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Two men sentenced for drug trafficking offenses after extradition from Honduras

Two individuals extradited from Honduras have been sentenced in San Francisco for drug trafficking offenses.


Hayward man convicted on charges of bankruptcy fraud and contempt

A man from Hayward, Wisconsin, Bernard Seidling, has been found guilty of two counts of bankruptcy fraud and one count of criminal contempt of court.


Trump discusses law enforcement support and Ukraine talks on social media

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several messages on Truth Social addressing topics such as support for U.S. law enforcement officials and diplomatic interactions with Russia's President Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine's ongoing conflict.


Omaha women sentenced for unauthorized health data disclosure

Oliva Gross, 47, from Omaha, Nebraska, has been sentenced to two years of probation for the wrongful disclosure of health information.


Former CIO sentenced for defrauding Mohawk Industries

Jana Kanyadan, the former Global Chief Information Officer of Mohawk Industries, Inc., has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for defrauding his employer.


Dominican man receives prison sentence for illegal reentry into the US

Ramon Medina Colon, a 50-year-old man from the Dominican Republic, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for illegally reentering the United States.


Louisville man sentenced to over 16-year federal sentence for firearms offenses

A Louisville man has received a federal prison sentence of 16 years and 3 months for firearms offenses.


Honduran national pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the United States

A Honduran national has pleaded guilty to the charge of reentering the United States after deportation.


Mexican national sentenced for illegal reentry after deportation

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a Mexican national for illegal reentry after deportation.


Firearms conspiracy linked to weapons at Canadian border leads to multiple arrests

Seven individuals have been charged following a nine-count indictment for allegedly providing false information to federal firearms licensed dealers, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Hugo resident pleads guilty to federal firearm possession charge

Maxie Darryl Caston, a 58-year-old resident of Hugo, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal firearm charge.


Lackawanna County man sentenced for theft of major artwork

Thomas Trotta, a 49-year-old resident of Dunmore, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 96 months in prison for the theft of major artwork.


Georgia man sentenced for orchestrating drug trafficking from inside prison

A Georgia man, Justin Brian Melton, has been sentenced to over 17 years in prison for orchestrating drug trafficking operations from within an Alabama prison.


Las Vegas man sentenced to five years for fentanyl distribution

A Las Vegas man, Edward Rodriguez, 37, was sentenced to five years in prison for distributing fentanyl and possessing ammunition unlawfully.


FTC returns $337.3 million to consumers through law enforcement actions

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it returned $337.3 million to consumers in 2024 as a result of its law enforcement actions.


New Orleans man receives maximum sentence for possessing machinegun

Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Xavion Watts, a 22-year-old former resident of New Orleans, was sentenced to 120 months in prison by United States District Judge Lance M. Africk on March 12, 2025.


California man sentenced for methamphetamine possession

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a San Diego man has been sentenced to federal prison for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.


Twice convicted felon indicted for alleged possession of firearm

An indictment was unsealed in federal court in Washington D.C., charging Kelon Von Dukes, 20, with being a convicted felon in illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.


Southern District files over 100 border-related cases in one week

Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California have filed over 100 border-related cases this week.


Jamestown man indicted for role in drug conspiracy

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo has announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Joseph Thayer, 48, from Jamestown, NY, on charges of narcotics conspiracy.