Stories by C. M. Ingle on Federal Newswire


Co-creator of dark web marketplace pleads guilty to drug conspiracy charge

A Virginia resident has pleaded guilty in Chicago to a federal drug conspiracy charge for his role in creating and running Empire Market, a major dark web marketplace that operated from 2018 to 2020.


Prewitt woman faces federal charges for alleged stabbing incident

A woman from Prewitt, New Mexico, has been charged in federal court after allegedly stabbing a man during an argument earlier this month.


FTC schedules virtual workshop on age verification technologies for January 28

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hold a virtual workshop on January 28, 2026, to examine issues related to age verification technologies.


Suburban Chicago man receives 48-year prison term for exploiting a minor

A man from Park Forest, Illinois, has been sentenced to 48 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor and possession of child pornography.


Criminal illegal alien sentenced for assaulting ICE officers during Massachusetts arrest

Guido Andres Alexander Cuellar-Batres, a Guatemalan national, was sentenced to eight months in prison and one year of supervised release after pleading guilty to assaulting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during an arrest...


Trump orders federal action on LA wildfire recovery delays

President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order criticizing the response of California state and Los Angeles city and county governments to last year’s wildfires, which destroyed nearly 40,000 acres in Los Angeles.


Treasury targets alleged covert network funding Hamas through charities in Gaza

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new measures against organizations in Gaza that are allegedly supporting Hamas through covert means.


Texas man receives 15-year sentence for enticing minors online

Joshua Allen, a 34-year-old from Houston, Texas, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for enticing minors to engage in illegal sexual activity.


Venezuelan man sentenced for enrolling in Ohio high school under false identity

A Venezuelan man living unlawfully in Perrysburg, Ohio, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison after admitting to lying on immigration forms and firearms purchase applications.


District of Arizona charges 150 people with immigration-related offenses during weeklong operation

During a week-long enforcement operation from January 17 to January 23, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 150 individuals with immigration-related crimes.


Stillwater man pleads guilty to receipt of child pornography

Kevin Landry, 28, of Stillwater, New York, pleaded guilty on January 23, 2026, to receiving child pornography.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reports arrests and removals in Colorado, Minnesota, Louisiana

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detailed three separate incidents on January 26, including arrests of individuals with criminal records in Colorado and Louisiana as well as officer assistance during extreme cold in Minnesota.


Montgomery man sentenced to seven years for gun crime while on federal probation

A Montgomery man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for a gun-related offense committed while he was on supervised release, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson.


Biotech CEO sentenced for securities fraud involving COVID-19 drug claims

An Oregon man has been sentenced to federal prison for insider trading related to the development of drugs for COVID-19 and HIV.


Eastern District of Wisconsin highlights anti-human trafficking efforts during awareness month

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin is participating in National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, joining the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) efforts to address human trafficking and support survivors.


Billings man convicted of illegal firearm possession after prior felony

A Billings resident, Cody Lloyd Smith, was found guilty of possessing a firearm after a prior felony conviction, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


Eastern District of Louisiana highlights anti-human trafficking actions during prevention month

The Eastern District of Louisiana is observing National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, joining the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in efforts to combat human trafficking and support victims.


Middle District of Alabama highlights actions during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama has marked National Human Trafficking Prevention Month by emphasizing its commitment to fighting human trafficking and supporting victims.


Diane J. Sabatino highlights recent seizures and thanks CBP personnel on International Customs Day

Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino shared updates on recent agricultural and narcotics seizures conducted by CBP officers between January 25-26, 2026, while also expressing appreciation for customs personnel during International...


DHS reports arrests of multiple individuals with criminal records during operation in Minnesota

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest of several individuals identified as criminal illegal aliens in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge.