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Porterville man sentenced for manufacturing explosives and illegal possession of a silencer

Joseph Marcus Silva, a 28-year-old resident of Porterville, received a federal prison sentence of five years and 11 months. U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston handed down the sentence for Silva's role in manufacturing three destructive...


Syracuse man sentenced to 78-month prison term for child pornography offenses

Paul Mignacca, a 46-year-old resident of Syracuse, has received a 78-month federal prison sentence for crimes related to child pornography.


Mexican national sentenced to 41 months for fentanyl distribution

Adrian Lopez-Aparicio, a 40-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison.


Bethlehem man given federal prison sentence for drug and firearms offenses

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced last week that 38-year-old Matthew Romig of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison.


Salvadoran citizen guilty of illegal re-entry into the United States

José Alfredo Jimenez-Centeno, a 72-year-old citizen of El Salvador, has pleaded guilty to illegally re-entering the United States after deportation.


Honduran national faced with firearm charge in Philadelphia

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the arrest and charging of Marvin Enrique Pena-Portillo, a 38-year-old Honduran national living unlawfully in Philadelphia.


Chilean national arrested for purse snatching and credit card fraud in Washington, D.C

Mario Bustamante Leiva, a 49-year-old Chilean national, has been arrested in Washington, D.C., on charges of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and robbery linked to three purse snatchings and unauthorized use of credit cards. U.S. Attorney...


Man charged with illegal re-entry after previous deportation

On April 28, 2025, U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of 38-year-old Jhonser Rafael Coste-Morales from the Dominican Republic.


Accountant pleads guilty to tax fraud resulting in $8 million loss

Rodney Ermel, aged 71, from Colorado, has pleaded guilty to charges of tax evasion and conspiracy to defraud the United States.


Defense committees propose $150 billion for military enhancements

A significant legislative development in defense funding has been announced by the Senate and House Armed Services Committees.


Houston pharmacy faces penalties for alleged controlled substances act violations

A legal dispute has arisen involving a Houston-based pharmacy and its owners in the wake of a civil complaint filed for alleged violations of the Controlled Substances Act. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the complaint, which seeks...


U.S., allies conduct Tradewinds 2025 exercise in Trinidad & Tobago

On April 29, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) joined over 1,000 service members, law enforcement professionals, government officials, and participants from 26 allied and partner nations in Trinidad and Tobago to launch TRADEWINDS 2025.


Moolenaar calls for Congress to end China’s trade privileges

As the Trump Administration reaches its first 100 days, the focus has turned to U.S.-China trade policy.


Justice Department announces results from nationwide crackdown on child sex abuse offenders

The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide effort to identify and arrest child sex predators.


Donald Trump's recent posts on political and sports matters

Donald J. Trump's Truth Social account was the platform for several posts on April 28, 2025.


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.