Federal Grand Jury Indictments

MUSKOGEE, OK—United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling announced today the results of the September 2010, 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”.

RAYMOND THOMAS HOBBS, age 57, of Porter, Oklahoma
Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition

The Indictment alleges on or about June 20, 2010, the defendant was found in possession of one Tula Arsenal, TOZ 66, 12 gauge double barrel shotgun and 43 rounds of 12 gauge ammunition, during the execution of a state search warrant on HOBBS’ residence. HOBBS a previously convicted felon is prohibited from possessing any firearms or ammunition.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Wagoner County Sheriff’s Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1). (Not more than 10 years in prison and up to $250,000.00 in fines)

– Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson

AARON LEWIS, JR.; a/k/a AARON L. LEWIS; a/k/a AARON BARNETT, age 41, of Muskogee, Oklahoma
Felon in Possession of a Firearm

The Indictment alleges than on or about June 2, 2010, the defendant was found in possession of one S.W.D., model M-11, 9mm semi-automatic pistol, during the execution of a state search warrant on LEWIS’ residence. LEWIS, a previously convicted felon is prohibited from possessing any firearms.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Muskogee Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1) (Not more than 10 years in prison and up to $250,000.00 in fines)

– Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson

DAVID CHARLES RIDGEDELL, age 49, of Durant, Oklahoma
Felon in Possession of a Firearm

The Indictment alleges than on or about August 18, 2010, the defendant was in possession of one Iver Johnson Arms and Cycle Works Target Sealed 8 .22 caliber revolver when law enforcement officers were dispatched to investigate a shooting. RIDGEDELL, a previously convicted felon is prohibited from possessing any firearms.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Bryan County Sheriff’s Department and the District 19 District Attorney’s Drug Task Force.

The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1) (Not more than 10 years in prison and up to $250,000.00 in fines)

– Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson

JOSE ASCENCION MIRANDA-CHAVEZ; a/k/a JOSE ASENCION MIRANDA-CHAVEZ; a/k/a JOSE ASCENCION MIRANDA; a/k/a JOSE ASCENCION CHAVEZ, age 51, of Mexico
Illegal Re-entry of a Previously Deported Alien

The Indictment alleges than on or about August 20, 2010, the defendant was arrested near the intersection of Highway 100 and Highway 59, near Stilwell, Oklahoma by Tulsa Fugitive Operations Team. The defendant was previously removed in 1983, 1992 and October 16, 2007, and has no pending application for re-entry or citizenship.

The charges arose from an investigation by the Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The charges are in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Sections 1326(a) and 1326(b) (Not more than 10 years in prison and up to $250,000.00 in fines)

– Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson

JACQUELINE DENISE SMITH, age 45, of Hugo, Oklahoma
Embezzlement and Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization

The Indictment alleges on or about January 2, 2009, continuing to on or about October 26, 2009, the defendant, a part-time cashier for the Choctaw Nation Grant Travel Plaza, embezzled in excess of $1,000.00 by creating false refunds and then taking the cash for the refunds.

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

The charges are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1163 (Up to five years in prison and up to $250,000.00 in fines)

– Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris