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Massachusetts man charged with failure to register as sex offender

A Massachusetts man from Avon has been arrested and charged with failing to register as a sex offender, as announced by federal authorities in Boston.


Sioux City man receives over seven-year sentence for illegal firearm possession

Terrance Payne Hayes, a 40-year-old resident of Sioux City, has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison.


Former senior living facility employee indicted for alleged wire fraud scheme

Mia Hardy, a former business office coordinator at two senior living facilities in Pennsylvania, has been indicted on eight counts of wire fraud.


AIA welcomes John Phelan as new Navy Secretary

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning extended congratulations to John Phelan following his confirmation as the Secretary of the Navy.


Arizona man sentenced for kidnapping and exploiting minors

An Arizona man has been sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a victim while transporting her across state lines.


Donald J. Trump shares multiple links on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several links on Truth Social on March 25, 2025.


Man pleads guilty to failing to register as sex offender in eastern Oklahoma

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has reported that Nicholas Hammer, aged 46, has pled guilty to one count of failure to register as a sex offender.


Colombian drug trafficker receives 24-year sentence for cocaine importation conspiracy

Oscar Henao-Montoya, a Colombian national, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States.


New Jersey man sentenced for drug and gun offenses, receives over 12 years in prison

An Ocean County, New Jersey man received a 151-month prison sentence for drug and weapon offenses, U.S. Attorney John Giordano reported.


Rensselaer County man pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution

Justin Zimmer, a 45-year-old resident of Wynantskill, New York, has entered a guilty plea to charges of distributing methamphetamine.


Diopsys agrees to $14.25 million settlement over alleged false claims in vision testing

Diopsys, Inc., a medical device manufacturer headquartered in Middletown, Pennsylvania, has agreed to a settlement amounting to $14.25 million.


Honduran man indicted for firearm thefts after pawn shop burglary

Manuel De Jesus Guirola-Amaya, a 20-year-old Honduran citizen without legal status in the United States, has been indicted by a federal grand jury.


Council Bluffs man given 46-month federal prison sentence for felon possession of firearm

A Council Bluffs resident has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for gun-related charges.


Mexican national sentenced for possessing thousands of rounds linked to cartel

A Mexican national, Charbel Garza Macias, aged 20, residing illegally in Laredo, Texas, has been sentenced for possessing nearly 5,000 rounds of ammunition.


McAlester man receives 77-month sentence for firearm possession

A McAlester resident, Leslie Ray Upchurch, has been sentenced to 77 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition, the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced.


Rochester man convicted of firearm possession as a felon

A federal jury has convicted Divaunte Kartrell Young, a 24-year-old resident of Rochester, for possessing a firearm as a felon, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.


Honduran man faces multiple firearms and drug charges after Tennessee arrest

Carlos Alberto Diaz-Chavez, a 21-year-old from Honduras residing illegally in the United States, has been charged with several criminal offenses, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire for the Middle District of Tennessee.


Hartford man pleads guilty to oxycodone distribution and gun possession offenses

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced the guilty plea of Angel Benitez from Hartford to charges related to drug distribution and firearm possession.


Adel man receives 18-year federal sentence for methamphetamine distribution

Charles Adam Bradshaw, a resident of Adel, Iowa, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.


Interior takes steps to expand resource exploration in Alaska

The Department of the Interior, led by Secretary Doug Burgum, is initiating measures to tap into Alaska's natural resources, aligning with President Donald J. Trump's goal of achieving American Energy Dominance.