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By C. M. Ingle | Mar 20, 2026
A Texas business owner has pleaded guilty to bid rigging involving over $1.6 million in Air Force healthcare projects at Moody Air Force Base. Federal officials say such schemes harm taxpayers and service members while vowing continued enforcement against procurement fraud.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
U.S., Canadian, and German authorities have disrupted four major IoT botnets responsible for record-breaking global DDoS attacks infecting millions of devices worldwide. Officials say international cooperation was key in dismantling criminal infrastructure used by cybercriminals targeting individuals and organizations across multiple countries.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026
A Dallas man received a 20-year federal prison sentence for his involvement in a major methamphetamine trafficking operation in North Texas. Authorities say Esteban Castillo conspired with others to distribute large amounts of illegal drugs as part of an international network.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026
Chief Michael W. Banks shared updates on significant methamphetamine seizures made by Tucson Sector Border Patrol teams in Arizona between March 17 and March 19, 2026.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026
A New Castle man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession. Authorities say he participated in a conspiracy distributing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine while illegally possessing a shotgun as a convicted felon.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 19, 2026
Chairman Mike Bost and Representative Jack Bergman announced their support for $112 million in new grants for veteran mental health programs. The funding will expand community-based services through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 19, 2026
Jose Raul Maita, an Ecuadorian national previously deported twice from the United States after multiple convictions including sexual abuse, has been charged with illegal reentry according to federal authorities on Mar. 19. If convicted, he faces up to twenty years imprisonment.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Christopher Furman, a Pittsburgh attorney, has been indicted on charges of wire fraud and money laundering related to over $1.3 million allegedly taken from a local preservation society he led as board president. Authorities say he transferred funds into his own account before using them for cryptocurrency transactions.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 19, 2026
Senator Edward J. Markey held a virtual briefing with former New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin about tariff tax refunds for small businesses after a Supreme Court ruling struck down certain tariffs. They discussed ongoing legal efforts and urged an automatic refund process instead of requiring burdensome paperwork from affected companies.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 19, 2026
Federal authorities arrested eleven people accused of using stolen identities from elderly victims in a scheme targeting real estate loans worth millions in Los Angeles. Officials say both homeowners and lenders suffered losses due to fraudulent activity involving fabricated documents.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 19, 2026
Jose Baez Cabrera from the Bronx has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for transporting cocaine through Pennsylvania. The sentence follows his prior conviction related to fentanyl possession and highlights law enforcement efforts against drug trafficking.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 19, 2026
The House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a public hearing on March 26 about policies addressing illicit drug threats. The session will review multiple bills aimed at preventing dangerous substances from impacting American communities.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026
Bryant Adams of Cincinnati has been sentenced to ten years in prison for methamphetamine trafficking after admitting weekly distribution over six months. Law enforcement officials announced that Adams must serve most of his sentence and will face supervised release upon completion.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
A California man has pleaded guilty to federal charges involving child sex trafficking after transporting two minors from California to New Mexico for commercial sex acts. Another defendant admitted concealing the crime. Both await sentencing as authorities continue efforts against child exploitation.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 19, 2026
CBP issued public reminders regarding Easter-related agricultural import restrictions and announced a major drug interception near San Diego via posts dated March 17 and March 19, respectively.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Federal prosecutors have charged three individuals with conspiring to illegally send advanced U.S.-made AI server technology to China without required licenses. Authorities allege that elaborate efforts were made over several years using false documents and dummy equipment during audits.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 19, 2026
Senator Martin Heinrich called on March 19 for stronger support from the Trump administration for bipartisan nuclear energy policies. He stressed consistent federal backing is needed to keep consumer energy costs down amid rising bills and global uncertainty.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Maximiliano Davila Perez, former head of Bolivia's anti-narcotics agency FELCN, has been sentenced in New York federal court to 25 years in prison for conspiring to import cocaine into the United States while abusing his official position. Authorities say he facilitated large-scale drug shipments using his law enforcement connections.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 19, 2026
Five men from Philadelphia were convicted for their roles in an extensive armed carjacking ring that included two murders. Authorities say dozens of violent robberies occurred across city neighborhoods before law enforcement dismantled the group.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 19, 2026
Clint Addleman has been found guilty by a federal jury for his role in a deadly bombing linked to drug activity in Clearfield. He faces life imprisonment when sentenced later this year. Authorities say his co-defendant was previously convicted.
