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Federal grand jury indicts nine for immigration offenses in Southern Illinois

A federal grand jury has indicted nine individuals for immigration-related offenses in southern Illinois, specifically in Effingham, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair counties, over the past two months. U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft emphasized...


Trump signs proclamation to boost Pacific commercial fishing

President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation aiming to boost American commercial fishing in the Pacific Ocean, aligning with the America First Fishing Policy.


D.C. resident sentenced to 58 months for unlawful firearm possession

Tre Enrique Jackson, a 31-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, was sentenced to 58 months in federal prison for unlawful firearm possession by a convicted felon.


Guatemalan national indicted for illegal reentry into the United States

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Erikx Soto-Gomez, a 41-year-old citizen of Guatemala, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly reentering the United States illegally...


St. Louis tax preparer sentenced for filing fraudulent returns

U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel sentenced a St. Louis tax preparer, Shasherese M. Reed, to five years of probation and ordered her to pay $230,000 in restitution for preparing fraudulent tax returns.


Laconia man sentenced to 78 months for drug and firearm offenses

A Laconia man received a federal prison sentence for methamphetamine distribution and illegal firearm possession, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.


Fayette County man pleads guilty to meth distribution conspiracy

Phillip Gray, a 41-year-old resident of Oak Hill, has entered a guilty plea to charges related to a conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.


Afghan national pleads guilty to plotting ISIS-inspired Election Day attack

Abdullah Haji Zada, an Afghan national and U.S. lawful permanent resident, pleaded guilty in Oklahoma City to charges related to a plot to conduct an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack on Election Day in November 2024.


Disbarred attorney Lawrence Coven sentenced for defrauding investors in New Jersey scheme

A disbarred attorney from Somerset County, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for defrauding victims in a wire fraud scheme, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.


Colorado woman sentenced to 11 years for drug conspiracy on Sioux reservation

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has confirmed that Patricia Rae Pacheco, a 35-year-old woman from Denver, Colorado, was sentenced for conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.


Dominican man sentenced for aiding illegal border crossing in New York

Luis Davis German Soriano, a 32-year-old from the Dominican Republic, was sentenced to time served—approximately 15 months—by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo for transporting illegal aliens.


Erin Cameron sentenced to 132 months for drug trafficking and firearms charges

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Erin Cameron, a 33-year-old Buffalo resident, has been sentenced to 132 months in prison.


Mexican national indicted for illegal reentry into the United States

The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania reported that a 34-year-old resident of Harrisburg, Fraidi Perez-Bartolon, was indicted for illegally reentering the United States after previous removal.


Lexington man sentenced for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

A resident of Lexington, Nebraska, Roberto Ceja, Jr., 33, was sentenced by United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher in Omaha for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Federal authorities emphasize child abuse prevention amid ongoing prosecutions

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio has emphasized its commitment to prosecuting cases involving the sexual exploitation and abuse of children during Child Abuse Prevention Month.


CBP officers seize over $1 million in methamphetamine at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge seized methamphetamine with a street value of over $1,000,000.


Secretary Noem reopens VOICE office, focuses on victims of immigration-related crimes

While mainstream media narratives focus on the MS-13 gang member, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem emphasizes her support for victims of crimes committed by illegal aliens.


CBP reports lowest southwest border crossings in history for March 2025

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has disclosed its operational statistics for March 2025, reflecting significant changes in border control and enforcement.


Border Patrol rescues hikers stranded in Arizona desert over the weekend

Over the weekend, U.S. Border Patrol agents conducted two separate rescue operations in southern Arizona, assisting U.S. citizens stranded in remote desert regions.


Laredo CBP officers detain fugitive with alleged child molestation warrant

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a United States citizen on April 12, who was wanted on a felony warrant for alleged molestation of a minor.