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Southern District files over 350 immigration-related cases amid ongoing border enforcement

A total of 352 cases involving 356 individuals were filed in the Southern District of Texas from August 29 to September 4, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Harlan man convicted on child pornography charges after federal jury trial

A federal jury in London, Kentucky has convicted Brandon Farley, 42, of Harlan, on two counts of production of child pornography.


Grand jury returns multiple indictments for drug trafficking and other charges in Wichita

A federal grand jury in Wichita has indicted Vicente Rodriguez, 45, of Wichita on one count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.


Buffalo man pleads guilty to federal firearm charge

William Morrison, Jr., a 26-year-old resident of Buffalo, New York, has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Guilty plea entered in fatal shooting outside BENCO shopping plaza

Antoine Turner, 32, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed for the killing of Demeitri Anderson on November 29, 2020.


Annapolis man pleads guilty to firearm possession by felon; sentencing set for December

Dalonte Ray Jones, a 21-year-old resident of Annapolis, Maryland, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.


Lancaster man convicted for fatal shooting during Inglewood marijuana deal

An Antelope Valley resident, Leandrew Raglin, 22, of Lancaster, was convicted by a federal jury for his role in the fatal shooting of a victim during a marijuana transaction in Inglewood in 2021.


Venezuelan man sentenced for illegal reentry after prior removal and drug possession

A Venezuelan man, Jorge Humberto Moreno Martinez, 34, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for being in the United States illegally after previously being removed by immigration officials.


House Oversight schedules markup on bills addressing crime policy in Washington D.C

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, chaired by James Comer (R-Ky.), has scheduled a full committee markup for Wednesday, September 10 at 10:00 am ET to consider a range of bills aimed at addressing crime in Washington, D.C....


Honduran national sentenced to over two years for repeated illegal entry into U.S

A Honduran citizen, Marvin Wilton Max Ayala, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after having been previously removed multiple times.


Chimayo couple sentenced for bank fraud scheme and Tesuque Pueblo gas station burglary

Two women from Chimayo have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a bank fraud scheme and the burglary of a gas station located on Tesuque Pueblo land.


Pine Ridge woman sentenced for role in methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

A woman from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for her involvement in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine within the Pine Ridge Reservation. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the...


Trump signs executive order restoring 'Department of War' as secondary Defense title

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order to restore the historic name “Department of War” as a secondary title for the Department of Defense.


U.S. Marshals arrest two teens charged with killing congressional intern

Two 17-year-olds, Jailen Lucas and Kelvin Thomas, Jr., both from Washington, D.C., were arrested by the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force and U.S. Marshals in connection with the murder of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym.


Nevada man admits guilt in $3.5 million fraudulent tax scheme

A Las Vegas resident has pleaded guilty to advising clients to commit tax evasion through a fraudulent scheme.


September federal grand jury returns indictments for crimes including firearms offenses and sex trafficking

Federal prosecutors in the Northern District of Oklahoma have announced a series of indictments from the September 2025-A session of the federal grand jury.


Two Pennsylvanians indicted for alleged double voting during recent presidential elections

Two Pennsylvania residents have been charged in separate cases involving alleged election fraud related to the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections, according to an announcement from United States Attorney David Metcalf.


House passes bill to reauthorize U.S. Grain Standards Act through FY2023

The House of Representatives has approved H.R. 4550, a bill that reauthorizes the U.S. Grain Standards Act through fiscal year 2023.


Federal charges filed against Ronald Watson for arson at Atlanta ICE building

Federal authorities have unsealed charges against Ronald Watson, also known as Sarah Watson, Miranda Kyle, and Emily Smith, for allegedly setting fire to and damaging government property at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...


U.S. Attorney’s Office reports weekly immigration prosecutions in New Mexico

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico has released its weekly report on immigration enforcement activities.