Stories by C. M. Ingle on Federal Newswire


Huntington man receives five-year sentence for drug possession with intent to distribute

John Ladelle Puryear, a 50-year-old resident of Huntington, West Virginia, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, fentanyl, and crack cocaine.


CBP defends Minneapolis deployment and criticizes city leadership in recent statements

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) addressed its recent actions in Minneapolis through several posts on January 12, 2026.


Cartel member receives life sentence for fentanyl trafficking in Alabama

A member of the Jalisco New Generacion Cartel (CJNG) has been sentenced to life in federal prison for fentanyl trafficking and money laundering, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona. U.S. District Judge Madeline H....


Lakanwal indicted for fatal shooting near White House that killed National Guardsman

An indictment was unsealed in U.S. District Court on January 9, 2026, charging Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, with multiple offenses related to the shooting near the White House that resulted in the death of National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom and...


Former Marlborough executive pleads guilty to IRS fraud conspiracy

A former executive from Marlborough has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service and obstruction of justice.


Arthur man receives eight-year sentence for receipt of child pornography

A man from Arthur, Iowa, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for receiving child pornography.


Nashville man sentenced to ten years for weapons charges after high-speed chase

Bryan Odell Hunter, a 36-year-old resident of Nashville, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison following his guilty plea to charges of possession of ammunition by a felon, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of a...


Tallahassee man indicted on federal child pornography charges

Cedrick Campbell, a 35-year-old resident of Tallahassee, Florida, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to child pornography.


FTC finds continued strong competition in U.S. ethanol market in 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released its 2025 Report on Ethanol Market Concentration, fulfilling its obligation under the Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy Act of 2005.


NFIB reports steady job openings and rising wage pressures among small businesses

In December, 33% of small business owners reported having job openings they could not fill, according to the latest jobs report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).


Secret Service removes hundreds of illegal card skimmers during nationwide operations

In 2025, the United States Secret Service collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to address card skimming and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) fraud across the country.


North Little Rock man receives ten-year federal sentence for illegal gun possession

J. Frederick Braswell, III of North Little Rock has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


U.S. Attorney's Office reports over 200 charged in recent border-related crimes

In Albuquerque, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico released its weekly report on immigration enforcement activities.


U.S. Attorney Waterman outlines district achievements at Iowa trial lawyers seminar

United States Attorney David C. Waterman spoke at the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers’ 63rd Annual Seminar on February 27, 2026, providing an overview of the Southern District of Iowa’s priorities and recent accomplishments.


Middlesex County man sentenced to 15 years for child pornography offenses

A man from Middlesex County, New Jersey, was sentenced to 15 years in prison and 15 years of supervised release for receiving and possessing child pornography.


Felon sentenced to over two years for firing gun while on supervised release

Bruce R. Hart, a 31-year-old resident of the District of Columbia with a prior felony conviction, has been sentenced to 34 months in federal prison for unlawful possession of a loaded pistol and a high-capacity magazine while on supervised release...


Walpole man convicted of smuggling precious metals from Colombia faces sentencing

A Walpole resident, Thomas Cataloni, was found guilty by a federal jury in Boston for his involvement in a scheme to smuggle gold, platinum, and other precious metals from Colombia into the United States and launder the proceeds.


North Little Rock man receives over ten-year sentence for meth trafficking

Chauncey Slay, a resident of North Little Rock with multiple felony convictions, has been sentenced to 130 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


DHS thanks federal law enforcement officers amid rising threats

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) marked Law Enforcement Appreciation Day by expressing gratitude to its federal law enforcement officers.


Southern District files over 200 immigration-related cases during first week of new year

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas announced that 200 cases related to immigration and border security were filed during the first week of 2026.