Stories by F. E. Simons on Federal Newswire


Venezuelan man charged with laundering $1 billion through global crypto network

A Venezuelan citizen has been charged in the Eastern District of Virginia with conspiracy to launder approximately one billion dollars in illicit funds.


Dauphin County man convicted for possessing child pornography while on supervised release

Dwayne Cavanaugh, a 56-year-old resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has been convicted by a federal jury for receiving and possessing child pornography.


Man charged with murder in fatal shooting of D.C. resident Melvin Saunders

Anthony Niwatilagu Long, 45, of Washington, D.C., has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed in connection with the shooting death of Melvin Saunders.


Richmond man indicted for distributing child sexual abuse material

A Richmond man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to the distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Mission man sentenced for assaulting tribal police officer

A Mission, South Dakota man has been sentenced to federal prison for assaulting a tribal police officer. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte handed down the sentence on January 6, 2026.


District of Arizona charges over one hundred individuals with immigration-related offenses

During the week of January 3 to January 9, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 112 individuals with immigration-related crimes.


Department of Homeland Security highlights acts of bravery on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) marked Law Enforcement Appreciation Day by highlighting the work and sacrifices of its law enforcement officers.


Homeland Security Secretary Noem reports results from Operation Salvo after CBP officer shooting

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced progress in Operation Salvo, an immigration enforcement initiative launched after the July 19 shooting of an off-duty Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer in New York City.


Chesapeake man sentenced after attempting receipt of cocaine shipment

A Chesapeake resident, Kevin Russell Beasley, 51, has been sentenced to six years and four months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Brattleboro Memorial Hospital settles with U.S. Attorney over ADA violations affecting deaf patients

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (BMH) has reached a settlement with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont following an investigation into allegations that the hospital failed to provide effective communication for patients...


Baltimore man sentenced for role in $167K COVID-19 unemployment insurance fraud

A Baltimore man has been sentenced to 54 months in prison for his involvement in a scheme to defraud the Maryland Department of Labor through fraudulent unemployment insurance claims.


Brownsville CBP officers detain man wanted for sexual assault charges

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville, Texas, have apprehended a man wanted by the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office on charges of sexual assault and indecency with a child by sexual...


Drug trafficker sentenced for distributing hundreds of kilograms for Mexican cartel

A man from Cockrell Hill, Texas, has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and other narcotics on behalf of the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), a criminal...


Two Mexican nationals indicted for firearms offenses in Eastern District of Texas

Two Mexican nationals have been indicted in the Eastern District of Texas for federal firearms violations, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Cape Cod resident sentenced for making threats against federal official and family

A South Dennis man has been sentenced for threatening to kill a federal official and members of the official’s family, according to an announcement from federal authorities.


Federal indictment charges foreign national with illegal gun possession after shots fired near agents

A federal grand jury has indicted Hector Gomez, a Mexican citizen residing in Chicago, on charges of illegal firearm possession.


Sioux City man receives over three years for illegal firearm possession

Victor Villarreal, a 30-year-old resident of Sioux City, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon.


Jamestown man indicted for threats against Homeland Security agent and family

A federal grand jury has indicted Matthew White, 43, of Jamestown, New York, on charges related to threats made against a Department of Homeland Security agent and the agent's family. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that White faces...


Mexican national pleads guilty to unlawful reentry after prior removal

Pedro Ramirez Covarrubias, a 53-year-old Mexican national residing in Adair County, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to unlawful reentry of a removed alien.


Bronx woman receives prison sentence for multi-year elderly sweepstakes fraud

A Bronx resident has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for her role in a sweepstakes fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims across the United States, resulting in losses exceeding $1.6 million.