Tucson Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening to Kill Congresswoman

Tucson, Arizona - On April 18, 2018, Steve Martan, 58, of Tucson, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Cindy K. Jorgenson to 15 months’ imprisonment.  Martan had previously pleaded guilty to three counts of influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threatening.

Tsaile Man Sentenced to 20 Years’ Imprisonment for Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Child Pornography

Phoenix, Arizona - Earlier this month, Douglas Dane Jones, 41, of Tsaile, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Diane J. Humetewa to 20 years’ imprisonment, to be followed by lifetime supervised release with mandatory sex offender registration and conditions.  Jones had previously pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor and production of child pornography.

Phoenix Men Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding the Small Business Administration

Phoenix, Arizona - Tuesday, U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell sentenced Harold Halman, II, 58, and Alexander Schaap, 62, to 36 and 30 months in prison, respectively. Both must serve 3 years of supervised release following their prison sentences.  The Court also ordered them to pay $4.5 million in restitution. Craighton Boates, 44, New River, Ariz., was also sentenced to 5 years’ probation.

St. David Man Sentenced to 108 Months for Bank Robberies

Tucson, Arizona - Tuesday, James Dewayne Munkus, 55, of St. David, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Raner C. Collins to 108 months’ imprisonment.  Munkus had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of bank robbery.

Arizona Man Accused of Stealing $4.75 Million in Oil Investment Scam

Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a State Grand Jury indicted 40-year-old Robert Aguayo for allegedly stealing $4.75 million in an oil investment scam. Aguayo is facing 50 felony charges including Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices, Theft, and Misconduct Involving Weapons.