Stories by C. M. Ingle on Federal Newswire


Christopher Walker, a 38-year-old Memphis resident, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison after being found guilty of firearm and drug trafficking offenses.


Southern District of Illinois marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month amid surge in prosecutions

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois is marking National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, joining the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) in their efforts to address human trafficking and support...


Executive director accused of diverting $23M from L.A. homeless funding

A Westwood resident was arrested on federal charges for allegedly misusing $23 million in public funds meant to address homelessness in Los Angeles.


Former Google engineer convicted in San Francisco for stealing AI trade secrets

A federal jury in San Francisco has convicted Linwei Ding, also known as Leon Ding, a former Google software engineer, on seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of trade secrets.


Virginia man sentenced for traveling across state lines for sex with minor

Carlin M. Krause, a 28-year-old resident of Roanoke, Virginia, has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the coercion and enticement of a minor, as well as transporting a minor with the...


Former St. Louis alderman found guilty on fraud charges

A federal jury in St. Louis has convicted former city alderman Brandon Bosley on charges of wire fraud and making false statements to the FBI.


Niagara Falls man sentenced to seven years for meth distribution

A Niagara Falls man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after being convicted of distributing methamphetamine, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


Mount Carmel man indicted for unlawful firearm possession

Zachary Comerford, a 33-year-old resident of Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for the unlawful possession of a firearm.


New Jersey couple indicted for alleged PPP loan fraud scheme

A New Jersey couple has been indicted for allegedly obtaining more than $715,000 in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during the COVID-19 pandemic.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement addresses activist opposition in recent social media posts

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement published several posts on January 23, 2026, responding to activist criticism regarding their operations involving non-citizens with criminal records.


Dominican national charged with identity theft after allegedly obtaining US passport under false name

A federal grand jury has indicted Jose Luis Rodriguez, a 46-year-old citizen of the Dominican Republic living in Waterbury, Connecticut, on charges of passport fraud and identity theft.


Southern District of Texas files hundreds more border-related cases under Operation Take Back America

Federal authorities in the Southern District of Texas have charged 334 individuals in new cases connected to ongoing border security efforts, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Rochester man faces federal charges related to child exploitation offenses

A Rochester man, Rashad Rabah, 33, was arrested and charged with production, receipt, and possession of child pornography, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


Buffalo man pleads guilty in narcotics conspiracy involving fentanyl distribution

A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a narcotics conspiracy, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.


Three Louisiana residents plead guilty in federal fentanyl conspiracy case

Three Louisiana residents have pleaded guilty to federal charges related to fentanyl distribution and conspiracy, according to an announcement from United States Attorney David I. Courcelle.


Third defendant pleads guilty in Saco drug-related shooting case

A man from New Bedford, Massachusetts has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to using a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.


Five charged with laundering $30 million in suspected drug proceeds

Five individuals have been charged in connection with a large-scale money laundering scheme involving tens of millions of dollars, including drug proceeds.


Three convicted in multimillion-dollar Mobile drug ring using children as couriers

Three individuals from Mobile, Alabama, have been convicted by a federal jury for their involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking organization that distributed cocaine and fentanyl and used minors as couriers.


Bozeman woman pleads guilty to PPP fraud involving over $600K

A Bozeman woman has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to fraudulently obtaining relief funds, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


Warsaw man receives prison sentence for illegal firearm possession as drug user

Gary Schmucker, a 47-year-old resident of Warsaw, Indiana, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison and two years of supervised release after being found guilty by a jury of possessing a firearm as an unlawful drug user.