her right to a preliminary hearing. RATLIFF was released on bond.”
“The statutory range of punishment is not more than thirty (30) years imprisonment and/or up to $1,000,000.00 in fines,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling.”
“Assistant United States Attorney Paul G. Hess represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: June 13, 2008
SUBJECT: RATLIFF, Janice Lynn
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that JANICE LYNN RATLIFF, age 53, of Wilburton, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Bank Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1344.
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. “From about September 2004 through April 2005, RATLIFF devised a scheme and artifice to defraud The Bank N.A., of McAlester, Oklahoma.”
“Under the scheme, the defendant assertedly opened a bank account with The Bank N.A., using forged and fraudulent documents. She then reportedly made deposits into the account of approximately 10 checks totaling approximately $116,430.84, made payable to Wynn’s Electronics. The defendant was employed by Wynn’s Electronics at the time of the offenses.”
“During the offenses, RATLIFF served as the office manager of the business entity Jim Wynn, Inc., the holding company of a Radio Shack franchise, in Wilburton,” reported U.S. Attorney Sperling. “The defendant oversaw inventory management, managed other employees, processed payroll information for herself and other employees, and was responsible for recording and processing payments by vendors. She was also responsible for making bank deposits for the business.”
“The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the defendant’s waiver of indictment, accepted her plea of guilty, and found the defendant guilty. The Court ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled upon its completion. RATLIFF was released on bond, pending sentencing. ”
“The statutory range of punishment is not more than thirty (30) years imprisonment and/or up to $1,000,000.00 in fines,” stated U.S. Attorney Sperling. “Preliminary sentencing guidelines project the defendant could be sentenced to a term of imprisonment.”
“Assistant United States Attorney Paul G. Hess represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: June 14, 2008
SUBJECT: McMAHAN, Jeff; and McMAHAN, Lori
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that JEFF McMAHAN, and LORI McMAHAN, husband and wife, both of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, were found guilty by a federal jury in Muskogee. JEFF McMAHAN is the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector.
“The conspiracy is the primary charge,” stated United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. “The defendants conspired to commit dishonest public service mail fraud. They also conspired to commit racketeering in the form of illicit interstate travel.”
“After ten days of trial, the jury deliberated into the night on Friday, and for over five hours on Saturday before returning guilty verdicts for each of the defendants,” continued U.S. Attorney Sperling. “We are appreciative of their time and attention and for their discerning service.”
“Chief District Judge James H. Payne, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over the trial. Judge Payne entered the verdicts of guilt, and ordered the completion of presentence reports. Sentencings will be scheduled upon their completion. Pursuant to federal law, both defendants remain on bond, pending sentencing.”
“The charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division. The defendants were indicted by a federal grand jury in January 2008.”
“JEFF and LORI McMAHAN conspired with each other and with others, to commit mail fraud and racketeering. In his official capacity as Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector, JEFF McMAHAN deprived others of the intangible right of honest services. The defendants received bribes and gratuities in exchange for favorable treatment by JEFF McMAHAN, to an un-indicted co-conspirator/ schemer and other entities owned by the un-indicted co-conspirator/schemer and others.”
“During JEFF McMAHAN’s campaign for Oklahoma State Auditor, JEFF McMAHAN, LORI McMAHAN and others on McMAHAN’s behalf, received cash, other items of value, supplies and straw contributions which far exceeded the legal limits of allowed contributions.”
“Assistant United States Attorneys Gay Guthrie and Ryan Roberts represented the United States at trial. These verdicts are a remarkable testament to the diligent investigation and prosecution by AUSAs Gay Guthrie and Ryan Roberts, special agents of the FBI, and IRS-CID.”
“We are grateful for the opportunity to have presented the admissible evidence available to us,” remarked U.S. Attorney Sperling. “The evidence we presented was the product of what the defendants did. The witnesses were the defendants’ trusted associates and friends – until the investigation became known. The defendants tried to keep their actions under the radar. They took thousands of dollars in illegal campaign contributions, gifts, jewelry, and trips. They concocted cover stories. Public corruption is simply a disgrace.”
“We are grateful to Chairman John Raley and the State Ethics Commission for their leadership to promote honest government service,” U.S. Attorney Sperling noted.
“Public corruption poses probably the greatest threat to the credibility of all levels of government,” stated Michael B. Ward, Special Agent in Charge of Oklahoma City Division of the FBI. “It undermines the community’s faith and confidence, and erodes trust in the institution upon which the democratic system is based. The FBI is committed to addressing public corruption and will continue to work with all partners in pursuit of these efforts.”
“The laws were created equally for all and no one is above them, including public officials. IRS-Criminal Investigation is committed to insuring that those in public office comply with the same laws as the citizens they were elected to serve,” said Mike P. Lahey, Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in Oklahoma.
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FOR RELEASE: June 18, 2008
SUBJECT: DEFFEBAUGH, Benjamin
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that BENJAMIN DEFFEBAUGH, age 30, of Summit, Oklahoma, was sentenced for Possession with Intent to Distribute and Distribution of Cocaine Base a/k/a “crack” Cocaine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance, in violation of Title 21 U.S.C. Section 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C). The defendant pled guilty to the charges in January 2008.
“DEFFEBAUGH was sentenced to 88 months imprisonment, 36 months supervised release, and ordered to pay a Special Assessment of $100.00,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.
“Charges arose from a huge task force investigation coordinated by our office under the Drug Enforcement Administration umbrella,” reported U.S. Attorney Sperling. “This particular case was the product of work by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics. An OBN undercover agent facilitated this important case.”
“On May17, 2007, DEFFEBAUGH had in his possession and intended to distribute crack cocaine. On December 18, 2007, a felony information was filed charging DEFFEBAUGH with possessing and distributing cocaine base.”
“The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over today’s sentencing. Judge White ordered the defendant remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service to begin serving his sentence.”
“This prosecution is just one of over 90 arrest warrants issued in Operation Sixkiller,” reported U.S. Attorney Sperling. “The task force effort joined 22 local, county, state and federal prosecution and investigative agencies. District 25 District Attorney Tom Giulioli and District 15 District Attorney Larry Moore are leading the state prosecutions. Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace is the primary federal prosecutor for the Eastern District.”
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FOR RELEASE: June 18, 2008
SUBJECT: FORD, Prentice
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that PRENTICE FORD, age 40, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, was sentenced for Possession with Intent to Distribute and Distribution of Cocaine Base a/k/a “crack” Cocaine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance, in violation of Title 21 U.S.C. Section 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C). The defendant pled guilty to the charges in December 2007.
“FORD was sentenced to 78 months imprisonment, 48 months supervised release, and ordered to pay a Special Assessment fee of $100.00,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.
“Charges arose from a huge task force investigation coordinated by our office under the Drug Enforcement Administration umbrella,” reported U.S. Attorney Sperling. “This particular case was the product of work by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics. An OBN undercover agent facilitated this important case.”
“In March and July 2007, in Okmulgee County, FORD had in his possession and intended to distribute crack cocaine. The defendant was indicted on November 7, 2007.”
“The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over today’s sentencing. Judge White ordered the defendant remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service to begin serving his sentence.”
“This prosecution is just one of over 90 arrest warrants issued in Operation Sixkiller,” reported U.S. Attorney Sperling. “The task force effort joined 22 local, county, state and federal prosecution and investigative agencies. District 25 District Attorney Tom Giulioli and District 15 District Attorney Larry Moore are leading the state prosecutions. Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace is the primary federal prosecutor for the Eastern District.”
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FOR RELEASE: June 19, 2008
SUBJECT: DIXON, Maurice Obie
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that MAURICE OBIE DIXON, age 46, of Lancaster, Texas, was sentenced for Possession of Fifteen or More Counterfeit Access Devices, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1029(a)(3) and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2. DIXON pled guilty to the charges in October 2007.
“DIXON was sentenced to 30 months imprisonment, 36 months supervised release, and ordered to make restitution in the amount of $4,126.56. The defendant was also ordered to pay a special assessment fee of $100.00,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.
“The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over today’s sentencing. The Court ordered the defendant to remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service to begin serving his sentence.”
“Charges arose from an investigation by United States Secret Service,” remarked U.S. Attorney Sperling. “The offense took place on August 24, 2007. U.S. Secret Service agents in Dallas, Texas, were conducting an investigation into the use of counterfeit credit cards in the Dallas area. As part of that investigation, agents were attempting to locate Djuan Jahmar Orr and discovered he was staying in a room at the Day’s Inn in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Agents also determined the room had been rented using a counterfeit American Express card. Agents located Orr in the parking lot and placed him under arrest. Agents went to the room and located DIXON. Inside the room, agents also discovered 22 counterfeit credit cards,” concluded U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“Assistant United States Attorney Christopher J. Wilson represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: June 19, 2008
SUBJECT: FEDERAL GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS: DEAN, Michael Ray; DUNCAN, Edward Dean; a/k/a DUNCAN, Dean; FRANCIS, Hannah Elizabeth; HARDING, Freda; LUELLEN, Rickey Dee, Jr.; PACHECO, Jose Miguel; a/k/a "BEBE"; PEREZ, Favio Paez; a/k/a "GUERO"; GARCIA, Pablo Garcia; MONTANO, Jorge; a/k/a CARDENAS, Jorge; VANN, Albert Lee; and WEST, Owen Lee
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling announced today the results of the June 2008 Federal Grand Jury.
“The following named individuals have been charged with a federal crime or crimes by the return of an indictment by the Grand Jury. A grand jury Indictment does not constitute evidence of guilt. A grand jury Indictment is a method of bringing formal charges against the defendant. A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges and may not be found guilty unless evidence establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Statutory maximum punishments are in parentheses. United States Sentencing Guidelines may be considered, upon conviction, by the sentencing court. Federal prison sentences are non-parolable”.
MICHAEL RAY DEAN, age 28, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma.
Embezzlement and Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization
The defendant allegedly converted to his own use approximately $10,300.00 from the Creek Nation Travel Plaza. DEAN worked as a clerk behind the counter at the travel plaza at the time of the offenses. The offenses allegedly took place from on or about July 2003 through January 18, 2007. The charges are in violation of Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1163. Charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Muskogee Creek Nation Attorney General’s Office.
(Up to 10 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 fine.)
Assistant United States Attorney Linda A. Epperley
EDWARD DEAN DUNCAN, a/k/a Dean Duncan, age 58, of Spencerville, Choctaw County, Oklahoma.
Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Maintaining Drug-Involved Premises.
The defendant allegedly knowingly and intentionally possessed with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Charge two alleges that the defendant unlawfully maintained a place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, and using methamphetamine. The offenses allegedly occurred in March 2008. The charges are in violation of Title 21, U.S.C., Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A), and Title 21, U.S.C., Section 856(a)(1). Charges arose from an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
(Count 1 – From 10 years to life imprisonment and/or up to $4,000,000.00 fine.
Count 2 – Up to 20 years imprisonment and/or up to $500,000.00 fine.)
Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson
HANNAH ELIZABETH FRANCIS, age 60, of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Embezzlement and Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization.
The defendant allegedly converted to her own use approximately $7,252.00 from the Muscogee Creek Nation Tax Commission. FRANCIS worked as a counter clerk receiving payments from customers for car tag sales at the time of the offenses. The offenses allegedly took place from on or about July 2003 through March 7, 2007. The charges are in violation of Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1163. Charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Muskogee Creek Nation Attorney General’s Office.
(Up to 10 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 fine.)
Assistant United States Attorney Linda A. Epperley
FREDA HARDING, age 54, of Tullahassee, Wagoner County, Oklahoma.
5 Counts of Theft from Social Security Administration.
The defendant allegedly received and negotiated monthly checks from the Social Security Administration that were for the benefit of her grandmother, Lucinda Johnson. On or about April 25, 2003, Lucinda Johnson passed away. The defendant allegedly did not notify the Social Security Administration of the death of her grandmother. HARDING allegedly received and negotiated approximately 98 monthly checks totalling $25,844.40 from May 2003 through May 2007. The charges are in violation of Title 18, U.S.C., Section 641. Charges arose from an investigation by the Social Security Administration.
(Up to 10 years each count and/or $250,000.00 fine, each count.)
Assistant United States Attorney Paul G. Hess
RICKEY DEE LUELLEN, JR., age 30, of Wagoner, Oklahoma.
2 Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Child and 1 Count of Possession of One or More Visual Depictions of a Minor Engaging in Sexually Explicit Conduct.
On two separate incidences in May 2006, the defendant allegedly engaged in sexually explicit conduct with a minor child under the age of eighteen, for the purpose of producing a visual depiction of the conduct. In February 2008, the defendant allegedly possessed one or more visual depictions of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct. The depictions were allegedly transported by means of a computer across state lines. The charges are in violation of Title 18, U.S.C., Section 2251(a) and Title 18, U.S.C., Section 2252(a)(4)(B). Charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(Counts 1 and 2 – From 15-30 years imprisonment and/or $250,000.00 fine, each count
Count 3 – Up to 10 years imprisonment and/or $250,000.00 fine.)
Assistant United States Attorney Christopher J. Wilson
JOSE MIGUEL PACHECO, a/k/a BEBE, age 19, FAVIO PAEZ PEREZ, a/k/a GUERO, age 31, PABLO GARCIA GARCIA, age 24, and JORGE MONTANO, a/k/a JORGE CARDENAS, age 35, all of Muskogee, Oklahoma.
10 Count Indictment charging defendants with Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute; Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime; and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
The defendants, on numerous dates allegedly from March 14, 2008 to April 3, 2008, possessed and distributed marijuana and methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, U.S.C., Sections 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(D), and 841(b)(1)(B). Additionally, PACHECO allegedly was in possession of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, in violation of Title 18, U.S.C., Section 924(c). Further, PACHECO was assertedly a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(1). Charges arose from an investigation by the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
(Up to life imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 fine.)
Assistant United States Attorney Robert A. Wallace
ALBERT LEE VANN, age 46, of Adair County, Oklahoma.
Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor Child in Indian Country and Sexual Abuse of a Minor Child in Indian Country.
On or about August 10, 2003 and August 9, 2006, within Indian Country, the defendant allegedly engaged in a sexual act with a minor Indian child who had not attained the age of 12. The charge is in violation of Title 18, U.S.C., Sections 2241(c), 1151 and 1153. On or about May 2007, within Indian Country, the defendant allegedly engaged in a sexual act with a minor Indian child who was more than 12 years old but under the age of 16 years of age. This charge is in violation of Title 18, U.S.C., Sections 2243(a), 1151 and 1153. Charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cherokee Marshal Service.
(Not less than 30 years imprisonment and/or $250,000.00 fine.)
Assistant United States Attorney Christopher J. Wilson
OWEN LEE WEST, age 77, of Wagoner County, Oklahoma.
2 Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Child.
Between January 1, 2001 and April 29, 2003, the defendant engaged in sexually explicit conduct with a minor child under the age of 18, for the purpose of producing a visual depiction of such conduct. On another date between April 30, 2003 and February 7, 2008, WEST engaged in sexually explicit conduct with a minor child under the age of 18, for the purpose of producing a visual depiction of the conduct. The depictions were allegedly created by materials that have been mailed, shipped and transported in interstate and foreign commerce. The charges are in violation of Tile 18, U.S.C., Section 2251(a). Charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(From 15 - 30 years imprisonment and/or $250,000.00 fine, each count.)
Assistant United States Attorney Christopher J. Wilson
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FOR RELEASE: June 19, 2008
SUBJECT: RICE, Jack
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that JACK RICE, age 62, of Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, was sentenced on conspiracy to travel in interstate commerce to carry on unlawful activities, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C., Section 371 and Title 18 U.S.C., Section 1952(a)(3). RICE is the last defendant to be sentenced of the 13 co-defendants indicted on July 19, 2007, by a federal grand jury. He pled guilty to the charges on October 26, 2007.
“RICE was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment, 24 months supervised release, and ordered to pay a special assessment fee of $100.00,” stated U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.
"The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over today’s sentencing. The Court ordered the defendant to report to the U.S. Marshal Service by noon on July 1, 2008, to begin serving his sentence.”
“Eleven men and two women were charged with a McAlester - area drug conspiracy that has been under investigation since 2003,” U.S. Attorney Sperling reported. “The charged conspiracy involves large quantities of methamphetamine distribution. Federal sentences of imprisonment are not subject to parole.”
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics, Drug Enforcement Administration, District Attorney Drug Task Forces 18 & 22, Hughes and Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Departments, McAlester Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma National Guard, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.”
“The conspirators engaged in financial transactions in criminally derived property to further drug business and conceal the true source of assets. The co-defendants used a portion of money derived from the sale of methamphetamine to purchase additional methamphetamine. Additionally, they invested a portion of the proceeds of their illegal drug sales in assets in such a manner to obscure and hide the true source of the money. As part of the conspiracy they purchased assets using currency in such an amount, quantity and form so that the true source of the funds used to purchase the assets were hidden from law enforcement. It was further part of the conspiracy that they titled purchased assets in the names of nominee owners to avoid potential exposure to forfeiture provisions of drug and money laundering statutes in an effort to preserve their ill gotten gains,” continued U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“All other defendants in this case have begun serving their sentences,” U.S. Attorney Sperling reported.
- “On May 7, 2008, BRIAN FRY, age 25, of McAlester, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 240 months imprisonment, 36 months supervised release, and ordered to pay a special assessment of $100.00.” FRY pled guilty on October 30, 2007, to money laundering conspiracy, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C., Sections 1956(h) and 1956(a)(1)(B).”
- On May 7, 2008, SHANNON FRY, age 34, of McAlester, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 120 months imprisonment, 36 months supervised release for Count One, and 60 months imprisonment and 36 months supervised release for Count Two, to run consecutively. The defendant was also ordered to pay a special assessment of $200.00.” FRY pled guilty on November 19, 2007, to money laundering conspiracy and conspiracy to travel in interstate commerce to carry on unlawful activities, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C., Sections 1956(h) and 1957(a), Title 18 U.S.C., Section 371 and Title 18 U.S.C., Section 1952(a)(3).”
- “On May 21, 2008, JARED MACCHIRELLA, age 32, of Stuart, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 120 months imprisonment, 36 months supervised release, and ordered to pay a special assessment of $200.00. On November 26, 2007, MACCHIRELLA pled guilty to two counts of interstate travel in aid of racketeering, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C., Section 1952(a)(3).”
- “On May 21, 2008, MICHAEL FRY, age 30, of McAlester, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 180 months imprisonment, 36 months supervised release, and ordered to pay a special assessment of $200.00. On November 19, 2007, FRY pled guilty to money laundering conspiracy and conspiracy to travel in interstate commerce to carry on unlawful activities, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C., Sections, 1956(h) and 1957(a), Title 18 U.S.C., Section 371 and Title 18 U.S.C., Section 1952(a)(3).”
- “On March 25, 2008, JENNIFER MARTIN, age 32, of McAlester, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 36 months imprisonment, 12 months supervised release, and ordered to pay a Special Assessment of $100.00. MARTIN pled guilty on August 27, 2007, to use of a communication facility in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of Title 21 U.S.C., Section 843(b).”
- “On March 25, 2008, HEATHER MCGEE, age 30, of Hanna, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 48 months imprisonment, 12 months supervised release, and ordered to pay a Special Assessment of $100.00. MCGEE pled guilty on September 21, 2007, to use of a communication facility in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of Title 21 U.S.C., Section 843(b).”
- “On March 26, 2008, JAMES SHELTON, age 45, of Owasso, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment, 24 months supervised release, and ordered to pay a Special Assessment of $100.00. SHELTON pled guilty on October 25, 2007, to conspiracy to possess methamphetamine, in excess of 500 grams, with intent to distribute, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C., Section 371 and Title 21 U.S.C., Section 841(a)(1).”
- “On January 31, 2008, JOEL SENNETT, age 29, of McAlester, Oklahoma. SENNETT was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment, 36 months supervised release, and ordered to pay a Special Assessment of $100.00, for interstate travel in aid of racketeering, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C. Sections 1952(a)(3).”
“Warrants remain outstanding for APOLONIO MENDOZA, age 42, and FERNANDO VAZQUEZ, age 26, both of Dallas, Texas, who are considered fugitives. MENDOZA is charged with Conspiracy, in violation of Title 21 U.S.C., Section 846, Use of a Communication Facility in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, in violation of Title 21 U.S.C., Section 843(b) and Interstate Travel in Aid of Racketeering, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C. § 1952(a)(3). VAZQUEZ is charged with Conspiracy, in violation of Title 21 U.S.C., Section 846 and Interstate Travel in Aid of Racketeering, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C., Section 1952(a)(3). Anyone having information on their whereabouts should contact the U.S. Marshal Service or your local law enforcement,” U.S. Attorney Sperling concluded.
United States Attorney Rob Wallace represented the United States at today’s sentencing.”
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