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Andrew Clifford Meyer sentenced to over 11 years in fentanyl distribution case

Andrew Clifford Meyer, 36, from Idaho Falls, has been sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.


Honduran national indicted for illegal re-entry after deportation

Jose Melvin Lopez-Lorenzo, a 29-year-old Honduran national, has been indicted for re-entering the United States following removal.


Mexican citizen sentenced to 8 months for illegal reentry in the United States

Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Rafael Cruz-Hernandez, a 39-year-old citizen of Mexico, was sentenced to eight months in prison for illegally reentering the United States after prior...


Wethersfield woman pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud scheme

Marc H. Silverman, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Suhail Aponte, from Wethersfield, has pleaded guilty to health care fraud related to a Medicaid scheme.


Chester man sentenced for tax evasion and gun possession in business scheme

A man from Chester has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison following his guilty plea to charges of federal tax evasion, possession of firearms as a felon, and making false statements to federal investigators.


18th Street gang member sentenced for two murders in racketeering conspiracy

Earlier today in Brooklyn, Yanki Misael Cruz-Mateo was sentenced to 45 years in prison by United States District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall.


Danbury man charged with cocaine trafficking via mail from Puerto Rico

A Danbury man, Roman Santiago Jr., aged 41, is facing charges for allegedly trafficking cocaine through the mail from Puerto Rico to Connecticut.


Man sentenced for illegal reentry into U.S. after deportation

A man from Mexico who reentered the United States illegally after deportation was sentenced to federal prison today.


Union County teacher charged with child pornography and minor enticement

A teacher from Union County, New Jersey, faces charges related to possession of child pornography and the enticement of a minor, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.


Real estate developer sentenced for embezzling millions from Chicago bank

A real estate developer has been sentenced in a Chicago federal court to over six years of imprisonment.


Connecticut dentists settle false claims allegations with over $600K reimbursement

Two dental providers in Connecticut have agreed to civil settlements with federal and state governments to address allegations of violating the False Claims Acts.


Louisville man indicted for meth, fentanyl, and cocaine trafficking conspiracy

A Louisville man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to a drug conspiracy involving methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine.


Fargo man sentenced to 32 years for receipt of child pornography

A Fargo resident has been sentenced to 32 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography.


ATF agents recognized for victim support during Mississippi trial

Multiple agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) were recognized by the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Northern District of Mississippi for their efforts in supporting victims during a recent jury trial.


Dominican national indicted for fentanyl distribution in Boston

A Dominican national, Wagner Ismael Mejia Sanchez, also known as "Jose F. Rosario" and "Jose Majimbe," has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston.


Dominican man sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States

Luis Edison Capellan-Ortiz, a 49-year-old man from the Dominican Republic, was sentenced to time served by United States District Judge Mary Kay Lanthier on April 29, 2025.


Rapides Parish man indicted under Operation Restore Justice for alleged sex crime

Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook has announced the indictment of a Rapides Parish man as part of Operation Restore Justice.


Baltimore man indicted on gun charge following foot chase in D.C

Dion Zellars, a 35-year-old resident of Baltimore, Maryland, has been indicted on a federal firearms charge.


Fargo resident sentenced in federal court for firearm possession by a convicted felon

A Fargo man has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.


Verdict reached in alien transportation case in Houston

A New Orleans resident has been convicted for conspiracy to transport illegal aliens, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.