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Federal officer assault leads to 12-year prison term for felon

In November 2024, Preston James Campbell, 42, was found guilty of assaulting a federal officer with a deadly or dangerous weapon.


Sentencing of MS-13 members underscores federal crackdown on gang activities

Three members of the MS-13 gang received prison sentences following their involvement in violent criminal activities, including murder, as announced by Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal re-entry into the United States

A man previously deported from the United States has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for illegal re-entry.


New Haven man admits to federal drug distribution charges

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Donald Ogman, known as “Mainey-O” and “Manny O,” from New Haven, has pleaded guilty to methamphetamine and cocaine distribution charges.


Mississippi firm settles with U.S. over disaster recovery claims

Horne LLP, a company based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, has agreed to pay the United States $1,207,600 to settle allegations of receiving improper payments from federal disaster recovery funds.


Drug traffickers in Michigan sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms

Four individuals have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in drug trafficking in Michigan.


U.S. Attorney’s Office honors crime victim advocates with awards

On April 10, 2025, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana held a ceremony to recognize 22 members of federal, state, and local law enforcement.


Chaska man indicted for distributing child sexual abuse material

Nicholas Lugo, a resident of Chaska, Minnesota, has been indicted for the distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), as revealed by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.


Bronx resident faces sex trafficking charges involving multiple women

A Bronx man, Ralph Wallace, also known by aliases "Chase" and "Prize," has been charged with sex trafficking multiple women through force, fraud, and coercion, as announced today by Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New...


McAlester man sentenced to 77 months for assault with suffocation

Nathaniel Dewayne Meashintubby, a resident of McAlester, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 77 months in prison for felony assault.


Federal grand jury indicts three for drug conspiracy in Boston

In Boston, a federal grand jury has indicted three men on charges related to a drug trafficking conspiracy.


Buffalo man pleads guilty to mail fraud, affecting 500 victims nationwide

Nicholas Janes, a Buffalo resident, has entered a guilty plea to mail fraud charges in a case that defrauded over 500 victims.


Repeat offender sentenced to 188 months for drug distribution

Hannie Rice, a 67-year-old previously from Oakland, Nebraska, has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Federal authorities charge four in West Virginia immigration enforcement case

Four Mexican nationals have been detained following their arrest in the Southern District of West Virginia.


Bridgeport gang member Luis Garcia sentenced to 20 years for violent crimes

Luis Garcia, also known as "Ebk Lou," of Bridgeport, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a violent street gang in Bridgeport.


New Haven gang member sentenced to two decades for involvement in violent crime

A New Haven gang member has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.


Rapper related to drug and gun charges pleads guilty in St. Louis

A rapper from St. Louis, Missouri has admitted to charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession.


Trump announces overhaul of federal procurement policy to cut bureaucracy

President Trump has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to reform federal procurement policy, aiming at enhancing competition, efficiency, and reducing costs.


Tangipahoa Parish resident faces indictment for fentanyl-related charges

A resident of Tangipahoa Parish has been indicted following charges related to the distribution of fentanyl, which allegedly resulted in a death.


FTC reveals top text message scams with $470 million in reported losses for 2024

Newly released data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report that consumers reported losses totaling $470 million to text message scams in 2024.