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Philadelphia man charged with carjackings, robberies, and gun crimes

United States Attorney David Metcalf has announced the arrest and indictment of Azzubayr Ibn Abdul Josey, 23, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


Guatemalan national pleads guilty to illegal reentry after deadly crash

On April 28, 2025, in Oklahoma City, U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester announced that Jose Paxtor-Oxlaj, a 45-year-old Guatemalan national, has pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States after deportation.


Washington man charged with sexual abuse and child pornography offenses

Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced that a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Washington indicted Michael R. Trout, 45, on April 2, 2025.


Mexican national sentenced to 57 months for meth distribution

Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen has announced the sentencing of Martin Omar Rodriguez Vega.


FTC orders Workado to substantiate claims of AI detector accuracy

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a proposed order requiring Workado, LLC to cease claims about the accuracy of its artificial intelligence detection products.


Philadelphia man faces drug and gun charges after police pursuit

United States Attorney David Metcalf has announced the arrest of Shahiem Groover, a 45-year-old resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


Trump signs order to bolster law enforcement and community safety

President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order aimed at strengthening state and local law enforcement efforts to combat crime and enhance community safety.


Ex-union president admits to embezzling over $280,000 in union funds

A Corpus Christi resident has admitted guilt to embezzling over $280,000 from a local labor union.


Federal grand jury charges 12 in Columbia over drug and firearm conspiracy

A federal grand jury in Columbia has indicted 12 individuals on various charges related to narcotics, firearms, and conspiracy offenses.


Federal grand jury indicts 24 individuals in Nebraska

Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen disclosed that the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned 22 indictments naming 24 defendants.


Huntington man admits to federal drug charge, faces potential 20-year sentence

On April 28, 2025, Robert Lee Taylor, a 44-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, entered a guilty plea in federal court for the possession of heroin with intent to distribute.


Foreign nationals sentenced for illegal reentry to the United States

Two foreign nationals, Porfirio Martinez-Santos from Mexico and Juan Esteban Zelaya-Hernandez from Honduras, have been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the sentences following their...


Orleans Parish man admits to bank robbery, sentencing in July

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Juan K. Simpson, a 30-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pled guilty to bank robbery.


EPA grants summer waiver for nationwide E15 gasoline sale

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has expressed approval for the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision to allow the nationwide sale of E15 gasoline throughout the summer months.


Paterson man pleads guilty to illegal firearms and drug charges

A Paterson man has admitted to illegally possessing firearms, ammunition, and narcotics as part of multiple felony charges. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced that Lamont Baker, 33, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi in...


Donald J. Trump updates his administration's progress at 100 days on Truth Social

Donald J. Trump communicated recent updates from his Truth Social platform as of April 28, 2025.


New York City teacher arrested on child pornography charges

A former acting school teacher in New York City has been arrested and charged with the distribution and possession of child pornography.


Corpus Christi man pleads guilty to distributing child exploitation materials

A 19-year-old resident of Corpus Christi, Texas, has pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Justice Department announces results from Operation Restore Justice targeting child sex predators

The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide enforcement effort aimed at identifying and arresting child sex predators.


Southfield doctor found guilty of distributing over 200,000 opioid pills illegally

On April 25, 2025, Dr. Charise Valentine, a 69-year-old doctor based in Southfield, Michigan, was found guilty by a federal jury.