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Kanawha County man pleads guilty in bankruptcy information withholding case

James Eugene Wells, a 73-year-old resident of Marmet, West Virginia, has entered a guilty plea for withholding records related to the financial affairs of a debtor in bankruptcy.


Guatemalan and Chinese nationals charged with illegal border crossing

Juan Carlos Jacinto-Ramos, a Guatemalan citizen, and Qing Zhu from China have been charged with border-related offenses, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont.


Former finance director pleads guilty in $320K non-profit embezzlement case

Jarrett Lewis, a former finance director from Washington, D.C., has admitted to embezzling over $320,000 from a local non-profit advocacy organization.


Oakland man convicted for illegal firearm dealing without license

Robert Davis, a resident of Oakland, has been convicted by a federal jury for dealing firearms without a license and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.


House budget proposes deep tax cuts alongside strict spending reduction measures

The House Budget Committee has put forward a budget resolution that outlines significant tax and spending cuts over the next decade.


Undocumented immigrant indicted on child pornography charge in Missouri

An undocumented immigrant in St. Charles County, Missouri, has been indicted on charges related to child pornography.


Greenwich man pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material charges

David Dion, a 47-year-old resident of Greenwich, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Rubio emphasizes U.S. support for Ukraine in call with Foreign Minister Sybiha

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.


Beckley man receives over eight years for federal gun crime

Myles Robert Williams, a 37-year-old resident of Beckley, West Virginia, has been sentenced to eight years and four months in prison.


Justice Department launches portal for tracking international antitrust fugitives

The Justice Department's Antitrust Division and the FBI have introduced a new online portal aimed at enhancing their ability to apprehend international fugitives charged with antitrust offenses and other crimes affecting competition.


Charlotte man sentenced to five years for armed cocaine trafficking

U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell has sentenced Cleveland Pegues, a 40-year-old resident of Charlotte, to five years in prison for armed cocaine trafficking.


Mexican national charged with possessing stolen firearm

A Mexican national, Jose Adan Gonzalez-Torres, is facing federal charges after being found with a stolen firearm during a traffic stop in Sandoval County.


Former police chief and captain plead guilty to wire fraud

Two former officials from the Bethany Beach Police Department have pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with the theft of overtime funds.


Former university employee charged with interstate sale of stolen Apple products

An indictment has been unsealed against Tung Pham, a 59-year-old resident of San Jose, California.


Harrison County doctor admits guilt in drug distribution case

A doctor from Harrison County, Michael Gainey, aged 70, has admitted to seven counts of unlawfully distributing controlled substances.


Charlotte man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

Osco Lothario Jackson, a 37-year-old resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, received a sentence of 64 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegal possession of a firearm.


Missouri woman sentenced for wire fraud after embezzling over $400K

Michelle L. Bernskoetter, a 37-year-old resident of Wheeling, Missouri, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly Brady.


Missoula accountant pleads guilty to defrauding clients and obstructing IRS

A Missoula accountant has admitted to defrauding clients and obstructing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).


Ardmore man sentenced for illegal firearm dealings after investigation

David Haskell Moore, a 69-year-old resident of Ardmore, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to five years of probation and 12 months of home detention for dealing firearms without a license.


Houston man sentenced to over 60 years for fast-food restaurant robberies

A Houston man, Caleb Pickens, 25, has been sentenced to over 60 years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies at fast-food restaurants in the Houston area. U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei announced the sentence following Pickens'...