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Federal jury convicts Derrick Long in Monroe drug trafficking case

A federal jury in Monroe, Louisiana, has found Derrick Long, also known as "Deelong," guilty of drug trafficking.

By Shreveport Reporter | Nov 19, 2024

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Lafayette man sentenced to over 17 years for child pornography production

Matthew Matherne, a 46-year-old resident of Broussard, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for producing child pornography.

By Shreveport Reporter | Nov 15, 2024

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Pineville man sentenced to over 12 years for illegal firearm possession

By Shreveport Reporter | Nov 7, 2024

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown has announced the sentencing of Derrick Dewayne Swafford, a 30-year-old from Pineville, Louisiana.

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Georgia woman sentenced to prison for drug trafficking through Acadiana area

By Shreveport Reporter | Oct 23, 2024

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown has announced the sentencing of Sarah Rose Cea, a 34-year-old resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Cea received a 15-year prison sentence followed by three years of supervised release for drug trafficking charges. The sentence was handed down by United States District Judge David C. Joseph.

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Jewelry store robber sentenced to over two decades in federal prison

By Shreveport Reporter | Oct 11, 2024

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown has announced the sentencing of Trevione James Terry, 26, from Houston, who was convicted in a jewelry store robbery case in Lake Charles. United States District Judge James D. Cain, Jr. sentenced Terry to 241 months in prison and five years of supervised release.

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Owner/operator pleads guilty to wire fraud charge involving retirement services

By Shreveport Reporter | Aug 16, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, La. – United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Jerry O. Pearson, 61, appeared in the Western District of Louisiana today and pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. United States District Judge Dee D. Drell presided over the hearing in Alexandria.

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Shreveport woman pleads guilty to aiming laser pointer at aircraft

By Shreveport Reporter | Aug 13, 2024

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced today that April Nicole Poitras, 45, of Shreveport, Louisiana, has entered a guilty plea in federal court. Poitras appeared before United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr., and pleaded guilty to two counts of aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft.

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Romanian citizens sentenced for wire fraud scheme involving false IDs

By Shreveport Reporter | Jul 24, 2024

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Dorin Munteanu Racu, also known as Adrian Ciobanu, a 41-year-old Romanian citizen unlawfully residing in the Western District of Louisiana, has been sentenced to federal prison. United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. handed down the maximum sentence of 60 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.

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Crime spree ends with lengthy federal sentences for three Louisiana men

By Shreveport Reporter | Jul 3, 2024

Three men who engaged in a crime spree across multiple states have been sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. Each defendant pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery and possessing a firearm during a crime of violence.

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U.S Attorney announces availability of Project Safe Neighborhoods grant funds

By Shreveport Reporter | Jun 25, 2024

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown and the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Task Force have announced the availability of approximately $152,565 in PSN grant funds for the Western District of Louisiana. The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), and Bureau of Justice Assistance are seeking applications for funding under the PSN Program. At least 30% ($41,192.55) of the grant funds must be designated for new and/or current gang violence reduction strategies in the Western District.

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United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

By Shreveport Reporter | Jun 14, 2024

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown joined national, state, local, and Tribal leaders today in recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Since 2006, WEAAD has been commemorated to promote awareness and increase understanding of the many forms of elder abuse as well as the resources available to those at risk. Highlighting the partnership between law enforcement and the public, U.S. Attorney Brown emphasized the importance of awareness and education.

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Speaker Johnson criticizes Biden's Israel policy, addresses antisemitism on campuses

By Shreveport Reporter | May 9, 2024

Speaker Johnson recently appeared on Squawk Box to discuss President Biden's stance on Israel, the rising issue of antisemitism on college campuses, and the proposed SAVE Act.

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Speaker Johnson remains firm after failed attempt to vacate position

By Shreveport Reporter | May 8, 2024

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson addressed the media following a failed motion to vacate his position as Speaker of the House. He expressed gratitude towards his colleagues for their support and dismissed the attempt to remove him from office as misguided.

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House passes Equal Representation Act: Speaker Johnson's statement

By Shreveport Reporter | May 8, 2024

In a significant move, Speaker Johnson has issued a statement following the House's approval of Rep. Chuck Edwards’ Equal Representation Act. This proposed legislation mandates the inclusion of a citizenship question in the decennial census and necessitates the exclusion of noncitizens from the population count used to determine each state’s U.S. House representation and electors.

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Speaker Johnson Launches House-wide Effort to Crack Down on Antisemitism on College Campuses

By Shreveport Reporter | Apr 30, 2024

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson, along with House Republican leadership and Committee Chairs, announced a new House-wide effort to address antisemitism on college campuses and ensure universities are held accountable for protecting Jewish students.“We will use all tools available to us to address this scourge,” stated Speaker Johnson during the press conference.The effort will involve various committees within the House, including the Education and Workforce Committee, the Ways and Means Committee, the Energy and Commerce Committee, the Judiciary Committee, the...

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Speaker Johnson's Office to Host Satellite Office Hours

By Shreveport Reporter | Apr 26, 2024

Speaker Johnson's Office to Host Satellite Office HoursSpeaker Johnson's district staff will be hosting satellite office hours to assist constituents throughout Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District who need help navigating federal agencies. The district staff members will be available to assist Louisianians with federal agency programs such as Social Security, Medicare, military, and veterans’ issues. Staff are also available to help constituents obtain the status of pending cases and provide passport information. For additional information or questions, please call...

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Speaker Johnson Discusses National Security Supplemental Plan and Urgent Border Security Measures

By Shreveport Reporter | Apr 17, 2024

WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson recently appeared on Fox Business and CNN to discuss the House's national security supplemental plan and the pressing need for border security measures.In his interviews, Speaker Johnson highlighted the improvements made to the Senate supplemental bill, emphasizing, "What we've done is we've taken the senate supplemental bill, and we've improved the process and the policy, and that's a really important thing." He elaborated on the changes made, including the addition of measures such as the REPO Act and increased accountabilities and...

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House GOP Leadership Statement on Senate Ignoring Constitutional Duty to Hold Mayorkas Impeachment Trial

By Shreveport Reporter | Apr 17, 2024

WASHINGTON — House GOP leadership, including Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman Stefanik, expressed strong condemnation after the Senate voted to dismiss the articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The Senate's decision was seen as a failure to uphold its constitutional duty to hold a trial.In a joint statement, the House GOP leaders criticized the Senate Democrats for bypassing their responsibility, stating, "By voting unanimously to bypass their constitutional responsibility, every single...

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Speaker Johnson Releases Fact Sheet on Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act

By Shreveport Reporter | Apr 12, 2024

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Mike Johnson released a fact sheet on the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, which aims to address FBI abuses and prevent unnecessary investigations. The proposed Act would bring significant changes to intelligence operations in the United States.According to Speaker Johnson, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act is a comprehensive initiative that includes 56 significant reforms, making it the most extensive intelligence reform package since the establishment of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) in...

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Speaker Johnson’s Office to Host Additional Satellite Office Hours Throughout Louisiana

By Shreveport Reporter | Apr 2, 2024

Speaker Johnson's district staff will be hosting satellite office hours to assist constituents throughout Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District with navigating federal agencies. The district staff members will be available to help with federal agency programs such as Social Security, Medicare, military, and veterans’ issues. They will also assist in obtaining the status of pending cases and provide passport information.According to the announcement, the office hours will take place at various locations throughout Louisiana on Wednesday, April 3, and Friday, April 5. The...