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Six indicted on 20 criminal counts related to drugs and firearms in Eastern Washington

Federal authorities have indicted six individuals in Eastern Washington, facing 20 criminal counts linked to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


Brazilian pleads guilty to unlicensed firearm dealing and conspiracy charges in Boston

A Brazilian national residing in Massachusetts has entered a guilty plea in a federal court in Boston to charges related to firearm sales without a license.


Miramar mayoral candidate pleads guilty to PPP fraud

The owner of Theophin Consulting LLC, Rudy Theophin, has pled guilty to wire fraud linked to the misuse of Covid-19 relief funds obtained through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).


35 years of Hubble: a milestone in space exploration and understanding

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, described as a remarkable achievement in American innovation and leadership in space exploration.


Make D.C. Safe Again leads to federal firearm charges against Kevin Hopkins

Kevin Hopkins, a 39-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been indicted by the U.S. District Court for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.


Restaurants and government work to combat black-market reservation sales

In recent years, a black market for hard-to-get restaurant reservations has emerged across the United States.


Gang member sentenced to seven years for illegal firearm possession

Nicholas Addleman, a longtime member of the San Francisco Mission District Norteños, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for unlawful possession of a firearm.


Marion County man admits to meth and firearms charges

Vincent Irving Jones, 33, from Fairmont, West Virginia, has confessed to charges of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and the illegal possession of a firearm.


Oklahoma City man sentenced to 6 years in federal prison for firearm possession

Trayveon Ramon Caldwell, a 34-year-old man from Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for illegal possession of ammunition and a firearm after a prior felony conviction.


Freddie Curry pleads guilty to fentanyl and cocaine charges in federal court

Freddie Anthony Curry, a 54-year-old resident of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty in federal court on charges related to fentanyl and cocaine possession with intent to distribute.


Missoula woman sentenced to prison for fentanyl and meth distribution

A Missoula woman, Taylor Gale Penny, aged 35, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for distributing substantial quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine, as announced by U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


Missouri felon sentenced for fraud and gun crimes

U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey sentenced Dennis Latour, 41, to 84 months in prison for committing fraud and gun-related crimes.


New Orleans man indicted on charges of drug and machinegun offenses

A New Orleans man, identified as Ralph Price, has been indicted on federal drug and firearm charges, according to an announcement made by Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


President Trump strengthens probationary rules for federal workers

On April 24, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order aimed at enhancing the use of probationary periods for federal employees.


Detroit Riverfront CFO sentenced to 19 years for embezzlement scheme

Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Chief Financial Officer William A. Smith has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for embezzling over $40 million during his tenure at the organization between 2011 and May 2024.


Connecticut man sentenced to 20 years for child exploitation offense

Marc H. Silverman, the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced the sentencing of Gregory Butts to 20 years in a federal prison.


Texas woman pleads guilty to church arson in Washington

Seattle – A woman from Temple, Texas, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Seattle to three felonies related to the arson of the Seattle Laestadian Lutheran Church (SLLC) in Snohomish County, Washington.


Lee County man indicted for fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution, firearm possession

A man from Rogers, Kentucky, has been indicted on multiple charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession.


Foreign national sentenced for illegal possession of firearms after high-speed chases

Michael Alexander Ayala-Ramirez, a 20-year-old from El Salvador, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for possessing firearms as a prohibited person.


Ex-Orange County resident sentenced for kickbacks and firearms trafficking

A former Orange County resident has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his role in illegal kickback schemes involving sober living homes and engaging in firearms trafficking.