FEDERAL
GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS: HAYES, Richard Michael; MITCHELL, Wana Lea; and
VASQUEZ, Alfonzo Rascon
MUSKOGEE,
OKLAHOMA - United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling announced today
the results of the February, 2008 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.
WANA LEA MITCHELL, age 45, of Eufaula, Oklahoma. Embezzlement and Theft
from an Indian Tribal Organization.
Charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
MITCHELL, an employee of an Indian tribal organization, namely the Eufaula
Indian Community Smokeshop, allegedly embezzled, stole and converted to
her own use approximately $219,000.00 of the moneys, funds and credits
belonging to the organization.
The charges are in violation of Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1163. (Not less
than five, nor more than 20 years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000 fine)
Assistant United States Attorney Linda A. Epperley
RICHARD MICHAEL HAYES, age 58, of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Felon in
Possession of a Firearm.
Charges arose from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives. HAYES, having been convicted of a crime punishable
by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, allegedly possessed in
and affecting commerce, a firearm, a Phoenix Arms HP22 .22 caliber handgun
with an obliterated serial number, which had been shipped and transported
in interstate commerce.
The charges are in violation of Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(1). (Up
to ten years imprisonment and/or up to $250,000.00 fine)
Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace
ALFONZO RASCON VASQUEZ, age 58, of St. Cloud, Minnesota. Possession with
Intent to Distribute Marijuana.
Charges arose from an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
On or about the 5th day of February, 2008, VASQUEZ allegedly possessed
with the intent to distribute approximately 327 pounds of marijuana, a
Schedule I Controlled Substance.
The charges are in violation of Title 21, U.S.C., Section 841(a)(1). (Not
less than five nor more than 40 years imprisonment and/or up to $2,000,000.00
fine)
Assistant United States Attorney Paul G. Hess
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