Stories by C. M. Ingle on Federal Newswire


Guatemalan national convicted of illegal reentry after prior felony deportation in Brooklyn court

A Guatemalan man previously convicted of attempted rape was found guilty of illegal reentry into the U.S., facing up to 20 years in prison following his latest conviction in Brooklyn federal court. Authorities say he returned unlawfully after deportation due to an aggravated felony.


Armed drug trafficker sentenced to five years in federal prison

Christopher Purvis has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm during a drug trafficking crime. The sentence will run consecutively with his current federal and state sentences. Authorities found drugs and a stolen handgun linked to Purvis after a police chase.


USDA reports most rented farmland in the U.S. is owned by non-farmers

A new USDA report shows that most U.S. rented farmland is owned by non-farmers rather than active producers. The findings highlight trends in land ownership transfers and landlord demographics based on recent national survey data.


FTC seeks public comment on proposed rule for rental housing fee practices

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public input on a proposed rule targeting unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. The agency aims to address concerns over hidden fees and improve transparency for renters.


Department of Labor selects states for employment initiative for people with disabilities

The U.S. Department of Labor has named seven jurisdictions as core participants in a national effort to expand job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.


Court blocks enforcement of new federal energy codes for some housing programs

A federal court has blocked the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from enforcing new energy efficiency standards on certain housing programs.


ICE Houston reports arrest of over 400 child sex offenders in first year of Trump administration

ICE Houston announced it arrested over 400 criminal illegal aliens charged with or convicted of child sex offenses during President Trump's first year back in office—nearly double compared to the previous year under President Biden. The agency highlighted cooperation with federal, state, and local partners in these operations.


Azerbaijani national indicted for $1 million wire fraud involving U.S. Postal Service

Khayyam Arif Oglu Farajov has been indicted on charges of wire fraud and money laundering related to over $1 million obtained from fraudulent USPS contracts. Authorities allege he used shell companies and investment accounts to conceal proceeds. The case remains under investigation.


Tucson man sentenced to 10 years for deadly human smuggling related crash near Arivaca

A Tucson man received a ten-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a fatal human smuggling crash near Arivaca in August 2024. Authorities say one person died and three were seriously injured when Samuel Lopez-Ozuna fled law enforcement and crashed his vehicle.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement addresses warrant process, grand jury decision, and Idaho trafficking case

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement released statements on Twitter between March 8-9, 2026 about legal procedures for warrants, a cleared officer following a grand jury review supported by Texas Rangers' findings, and charges against Brayan...


Akron man sentenced to 20 years for trafficking meth, fentanyl, and cocaine

Cedric Thomas of Akron has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for drug trafficking offenses involving methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. Authorities also found firearms at his residence during their investigation.


Two men sentenced for kidnapping toddler in St. Louis County

Two men have been sentenced for kidnapping a toddler from a St. Louis County apartment during a search for missing firearms. The sentences follow guilty pleas from both defendants involved in what prosecutors described as a violent crime.


German national sentenced to 121 months for enticement and sexual abuse of a minor

A German national has been sentenced by a federal judge for enticing and abusing a minor in New York after repeated travel from Germany. Authorities say swift action prevented further harm as law enforcement continues efforts against child exploitation.


Tyjuan Bazemore charged in fatal shooting of former girlfriend in Washington, D.C.

Tyjuan Bazemore has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed after allegedly shooting his former girlfriend Nyesha Tranae Walden-Hatcher in Washington, D.C. Authorities say he fled to Connecticut before being apprehended and extradited back to face charges.


Maryland woman sentenced to 30 months for laundering funds from fraud schemes

A Gaithersburg woman has been sentenced to federal prison for laundering millions from fraud schemes targeting multiple victims. Authorities say she created fake businesses and bank accounts using false identities as part of a larger criminal operation involving international co-conspirators.


Federal charges filed against Hobbs-based drug trafficking network supplied by Mexican national

Federal authorities have charged several individuals with running a drug trafficking network supplying Hobbs with methamphetamine and fentanyl. The case involves previously deported Mexican nationals as well as local distributors using armed associates for distribution. Officials say this prosecution is part of broader efforts targeting organized crime.


CBP reports Houston gang arrest and Arizona emergency response on March 10

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued several updates on March 10, including news of an arrest linked to gang activity in Houston and an emergency response by agents after an accident in Arizona.


Guatemalan citizen pleads guilty to illegal reentry after prior conviction for attempted rape

A Guatemalan man pled guilty to illegally reentering the U.S., following his prior removal after an attempted rape conviction involving a minor. Authorities say he now faces up to 20 years in prison at sentencing scheduled for July.


Jamaican national sentenced to six months for passport fraud in Connecticut

A Jamaican national living in Hartford received a six-month prison sentence for passport fraud after reentering the United States illegally. Authorities say Marlon Damian White used false documents when applying for a passport and will be deported after serving his term.


Maryland man sentenced to 42 months for role in drug distribution conspiracy

A Maryland man has been sentenced to over three years in prison for his role in a multi-state drug distribution scheme involving fraudulent prescriptions coordinated with a Northern Virginia doctor. Authorities say this marks the first sentencing among several defendants facing charges connected to illegal opioid and cough syrup sales.