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South Florida tax preparer pleads guilty to $4.1 million PPP loan fraud scheme

A South Florida man admitted guilt in a scheme involving over $4 million in fraudulent PPP loans during COVID-19 relief efforts. Authorities say he prepared fake tax forms that led clients to receive improper funds from pandemic aid programs.


Pensacola man convicted of ammunition and firearm silencer possession by federal jury

A Pensacola man has been convicted on charges related to ammunition and firearm silencers after a federal jury trial announced May 7. The case stems from a probation visit where prohibited items were found at his residence.


Three sentenced for armed robberies of luxury watches in Washington, D.C.

Three men have been sentenced following a spree of armed robberies targeting luxury watches across Washington's nightlife districts during summer 2024. Darryl James received a fifteen-year sentence after pleading guilty; his co-conspirators were also convicted earlier this year.


Jennings man sentenced to 13 years for shooting at ex-girlfriend and police standoff

A Jennings man received a 13-year prison sentence after shooting at his ex-girlfriend and causing an extended police standoff. Authorities say this marks his fourth conviction related to firearms offenses.


Blu Zeke Daly indicted for attempted murder of federal officer in New Hampshire

Blu Zeke Daly has been indicted for allegedly attempting to murder a Border Patrol agent near Stewartstown, New Hampshire. Prosecutors outline two felony charges stemming from an incident at the Canadian border earlier this year.


Methuen man sentenced to 10 years for drug trafficking and firearms offenses

Shawn Hart from Methuen has been sentenced to ten years for distributing drugs laced with fentanyl and illegally possessing firearms. Authorities say he manufactured counterfeit prescription pills on Massachusetts' North Shore before being arrested after multiple controlled purchases by law enforcement.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reports arrests of convicted noncitizens in Tennessee

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced via Twitter on May 6-7, 2026 that it had taken custody of two individuals convicted of crimes in Tennessee.


Salvadoran national sentenced to 27 months for illegal firearms sales in Chelsea

A Salvadoran national residing illegally in Chelsea has been sentenced to over two years for selling firearms without a license and distributing cocaine. Authorities linked him to gang activity involving weapons sales behind his residence during spring last year.


Casey Durst highlights National Nurses Week and K9 teams’ role at CBP

Casey Durst, Executive Assistant Commissioner at U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Operations Support, used Twitter on May 7, 2026 to recognize both National Nurses Week and the vital work performed by CBP's K9 teams.


Ranking Member Markey releases data on gas price increases linked to Trump policies

Senator Edward J. Markey released new figures showing significant increases in gasoline costs attributed to President Trump's policies toward Iran. The report outlines potential financial impacts for families and small businesses while calling attention to broader affordability issues.


Former GWG Holdings chairman convicted of fraud in $150 million scheme

Bradley Heppner has been convicted on multiple counts including securities fraud after extracting over $150 million from GWG Holdings through an elaborate scheme involving shell companies. Prosecutors say he deceived board members, auditors, and regulators while using corporate funds for personal gain.


Murkowski welcomes funding for emergency and resilience needs in Alaska Native villages

Senator Lisa Murkowski announced new federal funding directed toward urgent supply needs in sixteen Alaska Native villages along with major climate resilience projects focused on Chefornak village. The effort aims at addressing critical shortages caused by harsh conditions while supporting long-term solutions.


Three men indicted for armed hijacking of Apple delivery truck at Long Island mall

Federal prosecutors have charged three men with an armed robbery involving over $1 million in Apple products outside a Long Island mall. Authorities say victims were held at gunpoint during this daytime hijacking incident.


Former Walgreens manager sentenced to 32 months for role in inside-job robberies

A former Walgreens store manager has been sentenced for helping orchestrate seven armed robberies at her own workplace over several months in Washington D.C., with co-conspirators receiving longer sentences. The case underscores concerns about insider threats within businesses.


Alabama man sentenced to 30 months in prison for role in cocaine conspiracy

James Walker has been sentenced to thirty months in prison after being convicted for his role in a multi-state cocaine distribution conspiracy that involved transporting drugs using a tractor-trailer with hidden compartments. Law enforcement seized over $660,000 during their investigation.


Geneva man charged with production and possession of child pornography

A Geneva man has been arrested on charges related to production and possession of child pornography following an investigation into illegal narcotics sales. Authorities say evidence uncovered during search warrants led to federal charges carrying up to 30 years in prison if convicted.


Lafayette man sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for child pornography offenses

A former Lafayette resident has been sentenced to over nineteen years in federal prison after pleading guilty to receipt of child pornography. The sentence follows an FBI investigation that uncovered graphic material on his cell phone.


Zuni woman pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter of infant

A Zuni woman has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter after her infant daughter's death by asphyxiation. Miranda Cachini faces up to eight years in prison following her admission in federal court.


U.S. Court of Appeals affirms over 30-year sentence for El Salvador man in fentanyl case

A federal appeals court has upheld a more than thirty-year prison sentence for Edwin Giovanni Salinas after his conviction related to trafficking large amounts of fentanyl through South Dakota. Authorities say this seizure may have prevented hundreds of thousands potential deaths.


Man sentenced to eight years for role in armed robbery leading to bystander death

Jadhian Cordero has been sentenced to eight years for his role in an armed robbery that resulted in an innocent woman's death last August in Manhattan. The sentencing follows efforts from multiple law enforcement agencies investigating violent crime.