Federal Grand Jury Criminal Indictments Announced
TULSA, OKLAHOMA - Thomas Scott Woodward, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma, announces the results of the May 2012, Federal Grand Jury.
The following named individuals have been charged with a Federal Crime or crimes by the return of indictments by the Grand Jury. The return of an indictment is a method of informing the defendant of alleged violations which must be proved in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt to overcome a defendant’s presumption of innocence.
Tulsa Man Charged With Second Bank Robbery
TULSA, OKLAHOMA – CHRISTOPHER ALFRED HARRIS, 22, who had previously been indicted for the January 27, 2012, armed robbery of the Bank of Oklahoma was additionally charged with the January 9, 2009 robbery of the Red Crown Credit Union, 2738 East 51st Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bank robbery is punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment.
Four Individuals Charged In Separate Drug Distribution And Conspiracy To Distribute Drug Charges
Two women and two men were charged in three separate indictments for drug distribution and conspiracy to distribute drugs. CINTHIA AILEEN LITSEY, 47 of Tulsa, Oklahoma and BONITA DENISE LAWRENCE, 54 of Tulsa, Oklahoma, are alleged to have conspired to possess and distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine from August 2011 until January 17, 2012. Additionally, Lawrence was charged with possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute on January 6, 2012.
EDER BOGARIN-ESTRADA, 22, of an unknown home town, was charged with possessing heroin with intent to distribute on March 5, 2012.
CESAR SAMANO, 40, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was charged with possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine from August 2011 through March 5, 2012.
Four Aliens Indicted For Reentering The United States Without Consent After Previous Deportation
Four aliens were charged in separate Federal indictments with being found in the Northern District of Oklahoma after each had previously been removed and deported from the United States and not obtaining the express consent of the secretary of Homeland Security before reentering this country.
On February 24, 2012, JESUS RAMOS-RAMIREZ, 25, a citizen of Mexico, was found in Tulsa after he had been removed and deported on June 16, 2007, at Laredo, Texas. On March 18, 2012, JARIN TROCHEZ-LOPEZ, 28, a citizens of Honduras was found in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after he had been removed and deported on February 17, 2011 at Dallas, Texas. On April 6, 2012, JOSE PEREZ MORENO, 53, a citizen of Mexico, was found in Tulsa after he had been removed and deported on January 9, 1998 at Laredo, Texas.
On April 16, 2012, JUAN PABLO MARTINEZ-MARTINEZ, 30, a citizen of Mexico was found in Tulsa after he had been removed and deported on February 17, 2011 at Del Rio, Texas. The crime of being an alien in the United States after deportation carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Two Men Charged With Possessing Firearms While In Possession Of Illegal Drugs With The Intent To Distribute
Two men were charged in two separate indictments with possessing firearms after having been convicted of a felony while possessing illegal drugs with the intent to distribute them. TONY LEE KIMBLE, JR., 32, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was charged with possessing a 9mm semi-automatic pistol on April 5, 2012, while possessing 28 grams or more of cocaine with intent to distribute. The possession of the firearm was in furtherance of the drug crime. In a separate charge, NEFTALE MONTES MERCADO, 30, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was accused of possessing two pistols, a .380 caliber pistol, and a 9mm caliber pistol on April 12, 2012, while possessing marijuana with the intent to distribute. It is further alleged that the pistols were used in furtherance of the drug crime. The felon in possession of a firearm charges carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. Use of a firearm in furtherance of drug crime carries a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison. Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute has a 5 year maximum penalty.
Possession of cocaine with intent to distribute has a 40 year maximum prison sentence with a minimum sentence of 5 years being mandatory.
Tulsa Woman Charged With Stealing South Tulsa Apartment Residents’ Mail Containing Prescription Drugs And Checks
KELLI RANEE MACKEY, 38, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was charged with possession of stolen mail in August and September 2011. The mail contained prescription medications and blank bank checks addressed to residents of the Creekwood Apartments, 8412 South 77th East Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma. The maximum penalty is 5 years imprisonment.
