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Florida man convicted on multiple counts for defrauding military fuel program

A federal jury in West Palm Beach has convicted Jasen Butler, 37, of Jupiter, Florida, on 34 felony counts including wire fraud, money laundering, and forgery.


Three Maryland cousins indicted for alleged tax refund and pandemic unemployment insurance fraud

Federal authorities have unsealed a superseding indictment charging three Maryland cousins with participating in a tax fraud scheme and, for two of them, a COVID-19 unemployment insurance fraud.


Sarasota man convicted for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material

A federal jury in Tampa has convicted Sean Anthony Christie, a 43-year-old resident of Sarasota, on charges related to child sexual abuse material.


Lockport man sentenced to over ten years in toddler drug death case

A Lockport man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl, following an investigation into the death of a toddler. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Javonte Holloway, 24, received a sentence...


Over $3 million from asset forfeitures distributed to Georgia law enforcement agencies

More than $3 million in forfeited assets have been distributed to over 50 law enforcement agencies and federal partners in the Southern District of Georgia, according to an announcement by Margaret E. Heap, United States Attorney for the district.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posts details on criminal cases involving non-citizens

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement published tweets on January 20, 2026 outlining charges against three non-citizens with prior removal orders.


Gas pipeline operator settles federal safety allegations after fatal incident

A gas pipeline operator has agreed to pay $1.425 million to settle federal allegations related to a fatal regulatory violation, according to an announcement by United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould.


Mexican national pleads guilty to unlawful reentry in eastern Oklahoma

Cesar Briseno Mauricio, a 26-year-old Mexican national, has pleaded guilty to unlawful reentry of a removed alien in the Eastern District of Oklahoma.


Springfield man sentenced to over 12 years for fentanyl trafficking and gun possession

A Springfield, Massachusetts man has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for fentanyl distribution and possession of a firearm.


DHS reports over 670,000 removals of criminal illegal aliens within one year

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested several individuals described as serious criminal illegal aliens, including those convicted of crimes such as indecent...


Trump signs executive order limiting Wall Street purchases of single-family homes

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at preventing large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes that could otherwise be bought by families.


Trump signs executive order restricting Wall Street purchases of single-family homes

President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order aimed at limiting the ability of large institutional investors to purchase single-family homes, a move intended to help American families gain better access to homeownership.


Midfield man sentenced to over four years for illegal firearm possession

A man from Midfield, Alabama, has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm.


DHS highlights removal actions against high-profile criminal non-citizens under Trump administration

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a statement summarizing enforcement actions taken by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during President Donald J. Trump’s first year in office, under the direction of...


School superintendents plead guilty in Mississippi embezzlement conspiracy

Earl Joe Nelson of Biloxi, Mississippi, and Monekea Smith-Taylor of St. Louis, Missouri, appeared in federal court in Aberdeen and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit embezzlement.


CBP AMO highlights arrests, maritime interdiction, and teamwork in January 2026 posts

CBP Air and Marine Operations (CBP AMO) reported several significant actions in January 2026 via Twitter posts.


President Trump visits Michigan to highlight auto industry revival

President Donald J. Trump visited Michigan on January 13, 2026, to highlight the progress in the American auto industry and discuss ongoing economic recovery efforts.


CBP and CBSA announce joint NEXUS enrollment event in South Florida

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), together with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), will hold a NEXUS enrollment event for conditionally approved applicants in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.


Boston man convicted for child sex trafficking after four-day federal trial

A Boston man has been found guilty of sex trafficking and transporting a minor across state lines for prostitution, following a four-day trial in federal court.


Texas man sentenced for conspiracy in major cocaine trafficking operation

Donald Spivey, a 43-year-old resident of Spring, Texas, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute at least 500 grams of cocaine.