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Iowa paramedic sentenced for tampering with fentanyl vials

A former paramedic from Manilla, Iowa, has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for tampering with vials of narcotic pain medication.


Guatemalan national pleads guilty to fraud in attempt to sponsor unaccompanied minor

A Guatemalan national living illegally in the United States has pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and making false statements related to a fraudulent attempt to sponsor an unaccompanied minor.


Montgomery man sentenced for leading $9 million mail fraud scheme

A Montgomery man has received a federal prison sentence for his role in a large-scale mail and bank fraud conspiracy, according to an announcement by Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson.


Deputy Secretary Landau meets Czech foreign minister to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held talks with Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka to address areas of mutual interest between the United States and the Czech Republic.


Katy man pleads guilty in $17 million Ponzi scheme targeting dozens

A Katy resident has pleaded guilty for his role in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 40 victims of over $17 million, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


ICE urges Charlotte officials not to release accused child rapist after second arrest

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has asked local law enforcement in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, not to release Arnol De Jesus Guevara-Lopez, a Honduran national accused of statutory rape of a child under 15 years old,...


Greece man admits guilt in threats against FBI agent's family

A Greece, New York man has pleaded guilty to making threats against a federal law enforcement officer and the officer’s family.


CBP AMO highlights enforcement successes and emergency response in recent social media posts

CBP AMO posted updates between February 17-19, 2026, detailing law enforcement actions against transnational criminal organizations and a rapid emergency response near Presidio, Texas.


Mexican national sentenced to prison for illegal reentry after convictions for assault and indecency

A 42-year-old Mexican national, Juan Ignacio Miranda-Arente, has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for unlawfully reentering the United States.


Richmond man sentenced to decade in prison for illegal firearm possession

A Richmond resident, Tajon Rasheed Baskerville, 35, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Oregon man receives prison sentence for role in interstate marijuana trafficking scheme

An Oregon man has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for his involvement in a large-scale marijuana trafficking operation that spanned several states. U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo handed down the sentence to Robert Fiels, 38, of City...


New Jersey couple pleads guilty to illegal transfer of millions to Colombia

A couple residing in New Jersey has admitted to operating unlicensed money transmitting businesses that illegally moved over $60 million from the United States to Colombia.


Mexican national receives seven-year sentence for drug trafficking conspiracy in Arizona

Jonathan Mora-Leon, a 27-year-old Mexican citizen, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy. U.S. District Judge Scott H. Rash delivered the 84-month sentence on February 6, 2026, after...


New York State Police officer pleads guilty to lying about tip-off in fentanyl probe

A New York State Police narcotics investigator has pleaded guilty to making false statements to federal investigators regarding a covert fentanyl investigation.


NFIB survey finds rising energy costs limiting growth for small businesses

Small business owners across the United States are facing significant challenges related to energy costs, according to a new survey released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).


Honduran man sentenced in Louisiana for illegal reentry after prior deportation

WALTER OMAR CASCO-LOPEZ, a 36-year-old Honduran national, was sentenced in New Orleans on February 4, 2026, for illegally reentering the United States after deportation. U.S. District Judge Greg Gerard Guidry imposed a sentence of twenty-one...


Georgia teen faces federal firearms charge after incident at U.S. Capitol

Carter Camacho, an 18-year-old from Smyrna, Georgia, has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm on the grounds of the United States Capitol.


Houston man sentenced to 30 years for leading major drug trafficking organization

A Houston man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation.


Trump signs executive order on critical chemical supplies for security

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order that activates the Defense Production Act to support domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides.


Texas man receives 30-year sentence for crossing state lines for child exploitation

A Texas man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for traveling to North Carolina to engage in sexual activity and produce child pornography involving a minor.