LAS VEGAS -- Federal charges have been filed against 15 people for allegedly distributing marijuana through medical marijuana businesses.

According to the Department of Justice, federal and local authorities arrested 11 people in Las Vegas and one in Los Angeles Thursday morning.

The defendants face charges including conspiracy to distribute marijuana, distribution of marijuana, conspiracy to commit money laundering, distribution of marijuana near schools or colleges, possession of a firearm in relation to drug trafficking, and failing to disclose or concealing information concerning Social Security benefits.

Businesses named in the criminal complaints include, The Happiness Consultant, the Nevada Compassionate Center, Dr. Reefer, LV Fingerprinting and Organic Releaf. These federal charges are a follow up to the raids on the businesses that occurred late last year.

Here is a list of the defendants.

John Birmele, 36, aka Mr. Happy, of Las Vegas, NV

Kelly Birmele, 36, of Las Vegas, NV

Laura Rhoades-Yokoi, 36, of Henderson, NV

John Allen Youngblood, 40, of Los Angeles, CA

Timothy Hough, 31, of Henderson, NV

Michael Ellsworth, 57, of Henderson, NV

Reynalda Barnett, aka Reyna Barnett, 59, of Las Vegas, NV

Clyde Barnett, 21, of Las Vegas, NV

Pierre Werner, 39, of Las Vegas, NV

Ron Teston, 57, of Las Vegas, NV

Kristen Krusyna, 21, of Las Vegas, NV

Michael McAuliffe, 53, of Las Vegas, NV

Katree Darriel Saunders, 30, of Las Vegas, NV

Chad Uhl, 26, of North Las Vegas, NV

Caroline Dellaville, 49, of Henderson, NV

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