Eastern District of Oklahoma

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that MICHAEL A. METZKER, a/k/a Lurch, age 37, of Checotah, Oklahoma was sentenced to 281 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release for Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To Distribute And Distribute Five Hundred (500) Grams Or More Of Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846, 8411(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A).  A money judgment totaling $1,400,000.00 was also assessed.

METZKER was indicted in June 2014, along with MICHAEL W. METZKER, a/k/a Chic, age 59, of Checotah, Oklahoma, LACEY RENEE PARK, age 29, of Checotah, Oklahoma, DEREK PARK, age 31, of Checotah, Oklahoma, MARGARET CASEY, age 45, of Checotah, Oklahoma, SHAWNA VANZANT, age 33, of Henryetta, Oklahoma, JACKIE DALE BRUMLEY, age 44, of Noble, Oklahoma, CORNELL TYLEIZ HARVEY, age 29, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, SCOTT WESLEY DUNCAN, age 38, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, SUNNY ANN MARTINEK, age 38, of Norman, Oklahoma and STEVEN D. CARR, age 43, formerly of Checotah, Oklahoma.  All have previously pled guilty and are awaiting sentencing.

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 defendants, 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.

Michael A. Metzker, a member of the Universal Aryan Brotherhood (UAB), was incarcerated in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections from December 24, 2009, until January 8, 2014.   Beginning in or before April 2013, up to an including January 8, 2014, Michael A. Metzker utilized cellular telephones, illegally smuggled into the prison, to coordinate the acquisition and distribution of methamphetamine in Eastern Oklahoma.  Upon release from incarceration up to and including April 14, 2014, Michael A. Metzker and his co-conspirators continued to acquire and distribute methamphetamine within Eastern Oklahoma.

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 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 Shannon Henson represented the United States.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that LaDONNA JANE BURNS, age 44, Tulsa, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 3 years of probation for Embezzlement and Theft From An Indian Tribal Organization.  Burns was also ordered to pay $5258.40 in restitution to the victim.

The charges are a result from an investigation by the Creek Nation Lighthorse Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  The defendant was indicted in November 2014 and pled guilty in December 2014.

The Indictment alleged 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 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 Rob Wallace represented the United States.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that ISMAEL COBIAN MENDOZA, age 42, of Tucson, Arizona, was sentenced to 87 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Marijuana.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Drug Enforcement Administration.  The defendant was indicted in November, 2014 and pled guilty in January, 2015.

The Indictment alleged that on or about November 3, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute five hundred (500) grams or more of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance and less than fifty (50) kilograms of marijuana, a Schedule I 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 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 TERRY WAYNE HYATT, age 34, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 180 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release for Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(e)(l).

The charge arose from an investigation by the Muldrow Police Department.  The defendant was indicted in November, 2014 and pled guilty in December, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about February 13, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, TERRY WAYNE HYATT, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm, 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 Melody Nelson represented the United States.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that MATTHEW EUGENE TRIPLETT, age 44, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, pled guilty to CONSPIRACY TO INTERFERE WITH COMMERCE BY ROBBERY, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1951.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Violent Crime Task Force.

The Indictment alleged that from on or about January 15, 2014, through on or about January 22, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, MATTHEW EUGENE TRIPLETT, conspired with others, known and unknown to the grand jury, to commit robbery, which unlawfully obstructed, delayed, and affected 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.  Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion.  The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service.

The statutory range of punishment is not more than 20 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.

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 that  AMANDA DAWN COOKSON, age 27, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release for Interstate Travel or Transportation in Aid of Racketeering Enterprises, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1952(a)(3).

The charge is 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 and pled guilty to an Information in November, 2014.

The Information alleged that beginning on or about August, 2012, the defendant, traveled in interstate commerce from the State of Oklahoma to Ft. Smith, 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 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 she will serve her 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 RAYMOND WAYNE HOOD, age 22, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release for Possession of a Stolen Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(j).

The charge is a result of an investigation by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives.  The defendant was indicted in September, 2014 and pled guilty to an Information in December, 2014.

The Information alleged that on or about November 26, 2012, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly possess and sell a stolen firearm, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce, knowing and having reasonable cause to believe the firearm was stolen.

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 NICHOLAS SCOTT AVERY, a/k/a Nicholas Scott, age 24, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release for Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking Offense, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A) and 2.

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

The Indictment alleged that on or about March 19, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, NICHOLAS SCOTT A VERY, a/k/a Nicholas Scott, 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, Distribution of Oxycodone.

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 today that RALPH TYRONE CARUTHERS, age 49, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 35 months imprisonment, followed by 2 years of supervised release for Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C).

Charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics.  The defendant was indicted in August, 2014 and pled guilty in January, 2015.

The Information alleged that on or about July 8, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, RALPH TYRONE CARUTHERS, did knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine, 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 Shannon Henson represented the United States.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that STEVEN ALEX HUGHART, age 38, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 120 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)(1) and Possession of a Firearm with a Removed, Obliterated, or Altered Serial Number, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(k) and 924(a)(1)(B).

The charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  The defendant was indicted in September, 2014 and pled guilty in January, 2015.

The Indictment alleges that on or about February 13, 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, one .380 Jimenez Arms handgun, bearing an obliterated serial number, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.

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.

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 LINDA LUE ADAMS, a/k/a LINDA CORLEY, a/k/a LINDA MARTIN, age 68, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 3 years of probation for Obstruction of Justice, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1512(c)(2).  ADAMS was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $22,687.80.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General.  The defendant pled guilty in January, 2015.

The Information alleges that on or about the 12th day of December, the defendant, did corruptly attempt to obstruct, influence, and impede an official proceeding, to wit: an impending grand jury investigation of social security fraud in which the defendant and others were benefiting from social security disability payments to which they were not entitled, by making materially false statements regarding the involvement of other persons in the fraud for the purpose of preventing the prosecution of those other persons.

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 Rob Wallace represented the United States.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that CLINTON JAMES JONES, age 34, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, pled guilty to FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM AND AMMUNITION, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00 or both.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Sallisaw Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

The Indictment alleges that on or about March 14, 2015, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant CLINTON JAMES JONES, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm and ammunition.

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.

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 TORY DERREL LARKINS, age 30, of Lithia, Georgia, pled guilty to POSSESSION OF COUNTERFEIT SECURITIES, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 513(a), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00 or both.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the United States Secret Service.

The Indictment alleges that on or about October 9, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, TORY DERREL LARKINS, defendant herein, knowingly possessed counterfeit securities, to wit: counterfeit checks purported to be genuine checks of MTW Creations, LLC, drawn on an account at Bank of America, an organization which operates in interstate commerce, with intent to deceive another.

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.

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 HANK JOSHUA BELL, age 34, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 120 months imprisonment for Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).

Charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  The defendant was indicted in November, 2014 and pled guilty in December, 2014.

The Indictment alleged 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 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 Linda Epperley represented the United States.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that CODY DILLON CORDELL, age 27, of Lindsey, Oklahoma, pled guilty to an Information charging him 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 on or about March 13, 2013 to on or about March 15, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendant, CODY DILLON CORDELL devised and intended to devise a scheme and artifice to defraud Action Petroleum Services Corp. to obtain money and property by means of materially false and fraudulent pretenses, representations and promises.

The Honorable Kimberly E. West, 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 up to 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00 or both.

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 GLENN VALLES, age 47, of Calera, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 5 years probation with 8 months of home confinement for making a False Statement, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1014. The Defendant was also ordered to pay $53,560.28 in restitution.

The charge arose from an investigation by the United States Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General.   The defendant was indicted in November, 2014 and pled guilty in December, 2014.

The Indictment alleged 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 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 today that STANLEY DEMARGO THOMAS, age 48, of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, pled guilty to POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE MARIJUANA, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(D).

Charges arose from an investigation by the United States Marshal Service.  The defendant was indicted in March, 2015.

The Indictment alleged that on or about October 11, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, STANLEY DEMARGO THOMAS, did knowingly and intentionally possess with the intent to distribute marijuana, a Schedule I 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 a presentence report to be completed.

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 LANA CAROLE  KELLEY, age 38, of Claremore, Oklahoma, pled guilty to EMBEZZLEMENT AND THEFT FROM INDIAN TRIBAL ORGANIZATION, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1163.

Charges arose from an investigation by the Choctaw Nation Tribal Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  The defendant was indicted in March, 2015.

The Indictment alleged that between on or about March 10, 2010 and on or about May 21, 2012, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, LANA CAROLE KELLEY, did embezzle, steal, knowingly and willfully convert to her own use or the use of another and willfully misapply in excess of $1,000.00 of moneys, funds and credits which was then intrusted to the custody and care of an employee of Choctaw Nation Healthcare, an Indian tribal organization.

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 a presentence report to be completed.

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 MISTY DAWN BURTON, age 23, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release for Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking Offense, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A) and 2.

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

The Indictment alleged that on or about March 19, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, MISTY DAWN BURTON did knowingly possess a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime for which she may be prosecuted in a court of the United States, that is, Distribution of Oxycodone.

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 facility at which she will serve her 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 MICHAEL WAYNE CHERRY, age 48, of Boynton, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 188 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release for 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 and the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Department.  The defendant was indicted in December, 2013 and was found guilty at a jury trial in September, 2014.

The evidence presented at trial proved that on or about September 4, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, knowingly possessed in and affecting commerce, the following firearm; one Mossberg model 500A, 12 gauge pump action shotgun that 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 trial. The defendant will remain in 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 Edward Snow represented the United States.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that BILLY DON FULLER, age 48, of Spiro, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 262 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release for Drug Conspiracy, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 846 and Possession With Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A) and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2.

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 and pled guilty in July, 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, BILLY DON FULLER, 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 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 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 today that CODY BRANSON BARNES, age 22, of Ringling, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 37 months imprisonment and 3 years supervised release for 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 and pled guilty in October, 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 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 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 today that TONI SHNEA FOURKILLER, age 31, and RICHARD ROCKEY BLACKMAN, age 32, both of McAlester, Oklahoma, were sentenced in federal court for Stalking, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2261A(1), 2261 and 2.

FOURKILLER, was sentenced to 43 months imprisonment and 3 years supervised release and BLACKMAN was sentenced to 65 months imprisonment and 3 years supervised.  The defendants were ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $31,652.86.

The charge arose from an investigation by the McAlester Police Department.  The defendants were indicted in September, 2014 and pled guilty in October, 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 Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearing.  At the conclusion of the sentencing hearing, both defendants were remanded into the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated prison at which they will serve their nonparolable sentences.

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 CHARLES DAVID ROHRER age 37 and NATAYA SHAWN SIZEMORE, age 42, both of Gainesville, Texas, were sentenced in federal court on April 13, 2015.

ROHRER was sentenced to 27 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release and SIZEMORE to 33 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release for Theft by Officers or Employees of Gaming Establishment on Indian Lands, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1168(b) and 2.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Chickasaw Nation Lighthorse Police and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.  The defendants were indicted in September, 2014 and pled guilty in November, 2014.

ROHRER 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.  SIZEMORE was ordered to report to the Bureau of Prisons on May 15, 2015.

The Indictment alleges that on or about January 11, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, defendants herein, aiding and abetting one another, while NATAYA SHAWN SIZEMORE was an employee of the Inn at Winstar, did embezzle and steal in excess of $1,000.00 of moneys belonging to the Inn at Winstar, an Indian gaming establishment operated by the Chickasaw Nation, pursuant to an ordinance or resolution approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission.

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

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 ELIZABETH PORTUGAL, age 28, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, was sentenced to12 months imprisonment and 3 years supervised release for Interstate Travel or Transportation in Aid of Racketeering Enterprises, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1952(a)(3).

The charge is 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 and pled guilty in October, 2014.

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 she will serve her 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 today that JORDAN WAYNE PARKS, age 24, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).

Charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  The defendant was indicted in March, 2015.

The Indictment alleged that on or about June 17, 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, a firearm, 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 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, up to a $250,000 fine on both.

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  JOSHUA ALLEN BARNETT, age 24, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma was sentenced to 41 months imprisonment and 3 years Supervised Release for Interstate Travel or Transportation in Aid of Racketeering Enterprises, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1952(a)(3) and 2.

The charge is 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 and pled guilty in December, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about January 29, 2013, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, 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 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 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 Shannon Henson represented the United States.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that  ERIC STANFIELD COCHRAN-CLINE, age 27, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma was sentenced to 41 months imprisonment and 3 years Supervised Release for Interstate Travel or Transportation in Aid of Racketeering Enterprises, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1952(a)(3).

The charge is 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 and pled guilty to an Information in September, 2014.

The Information alleged that on or about August 10, 2012, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendant traveled in interstate commerce from the State of Oklahoma to Fort Smith, 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 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 Shannon Henson represented the United States.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office announced today the results of the April 2015 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.  United States Sentencing Guidelines may be considered, upon conviction, by the sentencing court.  Federal prison sentences are non-parolable.

CLINTON JAMES JONES, age 34, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition

The Indictment alleges that on or about March 14, 2015, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant CLINTON JAMES JONES, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm and ammunition, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Sallisaw Police Department, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.  The charge is in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.

Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson

JOSE LUIS FLORES-GARCIA, age 22, of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico a/k/a CARLOS FERNANDO

Possession of Firearm by Illegal Alien

The Indictment alleges that on or about February 18, 2015, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, JOSE LUIS FLORES-GARCIA, a/k/a Carlos Fernando, then being an alien illegally and unlawfully in the United States, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm, to-wit: one Lorcin 9mm semi-automatic handgun, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the United States Department of Homeland Security. The charge is in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(5)(A), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.

Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris

BILLY WADE VINCENT, age 55, of Poteau, Oklahoma

Felon in Possession of Firearm

The Indictment alleges that on or about December 10, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, BILLY WADE VINCENT, having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm, with an obliterated serial number, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Poteau Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.  The charge is in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1), punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.

Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced today that ROBERT JAMES KOHNE, age 24, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 4 years of probation for Obtaining Possession of a Controlled Substance by Deception, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 843(a)(3).

The charge is 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 and pled guilty in October, 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 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 Shannon Henson represented the United States.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that NATHANQUE LANORT SAVAGE, a/k/a Nathan Lenard Savage, a/k/a Nathan Leonard Savage, age 39, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release for Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).

The charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  SAVAGE was Indicted and pled guilty in October, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about October 29, 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, the following firearm and ammunition, to-wit: a Black .380 Bryco, model Bryco 38 Semi-Automatic handgun and two rounds of .380 caliber ammunition marked CBC, one round of .380 caliber ammunition marked Federal, one round of .380 caliber ammunition marked PMC, one round of .380 caliber ammunition marked WIN, which had been previously shipped and transported in interstate commerce.

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 Edward Snow represented the United States.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that  JACLYN CAMPBELL, age 24, of Muskogee, Oklahoma was sentenced to 5 years of probation for Concealing Person from Arrest, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1071.

The charge is a result of an investigation by the United States Marshal Service.  The defendant was indicted in November, 2014 and pled guilty in December, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about October 2, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, JACLYN CAMPBELL, did willfully and knowingly harbor and conceal Joshua Allen Barnett, a person for whose arrest a warrant and process had been issued under the provisions of a law of the United States, so as to prevent the discovery and arrest of Joshua Allen Barnett, after notice and knowledge of the fact that a warrant and process had been issued for the apprehension of Joshua Allen Barnett, and which warrant had been issued on a felony charge.

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 Shannon Henson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that TRAVIS L. SMITH age 32, of Henryetta, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Distribution of 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 Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics.

The Indictment alleged that on or about October 22, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally distribute 50 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, 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 20 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 Shannon Henson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that BRANDON ANDREW DUNCAN, age 24, formerly of Smithville, Oklahoma, was sentenced in federal court today for POST OFFICE BURGLARY, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2115. DUNCAN was given credit for time served, approximately 7 ½ months incarceration. The defendant was also sentenced to 4 months of home detention, 2 years of supervised release and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1,636.50.

The charges arose from an investigation by the McCurtain County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Postal Service. DUNCAN was indicted in June, 2014 and pled guilty in September, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that between December 21, 2013, and December 23, 2013, the exact date unknown, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, BRANDON ANDREW DUNCAN, did forcibly break into a post office located at Smithville, Oklahoma, with the intent to commit a larceny in such post office.

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 that RICHARD PAUL GEURIN, 48, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment, followed by 24 months of supervised release for 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 and pled guilty in September 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 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 Rob Wallace represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office announced today the results of the February 2015 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.”

TORY DERREL LARKINS, age 30, of Lithia, GA

Possession Of Counterfeit SecuritiesPossession And Utterance Of A Counterfeit Security

The Indictment alleges that on or about October 8, 2014, and October 9, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, defendant herein, knowingly possessed, uttered and caused to be uttered counterfeit checks purported to be genuine checks of MTW Creations, LLC, drawn on an account at Bank of America, an organization which operates 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, Section 513(a), punishable not more than 10 years imprisonment; up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.

Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace

MARNITA CAROL PARKER, age 48, of Ravia, OKa/k/a MARNITA CAROL FOSTER

Theft Of Government FundsMaking A False Statement

The Indictment alleges that on or about October 16, 2009, and continuing until on or about May 1, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and willfully embezzle, steal, and purloin money of the Department of Veterans Affairs, a department or agency of the United States, namely, Department of Veterans Affairs Dependency and Indemnity Compensation payments to which she knew she was not entitled, in the excess of $1000.00.

It is further alleged that on or about September 20, 2013, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Defendant did knowingly and willfully make and cause to be made a materially false, fictitious, and fraudulent statement and representation in a matter within the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans Affairs, an agency of the United States, in that on a Department of Veterans Affairs form known as “Marital Status Questionnaire” MARNITA CAROL FOSTER a/k/a Marnita Carol Parker completed the form and signed the form with her mother’s name, when in truth and fact, as defendant well knew, her mother was deceased.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General. The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641, punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment; 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; up to a $250,000.00 fine or both.

Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that PATRICIA ANN RABORN age 56, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Theft of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 641 and 2.

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

The Indictment alleged that beginning in or around July 2006, and continuing until in or around February, 2014, 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 payments to which she knew she was not entitled, having a value in excess of $1,000.00. The Indictment further alleged that beginning in or around March 2005, and continuing until in or around October, 2012, the defendant had knowledge of the occurrence of an event affecting the right to receive or continue to receive Social Security Disability Income payments.

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 statutory range of punishment is not more than 10 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 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 that TRAVIS PAUL LINDSEY, age 24, of Hugo, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 39 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release for 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. LINDSEY was also ordered to pay $16,087.20 in restitution.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Choctaw Nation Tribal Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The defendant pled guilty in November, 2014.

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 Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, 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 the guilty pleas of MICHAEL A. METZKER and MICHAEL W. METZKER. The two pled guilty to Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To Distribute And Distribute Five Hundred (500) Grams Or More Of Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846, 8411(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A).

MICHAEL A. METZKER, a/k/a Lurch, age 36, of Checotah, Oklahoma was indicted in June 2014, along with MICHAEL W. METZKER, a/k/a Chic, age 59, of Checotah, Oklahoma, LACEY RENEE PARK, age 29, of Checotah, Oklahoma, DEREK PARK, age 31, of Checotah, Oklahoma, MARGARET CASEY, age 45, of Checotah, Oklahoma, SHAWNA VANZANT, age 33, of Henryetta, Oklahoma, JACKIE DALE BRUMLEY, age 44, of Noble, Oklahoma, CORNELL TYLEIZ HARVEY, age 29, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, SCOTT WESLEY DUNCAN, age 38, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, SUNNY ANN MARTINEK, age 38, of Norman, Oklahoma and STEVEN D. CARR, age 43, formerly of Checotah, Oklahoma. All have previously pled guilty and are awaiting sentencing.

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 defendants, 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.

Michael A. Metzker, a member of the Universal Aryan Brotherhood (UAB), was incarcerated in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections from December 24, 2009, until January 8, 2014. Beginning in or before April 2013, up to an including January 8, 2014, Michael A. Metzker utilized cellular telephones, illegally smuggled into the prison, to coordinate the acquisition and distribution of methamphetamine in Eastern Oklahoma. Upon release from incarceration up to and including April 14, 2014, Michael A. Metzker and his co-conspirators continued to acquire and distribute methamphetamine within Eastern Oklahoma.

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 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. Sentencings will be scheduled following their completions. The defendants 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 and/or up to a $10,000,000.00 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 RALPH TYRONE CARUTHERS, age 49, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C).

Charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics. The defendant was indicted in August, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about July 8, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, RALPH TYRONE CARUTHERS, did knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute 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 a presentence report to be completed. 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 SEAN DEVAL WARRIOR a/k/a Sean G, age 33, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 150 months imprisonment, followed by 36 months of supervised release for 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 and pled guilty in September, 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 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 Rob Wallace represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that ISMAEL COBIAN MENDOZA, age 42, of Tucson, Arizona, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Marijuana, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(D).

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

The Indictment alleges that on or about November 3, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute five hundred (500) grams or more of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance and less than fifty (50) kilograms of marijuana, a Schedule I 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 statutory range of punishment is 10 years up to 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 Edward Snow represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that STEVEN ALEX HUGHART, age 38, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, pled guilty to being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1) and Possession of a Firearm with a Removed, Obliterated, or Altered Serial Number, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(k) and 924(a)(1)(B).

The charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The defendant was indicted in September, 2014.

The Indictment alleges that on or about February 13, 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, one .380 Jimenez Arms handgun, bearing an obliterated serial number, 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. Sentencing will be scheduled following its completion.

The statutory range of punishment is up to 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 Edward Snow represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that LINDA LUE ADAMS, a/k/a LINDA CORLEY, a/k/a LINDA MARTIN, age 68, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, pled guilty to Obstruction of Justice, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1512(c)(2).

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

The Information alleges that on or about the 12th day of December, the defendant, did corruptly attempt to obstruct, influence, and impede an official proceeding, to wit: an impending grand jury investigation of social security fraud in which the defendant and others were benefiting from social security disability payments to which they were not entitled, by making materially false statements regarding the involvement of other persons in the fraud for the purpose of preventing the prosecution of those other persons.

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 statutory range of punishment is not more than 20 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 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 NIKEA PAUL LEE, age 38, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 92 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 Chickasaw Lighthorse Police, the Ardmore Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The defendant was indicted in June 2014 and pled guilty in July 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 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 was remanded to 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 Chris Wilson 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, was sentenced to 65 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release for 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 and pled guilty in August, 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 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 DONNA JEAN SCHAFER, age 53, of Spiro, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 150 months imprisonment, followed by 48 months of supervised release for 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 and pled guilty in August, 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 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 she will serve her 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 JAMES CHRISTOPHER COOKE, age 38, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 97 months imprisonment, followed by 60 months 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 charges are a result from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The defendant was indicted in March, 2014 and pled guilty in June, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that from between in or about September, 2012 and December 5, 2012, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, and elsewhere, the defendant, did knowingly possess and attempt to possess matters which contained visual depictions, as that term is defined in Title 18, United States Code, Section 2256(5), the production of said visual depictions involved the use of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct, as that term is defined in Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2256(2)(A)-(B), and said visual depictions were of sexually explicit conduct, and had been transported in interstate commerce by 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. 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 Edward Snow 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, was sentenced to 3 years of probation and restitution of $15,923.60 for WIRE FRAUD, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1343.

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

BROWN pled guilty in September, 2014 to an Information alleging 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 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 Chris Wilson 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, was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release for 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.

JONES pled guilty in August, 2014 to an Information filed alleging 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, knowingly and intentionally conspire, confederate and agree with others both known and unknown to commit offense against the United States, namely, possession with intent to distribute and distribute methamphetamine, and in furtherance of said conspiracy the defendant committed the following Overt Act: On or about June 17, 2014, caused $13,300 in United States Currency to be transferred to individuals in California to pay for methamphetamine received and distributed by Michael A. Cooper.

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 she will serve her nonparolable sentence.

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