Federal authorities in the Northern District of Oklahoma have announced indictments against several individuals following the August session of the federal grand jury. The indictments cover a range of alleged offenses, including drug trafficking, unlawful reentry into the United States, firearm possession by felons, kidnapping, and threats against a Member of Congress.
United States Attorney Clint Johnson stated: “The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned by the Grand Jury. The return of an indictment is a method of informing a defendant of alleged violations of federal law, which must be proven in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt to overcome a defendant’s presumption of innocence.”
Among those indicted is Elijah Lee Chandler, Jr., 36, from Tulsa. He faces charges related to methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution and maintaining a drug-involved premises. The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Tulsa Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office.
Nicholas Donell Cotton, 37, from Inola and identified as a member of the Cherokee Nation, is charged with second degree burglary in Indian Country, theft over $1,000, and wire fraud involving stolen credit cards. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tulsa Police Department led the investigation.
Aldo De Leon Mendoza, 38 and a Mexican national, is accused of unlawfully reentering the United States after removal in April 2016. ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas Field Office handled this case.
Alexander Douglas Goins, 34 from Tulsa, faces charges for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. Homeland Security Investigations and Owasso Police Department conducted the investigation.
Chad Allen Haeberle, 34 from Jay, has been indicted for threatening to assault or kidnap a Member of Congress as well as cyberstalking. Investigative agencies include U.S. Capitol Police and Jay Police Department.
Mynor Antonio Hernandez-Aguilar (34), Ramsey Nathaniel Hogan (58), Juan Manuel Joaquin-Francisco (51), Roberto Montel Madden (38), Simon Martinez-Gonzalez (44), Jesus Medina Acevedo (37), Anibal Valentin Rivas Gabino (35), Jose Luis Rodriguez Cornejo (43), Odell Carl Stokes (49), Arthur Lee Hudgens Jr. (46), Roderick Dale Favors (43), Cornelius James Artis (44), and Mark Joseph Vossler (53) were also named in various indictments covering unlawful reentry after deportation; firearm possession by convicted felons; kidnapping; conspiracy to distribute drugs; failure to register as a sex offender; among other charges.
The investigations involved multiple agencies including local police departments across Oklahoma as well as federal entities such as Homeland Security Investigations and ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas Field Office.
According to U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson: “The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned by the Grand Jury. The return of an indictment is a method of informing a defendant of alleged violations of federal law, which must be proven in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt to overcome a defendant’s presumption of innocence.”
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
