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Federal task force formed to ensure election integrity in New Jersey

Newark, N.J. - The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey has announced the establishment of a federal task force focused on maintaining the integrity of elections within the district.


Trump comments on achievements and political events over the past 100 days

Donald J. Trump took to Truth Social on April 29, 2025, to reflect on the past 100 days, emphasizing promises made and allegedly kept during this period.


Operation Take Back America addresses firearms and immigration violations in North Carolina

In Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson has announced charges against 11 individuals in April related to firearms offenses and immigration violations.


Terrell receives 11-year sentence for child pornography offenses

Michael Edward Terrell, 46, has been sentenced to 135 months in prison for attempting to receive and distribute child pornography.


Donald J. Trump posts about law enforcement and security on Truth Social

Donald J. Trump communicated key messages on Truth Social on April 28, 2025.


USDA's Blanche visits EDPA, discusses priorities with Metcalf

United States Attorney David Metcalf welcomed Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche during his visit to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA) on Friday.


Former Army soldier found guilty of sexual abuse charges involving minors

A man previously stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, has been found guilty of crimes involving child sexual abuse by a jury in the Southern District of Georgia.


U.S. Attorney Habba launches strike force targeting fentanyl precursor suppliers

U.S. Attorney Alina Habba has initiated a new effort to combat the influx of fentanyl precursors into the United States.


Donald J. Trump shares triumphs and political support on first 100 days

Donald J. Trump shared a series of posts on April 29, 2025, highlighting achievements in his administration's first 100 days and receiving endorsements from Senator Bill Hagerty.


Leader of drug trafficking group sentenced to life in Oklahoma

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Heath Lloyd Taylor, 46, was sentenced to life in prison for drug conspiracy.


Pennsylvania man sentenced to 24 months for bank fraud conspiracy

A man from Pennsylvania, Marquise A. Billy, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for his role in a bank fraud conspiracy. U.S. District Court Judge Bridget Meehan Brennan handed down the sentence after Billy, 31, of Long Pond, pleaded guilty...


Hidalgo County man sentenced to 30 years for child pornography production

A man from Hidalgo County has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that 24-year-old Jacob Ryan Arredondo from McAllen pled guilty to the charges on November 27,...


Mexican national charged with trafficking cocaine and heroin to the U.S

A federal grand jury has charged a 36-year-old Mexican national from Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, with trafficking substantial quantities of cocaine and heroin into the United States.


Okmulgee resident sentenced to over 20 years for voluntary manslaughter

Brett Wayne Pigeon, a 45-year-old resident of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to over 20 years in prison for his involvement in a voluntary manslaughter case.


Benicia man receives seven-year sentence for firearm possession as a convicted felon

Jeremiah Malik Jefferson, a 27-year-old resident of Benicia, has been sentenced to seven years in prison. U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez issued the sentence following Jefferson's second conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm,...


Willimantic man sentenced for gun thefts and drug-related charges

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has confirmed the sentencing of Kwitzpatrick Duffany, a 37-year-old formerly from Willimantic, to 108 months in federal prison.


U.S. Attorney Martin reports 25% drop in violent crime

U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. recently reviewed his first 100 days in office with an emphasis on the reduction of violent crime in the District of Columbia.


Two York County men sentenced for fentanyl distribution scheme

Timario Gayton, 33, and Quonzy Hope, 36, residents of Rock Hill, have each been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to involvement in a scheme to distribute fentanyl.


Harlingen couple pleads guilty to multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme

The operators of Southwest Medical Homepatient, a durable medical equipment company, have pleaded guilty to defrauding Medicare, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Ecuadorian man sentenced for illegal re-entry into the United States

Alex Patin-Patin, a 28-year-old resident of South Burlington, Vermont, has been sentenced to time served for re-entering the United States illegally after a previous removal.