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By T. J. Graves | Apr 23, 2026
Federal authorities have charged two alleged A-Town Trinitarios gang members with racketeering conspiracy after a Bronx shooting left two injured last year. Law enforcement leaders say these arrests reflect continued efforts against gang-related violence across city neighborhoods.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 23, 2026
A Minnesota woman has been indicted for allegedly obtaining over $100,000 in COVID-19 rental aid using fraudulent means linked with properties in California. Authorities say she moved funds between accounts before transferring money overseas or into cryptocurrency exchanges.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 23, 2026
A Crestview Hills man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after admitting possession and receipt of child pornography following an investigation by local authorities. Officials say hundreds of illegal files were discovered during a search prompted by reports from a recreation center.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 23, 2026
Jarvis Matthews received an additional 35-year sentence after running a major drug operation from inside Calhoun State Prison while already serving life terms for murder convictions. Authorities say he led distribution networks using contraband phones involving family members across Atlanta neighborhoods.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 23, 2026
A Brazilian national residing illegally in Carver has been sentenced for selling guns and fentanyl across Eastern Massachusetts during 2024. Talles Provette De Faria received over two years' imprisonment after pleading guilty last year following undercover operations led by federal authorities.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 23, 2026
Aaron Height has been sentenced to twenty-five years in federal prison after being convicted as a felon possessing firearms during several violent incidents between late 2022 and early 2023. Officials say his case underscores concerns about repeat offenders receiving bond despite ongoing threats.
By H. B. Edwards | Apr 23, 2026
House committee chairmen Jodey Arrington and James Comer have introduced two bills targeting fraud prevention in federal programs. The proposed legislation aims at stopping improper payments before they occur through new oversight measures.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 23, 2026
A U.S. Army soldier has been indicted for allegedly using classified military information about an operation targeting Nicolás Maduro to profit from online prediction market bets. Prosecutors say Gannon Ken Van Dyke won over $400,000 through trades based on secret knowledge.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 23, 2026
A Sacramento man received a two-year sentence for his role in an interstate theft ring targeting telecommunications equipment across Northern California. Federal prosecutors detailed how Jonathan Matthew Curl conspired with others using insider access information.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 23, 2026
RelyOn Nutec USA LLC will pay over $2 million following allegations it improperly secured a federal pandemic relief loan intended for smaller businesses. Authorities say RelyOn exceeded employee limits required under Paycheck Protection Program rules but still obtained—and later had forgiven—a significant loan.
By H. B. Edwards | Apr 23, 2026
The U.S. House passed a bill clarifying rules for geothermal projects on non-federal land. Supporters say it will cut red tape and reduce costs while maintaining royalties paid to government.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 23, 2026
Legend Hall was sentenced to more than eleven years for two armed carjackings committed last fall in Philadelphia and Upper Darby. The crimes involved threats with firearms against victims including a pizza delivery driver. Co-defendants have also pleaded guilty or been sentenced.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 23, 2026
A Holly youth soccer coach has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly transporting a minor from Ohio into Michigan for criminal sexual activity. Authorities say Chason Pointer faces charges after investigators uncovered evidence involving online contact and travel across state lines. Officials urge anyone with relevant information about Pointer’s coaching activities or possible additional victims to contact law enforcement.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 23, 2026
Edwin Brant Frost IV has been arraigned on charges related to an alleged multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme involving First Liberty Building & Loan LLC based in Newnan, Georgia. Federal officials allege misuse of investor funds over several years affecting hundreds across multiple states.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 23, 2026
Jason Page from Gardner has been charged with possessing fentanyl intended for distribution after authorities discovered large amounts of drugs during searches earlier this year. The case is being prosecuted by federal officials who stress that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
By R. C. Jamison | Apr 23, 2026
The House Appropriations Subcommittee has approved its Fiscal Year 2027 agriculture funding bill following an April meeting in Washington D.C., prioritizing support for farmers while aiming at fiscal responsibility according to subcommittee leaders Andy Harris (R-MD) and Tom Cole (R-OK). Key provisions address national security concerns related to agricultural transactions.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 23, 2026
A Batavia woman has been sentenced for her role in a Covington methamphetamine trafficking case involving multiple defendants. Federal authorities outlined details about controlled deliveries leading up to arrests as well as broader efforts against drug crimes.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 23, 2026
Senator Lindsey Graham announced that the Senate has adopted its Fiscal Year 2026 budget resolution, which paves the way for increased funding for immigration enforcement agencies. The move aims at providing long-term support for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Republican leaders say they plan further action before June.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 23, 2026
A U.S. Army soldier has been charged with insider trading after allegedly using classified details from a military operation involving Venezuela's leader Nicolás Maduro for betting profits on Polymarket prediction markets. Authorities say he gained over $400,000 through these trades before attempting concealment online.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 23, 2026
U.S. Attorney Moore Capito will hold a press conference in Beckley after announcing sentencing in a major COVID-19 fraud case involving over $4 million stolen by three family members. The event will also provide updates on ongoing fraud prosecutions and new national coordination efforts.
