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United States of America v. Derrick Callella
Date: 02-06-2026
Case Number: 26-04209-Mj
Judge: Unassigned
Court: United States District Court for the District of Arizona (Maricopa County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Phoenix
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Phoenix, Arizona, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with sent a false ransom relating to the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie.
Derrick Callella, age 42, admitted to sending the two text messages. He admitted to
using the VOIP account from which two actual text messages came from. CALLELLA stated that he pulled family information from a cyber website, and that he had been following along and watching TV. When he said that he sent text messages he was trying to see if the family would respond. Data received shows that approximately three minutes after the text messages, CALLELLA called a family member of the N.G. which lasted 9 seconds.
Derrick Callella, age 42, admitted to sending the two text messages. He admitted to
using the VOIP account from which two actual text messages came from. CALLELLA stated that he pulled family information from a cyber website, and that he had been following along and watching TV. When he said that he sent text messages he was trying to see if the family would respond. Data received shows that approximately three minutes after the text messages, CALLELLA called a family member of the N.G. which lasted 9 seconds.
Outcome:
An indictment is not proof of guilty.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Derrick Callella?
The outcome was: An indictment is not proof of guilty.
Which court heard United States of America v. Derrick Callella?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Arizona (Maricopa County), AZ. The presiding judge was Unassigned.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Derrick Callella?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Phoenix. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Derrick Callella decided?
This case was decided on February 6, 2026.