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Punta Gorda man charged with arson after fire at local Jewish center

A Punta Gorda man has been charged with arson following a fire at the Chabad Jewish Center in Punta Gorda, Florida.


St. Louis County woman sentenced for aiding online scams and committing multiple types of fraud

A St. Louis County woman has been sentenced to a total of 93 months in federal prison for her involvement in gun offenses and multiple fraud schemes, including online scams targeting older adults, pandemic relief fraud, and mortgage fraud.


Michigan man pleads guilty in Huntington methamphetamine trafficking case

Aaron Dequawn Hardy, a 29-year-old from Pontiac, Michigan, pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge in Huntington, West Virginia.


New York man receives decade-long sentence for ghost gun shooting

Terry Brooks, a resident of the Bronx and Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegally possessing ammunition related to a shooting incident that occurred on November 12, 2023.


Parkersburg man receives five-year federal sentence for drug distribution

Aaron Lee Mitter, a 39-year-old resident of Parkersburg, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for distributing methamphetamine.


U.S. restricts movement and shopping privileges for Iran's UN General Assembly delegation

The United States has announced new restrictions on the movement and purchasing activities of the Iranian delegation attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.


Trump administration sends federal resources to address violent crime in Memphis

President Donald J. Trump has authorized the deployment of federal resources to Memphis in an effort to address ongoing violent crime in the city.


Secretary Chavez-DeRemer spotlights Virginia job training programs during America at Work tour

U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer visited Virginia this week as part of her "America at Work" listening tour, focusing on job training programs and workforce development initiatives in the state.


Secretary Chavez-DeRemer criticizes BLS after major job growth revision

U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer responded to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) preliminary annual benchmark revision, which indicated a downward adjustment in nonfarm payroll data by 911,000 jobs for the 12 months ending March...


CBP opens two new Global Entry enrollment centers on Gulf Coast

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the opening of two new Global Entry Enrollment Centers in the Gulf Coast region, aiming to increase access to its Trusted Traveler program for international travelers.


Derrick W. Stamper named chief patrol agent for Houlton Sector

Derrick W. Stamper has been appointed as the Chief Patrol Agent for the Houlton Sector, U.S. Border Patrol, effective September 1, 2025.


Eagle Pass CBP detains man wanted on child sex crime warrant

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry apprehended a man wanted for felony charges, including an alleged sexual offense involving a child.


CBP seizes over $557K in heroin at Laredo's Juarez-Lincoln Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized more than $557,000 worth of heroin during an inspection at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge over the weekend.


Baltimore CBP seizes stolen dozer bound for Ghana during routine export check

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of Baltimore intercepted a stolen 2015 Caterpillar D8T Dozer on September 3.


CBP seizes over one ton of drugs at Detroit-area ports; drivers face prosecution

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, in partnership with ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), intercepted two significant drug shipments during outbound enforcement operations near the Detroit and Port Huron ports of entry on...


CBP detects radioactive isotopes in imported shrimp shipments; FDA issues product recall

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently detained several international food shipping containers at major U.S. ports after detecting unusual levels of cesium-137, a radioactive isotope.


CBP offers hiring incentives as it seeks candidates for critical positions

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting individuals to fill critical roles within the agency, emphasizing the importance of its mission to protect national borders, enforce trade and travel regulations, and safeguard the American...


Laredo CBP detains man wanted for child sex offense during border inspection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have detained a man wanted for an alleged sexual offense involving a child.


Philadelphia CBP seizes ketamine and LSD shipments sent from Netherlands

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Philadelphia recently seized a half pound of ketamine and 10 doses of LSD that had been shipped from the Netherlands.


CBP officers detain man wanted for sexual offenses at McAllen airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at McAllen International Airport apprehended a 52-year-old male Mexican national who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States.