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By C. M. Ingle | Apr 2, 2026
Jimmy Barrett has been sentenced to over eighteen years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing large amounts of methamphetamine with intent to distribute it around London and Corbin areas. Law enforcement seized six pounds of drugs after a high-speed chase ended with Barrett crashing his vehicle.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 2, 2026
Hasan Jermel Pulliam has been sentenced to over four years in prison for health care fraud involving false claims submitted through Alabama's Medicaid program. Authorities say he used patient identities without consent over several years.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 2, 2026
A Virginia man has been sentenced to 28 years for sexually exploiting a minor he met online in Michigan. Authorities say Erich Zeeb posed as an Olympian-in-training before abusing multiple victims over several years.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 2, 2026
A New Jersey man received a fourteen-year sentence after pleading guilty to child exploitation and drug charges involving a minor in Connecticut. Authorities say Miguel Francisco Guzman contacted his victim through social media before traveling out-of-state for illegal acts.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 2, 2026
Federal prosecutors have charged two D.C. men following violent carjackings and shootings reported last month in Northeast Washington. The indictment alleges both used firearms during crimes involving robbery victims who were lured to specific locations under false pretenses.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 2, 2026
Parker Jon Thompson from Mason City has pled guilty to federal charges including sexual exploitation of children and possessing a stolen firearm. The case was prosecuted under national initiatives targeting child exploitation and violent crime involving firearms.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 2, 2026
President Donald J. Trump issued a statement commemorating Pope Saint John Paul II's legacy on April 2. The message praised his role in defending human dignity and inspiring global change. Trump encouraged Americans to remember his impact during Holy Week.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 2, 2026
Customs officers at Pharr International Bridge intercepted over $2.6 million in suspected methamphetamine hidden among carrots in a shipment from Mexico. Authorities seized both drugs and vehicle; an investigation is underway.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 2, 2026
Two Oklahoma men have been sentenced after committing an armed assault in Wewoka involving firearms with obliterated serial numbers. Authorities used ballistic technology as part of their investigation into this violent crime.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 2, 2026
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced plans to seek further penalties and mandated reforms after winning a landmark jury verdict against Meta over child safety violations.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 2, 2026
Mario Trevino has been sentenced for transporting six illegal aliens concealed inside a tractor trailer near Sarita last October. The case forms part of Operation Take Back America led by federal authorities targeting human smuggling crimes.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 2, 2026
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke with Icelandic Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir about global security issues and strengthening bilateral ties. The two leaders reaffirmed their countries' partnership during their April 2 call.
By H. B. Edwards | Apr 2, 2026
Senator Bill Cassidy has expanded his investigation into fraud within federally funded child care programs across several states. High rates of improper payments have been identified in Rhode Island, Delaware, North Carolina, and Georgia compared with Texas’ low rate.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 2, 2026
A former computer systems administrator at Connecticut's Federal Public Defender's Office faces charges after being accused by federal authorities of stealing government equipment and falsifying records. Prosecutors allege Peterson Bernadel took electronics from his workplace and sold them for cash before being arrested.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 2, 2026
A Dominican national has been charged with illegally returning to the United States after previous deportations from Boston. The man faces up to twenty years if convicted on federal charges related to unlawful reentry.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 2, 2026
Chairman Brett Guthrie led House Republicans supporting a Trump administration proposal changing federal vehicle fuel efficiency rules. Lawmakers say this would lower car costs for families compared with earlier regulations. The House Energy and Commerce Committee has played a key role shaping such policies.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 2, 2026
Scott Garza from Alice received over two decades in prison after being convicted for distributing meth hidden inside clay bricks shipped from Mexico using a commercial carrier service. Authorities seized nearly eight kilograms worth about $160,000 along with other drugs and firearms during their investigation.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 2, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on April 1-2, 2026, that its officers intercepted four marijuana shipments totaling 247 pounds at BWI airport bound for London.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 2, 2026
Anabell Santiago has been sentenced for her involvement in distributing fentanyl and cocaine from Jamestown residences. Authorities say multiple searches uncovered drugs and firearms linked to her activities. The case is part of broader efforts against narcotics trafficking.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 2, 2026
Alan Hayward James pleaded guilty after admitting involvement in inflating IT contract costs by over $37 million within Pacific Air Forces procurement schemes spanning several years. Federal officials say such crimes undermine public trust while diverting critical defense resources.
