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By F. E. Simons | Mar 31, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shared updates on March 31, 2026 about an arrest in Los Angeles as well as resources available for law enforcement partners nationwide.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 31, 2026
Adam Gentile pleaded guilty on Mar. 31 in federal court to stealing more than $7.8 million from two Massachusetts medical practices over nearly ten years through fraudulent payroll schemes and misuse of company funds.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 31, 2026
President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order establishing new procedures for verifying citizenship in federal elections. The measure mandates cooperation among key agencies like DHS, SSA, and USPS while setting standards for absentee ballot processing.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 31, 2026
A federal grand jury has indicted 52 people linked with an alleged drug trafficking organization operating across multiple municipalities in Puerto Rico. Authorities say charges include conspiracy related to drugs and firearms offenses following a multi-agency investigation led by U.S., state, and local law enforcement partners.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 31, 2026
Christopher Barbaro of Ludlow has been arrested on charges related to witness tampering connected with an ongoing sex trafficking case involving his grandson. Authorities allege he threatened a victim's father through calls and messages after law enforcement interviews took place.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 31, 2026
Senator Bill Cassidy raised concerns about a major data breach at Minnesota's Department of Human Services affecting over 300,000 people. His letter calls into question state actions taken after sensitive personal information was exposed during a cybersecurity incident.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 31, 2026
Tavarus Thompson has been sentenced for his role in nearly thirty armed robberies targeting D.C.-area businesses during early 2022. Authorities say Thompson brandished firearms during these crimes before being apprehended out-of-state.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 31, 2026
A Corpus Christi man has pleaded guilty to producing child sexual abuse material involving a toddler following an investigation by federal authorities. He faces up to 30 years in prison when sentenced later this year. The case was prosecuted under Project Safe Childhood.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 31, 2026
Guy Cummings has been sentenced to over four years in prison for illegal possession of a stolen firearm after fleeing police officers in Washington's Lincoln Heights neighborhood. The sentencing follows his conviction under an initiative targeting gun violence offenders.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 31, 2026
Chief Michael W. Banks posted updates on March 30 and March 31, 2026, detailing ongoing border infrastructure projects and the deployment of new waterborne barriers in the Rio Grande Valley Sector.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 31, 2026
Two Hartford men have been indicted in Vermont on charges related to drugs and firearms following an incident near North Troy earlier this month. Authorities say large quantities of narcotics were recovered after a high-speed attempt to evade law enforcement.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 31, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that its officers seized more than 20 pounds of fentanyl at San Ysidro Port of Entry in March—enough for millions of lethal doses—as well as three pounds of heroin hidden inside a car door. The driver faces federal charges.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 31, 2026
A Colombian national has pleaded guilty for his role in a series of coordinated burglaries targeting Asian American business owners across Oregon and Washington last fall. The case involved advanced surveillance tactics before suspects were apprehended following joint investigations by local police departments and federal agents.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 31, 2026
Customs officers at Baltimore Washington International Airport seized over two hundred pounds of marijuana headed for London across four recent incidents. Authorities say investigations are ongoing and warn against participating in smuggling operations.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 31, 2026
An Albanian national has been sentenced to 25 years for leading an international cocaine smuggling ring involving thousands of kilograms shipped across continents. Authorities say coordinated law enforcement efforts disrupted sophisticated operations using ships and planned underwater drones.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 31, 2026
A Portland man faces charges for alleged drug trafficking after authorities seized drugs and dozens of firearms from his home following an investigation led by federal agents. Officials emphasize that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 31, 2026
A Baltimore man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for distributing thousands of files containing child sexual abuse material following an investigation by federal authorities. The case was prosecuted under Project Safe Childhood.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 31, 2026
A Lexington man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft involving funds meant for grieving families. Authorities say Ronald Jerome Woolfolk Jr., while working at a local funeral home, submitted fraudulent claims totaling almost $12,000.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 31, 2026
U.S. farmers plan less corn but more soybeans this planting season according to USDA survey data released March 31. The Prospective Plantings report also highlights changes in wheat and cotton acreage along with updated grain stock figures.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 31, 2026
A Mexican national has been sentenced to five years for trafficking methamphetamine after pleading guilty in federal court. Authorities say he distributed at least 15 kilograms of methamphetamine while living illegally in Texas. The case is part of an ongoing Homeland Security Task Force initiative.
