PRESS RELEASES - November 2006
November 8, 2006 - MCREYNOLDS, James Dennis
November 9, 2006 - BRULE, Sara Catherine
November 9, 2006 - CLAYBURN, Cheryl Marie
November 9, 2006 - KESSELRING, Seresa Ann;
a/k/a FRENCH, Seresa Ann;
a/k/a LAYMAN, Seresa Ann
November 9, 2006 - ROLON, Iran Lewis
November 14, 2006 - MITCHELL, Bryce Lee
November 14, 2006 - ROMERO, Victoriano
November 15, 2006 - CHECOTAH, Lisa Dawn;
ARNOLD, Brian
November 15, 2006 - CURRENS, Johnny Wayne
November 15, 2006 - MITCHELL, Tanya Marie
November 15, 2006 - ROSEBURR, Deborah Ann
November 15, 2006 - TRIPP, Jack Benny
November 16, 2006 - GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS - November 2006
BLALACK, Sandra R.
JOHNSON, Carey James
KNUTSON, Shawn Charles
MIDDLEBROOK, Ricky Glen
November 15, 2006 - HOGAN, Marshall Ray
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FOR RELEASE: November 8, 2006
SUBJECT: MCREYNOLDS, James Dennis
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that JAMES DENNIS MCREYNOLDS, age 60, of Idabel, Oklahoma pled guilty to false statement to an FDIC insured institution.
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Durant,” stated United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. “MCREYNOLDS falsified documents and presented false portfolios to the First National Bank of Idabel, Idabel National Bank, and McCurtain County National Bank to qualify for loans. As he became unable to repay the original loan amounts, other documents were falsified and presented to the banks to secure additional loans. When the defendant defaulted on loans in excess of $831,000.00, the FBI was called in to investigate.”
“The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted MCREYNOLDS’ guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. A sentencing date will be set after the completion of the report. The charge is in violation of 18 U.S.C. §1014, and the defendant could face up to thirty (30) years imprisonment and/or up to $1,000,000.00 in fines. Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represented the government at today’s hearing.”
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FOR RELEASE: November 9, 2006
SUBJECT: BRULE, Sara Catherine
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that SARA CATHERINE BRULE, age 22, of Gainesville, Texas, was sentenced for Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distribution of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §846.
“BRULE was sentenced to twenty (20) months imprisonment, sixty (60) months supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 assessment fee,” reported United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. “BRULE pled guilty to the charges in August of this year,” continued U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. “The defendant was one of nine federal defendants indicted in the Eastern District of Oklahoma as a result of the March 2006 arrests on drug related charges in South Central Oklahoma and Northern Texas. There were fifteen Federal Indictments for Conspiracy and Distribution of methamphetamine, and eighty-seven State of Oklahoma and State of Texas Indictments for additional drug charges.”
“This task force began when Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) supervisors committed resources to an ambitious undertaking,” recalled U.S. Attorney Sperling. “OSBI agents did doubletime on this enterprise, while performing many other duties for an unfunded mandate to investigate internet sexual predators of children.”
“OSBI agents did the legwork to parlay information from the Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, District 20 District Attorney’s Office Task Force, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, Ardmore Oklahoma Police Department, Carter County Oklahoma Sheriff’s Office, Gainesville Texas Police Department, Chickasaw Nation Lighthorse Police, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Chicago Illinois Police Department, Denton County Texas Sheriff’s Office, Denton Texas Police Department, United States Marshal Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs. This interstate enterprise operated from Oklahoma and Texas and was connected to a violent Chicago street gang known as Satan’s Disciples.”
“Over 100 drug defendants were successfully prosecuted by state and federal prosecutors. District Attorney Craig Ladd handled the lion’s share of the state defendants. U.S. Attorney Matt Orwig tackled a significant number of federal defendants in the Eastern District of Texas,” reflected U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“You have to see an assembly of 200 local, county, state and federal agents who gather in the middle of the night to serve more than 100 arrest warrants, in order to fully grasp the magnitude of this operation,” U.S. Attorney Sperling noted.
“Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace led the troops on the ground. We are gratified that arrestees were safely apprehended and law enforcement officers returned home without injury or incident.”
“Chief U.S. District Judge James H. Payne presided over today’s sentencing. Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace represented the government.”
“ELIJAH SALAZAR, ROCKY SALAZAR, CODY JOE SHELL, MATTHEW JOHN HORN, ISRAEL HERNANDEZ, CODY ALLEN PIERCE, IRAN LEWIS ROLON, AND DANIEL RAY GRAYSON were indicted with BRULE. All pled guilty except GRAYSON and have been or are awaiting sentencing. GRAYSON was found guilty by a federal jury on October 4 and awaits sentencing.”
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FOR RELEASE: November 9, 2006
SUBJECT: CLAYBURN, Cheryl Marie
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that CHERYL MARIE CLAYBURN, age 51, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, pled guilty to an Information charge of Theft of Government Funds.
“The charges arose from an investigation by the Social Security Administration’s Office of the Inspector General,” noted United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.
“The defendant’s mother received surviving widow benefits from the Social Security Administration,” explained U.S. Attorney Sperling. “After the defendant’s mother died, Social Security continued to pay the benefits due to being unaware of the mother’s death. The defendant withdrew the benefits payments from the mother’s account by forging her deceased mother’s name on the checks made payable to the defendant. The funds taken were in excess of $19,000.00, in violation of 21 U.S.C. Section 641.”
“The Honoraable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted CLAYBURN’s guilty plea and ordered the preparation of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled upon its completion. The defendant could face up to ten (10) years imprisonment and/or $25,000.00 in fines.
“Chris Wilson, Assistant United States Attorney, represented the government at today’s hearing.”
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FOR RELEASE: November 9, 2006
SUBJECT: KESSELRING, Seresa Ann; a/k/a FRENCH, Seresa Ann; a/k/a LAYMAN, Seresa Ann
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling announced today that SERESA ANN KESSELRING, a/k/a Seresa Ann French, a/k/a Seresa Ann Layman, age 36, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was sentenced for conspiracy to manufacture, possess with the intent to distribute and distribution of methamphetamine, in violation of 21U.S.C. § 846.
“KESSELRING was sentenced to eighty (80) months imprisonment, sixty (60) months supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 assessment fee,” reported United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling.
“The charges arose from an investigation by the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, Drug Enforcement Administration, assisted by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Tahlequah Police Department, and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse,” continued U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“KESSELRING pled guilty to the charges in May of this year,” commented U.S. Attorney Sperling. “The defendant was part of the conspiracy led by her father, CLONNIE ALONZO LAYMAN, who used his commercial welding business in Eufaula as a mechanism for purchasing large quantities of anhydrous ammonia.”
“Co-defendant HONG SON NGUYEN owned a convenience store in Oklahoma City. NGUYEN acquired and provided to LAYMAN large quantities of over-the-counter medications containing pseudoephedrine. He was convicted in July by a federal jury and is in jail awaiting sentencing.”
“LAYMAN cultivated a pool of methamphetamine manufacturers. In tandem they developed a number of locations at which methamphetamine could be manufactured. LAYMAN supplied the materials and they all “cooked” the meth, paying LAYMAN with finished product. The product was then disseminated to numerous parties for further distribution to users of the illicit drug.”
“This network of meth manufacturing and distribution was perhaps the largest at the time in Oklahoma,” remarked U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling at the time of LAYMAN’s guilty verdict in July. “We are grateful to the law enforcement officers and agents who, through diligent investigative efforts over an extended period of time, brought an end to this deadly drug operation.”
“Chief U.S. District Judge James H. Payne presided over today’s sentencing. Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace represented the United States.”
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FOR RELEASE: November 9, 2006
SUBJECT: ROLON, Iran Lewis
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that IRAN LEWIS ROLON, age 27, of Gainesville, Texas, was sentenced for Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distribution of methamphetamine, marijuana, and cocaine powder, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §846.
“ROLON was sentenced to nine (9) years imprisonment, sixty (60) months supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 assessment fee,” reported United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. “ROLON pled guilty to the charges in April of this year,” continued U.S. Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling. “The defendant was one of nine federal defendants indicted in the Eastern District of Oklahoma as a result of the March 2006 arrests on drug related charges in South Central Oklahoma and Northern Texas. There were fifteen Federal Indictments for Conspiracy and Distribution of methamphetamine, and eighty-seven State of Oklahoma and State of Texas Indictments for additional drug charges.”
“This task force began when Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) supervisors committed resources to an ambitious undertaking,” recalled U.S. Attorney Sperling. “OSBI agents did doubletime on this enterprise, while performing many other duties for an unfunded mandate to investigate internet sexual predators of children.”
“OSBI agents did the legwork to parlay information from the Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, District 20 District Attorney’s Office Task Force, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, Ardmore Oklahoma Police Department, Carter County Oklahoma Sheriff’s Office, Gainesville Texas Police Department, Chickasaw Nation Lighthorse Police, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Chicago Illinois Police Department, Denton County Texas Sheriff’s Office, Denton Texas Police Department, United States Marshal Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs. This interstate enterprise operated from Oklahoma and Texas and was connected to a violent Chicago street gang known as Satan’s Disciples.”
“Over 100 drug defendants were successfully prosecuted by state and federal prosecutors. District Attorney Craig Ladd handled the lion’s share of the state defendants. U.S. Attorney Matt Orwig tackled a significant number of federal defendants in the Eastern District of Texas,” reflected U.S. Attorney Sperling.
“You have to see an assembly of 200 local, county, state and federal agents who gather in the middle of the night to serve more than 100 arrest warrants, in order to fully grasp the magnitude of this operation,” U.S. Attorney Sperling noted.
“Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace led the troops on the ground. We are gratified that arrestees were safely apprehended and law enforcement officers returned home without injury or incident.”
“Chief U.S. District Judge James H. Payne presided over today’s sentencing. Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace represented the government.”
“ELIJAH SALAZAR, ROCKY SALAZAR, CODY JOE SHELL, MATTHEW JOHN HORN, ISRAEL HERNANDEZ, CODY ALLEN PIERCE, SARA CATHERINE BRULE, AND DANIEL RAY GRAYSON were indicted with ROLON. All pled guilty except GRAYSON and have been or are awaiting sentencing. GRAYSON was found guilty by a federal jury on October 4 and awaits sentencing.”
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FOR RELEASE: November 14, 2006
SUBJECT: MITCHELL, Bryce Lee
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that BRYCE LEE MITCHELL, age 24, of McAlester, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Possession of a List I Chemical with Intent to Manufacture a Controlled Substance. The offenses took place on or about March 23, 2006 to July 11, 2006 in Pittsburg County.
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Office, District 18 Narcotics Task Force, and the McAlester Police Department,” commented United States Attorney Sperling.
“After obtaining a search warrant, agents searched MITCHELL’s residence on Route 8 in Pittsburg County and found components of a methamphetamine lab. MITCHELL’s wife, Tanya Mitchell, was also arrested in connection with this incident. The investigation revealed that MITCHELL and others were purchasing pseudoephedrine from pharmacies in McAlester for use in manufacturing methamphetamine.”
"The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted MTICHELL’s guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled after its completion. The charge is in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 84 (c)(1), and the defendant could be sentenced to twenty (20) years imprisonment and/or $250,000.00 in fines. Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the government at today’s hearing. The defendant remains in the custody of the United States Marshals Service.”
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FOR RELEASE: November 14, 2006
SUBJECT: ROMERO, Victoriano
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that VICTORIANO ROMERO, age 41, of Sun Valley, California, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin, a Schedule I Controlled Substance.
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol,” commented United States Attorney Sperling.
“In September 2006, ROMERO was riding as a passenger in his own vehicle which was stopped on I-40 in Sequoyah County. OHP troopers observed the vehicle was speeding and crossing the lane line onto the shoulder. Upon being given consent to search the vehicle by ROMERO, troopers found 78 bundles of heroin in a fire extinguisher. The bundles contained approximately 900 grams of heroin.”
“The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted ROMERO’s guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled after its completion. The charge is in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B), and the defendant could be sentenced to forty (40) years imprisonment and/or $2,000,000.00 in fines. Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the government at today’s hearing. The defendant remains in the custody of the United States Marshals Service.”
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FOR RELEASE: November 15, 2006
SUBJECT: CHECOTAH, Lisa Dawn; and ARNOLD, Brian
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling announced today that LISA DAWN CHECOTAH, age 31, and BRIAN ARNOLD, age 31, both of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, was sentenced for Theft by Officers or Employees of Gaming Establishment on Indian Lands, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1167(b) and 2. The offenses took place from on or about January 1, 2002 until on or about August 3, 2002.
“CHECOTAH was sentenced to six months home detention and three (3) years probation,” reported United States Attorney Sperling. “ARNOLD was sentenced to three (3) years probation. The defendants were ordered to make restitution in the amount of $29,380.00, and to pay a special assessment of $100.00.
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. CHECOTAH, the floor manager at the Creek Nation Okmulgee Bingo Hall, stole VIP points from the establishment, and gave them to her husband and co-defendant, ARNOLD, who knowingly used them to win money at bingo and other gaming machines. The amount stolen was $29,380.00,” recalled U.S. Attorney Sperling. “Both defendants pled guilty to the charges in August of this year.”
“The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma in Muskogee presided over today’s sentencing. Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace represented the government.”
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FOR RELEASE: November 15, 2006
SUBJECT: CURRENS, Johnny Wayne
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that JOHNNY WAYNE CURRENS, age 68, of Shady Point, Oklahoma, was sentenced for Filing a False Federal Income Tax Return, in violation of Title 26, United States Code, Section 7206(1). CURRENS pled guilty in August 2006.
“CURRENS was sentenced to six months home detention and two (2) years probation,” reported United States Attorney Sperling. “The defendant was also ordered to make restitution to the Internal Revenue Service, due within seven (7) days, in the amount of $58,354.43, and to pay a special assessment fee of $100.00. CURRENS and his wife are forbidden by court order from assisting in tax preparation in any way.”
“Charges arose from an investigation conducted by the Internal Revenue Service, in LeFlore County,” recalls U.S. Attorney Sperling. “CURRENS was a trained, paid tax preparer, who failed to keep business records to determine his actual income from the business. For the years 1999, 2000, and 2001, the defendant under-reported the amount of gross receipts for his business, Currens Income Tax Service. The investigation revealed the amount of under-reported income during this three-year period to be over $225,000.00.”
“The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern district of Oklahoma in Muskogee, presided over the sentencing. Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace represented the government.”
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FOR RELEASE: November 15, 2006
SUBJECT: MITCHELL, Tanya Marie
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that TANYA MARIE MITCHELL, age 23, of McAlester, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Possession of a List I Chemical.
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Office, District 18 Narcotics Task Force, and the McAlester Police Department,” commented United States Attorney Sperling.
“After obtaining a search warrant, agents searched the Pittsburg County residence of the defendant and her co-defendant husband, BRYCE LEE MITCHELL and found components of a methamphetamine lab. BRYCE LEE MITCHELL pled guilty to Possession of a List I Chemical with Intent to Manufacture a Controlled Substance on November 14, 2006. The investigation revealed that TANYA MITCHELL and others were purchasing pseudoephedrine from pharmacies in McAlester for use in manufacturing methamphetamine.”
“The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted MTICHELL’s guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled after its completion. The charge is in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841 (c)(2), and the defendant could be sentenced to twenty (20) years imprisonment and/or $250,000.00 in fines. Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the government at today’s hearing. The defendant remains in the custody of the United States Marshals Service.”
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FOR RELEASE: November 15, 2006
SUBJECT: ROSEBURR, Deborah Ann
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that DEBORAH ANN ROSEBURR, age 50, of Boley, Oklahoma, was sentenced for Misappropriation of Postal Funds, a misdemeanor, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1711.
“ROSEBURR, who pled guilty in July 2006, was sentenced to two (2) years probation, ordered to make full restitution of $4,532.83, and pay a $25 special assessment fee,” reported United States Attorney Sperling. “The defendant was ordered to pay $4,000.00 of the restitution today along with the special assessment fee. The remainder was ordered to be paid within thirty days.”
“Charge arose from an investigation by the United States Postal Service regarding misappropriation of postal funds and money orders in the approximate amount of $4,532.83. ROSEBURR was serving in the official employment duties as Postmaster Leave Replacement at the Boley Post Office.”
“The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma in Muskogee presided over today’s sentencing. Assistant United States Attorney Paul G. Hess represented the government.”
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FOR RELEASE: November 15, 2006
SUBJECT: TRIPP, Jack Benny
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that JACK BENNY TRIPP, age 54, of McAlester, Oklahoma, pled guilty to an Information charge of a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922 (g)(1).
“Charges arose from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Muskogee Police Department and the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Department,” commented United States Attorney Sperling.
“In September 2006, a federal search warrant was executed at the defendant’s residence in rural Pittsburg County. During the search, agents located a 22 caliber rifle in defendant’s closet as well as ammunition. TRIPP’s possession of the rifle was illegal because he is a convicted felon, having been previously convicted of burglary in the second degree, felony driving under the influence, and murder in the second degree.
“The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted TRIPP’s guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled after its completion. The defendant could be sentenced to up to life in prison and/or $250,000.00 in fines. Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the government at the hearing. The defendant remains in the custody of the United States Marshals Service.”
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FOR RELEASE: November 16, 2006
SUBJECT: GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS - November 2006
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling announced today the results of the November 2006 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.
SANDRA R. BLALACK, age 40, of Antlers, Oklahoma. Embezzlement of Government Funds. Charges arose from an investigation by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs. BLALACK allegedly kept for her own use $51,979.00, to which her minor children were entitled, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 641 and 2
(Up to 10 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 fines).
Assistant United States Attorney Paul G. Hess.
CAREY JAMES JOHNSON, age 35, of Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition. Charges arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. An OHP trooper stopped JOHNSON’s vehicle on I-40 in Sequoyah County in October 2005. Pursuant to a search of the vehicle, the trooper is alleged to have located a loaded 9mm pistol in the center console and a loaded .45 caliber pistol in the trunk. JOHNSON, a convicted felon, is charged with possessing the firearms and ammunition, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2)
(Up to 10 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 fine).
Assistant United States Attorney Christopher J. Wilson.
SHAWN CHARLES KNUTSON, age 26, of Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. Mailing Threatening Communications. Charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. KNUTSON allegedly sent through the United States Postal Service three separate written communications to individuals threatening to injure them. The threats were made to two federal district judges and a citizen in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The defendant is, and was at the time of the alleged crimes, a convicted felon incarcerated in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. These crimes are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 876
(Up to 25 years imprisonment and/or up to $750,000.00 fines).
Assistant United States Attorney Paul G. Hess.
RICKY GLEN MIDDLEBROOK, age 31, of Hugo, Oklahoma. Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. Charges arose from an investigation by the United States Forest Service in McCurtain County. The defendant allegedly possessed with the intent to distribute in excess of 55 grams of methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B)(viii), and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2
(Up to 10 years imprisonment and/or up to $4,000,000.00 fines).
Assistant United States Attorney Ryan M. Roberts.
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FOR RELEASE: November 17, 2006
SUBJECT: HOGAN, Marshall Ray
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling announced that MARSHALL RAY HOGAN, age 22, of Atoka, Oklahoma, was sentenced for Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2). The defendant pled guilty to the charge in June 2006.
“HOGAN was sentenced to sixty (60) months imprisonment and thirty-six (36) months supervised release,” commented United States Attorney Sperling. “The defendant was also ordered to pay a special assessment fee of $100.00.”
“The charges arose from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Atoka County Sheriff’s Office,” recalled U.S. Attorney Sperling. “On January 6, 2006, the defendant, under arrest, was handcuffed and seated in the front seat of an Atoka County Deputy’s patrol car for outstanding state felony warrants. The defendant drove away from the scene of the stop while the Deputy was searching the defendant’s vehicle.”
“The patrol car was subsequently located in Pushmataha County by Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) aircraft. The trooper pilot spotted fires set by the defendant with flares taken from the patrol car. HOGAN was tracked and located in a wooded area. He pointed a loaded Remington 870 Police Shotgun, which had been taken from the patrol car, at the troopers.”
“The Honorable James H. Payne, Senior District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma presided at today’s sentencing. Assistant United States Attorney Dennis A. Fries represented the government.”
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