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Grand jury indicts Buffalo man for alleged attack on postal worker

A federal grand jury has indicted Jacob D. Ortiz, 34, of Buffalo, New York, on charges of assaulting a federal employee.


Ohio man indicted for transporting and selling illegal firearms in Massachusetts

An Ohio man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Massachusetts for allegedly selling firearms transported from Ohio to Massachusetts.


Justice Department seeks denaturalization of man convicted for rape and kidnapping

The United States Department of Justice has filed a civil action in the Eastern District of New York seeking to revoke the citizenship of Gurmeet Singh, originally from India.


Chief Michael W. Banks reports major multi-state drug seizures on February 2

On February 2, Chief Michael W. Banks detailed three major drug seizures across Florida, Texas, and California involving multiple law enforcement agencies.


Former basketball coach pleads guilty to sending explicit photos to students

A former high school basketball coach in the St. Louis area has pleaded guilty to attempting to receive child pornography after admitting he sent sexually explicit photos and messages to students.


D.C. Public Schools employee charged with distributing child pornography

Dandre Eric Davis, a 31-year-old Maryland resident and employee at Luke C. Moore Opportunities Academy in Washington, D.C., has been charged with distribution of child pornography, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.


Age Verification Workshop moves online due to weather concerns

The Age Verification Workshop, initially planned as an in-person event, will now be held virtually due to expected severe weather.


FTC requires Sevita Health to divest over 100 facilities amid BrightSpring merger

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has required Sevita Health to divest more than 100 healthcare facilities as a condition for approving its proposed $835 million acquisition of BrightSpring Health Services, Inc.’s community living business.


FTC invites libraries to join National Consumer Protection Week activities

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026 will take place from March 1 to March 7.


Albuquerque man charged with possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material

An Albuquerque resident, Julian Alcantar Rodriguez, 35, has been charged in federal court with possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.


St. Francois County man pleads guilty to producing child sexual abuse material

A man from St. Francois County, Missouri, has admitted in federal court to producing child sexual abuse material involving two underage girls.


Wilmington man sentenced to over 13 years for child sex trafficking offenses

A Wilmington man has been sentenced to 13.5 years in federal prison for luring a minor into sex trafficking and producing child sexual abuse material.


Americans show strong support for tougher immigration enforcement in new polls

Two recent polls indicate that a majority of Americans support the deportation of undocumented immigrants with criminal records and favor increased cooperation between local authorities and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).


Blockchain Association responds to Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Federal Reserve Chair

Kevin Warsh has been nominated to serve as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.


White House hosts meeting on bipartisan digital asset market structure legislation

A White House meeting on digital asset market structure legislation took place today, focusing on finding bipartisan solutions for the cryptocurrency sector.


Detroit-area man sentenced to ten years for setting fires to commercial truck trailers

A Michigan man, Viorel Pricop, 67, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for setting fires to commercial truck trailers.


Ocala man receives nearly 11-year federal sentence for armed double robbery

Danny Anzardo, a 46-year-old resident of Ocala, has been sentenced to 10 years and 10 months in federal prison for his involvement in two robberies. U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber handed down the sentence after Anzardo pleaded guilty on...


Ohio couple sentenced after arson scheme nets over $2 million in fraudulent insurance claims

A couple from Willoughby Hills, Ohio, has been sentenced for orchestrating a scheme to collect over $2 million in insurance payouts by setting fire to insured properties.


Bridge named after Marine honors sacrifice and community support

The family of Lance Corporal Armando Hernandez, a U.S. Marine who died in an on-duty accident in Okinawa, Japan, has honored his memory with the renaming of the SH 242 bridge over I-69 in Splendora, Texas.


Texas highways feature unique designations like FM, RM, loops, and business routes

Highway designations in Texas can be complex, with various types of roads such as Farm-to-Market (FM), Ranch-to-Market (RM), and even Business State Highways (BS).