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Federal charges filed against alleged members of Chicago street gang

A federal superseding indictment was returned today in Chicago, charging three individuals allegedly linked to a street gang with conspiracy involving multiple murders and carjackings.


Rapid City man sentenced for possessing stolen firearm while using drugs

A Rapid City man has been sentenced to federal prison for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence on May 5, 2025.


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

The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide crackdown on child sex offenders led by the FBI.


Pine Ridge man sentenced for meth distribution conspiracy

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Phil Pond, a Pine Ridge, South Dakota resident, for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler sentenced Pond to 20 years in federal...


Arkansas drug ring sentenced: Fifteen individuals receive combined sentences totaling over 130 years

Fifteen individuals linked to a South Arkansas drug trafficking organization have been sentenced to a total of 1,591 months in federal prison.


Justice Department's Operation Restore Justice leads to 205 arrests nationwide

The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide effort aimed at identifying and arresting child sex offenders.


Justice Department's nationwide crackdown leads to over 200 arrests for child sex offenses

The Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a nationwide initiative aimed at identifying and apprehending child sex offenders.


Mexican national sentenced for profiting from forced labor scheme

A Mexican national, Serafin Bayona, residing illegally in Lexington, Kentucky, has been sentenced to 135 months in prison for his involvement in a forced labor scheme. U.S. District Judge Gregory VanTatenhove handed down the sentence on Wednesday.


Inmate pleads guilty to possessing weapon at federal correctional institution

Demetrius McKinney, an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) McDowell, has pleaded guilty to possessing a weapon within the federal prison.


donald trump announces u.s. to host world cup events in upcoming years

Donald J. Trump announced via Truth Social that he hosted an initial meeting for a new White House FIFA Task Force as part of preparations for hosting two major international football events—the Club World Cup in June and the World Cup Tournament...


Donald J. Trump praises Lawrence Jones on social media

Former President Donald J. Trump praised Lawrence Jones for his work on "Fox & Friends" in a recent Truth Social post dated May 7, 2025.


Justice Department reveals results from Operation Restore Justice against child predators

Today, the Department of Justice revealed the outcomes of Operation Restore Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort aimed at identifying and apprehending child sex predators.


Charlotte man sentenced for mail theft and illegal gun possession

Montavius Hancock, a 29-year-old resident of Charlotte, has been sentenced to 48 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.


Madison man indicted for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl

Timothy M. O’Shea, the United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, has announced the unsealing of an indictment against Jonathan E. Conley, a 43-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin.


Illinois woman sentenced for diverting prescription drugs

A woman from Colona, Illinois, Cassandra Marie Strube, has been sentenced for diverting prescription drugs from healthcare facilities where she worked as an administrator.


Registered offender charged with child sex trafficking in Washington

Linwood Barnhill, a registered sex offender in Washington, D.C., has been arrested and federally charged with sex trafficking children by force and other related offenses.


Brazilian pleads guilty to selling fake IDs after illegal US reentry

A Brazilian national residing in Woburn, Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty to unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation and selling fraudulent Social Security cards and Green Cards.


Two Mexican men charged with illegal re-entry into the United States

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest of two Mexican nationals, Israel De La Cruz San Juan, 29, and Candido De La Cruz San Juan, 34, in Buffalo, New York.


South Korean woman faces charges over illegal re-entry into US

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced the arrest of Youngshin Nam, also known as Yejin Nam, a 41-year-old citizen of South Korea.


Georgia man pleads guilty to transporting victim for prostitution

Robert Sloan, a 48-year-old resident of Roswell, Georgia, has entered a guilty plea for charges related to transportation for the purposes of prostitution.