By F. E. Simons | Jan 16, 2026
A Leominster man has admitted to charges related to the theft of more than $1.3 million through a forged tax refund check scheme.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 16, 2026
Longino Ramirez Ramos, a 51-year-old Mexican national, has pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful reentry of a removed alien in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 16, 2026
Matthew Dundas, a 26-year-old resident of Petersburgh, New York, was sentenced on January 14, 2026, to two years of probation, 80 hours of community service, and a $4,000 fine for committing money order fraud.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 15, 2026
A former employee of the City of Storm Lake, Iowa, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to two counts of possession of child pornography.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 15, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a forfeiture complaint involving two mission crew trainers (MCTs) that were intercepted while being shipped from the Test Flying Academy of South Africa (TFASA) to China’s People’s Liberation Army,...
By F. E. Simons | Jan 15, 2026
The U.S. Secret Service posted several updates on January 14-15, 2026 about open statistician positions in Washington D.C., new forensic capabilities in Atlanta, and enhancements to protective training with a retired Marine One helicopter.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 15, 2026
Richler Morette, also known as “Breezy,” has pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to racketeering charges related to the murder of a man mistaken for a rival gang member and conspiracy to murder other rivals.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 15, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that there will be partial lane closures at the Stanton Street and Paso del Norte international bridges in El Paso, Texas, to facilitate the International U.S.-Mexico 10K Race scheduled for...
By F. E. Simons | Jan 15, 2026
Adrian Dion Pettaway Jr., a 24-year-old resident of Pensacola, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to the distribution of a controlled substance.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 15, 2026
On Thursday, Admiral Kevin Lunday was sworn in as the 28th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard during a ceremony at the Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem led the ceremony.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 15, 2026
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the results of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, which led to the arrest of several individuals described as criminal illegal aliens involved in fraud, theft, and drug trafficking.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 15, 2026
Earlier today, Elaine Antao and Manal Wasef pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to conspiring to defraud Medicaid by paying health care kickbacks for services that were not provided at two Brooklyn-based social adult day cares and a home...
By F. E. Simons | Jan 15, 2026
A federal grand jury in Boston has indicted Ralph Hannan III, 68, of North Reading, on one count of possession of child pornography.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 15, 2026
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) addressed the Senate regarding the effects of high credit card swipe fees on small businesses and expressed support for the Credit Card Competition Act, which was re-introduced in Congress this week by Senator Roger...
By F. E. Simons | Jan 14, 2026
A resident of Olean, New York, has pleaded guilty to the distribution of child pornography, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 14, 2026
A Clark County resident, Tommy Martin, 70, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for distributing and possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute, as well as multiple firearms offenses. U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves...
By F. E. Simons | Jan 14, 2026
President Donald J. Trump has signed a Proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to address concerns about imports of semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and related products.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 14, 2026
A Butler, Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon, according to First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 14, 2026
A Mexican national, Esteban De Paz Jimenez, has been sentenced to seven months in prison for illegally reentering the United States after previously being removed.
By F. E. Simons | Jan 14, 2026
Marcobrien S. Volcy, 28, of Rochester, New York, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of child pornography.
