Stories by C. M. Ingle on Federal Newswire


La Motte man sentenced to five years for threats and unregistered firearm

A La Motte, Iowa man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sending threatening text messages and possessing an unregistered short-barreled rifle and silencer.


Dallas man sentenced to over six years for armed convenience store robberies

A Dallas man has received a federal prison sentence for his involvement in a series of violent robberies, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs for the Eastern District of Texas.


Former Florida man sentenced for tech support scam targeting elderly victims nationwide

John Kuhlmann, a 79-year-old resident of Daytona Beach, Florida, has been sentenced to pay more than $1 million in restitution and serve three years of supervised release for his role in a computer tech support fraud scheme that targeted elderly...


Repeat offender sentenced to over 17 years for fentanyl trafficking in Spokane

Kenneth H. Crause, 55, has been sentenced to 204 months in federal prison for possession with intent to deliver over 400 grams of fentanyl.


Arizona couple pleads guilty in fraudulent medical clinic scheme

Mary and Fred Blakley of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges involving mail and wire fraud, as well as conspiracy to violate the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and defraud the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).


Chicago woman sentenced for hate crime after arson attack targeting Venezuelan neighbors

A Chicago woman has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a hate crime for throwing an incendiary device onto her neighbors’ porch.


Bucks County teacher pleads guilty to child pornography charges

A Warminster man has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges, according to an announcement from United States Attorney David Metcalf.


Eight indicted in scheme targeting Puerto Rico labor department unemployment funds

Eight women, including an employee of the Puerto Rico Department of Labor (PRDOL), have been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly participating in a scheme to fraudulently obtain $619,923 in unemployment compensation and make kickback...


New York man charged with cargo thefts spanning multiple states

A New York resident has been arrested and charged in connection with a multi-state scheme involving the theft of large shipments of goods, including seafood, fruit, and designer cologne.


Recent sentences announced by U.S Attorney's Office for District of Wyoming

Grant Allen Fletcher, 47, of Arapahoe, Wyoming, was sentenced to three years’ probation for failing to register as a sex offender.


Pelican man indicted on federal charges for child pornography offenses

A federal grand jury in Alaska has indicted Adam Pool, a 39-year-old resident of Pelican, on charges related to the advertising and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Catholic author on Waymo accessibility gaps: Wider Waymo use could free parking and 'set aside more for disability'

Leah Libresco Sargeant, a Catholic author and commentator on X, has highlighted potential benefits of broader Waymo use, such as freeing up parking and creating more designated spaces for riders with disabilities.


Brewster physician pleads guilty to fraud involving recalled CPAP devices

A Brewster, Washington physician has pleaded guilty to charges related to the adulteration and misbranding of medical devices. Dr. Eric Edward Haeger, 57, entered his plea on December 17, 2025, in the Eastern District of Washington.


Former fund principals admit guilt in $65 million fraud case

John Cangialosi, Peter Girgis, and Gene Sarabella, also known as “Jerry,” pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to charges related to a $65 million fraud and money laundering scheme.


A Tennessee accountant has been sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing millions of dollars from his clients and committing tax fraud, according to an announcement from Robert E. McGuire, Acting United States Attorney for the Middle...


Pittsburg County man pleads guilty to federal drug and firearm offenses

A resident of Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearm charges.


Former Missouri resident charged with 1999 murder on Cherokee Nation Reservation

Timothy Jacob Hollan, 73, of Miller, Missouri, was arrested in Kansas City, Kansas, following a federal grand jury indictment for a 1999 murder in Adair County, Oklahoma.


Sallisaw woman pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession

A Sallisaw resident, Marlina Dawn Hardbarger, 49, has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Ardmore man receives federal prison sentence for illegal firearm possession

Jacob Layton Earley, a 22-year-old resident of Ardmore, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to twenty-eight months in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition while prohibited from doing so.


Social media user claims Waymo ride left him stranded in pain: 'Next time I'll call an ambulance'

A social media user identified as @WillCorg reported a recent experience with Waymo, a provider of autonomous ride-hailing services, where he was dropped off at an intersection instead of the emergency room entrance.