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 C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
CMS has launched its first Rural Health Transformation Summit with leaders from all 50 states participating.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Leon Henderson has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for distributing large amounts of fentanyl while armed with illegal firearms across Seattle neighborhoods. Authorities say his actions endangered vulnerable populations and involved repeat offenses despite previous convictions.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Shane Daley has pleaded guilty to cyberstalking after sending threatening messages following Brian Thompson's murder. Federal officials condemned his actions as cruel exploitation during a time of grief.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Charles E. General has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for possessing a stolen handgun while being a convicted felon in Washington D.C., authorities announced March 19. The case is part of broader efforts targeting gun violence under federal initiatives.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Casey Durst of U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted updates in March 2026 about job openings at CBP, support provided to canine teams by Operations Support staff, and resources offered through the CBP Home app for those without legal status...
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Damian Amarillo of Dulce has pleaded guilty to second degree murder for a fatal shooting on tribal land last year. He remains in custody awaiting sentencing and could face up to life in prison.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson has announced new federal indictments from the March Grand Jury session. The cases involve allegations ranging from violent crimes to immigration violations across multiple jurisdictions.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
U.S. Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau met with top Guatemalan officials in Washington, D.C., focusing on joint efforts against organized crime. The discussions included strategies for combating narco-trafficking, improving port security, and supporting stability initiatives across Central America.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Michael Smith has pleaded guilty to using artificial intelligence and bots to defraud music streaming services out of more than $8 million in royalties. Authorities say he created hundreds of thousands of AI-generated songs that were streamed billions of times through automated accounts.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
A Youngstown man has been sentenced to over 23 years in prison for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials. Authorities say he used social media platforms both to exchange illegal content and communicate with underage girls.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
A Jefferson County man has pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography involving a minor. Authorities discovered evidence after the victim's father reviewed her cell phone messages with the defendant. Sentencing is set for June.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Harry Whitley of New Haven pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm during a drug trafficking crime. Authorities say he was arrested with drugs and illegal weapon modifications while on probation. Sentencing is set for June.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Javon Morse of Norwich has pleaded guilty to federal drug and gun charges while on supervised release following an earlier conviction for cocaine trafficking. Authorities found large quantities of drugs and firearms after his arrest during an attempted police stop.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Kenneth Thom pled guilty in federal court to investment adviser fraud after misleading social media followers into investing with him. Authorities say he diverted client funds for personal use while posting false returns online. Sentencing is scheduled for June.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
A father-daughter pair has been indicted for allegedly laundering drug proceeds through real estate deals across Puerto Rico as part of a broader Homeland Security Task Force initiative targeting organized crime. Authorities say millions were moved using complex transactions involving straw buyers and unlicensed banking activities.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 19, 2026
Vietnam Veterans of America praised Congress's resolution recommending a posthumous Medal of Honor for Colonel John Ripley.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
A St. Cloud man has been indicted for allegedly trafficking a minor while working at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica. Authorities say Justin Vancott-Harnish faces serious federal charges under Project Safe Childhood.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
The State Department will require travelers from fifty countries to post a $15,000 bond before obtaining certain U.S. visas starting April 2. Officials say this move aims to reduce illegal overstays and save taxpayer money.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
Jimmy Fu of California has been sentenced for running an unlicensed money transmitting business linked to illegal online pharmacies distributing counterfeit drugs across the United States. The case involved millions in transactions processed through his company and undercover operations revealing dangerous counterfeit medications.
