Eastern District of Oklahoma

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.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that BILLY DON FULLER, age 48, of Spiro, Oklahoma, pled guilty to 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.

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 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 mandatory life, and/or up to a $1 0,000,000 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 that CHRIS FREDERICK SKADAL, Clint, age 44, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 188 months imprisonment, followed by 3 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)(C) and a Drug Forfeiture.

The charge is a result from an investigation by the Wagoner Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The defendant was indicted in June 2013 and pled guilty in September 2013.

The Indictment alleged that on or about May 8, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute 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 Edward Snow represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that DARRELL EDWARD LYNCH, JR., age 44, of Kingston, 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)(l), 2250(a)(2)(B) and 2250(a)(3).

The charge is a result from an investigation by the United States Marshal Service. The defendant was indicted in November 2013 and pled guilty in January 2014.

The Indictment alleged that from in or about May 2009 until on or about October 2, 2013, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, and elsewhere, DARRELL EDWARD LYNCH, JR., 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 Texas, Dallas County, on or about May 7, 1998, for the offense of Aggravated Sexual Assault, Child Under 14 years, First 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 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 BOBBY LEE ROWELL, age 54, of Vian, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 135 months, followed by 4 years of supervised release and a $50,000.00 money judgment for Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances, in violation of Title 21 United States Code, Section 846.

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

The Indictment alleged that beginning on an unknown date and time but as early as August, 2012, and continuing until the present, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, and elsewhere, the defendant and others did willfully and knowingly combine, conspire, confederate and agree together, to distribute 50 Grams of more of 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 WILLIAM LEO RUMINER, age 48, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 100 months imprisonment, followed by 4 years of supervised release and a $56,750.00 money judgment for Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances, in violation of Title 21 United States Code, Section 846.

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

The Indictment alleged that beginning on an unknown date and time but as early as August, 2012, and continuing until the present, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, and elsewhere, the defendant and others did willfully and knowingly combine, conspire, confederate and agree together, to distribute 50 Grams of more of 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 KENNETH TODD PUCKETT, age 40, of Garland, Texas, was sentenced to 70 months imprisonment, followed by 3 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)(C).

The charge is a result from an investigation by the Choctaw Nation Tribal Police and the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The defendant pled guilty in January 2014.

The Information alleged that on or about September 4, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally possess with 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 Shannon Henson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that DANIEL JAMES ABBOTT, age 32, of Calera, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 3 years of probation, 8 months of home detention and was ordered to pay $45,524.47 in restitution for Embezzlement By Bank Officer Or Employee, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 656.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Durant Police Department and the United States Secret Service. The defendant pled guilty in March 2014.

The Information alleged that from on or about October 26, 2011 to on or about September 18, 2013, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, being an officer and employee of the First United Bank and Trust, Durant, Oklahoma, a bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, with intent to injure and defraud First United Bank and Trust, willfully misapplied and embezzled the moneys, funds and assets belonging to said bank and entrusted to the custody and care of the defendant as an officer and employee in an amount exceeding $1,000.00.

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 MICHELLE RENA McININCH, age 44, of Atoka, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 5 months imprisonment, followed by 5 months of home detention, 3 years of supervised release and ordered to pay $29,337.74 in restitution for Wire Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1343.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Office of Emily Redman, District 19 District Attorney and the United States Secret Service. The defendant pled guilty in November 2013.

The Information alleged that in or about January, 2013 through in or about March, 2013, the defendant, did execute a scheme to defraud banks within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, to-wit: the defendant deposited false and fraudulent financial instruments into accounts at First United Bank, Landmark Bank, BancFirst and First Texoma Bank and immediately began withdrawing approximately $43,121.11 from the accounts by means of automated teller machines (ATMs). 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 Ronald A. White, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over the hearing. The defendant was ordered to report to the Bureau of Prisons on August 14, 2014.

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 WESLEY JOE WINKLE, age 34, of Spiro, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 41 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release and was ordered to pay $613,135.37 in restitution for Bank Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1344.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The defendant pled guilty in January 2014.

The Information alleged that from on or about August 2010, through April 2013, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, devised a scheme and artifice to obtain moneys, funds, assets securities and other property owned and under the custody or control of The First National Bank and Trust Company of Okmulgee, a federally insured financial institution, by means of materially false and fraudulent pretenses, representations and promises.

It was part of the scheme and artifice that the defendant, a loan officer for The First National Bank and Trust Company of Okmulgee, manipulated the accounts of bank customers to show fictitious loans and lines of credit to increase the amount of money in a customer's bank account. WINKLE would then withdraw money from the inflated account for his own personal use.

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

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 MARCUS WAYNE HALL, age 42, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 108 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). HALL was also ordered to pay $5,590.00 in restitution.

Charges arose from an investigation by the Colorado Springs Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The defendant was indicted in June 2013 and pled guilty in February 2014.

The Indictment alleged that between in or about November 2011 and March 1, 2012, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, 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 such 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 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 KEVIN KONSTANTINOV, age 50, of Lynnwood, Washington was sentenced to 72 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release and $240,682.27 in restitution for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349.

The defendant pled guilty in September 2013, along with ELVIN ALISURETOVE, age 36, of Newcastle, Washington. ALISURETOVE was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment, on June 11, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that beginning in or about April 2012 and continuing until in or about January 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendants and others known and unknown to the Grand Jury would obtain account information and personal identification numbers (“PIN’s”) by using a skimming device.

The charges further allege that on or about the period of December 3, 2012 to December 4, 2012, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendants did knowingly possess, and use, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person during and in relation to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud.

The charges are a result from an investigation by the Durant Police Department, the Muskogee Police Department and the United States Secret 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. 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 MEGAN LEE McMAHAN, age 37, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 2 years of probation for Embezzlement Of Mail By Postal Employee, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1709.

Charges arose from an investigation by the United States Postal Service, Office of Inspector General. The defendant was indicted in November 2013 and pled guilty in February 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about July 24, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant, a United States Postal Service employee, did willfully, knowingly and unlawfully embezzle a package entrusted to her while performing her assigned duties as an employee of the United States Postal Service.

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 ALLISON FAITH BATTLES, age 29, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 5 years of probation, 3 months of home detention and $32,613.96 in restitution for Making A False Statement, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001(a)(2) and Theft Of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641.

The charge arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Department of Human Service, Office of Inspector General and the Social Security Administration, Office of Inspector General. The defendant was indicted in January 2014 and pled guilty in February 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about February 16, 2012, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the Defendant did knowingly make and cause to be made a materially false, fictitious, and fraudulent statement and representation in a matter within the jurisdiction of the Social Security Administration, an agency of the United States.

It further alleged that from in or about July 2009 to in or about April 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 Oklahoma Department of Human Services, an agency receiving and administering funds on behalf of the United States, which had been paid to the defendant as food stamps and medical benefits to which the defendant knew she was not entitled and having a value in excess of $1,000.

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 that MAURICIO ORTIZ-VARGAS, a/k/a Mauricio Ortiz, a/k/a Mauricio Hernandez-Chavez, a/k/a Mauricio Hernandez, age 36, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 240 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release for Conspiracy to Possess with intent to Distribute and Distribute 500 grams or more of a methamphetamine mixture, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 846, 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A).

The charge is a result of an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations – Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The defendant was indicted in June 2013 and pled guilty in March 2013.

The Indictment alleged that beginning in or about 2009 until on or about April 18, 2013, the defendant conspired with others to possess with intent to distribute and distribute 500 grams or more of a methamphetamine mixture.

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 Chris Wilson represented the United States.

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

VICENTE ANDRADE, age 31, of White Plains, NY

PEDRO HERNANDEZ-PEREZ, age 38, of White Plains, NY a/k/a JOHNNY GARCIA

Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin

The Indictment alleges that on or about July 2, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendants did knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin, a Schedule I controlled substance.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol the Drug Enforcement Administration. The charges are 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, punishable by not less than 10 years imprisonment and/or up to a $10,000,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris

PETER GLENN BAKER, age 42, of Skamania County, WA

Failure To Register As A Sex Offender

The Indictment alleges that from in or about October 2013 until in or about December 2013 and again from in or about March 2014 until on or about May 3, 2014, within 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, traveled in interstate commerce and knowingly failed to register and update his registration as required by the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act.

The charges arose from an investigation by the United States Marshal Service. The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2250(a)(1), 2250(a)(2)(B) and 2250(a)(3), punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney D. Edward Snow

JOBY TUCSON NORTHINGTON, age 34, of Tahlequah, OK

Possession of Unregistered Firearm (Destructive Device)

The Indictment alleges 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 charge arose from an investigation by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The charge is in violation of Title 26, United States Code, Sections 5861(d), 5841 and 5871, punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today WILLIE JAMES HALLMARK, 37, of Adair County, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 96 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release for Assault with Intent to Commit Murder in Indian Country.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service and the FBI. HALLMARK was indicted in June 2013 and pled guilty in December 2013.

The indictment alleged that on or about June 6, 2013, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma, WILLIE JAMES HALLMARK, an Indian, did knowingly and intentionally assault two individuals causing injury by stabbing with a knife with the intent to commit a murder, while on land held in Trust, for an individual member of the Cherokee Nation, by the United States of America.

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 Dean Burris represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that DAVID ALLEN ROBERTS, age 32, of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 5 years of probation with 5 months of home detention for THEFT OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section(s) 641. ROBERTS was also ordered to pay $30,727.65 in restitution.

Charges arose from an investigation by the Broken Arrow Police Department, the Naval Criminal Investigation Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The defendant was indicted in November, 2013 and pled guilty in December, 2013.

The Indictment alleged that during the period of in or about February 2013 to on or about October 15, 2013, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma, the defendant did willfully and knowingly embezzle, steal, purloin, and convert to his own use and the use of another, things of value of the United States having a value of more than $1000.

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 Christopher Wilson represented the United States.

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that ALEJANDRO DIEGO GARCIA, age 36, of Norwalk, California was sentenced to 292 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 (b)(1)(A)(viii) and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2.

Charges arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The defendant was indicted in August, 2013 and pled guilty in November, 2013.

The Indictment alleged that on or about July 15, 2013 in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, ALEJANDRO DIEGO GARCIA, did unlawfully, knowingly and intentionally possess with the intent to distribute in excess of Five-Hundred (500) grams 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 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 SAMMY WAYNE DAVIS, age 46, of Hugo, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 180 months imprisonment, followed by 8 years of supervised release for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(I) and 924(e).

The charge arose from an investigation by the Hugo Police Department, the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office and District 17 District Attorney’s Drug Task Force. The defendant was indicted in February, 2013 and pled guilty in March, 2014.

The Indictment alleged that on or about June 5, 2011, 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 remains 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.

“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.”

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that MICHAEL ALLEN COOPER, age 39 and AMANDA JO JONES, age 24, both of Westville, Oklahoma were arraigned in federal court today on charges of Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To Distribute And Distribute Five Hundred (500) Or More Grams Of mixture or Substance Containing a Detectable Amount of Methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846, 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A).

The Indictment filed on June 11, 2014, alleges that beginning in or about June 19, 2013, through on or about April 9, 2014, within 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 charges arose from an investigation by the District 16 District Attorney’s Drug Task Force, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and the U.S. Postal Service – Office of Inspector General.

The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearings. Both defendants were remanded into the custody of the United States Marshal Service.

The statutory range of punishment for COOPER is not less than life imprisonment and/or up to $20,000,000.00 in fines. The statutory range of punishment for JONES is not less than 10 years imprisonment and/or up to $10,000,000.00 in fines.

First Assistant United States Attorney Doug Horn 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. 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.”

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that TOMMY LOUIS TAYLOR, 35, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was arraigned in federal court today on charges of FELON IN POSSESION OF A FIREARM, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1).

The Indictment alleges that on or about December 19, 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, to-wit: one H&R .32 caliber revolver, bearing serial number BA021273, 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 Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearings. The Defendant was remanded into the custody of the United States Marshal Service.

The statutory range of punishment for TAYLOR is not more than 10 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 in fines.

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 JAMES CHRISTOPHER COOKE, age 38, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, pled guilty to 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.

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 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, 5 years to life on supervision and/or up to a $250,000.00 fine.

Assistant United States Attorney Edward Snow 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. 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.”

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that the following individuals were arraigned in federal court on June 18, 2014, on charges of Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To Distribute And Distribute Methamphetamine in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846, and 841(a)(1).

          MICHAEL A. METZKER, a/k/a "Lurch", age 36, of Checotah, Oklahoma

          MICHAEL W. METZKER, a/k/a "Chic", age 58, 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

          STEVEN D. CARR, age 43, formerly of Checotah, Oklahoma

MICHAEL A. METZKER, a/k/a "Lurch" was also arraigned on charges of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B); Maintaining Drug Involved Premises in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 856(a)(1); and thirteen counts of Use of a Communication Device in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 843(b).

MICHAEL W. METZKER, a/k/a "Chic" was also arraigned on charges of two counts of Distribution of Methamphetamine in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C); Maintaining Drug Involved Premises in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 856(a)(1); and six counts of Use of a Communication Device in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 843(b).

MARGARET CASEY was also arraigned on charges of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A); Maintaining Drug Involved Premises in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 856(a)(1); and one count of Use of a Communication Device in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 843(b).

LACEY RENEE PARK was also arraigned on charges of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(b); and Maintaining Drug Involved Premises in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 856(a)(1).

The Indictment filed on June 11, 2014, charges that beginning in or about April 2013, up to and including April 15, 2014, in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, the defendants, who were members of the Metzker Drug Trafficking Organization (“Metzker DTO”), acted together in operating the Metzker DTO to distribute drugs for profit, and did knowingly combine, conspire, confederate and agree together, and with other persons known and unknown, to Possess with Intent to Distribute and Distribute Methamphetamine.

Michael A. Metzker, a/k/a "Lurch", a member of the Universal Aryan Brotherhood (UAB), was incarcerated in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections from December 24, 2009, until January 8, 2014. Michael A. Metzker, a/k/a "Lurch", utilized his UAB membership, and associations within the UAB, to contact other UAB members to assist in the distribution of methamphetamine. Beginning in or before April 2013, up to an including January 8, 2014, Michael A. Metzker, a/k/a "Lurch", utilized cellular telephones, illegally smuggled into the prison, to coordinate the acquisition and distribution of methamphetamine in Eastern Oklahoma and elsewhere. Upon release from incarceration up to and including April 15, 2014, Michael A. Metzker, a/k/a "Lurch", and his coconspirators 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, Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Kickapoo Nation Tribal Police, 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, presided over the hearings. All defendants were remanded into the custody of the United States Marshal Service.

The statutory range of punishment for Drug Conspiracy in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 846, 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A), is not less than 10 years and not more than life imprisonment and/or up to $10,000,000.00 in fines.

The statutory range of punishment for Maintaining Drug Involved Premises in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 856(a)(1), is not more than 20 years imprisonment and/or up to $500,000.00 in fines.

The statutory range of punishment for Use of a Communication Device in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 843(b), is not more than 4 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 in fines.

Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson 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. 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.”

Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that ELADIO ARGUELLES, 26, of El Paso, Texas, was arraigned in federal court today on charges of 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)(A).

The Indictment filed on June 11, 2014, alleges that beginning on or about April 5, 2014, within the Eastern District of Oklahoma and elsewhere, 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 charge arose from an investigation by the Savanna Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

The Honorable Steven P. Shreder, Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, in Muskogee, presided over the hearings. The Defendant was remanded into the custody of the United States Marshal Service.

The statutory range of punishment for ARGUELLES is not less than 10 years imprisonment and/or up to $10,000,000.00 in fines.

Assistant United States Attorney Christopher Wilson represented the United States.