United States Attorney Sheldon J. Sperling announced the results of the June 2009 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. Scott M. Lesueur, 39, of Heavener, was indicted for the crime of Embezzlement of Government Funds. 

The indictment alleges that from on or about Nov. 1, 2005, to on or about  Jan. 1, 2007, the defendant willfully and knowingly did steal, convert and purloin money, in the value of $18,755.00, of which was the property of the United States. 

 

The charges arose from an investigation by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General and are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641. If found guilty the defendant faces up to 10 years imprisonment, $250,000 fine.

 

Assistant United States Attorney Ryan Roberts represents the United States in the case. Kimberly Kay Jenkins, 45, of Spiro, was indicted for the crime of Delay of Mail.  The indictment alleges that on or about March 26, 2009, in LeFlore County, the defendant, an employee of the United States Postal Service, did knowingly and unlawfully secrete, detain, and delay a letter and mail entrusted to her, to include a package addressed to an individual at Racetrack Loop, Spiro, OK 74959, which had come into her possession and which was intended to be conveyed by mail, or to be forwarded through or delivered from the United States Post Office at Spiro. 

 

The charges arose from an investigation by the United States Postal Inspection Service and are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1703(a). If found guilty the defendant faces up to five years imprisonment and up to $250,000 in fines.  Assistant United States Attorney D. Edward Snow represents the United States in the case.  Porfirio Gatica-Rodriguez, also known as Porfirio Gatica, aka Vincente Omega-Rosales, also known as Oscar Anthony Rey, 32, of Mexico, was indicted for the crime of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance. The indictment alleges that on or about May 26, 2009, in Sequoyah County, the defendant knowingly and intentionally possessed with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of Methamphetamine, a Sche-dule II controlled substance. 

 

The charges arose from an investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Drug Enforcement Administration and are in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A)(viii). If found guilty the defendant faces 10 years to life imprisonment, up to $4,000,000 in fines.
Assistant United States Attorney Rob Wallace represents the United States in the case. Troy Robert Medlin, 52, of Tahlequah, was indicted for the crimes  of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, a Schedule II Controlled Substance, Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime and Possession of Firearm by a Prohibited Person.  The indictment alleges that on April 13, 2009, in Cherokee County, the defendant, knowingly and intentionally possessed with intent to distribute a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of Methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance and knowingly possessed firearms. 

 

The charges arose from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and are in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C), Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A) and Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(8). If found guilty the defendant faces five years to life imprisonment, up to $1,000,000 in fines.  Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represents the United States in the case.  Ahdohlawah Esther Tonihka, 63, of Eagletown, was indicted for the crime of   Embezzlement and Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization.

 

The indictment alleges that on or about Oct. 14, 2008, until on or about Jan. 14, 2009, in McCurtain County, the defendant did embezzle, steal and willfully and knowingly convert to her own use in excess of $1,000 of monies, funds and credits belonging to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, an Indian Tribal organization.   The charges arose from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1163. If found guilty the defendant faces up to five years imprisonment, $250,000 in fines.

 

Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represents the United States in the case. Donna Sue Jones, also known as Donna Sue Scott, 47, of Stilwell, was indicted for the crime of Embezzlement and Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization.  The indictment alleges that from on or about September 2005, until on or about Aug. 2, 2007, in Cherokee County, the defendant did embezzle, steal and willfully and knowingly convert to her own use in excess of $1,000 monies, funds and credits belonging to the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, an Indian Tribal organization.  

 

The charges arose from an investigation by the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service and are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1163. If found guilty the defendant faces up to five years imprisonment, $250,000 in fines.   Assistant United States Attorney Dean Burris represents the United States in the case.  Jason Douglas Lee, 24, of Muskogee, was indicted for the crimes  of Possession with Intent to Distribute Dihydrocodeinone, a Schedule III Controlled Substance, Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Distribution of Cocaine Base and Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine Base.

 

The indictment alleges that from on or about May 9, 2008 until on or about Sept. 4, 2008, in Muskogee County, the defendant did knowingly and intentionally possess with intent to distribute Dihydroco-deinone, a Schedule III Controlled Substance, did knowingly possess a firearm, specifically: one RG, Model RG31, .38 caliber revolver in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and is prohibited from possessing a firearm after having been previously convicted of a felony.  The defendant also knowingly and intentionally possessed with intent to distribute and distributed five grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine base, a Schedule II Controlled Substance.  

 

The charges arose from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and are in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(D), Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A), Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1), Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B) and Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B). If found guilty the defendant faces 10 years to life imprisonment, up to $4,000,000 in fines.
Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represents the United States in the case. Ted Donovan Hindsley, 39, of Muskogee, was indicted for the crimes  of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of Unregistered Firearm.   The indictment alleges that on or about March 26, 2009, in Muskogee County, the defendant,  having been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, did knowingly possess one revolver, one pistol, one rifle and three shotguns, in and affecting commerce.  It is also alleged that on or about March 26, 2009, the defendant did also possess three shotguns, each with a barrel of less than 18 inches in length and an overall length of less than 26 inches, not registered to him in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record. 

 

The charges arose from an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1) and Title 26, United States Code, Sections 5845, 5861(d) and 5871. If found guilty the defendant faces up to 10 years imprisonment, up to $250,000 in fines.
Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represents the United States in the case.  Wade D. Wood, 37, of Milburn,  was indicted for the crimes of Conversion of Mortgaged Property and Attempted Conversion of Mortgaged Property.  The indictment alleges that during the period of on or about June 4, 2004, to on or about Nov. 28, 2004, and again on June 21, 2004, in Johnston County, the defendant knowingly and with intent to defraud, did willfully dispose of and convert to his own use certain property, to-wit: wheat crops and soybean crops, said property having a value in excess of $1,000, and which was, at the time of said disposition and conversion, mortgaged, pledged to and held by, United States Department of Agriculture - Farm Service Agency. 

 

The charges arose from an investigation by the United States Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General and are in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 658. If found guilty the defendant faces up to five years imprisonment, $250,000 in fines.   Assistant United States Attorney Chris Wilson represents the United States in the case.  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.