Stories by C. M. Ingle on Federal Newswire


Naugatuck man indicted on multiple federal child exploitation charges

A federal grand jury in Bridgeport has indicted Sean Sayer, 22, of Naugatuck, Connecticut, on 15 counts related to child exploitation offenses.


Plano men receive federal sentences for methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy

Two men from Plano, Texas, have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Tuba City man receives 23-year federal sentence for murder

Brandon Hyden, a 40-year-old resident of Tuba City, Arizona, has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison for second degree murder. U.S. District Judge Diane J. Humetewa handed down the sentence on December 16, 2025.


Three men face federal charges over alleged bank fraud conspiracy targeting northern New Jersey mail

Three men have been charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud in connection with the theft of mail from collection boxes and postal vehicles throughout Northern New Jersey, according to an announcement by Senior Counsel Philip Lamparello.


Mexican national sentenced to 25 years for meth trafficking in Tampa Bay

Lorenzo Valerio-Popoca, a 31-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his role in trafficking methamphetamine in the Tampa Bay area.


Philadelphia man receives 10-year sentence for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking

Mario Fernandez Nunez, 23, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


Mason City man receives ten-year federal sentence for methamphetamine distribution

Charles Robinson, 44, of Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


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.