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By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026

A Hillsville man received a sentence of over twelve years for exploiting minors online after an FBI investigation revealed he paid underage girls for explicit content via Discord. Authorities say evidence included chats with multiple victims along with illicit images found on his phone.

By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026

Christian Vega-Camacho has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after prior removal. Authorities say he used fraudulent documents while living in Iowa before fleeing custody and being apprehended again years later.

By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026

Mutoh America has agreed to pay $900,000 after admitting material misrepresentations in Paycheck Protection Program applications. Federal officials say this case reflects ongoing efforts against misuse of pandemic relief funds.

By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported several arrests over Easter weekend involving individuals convicted of violent crimes, sex offenses against children, drug trafficking, thefts, and assaults. Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said ICE remains committed to removing such offenders regardless of holidays.

By T. J. Graves | Apr 6, 2026

Joseph Nocella, Jr., U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of New York, has appointed Catherine Mirabile as Chief of the Long Island Division along with Megan Farrell as Deputy Chief for its Criminal Section. The appointments aim to strengthen leadership amid ongoing prosecutions involving public corruption, organized crime, sex trafficking cases.

By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026

Robert E. Milholland, Jr., from Scarborough has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child sexual abuse material following an investigation involving Homeland Security Investigations and local police. He faces up to 20 years in prison with sentencing pending further review.

By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026

Stephen L. Hochberg has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges involving tax evasion and obstruction of justice related to unreported income exceeding $1.6 million. He must also pay nearly $2.9 million in restitution.

By T. J. Graves | Apr 6, 2026

Patrick Shackelford was convicted by a federal jury for taking bribes as an officer at USP-Atlanta while helping inmates smuggle drugs using secret passageways created under cover as plumbing repairs. Sentencing is scheduled for July.

By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026

Vivina Barnwell from Dade City has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated identity theft related to her missing son's disability benefits. Authorities say she used his social security payments after failing to report his disappearance properly.

By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026

Customs officers in Laredo intercepted more than $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs in two recent incidents involving methamphetamine and cocaine smuggling attempts. The seizures led to arrests as authorities continue efforts against drug trafficking.

By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026

A former cruise ship crewmember has been sentenced to over seven years in prison after bringing child sexual abuse material into the United States through Port Canaveral. Authorities found hundreds of illegal images and videos on his phone during a border search.

By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026

A McMinnville man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute following an investigation by local police and federal authorities. Authorities also seized firearms and cash from his residence during their search.

By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026

Antonio Nicks has pleaded guilty in D.C.'s Superior Court for obstructing a homicide investigation into Brittany Palmer's death. He repeatedly refused court orders requiring him to testify before a grand jury about the case.

By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026

A Montgomery woman has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison after pleading guilty to participating in a scheme involving stolen mail and bank fraud totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. The investigation led authorities to recover evidence at her residence linking her directly with the fraudulent activity.

By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026

A Lucas County man has been sentenced to twenty years in prison for possessing hundreds of files containing child sexual abuse material. The case followed an investigation sparked by a tip from electronics store staff who discovered illegal content while repairing his computer.

By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026

Simone Pérez has been named Vice President of Civil Aviation at the Aerospace Industries Association. Pérez brings extensive government experience from her previous roles at both FAA and Congress. Her leadership comes as AIA advances modernization efforts across U.S. civil aviation.

By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026

Two Chinese nationals have been sentenced for distributing methamphetamine near an elementary school in Saipan. Authorities say surveillance led investigators directly to those responsible after undercover operations at Smile Bar.

By T. J. Graves | Apr 6, 2026

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement published several posts on April 6, 2026 highlighting recent enforcement actions while criticizing sanctuary policies in California.

By T. J. Graves | Apr 6, 2026

Kristin Lowman has been named Public Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Secret Service's Dallas Field Office. With over 20 years' experience in law enforcement communications, she will lead local efforts supporting both operations in Texas and major security events.

By T. J. Graves | Apr 6, 2026

United States Attorney Leif Olson has announced his new leadership team for the Northern District of Iowa. The appointments cover senior roles across criminal, civil, appellate, law enforcement coordination, and administration functions.