Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Attorney’s Office announced that the following Indictments were returned on June 6, 2012:
- Deandre Williams, 18, of Gary, Indiana, was charged in an indictment with the robbery of Harrison Gas and Convenience. This charge was filed as the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Gary Police Department. This case has been assigned to and will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Dean Lanter.
- Gregorio Valencia, 29, of Griffith, Indiana, was charged in an indictment with possession with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. This charge was filed as the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration HIDTA Task Force. This case has been assigned to and will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Chang-Adiga.
- Willie G. Flowers, 30, of Gary, Indiana, was charged in an indictment with possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. This charge was filed as the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the East Chicago Police Department. This case has been assigned to and will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Joshua Kolar.
The United States Attorney’s Office emphasized that an indictment is merely an allegation and that all persons charged are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.
If convicted in court, any specific sentence to be imposed will be determined by the judge after a consideration of federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
