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By C. M. Ingle | Apr 17, 2026
Customs officers intercepted over $1 million in cocaine hidden inside a passenger bus at Hidalgo Port of Entry. The discovery was made during an inspection on April 11 using canine units and technology. Authorities have seized both the drugs and vehicle as investigations continue.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 17, 2026
Federal prosecutors have charged two former executives of Nasdaq-listed firm iLearningEngines with running an extensive fraud scheme targeting investors and lenders over several years. Authorities allege fake contracts inflated company revenues ahead of its public offering before eventual bankruptcy proceedings began last year.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 17, 2026
An Alabama man has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of possessing ammunition as a convicted felon near Pensacola. Authorities say this action reflects ongoing efforts by federal prosecutors working with local law enforcement agencies across northern Florida.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 17, 2026
A Tallahassee man has been sentenced after being convicted on charges related to attempted receipt of child pornography following an undercover operation. Officials say he will serve five years in prison followed by supervised release.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 17, 2026
Joseph Ebner from Presque Isle pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material on April 17 in Bangor. The case was investigated by several law enforcement agencies as part of Project Safe Childhood's efforts against online exploitation crimes.
By H. B. Edwards | Apr 17, 2026
Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Chuck Schumer, and Elizabeth Warren have criticized the Trump administration's extension of sanctions relief for Russian oil purchases following recent violence in Ukraine. Their statement highlights concerns over U.S.-Russia policy shifts amid ongoing conflict.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 17, 2026
Jorge Campos-Oliva has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for leading an international cocaine distribution network between Guatemala and the United States. Authorities say he played a key role organizing shipments totaling thousands of kilograms over several years.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 17, 2026
Little M. Johnson has pleaded guilty in Albany federal court for possessing child pornography while already on probation for a previous related offense. Authorities say he faces between ten and twenty years imprisonment along with other penalties.
By T. P. Broyles | Apr 17, 2026
Leaders from three House Science subcommittees have requested detailed information from NASEM regarding its recent greenhouse gas study. Their inquiry focuses on transparency in funding sources, committee formation processes, conflict-of-interest safeguards, and adherence to federal advisory standards.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 17, 2026
Paul Baldwin Jr., an Anchorage resident with prior convictions for drug offenses, received a fifteen-year sentence after pleading guilty to new charges involving narcotics distribution while possessing firearms illegally during pretrial release periods across multiple cases.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 17, 2026
A Putnam County man has been convicted by a federal jury for aggravated sexual abuse involving a minor overseas while serving with the U.S Army. Authorities say multiple victims testified during trial; sentencing is set for August.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 17, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported seizing over $1 million in cocaine at the San Ysidro Port of Entry on April 16, 2026.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 17, 2026
ICE has announced recent arrests across multiple states involving individuals convicted of serious offenses such as child cruelty and kidnapping. Officials say these actions reflect ongoing efforts by DHS law enforcement officers nationwide.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 17, 2026
Six people from St. Louis are facing federal charges related to an alleged $8.3 million COVID-19 relief fund scam involving PPP loans and EIDLs between March 2020 and December 2024. Federal authorities detail complex methods used in preparing fake documents while emphasizing continued efforts against pandemic-related fraud.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 17, 2026
Anthony Michael Lennon has been convicted by a federal jury for failing to register as a sex offender after disappearing from Oklahoma in 2012 by staging his own disappearance. Law enforcement officials highlighted their persistent efforts over more than a decade leading up Lennon's arrest out-of-state.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 17, 2026
A Tallahassee man faces multiple federal charges related to drugs and firearms following an April indictment announced by U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin. Authorities say Forrest Alan Price could face significant prison time if convicted.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 17, 2026
A Kauai man has been sentenced for misusing over $1.4 million from a federal COVID-19 relief program meant for restaurants impacted by the pandemic. Authorities say Ethan Page falsely claimed he used all funds properly but instead diverted most money for personal use.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 17, 2026
A Lakewood man has been sentenced to over two decades in prison after pleading guilty to producing child pornography and exploiting minors online. Authorities uncovered extensive evidence following an investigation led by federal agents.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 17, 2026
Brent Ouellette, formerly from Lewiston, received an 18-month prison sentence for cyberstalking after pleading guilty last year. The case was investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney for Maine's office.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 17, 2026
A Los Angeles man has been convicted on multiple charges involving child sexual exploitation after a federal trial in Philadelphia. Prosecutors detailed nearly ten years of criminal activity including online enticement and travel across state lines for illicit purposes. Sentencing is set for August.
