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Hamden man sentenced for mailing numerous threatening letters across the nation

Marc H. Silverman, the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced the sentencing of Garrett Santillo, a 45-year-old from Hamden.


Spokane drug dealers sentenced for shooting at police officer

Acting U.S. Attorney Richard Barker announced that Ray Anthony Wynecoop and Isaac Anthony Ott have been sentenced for their involvement in drug and firearm offenses in Spokane, Washington.


Forest City man sentenced to 45 months for firearm possession and false statements

A Forest City, Iowa man has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison for firearm possession as a drug user and making false statements in firearm purchases.


D.C. man found guilty of first-degree murder in 2021 shooting

Deonte Patterson, a 29-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been found guilty by a jury of first-degree premeditated murder while armed, along with several other charges.


Gun felon receives 11-year federal sentence for bond jumping and firearm possession

A convicted gun felon who failed to appear for his prison sentence has been sentenced to an 11-year term in federal prison.


Man pleads guilty to mail theft conspiracy in New Orleans

A New Orleans man, Darryl Alexander, aged 22, has entered a guilty plea for conspiring to steal U.S. mail and possessing stolen mail, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Fitchburg man sentenced to 7 years for drug trafficking role

A Fitchburg man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation.


Pomona gang members and Mexican Mafia associates found guilty of serious federal crimes

Four Pomona gang members and associates of the Mexican Mafia were convicted on a range of serious charges, including racketeering, murder, and drug trafficking, according to a recent court verdict.


Rochester woman faces charges for defrauding local businesses with gift card scheme

A Rochester woman has been charged with defrauding local businesses and charities of significant sums through a fraudulent gift card scheme. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the charges against Jessica Stadt, 43, who is accused of wire...


Donald J. Trump advocates policies and recognitions on Truth Social

Donald J. Trump shared views on political strategy and particular policies on Truth Social on March 27 and 28, 2025.


Masonry contractor president charged in bribery case involving Amtrak project

Mark Snedden, 69, a resident of Munster, Indiana, and president of a masonry restoration company, has been charged with conspiracy to commit federal program bribery and making a false claim.


D.C. man indicted on charges of assault and strangulation of ex-girlfriend

Byron Ajanel, a 24-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., faces serious felony charges following allegations related to an incident with his former girlfriend on January 1, 2025.


Colorado man pleads guilty to child pornography charges, faces lengthy prison sentence

A Colorado man, Tyrell Forest Anderson, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the production and distribution of child pornography and transferring obscene material to a minor, as announced by U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme on March 28, 2025.


Nigerian national pleads guilty to laundering millions from romance and email scams

Olumide Olorunfunmi, a 39-year-old Nigerian national, entered a guilty plea in federal court in Charlotte, North Carolina, for his involvement in laundering money connected to romance scams and business email compromise schemes. U.S. Attorney Russ...


Chicago man convicted for sex trafficking and kidnapping five young victims

A federal jury in Chicago has convicted Dennis Williams, a 33-year-old Chicago resident, of sex trafficking and kidnapping offenses involving five young victims, including a 15-year-old girl.


Minneapolis man indicted for threat against Congressperson

Michael Lewis, a Minneapolis resident, faces federal charges after being indicted for allegedly threatening to murder a United States Congressperson.


Mississippi man guilty of impersonating deputy U.S. Marshal

William Gilchrist, a resident of Greenville, Mississippi, has pleaded guilty to charges of impersonating a deputy United States Marshal, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Former EDD employee sentenced to over five years for fraud and bribery scheme

Regina Brice, a former employee of the California Employment Development Department (EDD), has been sentenced to 66 months in prison for committing mail fraud in a bribery scheme that resulted in filing fraudulent unemployment claims worth $858,339.


Arizona charges 260 individuals for immigration-related offenses in a week

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona has charged 260 individuals with immigration-related offenses during a week of enforcement operations from March 22 to March 28, 2025.


Donald Trump appoints Sara Carter and Mark Brnovich in key roles, March 2025

Former President Donald Trump announced new appointments on March 28, 2025, via Truth Social.