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Salem man sentenced for role in North Shore drug trafficking organization

A Salem, Massachusetts man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization that distributed counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.


Harrisburg man receives ten-year sentence for methamphetamine trafficking

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the sentencing of Muhammad Adnan, a 21-year-old resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.


FTC distributes $2.9M in refunds due to misleading home-improvement financing

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it is distributing over $2.9 million to consumers affected by Ygrene Energy Fund, a home-improvement financing firm accused of making false claims regarding the financial implications of its services.


Oklahoma man sentenced for possessing unregistered explosive device

Jerry Brandon Pearce, a resident of Indianola, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 25 months in prison for possessing an unregistered explosive device.


Boca Raton man pleads guilty to insider trading involving Google-ADT deal

A Boca Raton resident, Charles Lawrence Baugh, Sr., has pleaded guilty to securities fraud in the Southern District of Florida.


U.S. Attorney hosts anti-violence youth summit focusing on safety initiatives

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro, alongside various local and federal law enforcement agencies and community organizations, welcomed over 350 youth from the District to the 15th Annual Anti-Violence Youth Summit.


Webinar offers resources to help military families avoid scams

Every year, military personnel and their families face significant financial losses due to fraud and scams.


Small business optimism dips slightly amid rising tax concerns

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw a slight decline in June, dropping by 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains above the long-term average of 98.


Georgia woman sentenced for smuggling firearms into Mexico

A woman from Georgia has been sentenced for smuggling firearms into Mexico. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that 38-year-old Mirna Luna received a 46-month prison sentence, followed by two years of supervised release.


Detroit man admits guilt in funding attempts for ISIS through cryptocurrency

Jibreel Pratt, a 26-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to two counts related to concealing cryptocurrency donations intended for the Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS).


Blockchain Association CEO calls for clear regulations on digital assets

Tomorrow, Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association, will address the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


Lummi Nation member faces trial for alleged assault by strangulation

A member of the Lummi Nation has been indicted for assault by strangulation of an ex-partner, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller.


Florida man pleads guilty to theft from deceased mother's social security benefits

David James Massey, a 39-year-old resident of Pace, Florida, has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds in federal court.


Charlotte man sentenced for string of armed robberies

Jamaris Ladell Smith, a 36-year-old resident of Charlotte, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison with an additional three years of supervised release for a series of armed robberies.


McKeesport felon receives prison sentence for illegal firearm possession

A McKeesport resident has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition.


Honduran national indicted for illegal re-entry into the United States

A Honduran national, Pedro Tailor Castillo-Bonilla, has been indicted for re-entering the United States after being deported.


Former COO sentenced for role in healthcare fraud at Virginia pain clinics

The former chief operating officer of several pain clinics in southwest Virginia has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison.


Honduran man charged with illegal reentry into US faces potential prison sentence

Burlington, Vermont – A federal grand jury has indicted Yubert Yasiel Lopez-Lopez, a 31-year-old Honduran national, for illegal reentry into the United States.


Canadian man and Costa Rican woman plead guilty to illegal entry into U.S

Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont announced that on June 13, 2025, Joshua Ian Fudge, a Canadian citizen, and his wife Karen Melissa Rodriguez Valverde, a Costa Rican citizen, pled guilty to...


Sacramento men receive lengthy sentences in fentanyl trafficking case

Two Sacramento men have been sentenced for their involvement in a drug trafficking organization. U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd handed down the sentences on Monday, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith.