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New Orleans man indicted on charges of drug and machinegun offenses

A New Orleans man, identified as Ralph Price, has been indicted on federal drug and firearm charges, according to an announcement made by Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


President Trump strengthens probationary rules for federal workers

On April 24, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order aimed at enhancing the use of probationary periods for federal employees.


Detroit Riverfront CFO sentenced to 19 years for embezzlement scheme

Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Chief Financial Officer William A. Smith has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for embezzling over $40 million during his tenure at the organization between 2011 and May 2024.


Connecticut man sentenced to 20 years for child exploitation offense

Marc H. Silverman, the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced the sentencing of Gregory Butts to 20 years in a federal prison.


Texas woman pleads guilty to church arson in Washington

Seattle – A woman from Temple, Texas, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Seattle to three felonies related to the arson of the Seattle Laestadian Lutheran Church (SLLC) in Snohomish County, Washington.


Lee County man indicted for fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution, firearm possession

A man from Rogers, Kentucky, has been indicted on multiple charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession.


Foreign national sentenced for illegal possession of firearms after high-speed chases

Michael Alexander Ayala-Ramirez, a 20-year-old from El Salvador, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for possessing firearms as a prohibited person.


Ex-Orange County resident sentenced for kickbacks and firearms trafficking

A former Orange County resident has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his role in illegal kickback schemes involving sober living homes and engaging in firearms trafficking.


Biscayne Capital's founder sentenced for elaborate $130 million fraud scheme

Earlier today in Brooklyn federal court, Roberto Gustavo Cortes Ripalda, the co-founder and former CEO of Biscayne Capital, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Carol Bagley Amon.


Colombian national faces extradition to U.S. on narco-terrorism charges

A Colombian national, Adrian Alberto Cano Gomez, aged 45, faces charges of narco-terrorism and international cocaine distribution in a U.S. federal court.


Houston man admits guilt in ATM robbery, faces up to 20 years in prison

A man from Houston, Texas, has admitted guilt in connection to a jugging robbery involving an ATM technician on July 3, 2024.


Miller's capture and ongoing legal proceedings highlighted in Brockton shootout case

Early Thursday morning, an indicted fugitive connected to a violent shootout in Brockton was apprehended in Taunton.


Brockton man sentenced for drug trafficking and firearm charges

A Brockton resident connected with the Cameron Street gang has received a sentence for drug and firearm offenses.


Donald J. Trump's Truth Social posts reflect ongoing communication with followers

Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump continues to utilize Truth Social for engaging communications.


Brazilian national pleads guilty to unlicensed firearm dealing in Massachusetts

A Brazilian national residing in Massachusetts, Lucas Henrique Moreira DePaiva, 22, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and dealing firearms without a license.


Honduran national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry into U.S

Cesar A. Lobo-Ramos, age 38 and a native of Honduras, has pleaded guilty to the charge of illegal re-entry of a removed alien.


Federal grand jury in Wisconsin returns four indictments

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin has returned four indictments.


Illinois man admits to arranging murder-for-hire scheme in Florida

A man from Illinois has confessed to attempting to arrange the murder of a business associate in Florida.


Trump criticizes Democrats' stance on crime in recent Truth Social posts

Donald Trump made a series of posts on Truth Social on April 23 and 24, focusing on self-promotion and politics.


Trump targets ‘straw donor’ and foreign funds in election security push

President Donald J. Trump announced measures to enhance the integrity of American elections by addressing the challenges of illegal "straw donor" and foreign contributions.