Eastern District of Oklahoma

Muskogee, Oklahoma - Attorney General Eric Holder announced on Wednesday that the Justice Department collected approximately $24.7 billion in civil and criminal actions in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014. The more than $24 billion in collections in FY 2014 represents nearly eight and a half times the appropriated $2.91 billion budget for the 94 U.S. Attorney’s offices and the main litigating divisions in that same period.

United States Attorney Mark Green announced today that the Eastern District of Oklahoma collected $3,282,431 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2014. Of this amount, $417,196 was collected in criminal actions and $2,865,235 was collected in civil actions.

Additionally, the U.S. Attorney’s office in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, working with partner agencies and divisions, collected $852,749 in asset forfeiture actions in FY 2014. Forfeited assets deposited into the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund are used to restore funds to crime victims and for a variety of law enforcement purposes.

“Collection of monies due the United States of America in both criminal and civil matters is a responsibility of this U.S. Attorney’s Office as well as those across our nation. We here in the Eastern District of Oklahoma are committed to fulfilling that responsibility,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Green.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that AMANDA DAWN COOKSON, age 27, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma pled guilty to Interstate Travel or Transportation in Aid of Racketeering Enterprises, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1952(a)(3).

Charges are a result of an investigation by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and was coordinated by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) of the Eastern District of Oklahoma. OCDETF is an initiative led, and coordinated by, the Office of the United States Attorney. The defendant was indicted in July, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that beginning on or about April 22, 2012, the defendant, traveled in interstate commerce from the State of Oklahoma to Little Rock, Arkansas, and purchased Oxycodone from Walgreens Pharmacy with a false prescription with the intent to promote, manage, establish, carry on and facilitate the promotion, management, establishment and carrying on of an unlawful activity, that is, a business enterprise involving narcotics or controlled substances in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846, 841(a)(1), and 841(b)(1)(C), and thereafter performed or attempted to perform an act to promote, manage, establish and carry on, and to facilitate the promotion, management, establishment and carrying on, of such unlawful activity.

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.

The statutory range of punishment is not more than 5 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office announced today the results of the November 2014 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.”

LINDA LUE ADAMS, age 68, of Eufaula, OK a/k/a LINDA CORLEY a/k/a LINDA MARTIN

Theft Of Government Funds
Concealment Of A Material Fact

The Indictment alleges that beginning in or about November 2011, and continuing until in or about November, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, did knowingly and willfully embezzle, steal, and purloin money of the Social Security Administration, namely Social Security Disability Income and Social Security Disabled Widow payments, to which she knew she was not entitled, having a value in excess of $1,000.00. It further alleges that the defendant intentionally concealed her conviction and incarceration for a crime in order to receive and continue to receive and spend Disability Income and Disabled Widow payments made by the Social Security Administration to her. By such action, the defendant took approximately $22,867.80 in Social Security Disability Income and Disabled Widow payments to which she was not entitled. The charges arose from an investigation by the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General.

The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 641 and 2, punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine and Title 42, United States Code, Section 408(a)(4), punishable by not more than 5 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace

HANK JOSHUA BELL, age 34, of Muskogee, OK

Felon In Possession Of A Firearm

The Indictment alleges that on or about October 8, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce firearms which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Waters

ARICA ROSE BRISCOE, age 21, of Decatur, GA

NATHANIEL DENNIS, Jr., age 23, of Ellenwood, GA

Possession Of A Counterfeit Security

The Indictment alleges that on or about August 5, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, ARICA ROSE BRISCOE and NATHANIEL DENNIS, JR., defendants herein, knowingly possessed counterfeit securities, to wit: counterfeit checks drawn accounts of organizations which operate in interstate commerce, with intent to deceive another.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the United States Secret Service. The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 513(a) and 2, punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Melody Nelson

LADONNA JANE BURNS, age 44, of Tulsa, OK

Embezzlement
Theft From An Indian Tribal Organization

The Indictment alleges that from on or about April 1, 2013, until on or about September 17, 2013, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, being an employee of the Checotah Muscogee Indian Community, an Indian Tribal Organization, did embezzle, steal, willfully misapply and willfully and knowingly convert to her own use more than $1,000.00 of the moneys, funds and credits belonging to the said Indian Tribal Organization.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Creek Nation Lighthorse Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1163, punishable by not more than 5 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace

KENNETH EDWARD DAY, age 37, of Hartshorne, OK

Felon In Possession Of Firearm

The Indictment alleges that on or about August 20, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, firearms which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(e), punishable by not less than 15 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson

KENNETH WAYNE RABORN, age 64, of Ardmore, OK

PATRICIA ANN RABORN age 56, of Ardmore, OK

Theft Of Government Funds
Concealment Of A Material Fact
False Statement

The Indictment alleges that beginning in or around July 2006, and continuing until in or around February, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendants did knowingly and willfully embezzle, steal, and purloin money of the Social Security Administration, namely, Social Security Disability Income payments to which they knew they were not entitled, having a value in excess of $1,000.00. The Indictment further alleges that beginning in or around March 2005, and continuing until in or around October, 2012, the defendants had knowledge of the occurrence of an event affecting the right to receive or continue to receive Social Security Disability Income payments. KENNETH WAYNE RABORN concealed and failed to disclose such event with the intent to fraudulently secure payment when no payment was authorized. Specifically, defendant KENNETH WAYNE RABORN intentionally concealed his securing gainful employment in order to receive and continue to receive and spend Disability Income payments made by the Social Security Administration to him. By such action, defendant KENNETH WAYNE RABORN took approximately $86,289.50 in Social Security Disability Income payments to which he was not entitled.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General. The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 641 and 2, punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine; Title 18, United States Code, Section 408(a)(4), punishable by not more than 5 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine and Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001(a)(2), punishable by not more than 5 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace

MICHAEL GLENN VALLES, age 47, of Calera, OK

False Statement

The Indictment alleges that on or about January 22, 2010, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant knowingly made a false statement for the purpose of influencing the action of the United States Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency in connection with a security agreement in which the defendant listed $80,739.19 in value of cattle that he had purchased in August and September 2009 when in truth and in fact, as the defendant well knew, he had only purchased $27,178.91 worth of cattle during that time period.

The charges arose from an investigation by the United States Department of Agriculture. The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1014, punishable by not more than 5 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Melody Nelson

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that TRAVIS PAUL LINDSEY, age 24, of Hugo, Oklahoma, pled guilty to an Information charging him with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to do Bodily Harm in Indian Country, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 113(a)(3), 1151 and 1152.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Choctaw Nation Tribal Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The Information alleged that on or about October 4, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, within Indian country, the defendant, did knowingly and intentionally assault T.B., an Indian, with intent to cause bodily harm, by striking him with a dangerous weapon.

The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea, and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled upon its completion. The defendant remains on bond pending sentencing.

The statutory range of punishment is not more than 10 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $250,000.00.

Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that ELIZABETH PORTUGAL, age 28, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma pled guilty on October 29, 2014, to Interstate Travel or Transportation in Aid of Racketeering Enterprises, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1952(a)(3).

Charges are a result of an investigation by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and was coordinated by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) of the Eastern District of Oklahoma. OCDETF is an initiative led, and coordinated by, the Office of the United States Attorney. The defendant was indicted in July, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that beginning on or about January 29, 2013, the defendant, traveled in interstate commerce from the State of Oklahoma to Bella Vista, Arkansas, and attempted to purchase Oxycodone from Cornerstone Pharmacy with a false prescription with the intent to promote, manage, establish, carry on and facilitate the promotion, management, establishment and carrying on of an unlawful activity, that is, a business enterprise involving narcotics or controlled substances and thereafter performed or attempted to perform an act to promote, manage, establish and carry on, and to facilitate the promotion, management, establishment and carrying on, of such unlawful activity.

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.

The statutory range of punishment is not more than 5 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that ROBERT JAMES KOHNE, age 24, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma pled guilty on October 29, 2014, to Obtaining Possession of a Controlled Substance by Deception, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 843(a)(3).

Charges are a result of an investigation by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and was coordinated by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) of the Eastern District of Oklahoma. OCDETF is an initiative led, and coordinated by, the Office of the United States Attorney. The defendant was indicted in July, 2014.

The Information alleged that on or about March 21, 2013, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant knowingly and intentionally obtained possession of Oxycodone, a Schedule II Controlled Substance, by deception, by providing a Walmart pharmacy clerk with a false prescription for Oxycodone.

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.

The statutory range of punishment is not more than 4 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that DANIEL WAYNE MAULDIN, age 25, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma pled guilty on October 29, 2014, to Drug Conspiracy, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C).

Charges are a result of an investigation by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and was coordinated by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) of the Eastern District of Oklahoma. OCDETF is an initiative led, and coordinated by, the Office of the United States Attorney. The defendant was indicted in July, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that beginning in or about January 2010, the exact date being unknown to the Grand Jury, and continuing up to and including the date of the Indictment, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendant did willfully and knowingly combine, conspire, confederate and agree together, and with others known and unknown to the Grand Jury, to commit offenses against the United States by knowingly and intentionally possessing with intent to distribute and distributing a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of Oxycodone, a Schedule II Controlled Substance.

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.

The statutory range of punishment is not more than 20 years imprisonment and/or up to a $1,000,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that DAVID LEWIS McDOWELL, age 52, of Riverside, California was sentenced to 51 months imprisonment for Money Laundering, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1957. McDOWELL was also ordered to pay approximately $2,500,000.00 in restitution and to forfeit $3,000,000.00 in assets.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation. The defendant was indicted in April, 2013 and pled guilty in March, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about June 25, 2008, through November 9, 2009, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly engage in a monetary transaction through a financial institution, affecting interstate commerce, in a criminally derived property of a value greater than $10,000, that is, by causing money to be transferred from accounts at Ameristate Bank, such proceeds having derived from a specified unlawful activity, that is wire fraud.

The Honorable James H. Payne, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing.

Assistant United States Attorney Melody Nelson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that ROY LYNN WESBERRY, age 55, of Davis, Oklahoma was found guilty of Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud and four (4) counts of Bank Fraud by a federal jury on Monday, October 20, 2014. The jury also found that the defendant should forfeit $3,200,000.00 in assets as part of any sentence imposed.

The defendant was indicted in February, 2014 and charged with Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1344 and 4 counts of Bank Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1344 and 2.

The Indictment alleged that from on or about February 1, 2011, through February 28, 2011, the exact dates unknown to the Grand Jury, ROY LYNN WESBERRY, defendant herein, and others unknown and known to the Grand Jury, knowingly conspired, agreed and confederated to execute and attempt to execute, a scheme and artifice to defraud First National Bank of Davis, a federally insured national bank.

The trial began with testimony on October 15, 2014 and concluded with closing arguments and jury deliberations on Monday, October 20, 2014.

Testimony at the trial established that WESBERRY and W.A. “Dub” Moore, President of First National Bank of Davis (FNB), committed bank fraud in an attempt to hide from bank examiners, large amounts of loans to WESBERRY from First National Bank of Davis.

Additional evidence proved that during a bank examination on February 7, 2011, the Office of Comptroller of Currency (OCC) discovered the WESBERRY loans. Those loans caused the bank to be critically undercapitalized and on March 11, 2011 FNB was closed and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was named receiver of the bank.

W.A. “Dub” Moore pled guilty to bank fraud on February 24, 2014. He is currently awaiting sentencing.

The charges are a result from an investigation by the United States Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the trial and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report. The defendant was released while awaiting sentencing.

Assistant United States Attorneys Melody Nelson and Tom Wright represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that CODY BRANSON BARNES, age 22, of Ringling, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Illegal Receipt of a Firearm by a Person Under Felony Indictment or Information, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(n) and 924(a)(1)(D).

The charge arose from an investigation by the Ardmore Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The defendant was indicted in July, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about January 31, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, who was then under indictment and information for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, namely, Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, in the District Court of Jefferson County, Case No. CF-13-37, willfully received a firearm which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report.

The statutory range of punishment is not more than 5 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.

Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that TONI SHNEA FOURKILLER, age 31, of McAlester, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Stalking, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2261A(1), 2261 and 2.

The charge arose from an investigation by the McAlester Police Department. The defendant was indicted in September, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about March 23, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, left Indian country, with the intent to injure, harass, intimidate, and place under surveillance with intent to injure, harass, or intimidate another person, and in the course of, and a result of such travel, engaged in conduct that placed P.S. in reasonable fear of serious bodily injury to himself and caused P.S. serious bodily injury and substantial emotional distress.

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report.

The statutory range of punishment is not more than 10 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that CLIFFORD PERKINS JR., age 43, of Vian, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 51 months imprisonment for Maintaining Drug Involved Premises, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 856.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Sallisaw Police Department, District 27 District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The defendant was indicted in August, 2013 and pled guilty in March, 2013.

The Indictment alleged that from on or about August 1, 2012 until Indicted, the defendant, did knowingly and intentionally maintain a place at 307 Dennis Street, Vian, Oklahoma, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, for the purpose of distributing, manufacturing and using methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance.

The Honorable James H. Payne, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal prison at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.

Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that JAMI STALEY, a.k.a. Kountry, age 31, of Vian, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 46 months imprisonment for Maintaining Drug Involved Premises, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 856.

The charge is a result of an investigation by the Sallisaw Police Department, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The defendant was indicted in August, 2013.

The Indictment alleged that during the period of on or about August 1, 2012 until Indicted, the defendant, did knowingly and intentionally maintain a place at 307 Dennis St., Vian, Oklahoma, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, for the purpose of distributing, manufacturing and using methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance.

The Honorable James H. Payne, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal facility at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.

Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that JUSTIN WAYNE RIGGS, age 26, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 5 years of probation with 6 months of home detention, for Failure to Register as Sex Offender, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2250(a)(1), 2250(a)(2)(A) and 2250(a)(3).

The charge arose from an investigation by the United States Marshal Service. The defendant was indicted in March, 2014 and pled guilty in April, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that from in or about April 2013, until on or about October 16, 2013, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, and elsewhere, the defendant, an individual required to register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, after having been Court-Martialed and convicted of felonies by the United States of America Department of the Army on or about May 6, 2011, for the offenses of knowing possession of images of child pornography and distribution of child pornography, knowingly failed to register and update his registration as required by the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.

The Honorable James H. Payne, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing.

Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that SEAN DEVAL WARRIOR a/k/a Sean G, age 33, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Distribution of Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C).

Charges arose from an investigation by the District 18 and District 25 Drug and Violent Crime Task Forces, Eufaula Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The defendant was indicted in August, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about January 24, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, SEAN DEVAL WARRIOR a/k/a Sean G, defendant herein, did knowingly and intentionally distribute a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance.

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.

The statutory range of punishment is not more than 20 years imprisonment and/or up to a $1,000,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that JAMES DEWAYNE MARSHALL, age 33, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking Offense, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A).

Charges arose from an investigation by the Carter County Sheriff’s Department, the Ardmore Police Department, the United States Marshal Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The defendant was indicted in August, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about February 5, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, JAMES DEWAYNE MARSHALL, did knowingly possess a Ruger, model P95, 9mm caliber pistol, in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime for which he may be prosecuted in a court of the United States, that is, Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute.

The Honorable Stephen P. Shreder, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.

The statutory range of punishment is not less than 5 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that RICKY ELLIS LAMB, age 33, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Possession and Uttering a Counterfeit Security, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 513(a).

Charges arose from an investigation by the United States Secret Service. The defendant was indicted in June, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about July 18, 2012 in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, RICKY ELLIS LAMB, defendant herein, knowingly possessed, uttered and caused to be uttered counterfeit securities, a counterfeit check on the account of Compass Assembly of God, Inc., made payable to Staples in the amount of $844.16, and drawn on Citizens Security Bank, an organization which operates in interstate commerce, with intent to deceive another.

The Honorable Stephen P. Shreder, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.

The statutory range of punishment is up to 10 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that CORNELL TYLEIZ HARVEY, 29, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Drug Conspiracy, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 846.

The charges arose from a joint investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Indian Affairs, McAlester Police Department, the Muskogee Police Department, the Checotah Police Department, the Eufaula Police Department, the Stigler Police Department, Districts 18, 23, and 25 District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office, the McIntosh County Sheriff’s Office, the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Office, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, United States Department of Homeland Security, and the United States Marshal Service. The investigation was coordinated by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) of the Eastern District of Oklahoma. OCDETF is an initiative led, and coordinated by, the Office of the United States Attorney.

The Indictment alleged that from in or about April 2003 to on or about April 15, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendant, knowingly conspired to possess with the intent to distribute and to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of Methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance.

The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report.

The statutory range of punishment is not less than 10 years or more than Life imprisonment and/or up to a $10,000,000.00 fine. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.

Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that MICHAEL LYNN CARTER, age 61, of Madill, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 96 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release for Possession of Certain Material Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2252(a)(4)(B) and 2252(b)(2).

The charge arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. CARTER was indicted in March 2014 and pled guilty in May 2014.

The Indictment alleged that from between in or about September 2013 and December 20, 2013, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly possess and attempt to possess matters which contained visual depictions and the production of said visual depictions involved the use of a minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct which were then transported in interstate commerce by a computer.

The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing.

Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that JEFFREY REESE FISHER, age 37, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment, followed by 1 year of supervised release for Gratuity Received by a Public Official, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 201(c)(1)(B) and 2. FISHER was also ordered to pay $6,774.00 in restitution.

The charges arose from an investigation by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General.

The Information alleged that beginning in April 2009 and continuing through March 2010, the defendant, a public official as an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs, otherwise than as provided by law for the proper discharge of official duties, directly and indirectly did demand, seek, receive, accept and agree to receive and accept something of value personally for and because of an official act performed and to be performed by such official, that is FISHER, as Chief of Prosthetics for the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma, solicited Al’s Medical, Muskogee, Oklahoma, a medical supply company doing business with the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to pay for construction and remodeling work on FISHER’s private residence.

The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over the hearing.

Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that RICHARD PAUL GEURIN, 48, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Bank Theft, Embezzlement and Misapplication, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 656.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The defendant was indicted in August 2014.

The Indictment alleged that from on or about February 3, 2011, until on or about February 24, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, defendant RICHARD PAUL GEURIN, being an officer, director, agent, or employee of, or connected in a capacity with, First Bank & Trust of Duncan, Oklahoma, a bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, with intent to injure and defraud the said First Bank & Trust of Duncan, Oklahoma, willfully misapplied, embezzled, abstracted, and purloined more than $1,000.00 of the moneys, funds, assets or securities entrusted to the custody or care of First Bank & Trust of Duncan, Oklahoma, in that the defendant withdrew cash from the accounts of certain bank customers and misapplied, embezzled, abstracted and purloined the funds for his own use or benefit.

The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report.

The statutory range of punishment is up 30 years and $1,000,000.00 fine. The defendant will remain on bond pending sentencing.

Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that MICHAEL SCOTT CALHOUN, age 49, and TOMMY WAYNE DAVIS, age 47, both of Yantis, Texas, were sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud/Mail Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349.

CALHOUN was sentenced to five years probation. DAVIS was also sentenced to five years probation.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The defendants were indicted in August, 2012.

The Indictment alleged that in or about August 2007 to in or about April 2010, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendants, knowingly and wilfully conspired with other persons known and unknown to the Grand Jury, to transmit or caused to be transmitted by means of a wire communication or the United States Mail, communication for the purpose to defraud the United States and Texas Capital Bank, a financial institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, all in order to obtain money by means of false and fraudulent pretenses, representations, and promises.

The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearings.

Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.

“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. United States Sentencing Guidelines may be considered, upon conviction, by the sentencing court. Federal prison sentences are non-parolable”

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that CHRISTOPHER JACOB FROEHLICH, age 28, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma was arraigned in federal court today.

The defendant has been charged with six counts of Wire Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1343, punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine; six counts of Aggravated Identity Theft, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1028A(a)(1), punishable by 2 years imprisonment consecutive to any other sentence imposed and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine; and two counts of Uttering A Counterfeit Security With Intent To Deceive, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 513(a), punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

The Indictment filed on September 10, 2014, alleges that from December 25, 2013 to March 30, 2014 the defendant devised and intended to devise a scheme to defraud various individuals and financial institutions. The defendant used fraudulently obtained personal identification information to create false online accounts at financial institutions. The defendant also uttered counterfeit checks for mobile deposit intending to defraud.

The charges arose from an investigation by the United States Postal Service and the United States Secret Service.

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant was remanded into the custody of the United States Marshal Service.

Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that JANET CAROLYN JONES, age 65, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, pled guilty to an Information charging her with Theft Of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General.

The Information alleged that from in or about September 2000 through September 2013, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Defendant did willfully and knowingly embezzle, steal and convert to her own use, money and things of value from the Social Security Administration, an agency of the United States, which had been paid to Ora Dell Dixon, a/k/a, Ora Dell Trento, as retirement benefits, to which the defendant knew she was not entitled and having a value in excess of $1,000.

The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea, and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled upon its completion.

The statutory range of punishment is 10 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $250,000.

Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that MARY LOUISE FARRIS, a/k/a Mary Louise Allen, age 42, of Roff, Oklahoma, pled guilty to an Information charging her with Theft Of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General.

The Information alleged that from on or about February 22, 2012 to on or about December 18, 2012, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Defendant did willfully and knowingly embezzle, steal and convert to her own use, money and things of value from the Social Security Administration, an agency of the United States, which had been paid to Mary Lou Allen, as widow benefits, to which the defendant knew she was not entitled and having a value in excess of $1,000.

The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea, and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled upon its completion.

The statutory range of punishment is 10 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $250,000.

Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that KRISTEN RENEA BROWN, age 19, of Madill, Oklahoma, pled guilty to an Information charging her with WIRE FRAUD, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1343.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The Information alleged that from on or about September 23, 2013 to on or about October 1, 2013, KRISTEN RENEA BROWN, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendant herein, did execute a scheme to defraud Victim #1, an account holder at Landmark Bank in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, to-wit: the defendant transferred money from the bank account of Victim #1 into Defendant’s own bank account at Landmark Bank, and by means of debit card used said money to purchase items for her own use and benefit and the use and benefit of others. As part of the scheme to defraud, the defendant transmitted and caused to be transmitted by means of wire communication in interstate commerce, writings, signs, signals, pictures, or sounds, for the purpose of executing and attempting to execute the aforesaid scheme and artifice to defraud.

The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the defendant’s guilty plea, and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled upon its completion.

The statutory range of punishment is 20 years imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $250,000.

Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that DEJA MONET PHILLIPS, age 18, of Houlka, Mississippi, pled guilty to Misprison of a Felony, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 6.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

The Information alleged that on or about March 6, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant assisted another individual in concealing a large quantity of methamphetamine and failed to report it to law enforcement when the opportunity arose.

The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report.

The statutory range of punishment is up 3 years and $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Waters represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that BRANDON JEVAR PITTMAN, 32, of Calhoun City, Mississippi, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B) and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The defendant was indicted in June 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about March 6, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly possess with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of Methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance.

The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report.

The statutory range of punishment is not less than 5 years and not more than 40 years imprisonment and/or up to a $5,000,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Waters represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that AMANDA JO JONES, age 24, of Westville, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Conspiracy, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 371.

The charge arose from an investigation by the District 16 District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and the United States Postal Inspection Service.

The Information filed alleged that from in or about June 2013 until on or about April 9, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendants, did willfully and knowingly combine, conspire, confederate and agree together, and with others known and unknown to the Grand Jury, to knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute and distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.

The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty pleas and ordered the completion of presentence reports.

The statutory range of punishment is up to 5 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

First Assistant United States Attorney Doug Horn represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that MICHAEL ALLEN COOPER, age 39, of Moore, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Drug Conspiracy, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A).

The charge arose from an investigation by the District 16 District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and the United States Postal Service. The defendant was indicted in June 2014.

The Indictment alleged that from in or about June 2013 until on or about April 9, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendant, did willfully and knowingly combine, conspire, confederate and agree together, and with others known and unknown to the Grand Jury, to knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute and distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.

The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report.

The statutory range of punishment is Life imprisonment and/or up to a $10,000,000.00 fine.

First Assistant United States Attorney Doug Horn represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that JOBY TUCSON NORTHINGTON, age 34, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, pled guilty to POSSESSION OF UNREGISTERED FIREARM (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE), in violation of Title 26, United States Code, Sections 5861(d), 5841 and 5871.

The charge is a result of an investigation by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The defendant was indicted in July, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about April 12, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly possess a destructive device, which is a firearm, as defined in Title 26, United States Code, Section 5845, not registered to him in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record.

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.

The statutory range of punishment is up to 10 years imprisonment, and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that DONNA JEAN SCHAFER, age 53, of Spiro, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Drug Conspiracy, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 846 and 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A).

The charge is a result of an investigation by the District 16 District Attorney’s Drug Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The defendant was indicted in March 2014.

The Indictment alleged that from in or about the beginning of 2011, the exact date being unknown to the Grand Jury, and continuing until on or about December 31, 2013, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, and elsewhere, DONNA JEAN SCHAFER, did willfully and knowingly combine, conspire, confederate and agree together, and with others known and unknown to the Grand Jury, to commit offenses against the United States, to wit: to knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute and distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing and ordered the completion of a presentence and investigation report. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.

The statutory range of punishment is not less than 10 years imprisonment or more than life, and/or up to a $10,000,000 fine and mandatory supervised release of at least 5 years.

Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that PAUL EVERETT KILLMAN, age 50, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release for Failure to Register as Sex Offender, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2250(a)(1), 2250(a)(2)(A) and 2250(a)(3).

Charges arose from an investigation by the United States Marshal Service. The defendant was indicted in March, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that from in or about December 2011, until on or about March 5, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, and elsewhere, PAUL EVERETT KILLMAN, defendant herein, an individual required to register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, after having been Court-Martialed and convicted of felonies by the United States of America Air Force on or about February 10, 1997, for two counts of Committing Indecent Acts, two counts of Indecent Liberties, one count of Indecent Acts with Another, one count of Receipt of Child Pornography and one count of Possession of Child Pornography, did knowingly fail to update his registration as required by the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.

The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal prison at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.

Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that JON PAUL SHROPSHIRE, age 54, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 46 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release for Conspiracy, in Violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371.

The charge is a result of an investigation by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics. The defendant was indicted in April, 2013 and pled guilty in May, 2014.

The Information alleged that from in or about September, 2011, until on or about September 26, 2012, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendant, did knowingly and intentionally conspire, confederate and agree with others both known and unknown to commit offenses against the United States.

The Honorable James H. Payne, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal facility at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.

Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that BOBBY GENE SMITH, age 43, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 3 years of probation for Theft Of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641. As a condition of probation, SMITH was ordered to pay $19,076.00 in restitution.

The charge arose from an investigation by the United States Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General. SMITH pled guilty in March 2014.

The Information alleged that from on or about May 8, 2010 to on or about May 7, 2011, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Defendant, did willfully and knowingly embezzle, steal and convert to his own use, money and things of value from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, an agency receiving and administering funds on behalf of the United States, which had been paid to the defendant as unemployment insurance compensation benefits to which the defendant knew he was not entitled, and having a value in excess of $1,000.

The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over the hearing.

Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that JUSTIN SLATE THRONEBERRY, age 32, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 3 years of probation for Delay Or Destruction Of Mail By a Postal Employee, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1703.

The charge arose from an investigation by the United States Postal Inspection Service, Office of Inspector General. The defendant was indicted in March 2014 and pled guilty in May 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about December 19, 2013 in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Defendant, a United States Postal Service employee, did willfully, knowingly and unlawfully secrete, destroy, detain and open a package entrusted to him and which came into his possession to be conveyed by mail while performing his assigned duties as an employee of the United States Postal Service.

The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing.

Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that TOMAS CAMARGO-CHAVEZ, a/k/a Thomas Camargo, a/k/a Thomas Camargo-Chavez, a/k/a Scarface, age 39, of Poteau, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 63 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C).

The charge is a result of an investigation by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Department of Homeland Security Investigations. The defendant was indicted in January 2014 and pled guilty in May 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about September 26, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally possess with the intent to distribute a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of Methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance.

The Honorable James H. Payne, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal prison at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.

Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Waters represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that MIGUEL ANGEL GUTIERREZ-CARRANZA, age 29, of Mexico, was sentenced to 51 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release for Illegal Reentry of Previously Deported Alien Subsequent to Conviction for an Aggravated Felony, in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Sections 1326(a) and 1326(b).

The charges are a result from an investigation by the Department of Homeland Security – Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The defendant was indicted in September 2013 and pled guilty in October 2013.

The Indictment alleged that on or about August 28, 2013, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Defendant, an alien, was found in the United States after having been deported and removed from the United States on or about December 3, 2011, at or near Del Rio, Texas, subsequent to a conviction for an aggravated felony in the District Court of Hughes County, Oklahoma.

The Honorable James H. Payne, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal facility at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.

Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that JIMMY DALE STRAHAN, age 63, of Pottsboro, Texas, was sentenced on July 30, 2014, to 27 months imprisonment, followed by 36 months of supervised release for Wire Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1343. STRAHAN was also ordered to pay $685,347.25 in restitution.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Durant Police Department and the United States Secret Service. The defendant was indicted in June 2013 and entered a plea of guilty in July 2013.

The Indictment alleged on or about March 12, 2010, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, caused to be transmitted by means of wire communication in interstate commerce the signals and sounds from a bank account at Shamrock Bank, Caddo, Oklahoma, transferring the funds to a bank account at Landmark Bank, Pottsboro, Texas.

The investigation revealed the STRAHAN, President of Yellowjacket Energy Services, Inc. (YES) marketed and sold shares in YES by falsely representing to potential investors that the company was managed by an Executive Management Team. STRAHAN prepared a fraudulent document that listed the Management Team, which consisted of STRAHAN and seven other individuals with strong oil and gas experience including an attorney, accountant, banker, engineer and geologist, when in fact none of these individuals were owners or advisors to the company. STRAHAN also falsely represented the profitability of the company in an effort to attract investors.

The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing.

Assistant United States Attorney Melody Nelson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that JOSHUA RAY HIGGINS, age 27, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment, followed by 4 years of supervised release for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B).

The charge arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The defendant was indicted in December 2013 and pled guilty in February 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about November 15, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance.

The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal facility at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.

Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that DANIEL RAY JOHNSON, age 32, of McAlester, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 168 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A).

The charge arose from an investigation by the District 18 District Attorney’s Drug Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The defendant was indicted in March 2014 and pled guilty in May 2014.

The Indictment alleged that from on or about January 6, 2014, to January 11, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of actual methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance.

The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal facility at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.

Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that TROY LYNN HUGHES, age 54, of Antlers, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(l).

The charge is a result of an investigation by the District 17 District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, Pushmataha County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The defendant was indicted in November, 2013 and pled guilty in April 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about September 13, 2012, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, firearms which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.

The Honorable Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal prison at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.

Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Waters represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that PETER GLENN BAKER, age 42, of Antlers, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Failure to Register as Sex Offender, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2250(a)(1), 2250(a)(2)(B) and 2250(a)(3).

Charges arose from an investigation by the United States Marshal Service. The defendant was indicted in July, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that from in or about October 2013 until in or about December 2013, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, and elsewhere, the defendant, an individual required to register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, after having received a felony conviction from the State of Washington on or about December 2, 2004, for the felony offense of Rape of a Child in the Third Degree, traveled in interstate commerce and knowingly failed to register and update his registration as required by the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.

The statutory range of punishment is not more than 10 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office announced today the results of the August 2014 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.”

SEAN DEVAL WARRIOR, age 33, of Eufaula, OK a/k/a SEAN G.

Distribution of Methamphetamine
Drug Forfeiture

The Indictment alleges that on or about January 16, 2014, January 24, 2014 and May 23, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally distribute a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance.

The charges arose from an investigation by the District 18, District Attorney’s Drug Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The charges are in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C), punishable by not more than 20 years imprisonment and/or up to a $1,000,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace

JAMES DEWAYNE MARSHALL, age 23, of Ardmore, OK

Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking Offense

The Indictment alleges that In or about February 5, 2014, June 6, 2014 and August 8, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, did knowingly and intentionally possess with the intent to distribute less than 50 kilograms of Marijuana, a Schedule I Controlled Substance and did knowingly possess a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime for which he may be prosecuted in a court of the United States, that is, Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Carter County Sheriff’s Department, the Ardmore Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm and Explosives. The charges are in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(D), punishable by not more than 5 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000 fine and Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A), punishable by not less than 5 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Waters

RICHARD PAUL GEURIN, age 66, of Ardmore, OK

Bank Theft
Embezzlement and Misapplication
False Entry in the Books of a Federally Insured Bank
Bank Fraud
Forfeiture

The Indictment alleges that from on or about February 3, 2011, until on or about February 24, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, being an officer, director, agent, or employee of, or connected in a capacity with, First Bank & Trust of Duncan, Oklahoma, a bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, with intent to injure and defraud the said First Bank & Trust of Duncan, Oklahoma, willfully misapplied, embezzled, abstracted, and purloined more than $1,000.00 of the moneys, funds, assets or securities entrusted to the custody or care of First Bank & Trust of Duncan, Oklahoma, in that the defendant withdrew cash from the accounts of certain bank customers and misapplied, embezzled, abstracted and purloined the funds for his own use or benefit with the intent to deceive an officer of First Bank & Trust of Duncan, Oklahoma. The Indictment further alleges that the defendant knowingly made false entries in the books, reports, or statements of First Bank & Trust of Duncan, Oklahoma in that defendant created false transaction documents showing customers withdrawing cash from customer accounts, when in truth and in fact, as the defendant well knew, the withdrawals from customer accounts were by, and for the benefit of the defendant.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 656; Title 18, United States Code, Section 1005 and Title 18, United States Code, Section 1344, all punishable by not more than 30 years imprisonment and/or up to $1,000,000 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that KENNETH WAYDE ELKINS, age 56, of McAlester, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 10 months imprisonment, followed by 1 year of supervised release, a fine of $10,000.00 per count, $393.23 in restitution and is required to register as a sex offender for three counts of Video Voyeurism, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1801.

The charges arose from an investigation by the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The defendant pled guilty in February 2014.

The Information alleged that between July 1, 2013 and August 14, 2013, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, the defendant, knowingly and intentionally captured images of the private areas of females without their consent while they were in an area in which they had a reasonable expectation of privacy, a restroom.

The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over the hearing. The defendant was remanded into the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal prison at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.

Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that JERRY WAYNE MORRISON, JR., a/k/a, Hootie, age 34, of Lost City, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).

The charge arose from an investigation by the District 27 District Attorney’s Drug Task Force and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The defendant was indicted in November 2013.

The Indictment alleged that on or about November 30, 2012, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, the following firearm, to-wit: one Taurus, model PT709 Slim, 9mm caliber pistol, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.

The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion.

The statutory range of punishment is not more than 10 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.

Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Waters represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that ALBERT PRESTON ALEXANDER, a/k/a Alexander Preston, a/k/a Albert Shadon, a/k/a Preston Alexander, a/k/a Albert Reton Alexander, a/k/a Albert Preton Alexander, age 42, of Haskell, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 35 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release for Failure to Register as Sex Offender, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2250(a)(1), 2250(a)(2)(B) and 2250(a)(3).

The charge arose from an investigation by the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Department and the United States Marshal’s Service. ALEXANDER was indicted in September 2013 and pled guilty in December 2013.

The Indictment alleged that from in or about May, 2013 until on or about September 4, 2013, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, and elsewhere, ALEXANDER, an individual required to register as a Sex Offender under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, traveled in interstate commerce and knowingly failed to register and update his registration as required by the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.

ALEXANDER has a felony conviction from the State of California, Riverside County, for the offense of Induce Intercourse.

The Honorable James H. Payne, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal prison at which he will serve his nonparolable sentence.

Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that ELADIO ARGUELLES, age 26, of El Paso, Texas, pled guilty to an Information charging him with Possession with Intent to Distribute 5 Kilograms or More of Cocaine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B).

The charge arose from an investigation by the Savanna Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The defendant was indicted in June 2014.

The Information alleged that on or about April 5, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally possess with the intent to distribute five (5) kilograms or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of Cocaine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance.

The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion.

The statutory range of punishment is not less than 5 years imprisonment or more than 40 and/or up to a $5,000,000.00 fine. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.

Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Waters represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that NIKEA PAUL LEE, age 38, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B).

The charge arose from an investigation by the Chickasaw Lighthorse Police, the Ardmore Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The defendant was indicted in June 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about February 6, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally possess with the intent to distribute over five (5) grams or more of actual Methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance.

The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, accepted the guilty plea and ordered the completion of a presentence report. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion.

The statutory range of punishment is not less than 5 years and not more than 40 years imprisonment and/or up to a $5,000,000.00 fine. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.

Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Waters represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that CHUCK ALLEN EASTHAM, age 41, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).

The charge is a result from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The defendant was indicted in March, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about October 24, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, one Marlin (Glenfield) Model 30A, 30-30 Caliber lever action rifle, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending sentencing.

The statutory range of punishment is not more than 10 years imprisonment, and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Kyle Waters represented the United States.