Stories by F. E. Simons on Federal Newswire


Pittsburgh resident sentenced to 15 years for distributing child sexual abuse material

A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material. The court also ordered post-release supervision and restitution after tracing illegal content sent via email. Authorities emphasized both the severity of the crime and its impact on victims.


Worcester man charged with using deceased citizen's identity for SNAP benefits

Federal prosecutors have charged a Worcester man with using another person's identity—believed to belong to someone who died—to obtain over $12,000 worth of food assistance benefits between April 2022 and February 2026. Authorities say he faces significant prison time if convicted but remains presumed innocent pending trial.


Missouri man sentenced to 25 years for threatening federal judge and law enforcement officer

A Missouri man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to threatening a federal judge and law enforcement officer along with their families. Authorities say Michael Buck made violent threats while incarcerated just before his scheduled release date.


Two men sentenced to prison for scheme to defraud Savannah Port logistics service

Two men have been sentenced after pleading guilty in a scheme involving fake freight jobs tied to Savannah's port logistics sector. They must serve federal prison time and repay over $800,000 lost through fraudulent invoices.


Jury finds Apollo Beach man guilty of fentanyl distribution resulting in death

A federal jury has convicted Ludwin Borgen for distributing fentanyl that resulted in a woman's death in Tampa Bay. Authorities say toxicology results confirmed an overdose level far above therapeutic limits. Sentencing is set for June.


North Fort Myers man sentenced to over six years for distributing methamphetamine

Michael Peacock from North Fort Myers has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. He pleaded guilty and was linked to a drug ring operating in Palmona Park. The Federal Bureau of Investigation led the investigation.


Jacksonville woman sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking

Jena Marie Osborn has been sentenced to twenty years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine following an investigation led by the DEA. She will serve this term after completing her current state sentence for related offenses.


CBP AMO posts about recruitment efforts and announces death of agent William Hutson

CBP AMO shared several updates in early April regarding ongoing recruitment initiatives as well as announcing the passing of Marine Interdiction Agent William Hutson.


Akron man sentenced to over 27 years for methamphetamine conspiracy

Antonio Guice has been sentenced to over twenty-seven years in federal prison for leading a large-scale methamphetamine distribution operation around Akron. The sentencing follows an extensive law enforcement initiative targeting violent neighborhoods last year.


Michigan man pleads guilty to assaulting federal officer in Ohio drug case

A Detroit man has pleaded guilty in Ohio federal court to drug possession and assaulting an officer during an arrest last year. Authorities say Damarko Amir Kimble tried to flee after being found with methamphetamine but was quickly apprehended.


ICE arrests criminal illegal aliens convicted of serious offenses in multiple states

Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced arrests of several criminal illegal aliens across multiple states. Offenses included arson, assault-related burglary, drug trafficking conspiracy, and more. Officials say these actions are aimed at improving community safety.


New Orleans man sentenced to 33 months for illegal firearm possession

Kyle Conerly has been sentenced to over two years in prison after pleading guilty to illegal firearm possession as a convicted felon. Authorities say he tried to discard a loaded handgun during an arrest operation last November in New Orleans' Holly Grove neighborhood.


CBP reports multi-million dollar drug seizures in Texas via social media posts

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced two significant drug seizures in Texas via social media on April 2-3, 2026.


Federal forfeiture action recovers more than $800,000 from banking scammers

Federal officials have recovered over $800,000 lost in a large-scale bank fraud scheme targeting individual account holders across more than 1,100 institutions. Authorities say quick action prevented further losses as part of broader efforts against financial crime.


Plant City man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill the president

A Plant City man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to kill the president through an Instagram post. Authorities say Nick Guadalupe Cruz-Lopez faces up to five years in prison if convicted.


Blueroot Health recalls dietary supplements due to undeclared allergens

Blueroot Health has recalled certain lots of its Vital Nutrients Aller-C dietary supplements after discovering undeclared egg, hazelnut, and soy allergens. No illnesses have been reported so far. Consumers are urged not to use the affected products.


Water security challenges threaten agriculture in Southern High Plains, expert says

Clinton R. Krehbiel warns that declining water resources threaten farming across West Texas' Southern High Plains region. The article outlines local impacts alongside broader efforts by Farm Country Today & Farm Country News- IA supporting agricultural resilience.


Trump administration announces partnership to modernize energy and technology in southern Ohio

The Trump administration has launched a public-private partnership focused on affordable energy and advanced technology in southern Ohio. Efforts also include significant broadband funding for five Arizona tribes. These projects aim to boost job creation and modernize critical infrastructure.


Department of Education warns San Jose State University over Title IX compliance

The U.S. Department of Education has warned San Jose State University it must comply with Title IX regulations regarding women's sports or risk losing federal funding. Officials say SJSU allowed males onto women's teams without informing players or addressing related complaints.


Education officials visit Tennessee and Missouri schools for History Rocks! civics events

U.S. Department of Education officials visited schools in Tennessee and Missouri as part of preparations for America's Semiquincentennial celebrations. The 'History Rocks!' tour aims at strengthening civic literacy by engaging high school students with interactive lessons on American history.