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Vehicle immobilization leads to arrest near Sonoita

Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended a U.S. citizen and two Mexican nationals after an attempted escape near Sonoita, Arizona, on February 4, 2025.


Former Reno police officer faces trial for alleged civil rights violations

A former officer from the Reno Police Department, Tyler Michael Baehr, has been indicted on charges of civil rights violations.


Stafford man convicted for assaulting deaf passenger on United Airlines flight

A federal jury has found Everett Chad Nelson, a 44-year-old resident of Stafford, guilty of assaulting a fellow passenger on a United Airlines flight.


Two men convicted in major West Virginia drug trafficking case

Acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard announced the conviction of two men involved in a large-scale drug trafficking operation in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle.


U.S. and India reaffirm major defense partnership during call

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh engaged in an introductory call to reinforce the U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership.


South Lake Tahoe man sentenced for impersonating federal officers

Anton Andreyevich Iagounov, a 38-year-old resident of South Lake Tahoe, has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison for impersonating a federal officer.


Hacienda Heights men charged in alleged smuggling scheme via L.A.-area ports

Two men from Hacienda Heights have been arrested on charges related to a smuggling operation involving contraband from China through Los Angeles-area ports.


Utah gymnastics coach pleads guilty to transporting minor for sexual activity

A Utah gymnastics coach has admitted to charges related to the transportation of a minor for criminal sexual activity.


Montgomery man sentenced for drug trafficking after high-speed chase

A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison following convictions related to drug and gun offenses.


Federal indictments announced for gun-related crimes in West Tennessee

Memphis, TN – Seven individuals have been indicted on federal gun and violent crime charges in West Tennessee, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Reagan Fondren.


New Orleans man sentenced for federal gun and drug charges

A New Orleans man, Johnnie Hagans, was sentenced on January 30, 2025, for federal gun and drug charges. U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the sentencing following Hagans' guilty plea to a multi-count indictment.


Topeka man charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials

A federal grand jury in Topeka has indicted a Kansas resident on charges related to child sexual abuse materials.


Louisville CBP seizes $27M in counterfeit jewelry shipments in January

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville reported a significant seizure of counterfeit designer jewelry throughout January.


Former officer indicted over illegal firearm sales

A former police officer from Sanger, Daniel Battenfield, 40, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts related to illegal firearms dealing and obstruction.


Ontario man sentenced for meth trafficking conspiracy crossing state lines

Ricardo Rodriguez, a 61-year-old resident of Ontario, Oregon, has been sentenced to 155 months in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Report claims Nevada lithium mine violates indigenous rights

The U.S. government's approval of the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada has been criticized by Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union for allegedly violating Indigenous people's rights.


Madison man receives three-year sentence for possessing illegal machinegun

Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, has announced that Andre Miller Jr., a 24-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for possessing a machinegun. U.S....


Kalispell man sentenced for aiming laser at aircraft

A Kalispell resident has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft.


Governor Abbott prioritizes cybersecurity in State of the State address

In his recent State of the State address, Governor Greg Abbott highlighted the Texas Cyber Command as an emergency item for legislative consideration.


Luzerne County man sentenced for role in fentanyl distribution conspiracy

A man from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison for his involvement in a drug distribution conspiracy.