A former bank president has been sentenced to federal prison for violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting United States Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei this week.
Cherokee County domestic violence offender sentenced for possessing firearm
Eastern District of Texas
A 53-year-old Rusk man has been sentenced to prison for a federal firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting United States Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei at the beginning of February.
Larry Van Butcher, a.k.a. “Red,” pleaded guilty on Oct. 29, 2020, to being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison by United States District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle today.
“Domestic violence offenses represent a significant public safety concern in our communities, and, in the most tragic circumstances, result in a pattern of abuse and escalating violence,” said Acting United States Attorney Nicholas Ganjei. “Restricting domestic violence offenders from possessing the tools to perpetrate similar or more severe crimes is a priority for the Department of Justice.”
Rusk man found with cache of guns after domestic violence arrest sentenced to 21 months
âRedâ Butcher was prohibited from owning weapons after a domestic violence charge Larry Van Butcher, 53, of Rusk (Source: Smith County Jail) By KLTV Digital Media Staff | February 2, 2021 at 3:51 PM CST - Updated February 3 at 12:40 AM
RUSK, Texas (KLTV) - A Rusk man has been sentenced to prison for a federal firearms violation.
Larry Van Butcher, a.k.a. âRed,â 53, pleaded guilty on Oct. 29, 2020, to being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, and was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison by United States District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle on Tuesday.
Larry Van Butcher was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison.
Credit: Getty Images Published: 3:53 PM CST February 2, 2021 Updated: 3:53 PM CST February 2, 2021
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas A Cherokee County man has been sentenced to prison for a federal firearms violation, announced Acting United States Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 53-year-old Larry Van Butcher, a.k.a. “Red,” of Rusk, pleaded guilty on Oct. 29, 2020, to being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. He was sentenced Tuesday to 21 months in federal prison.
According to information presented in court, on Nov. 5, 2019, Butcher was questioned regarding illegal drug and firearms activities occurring at his residence. After confessing to using methamphetamine and marijuana as well as possessing numerous firearms, Butcher admitted that he had been previously convicted in Cherokee County for the misdemeanor offense of assault fam
Acting US Attorney speaks out again human trafficking during awareness month
Eastern District of Texas
January is Human Trafficking Awareness month. Each year, law enforcement and service providers reaffirm their commitment to eradicating human trafficking in all forms. Acting United States Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei is issuing a number of messages to educate the public about human trafficking and, importantly, to dispel many myths and misconceptions about trafficking.
“Human trafficking is modern-day slavery,” said Acting United States Attorney Ganjei. “We proudly partner with federal, state, and local law enforcement, as well as the remarkable men and women who work with victims, to bring traffickers to justice. Those who exploit other human beings for personal gain have no safe harbor in the Eastern District of Texas.”