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Okemah resident admits guilt in federal meth distribution case

Jeffrey Gilbert Franklin, Jr., a resident of Okemah, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to a federal drug crime.


Jury finds D.C. man guilty in social club shooting

Roger Lee Jones, a 42-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been found guilty by a Superior Court jury for multiple charges, including assault with intent to kill while armed.


Tulsa resident convicted for unlawful firearm possession under Project Safe Neighborhoods

A federal jury has convicted Prophet Kelly Lamar Clark, a 52-year-old man from Tulsa, for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.


Maryland woman receives over nine years for leading large check fraud scheme

A Maryland woman has been sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison for her role as the leader of a large check fraud scheme. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis handed down the 114-month sentence to 24-year-old Tianna Cosby, also known as...


Allston resident charged with methamphetamine and "date rape drug" trafficking

An Allston resident has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine and 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), analogous to Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB), also known as the “date rape drug.” Local authorities have indicted Peter Schiepers, 32, with multiple counts...


AIA supports reform of defense acquisition process under Trump administration

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning expressed support for President Trump's recent Executive Order.


United States Attorney’s Office commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Mobile, Alabama

The United States Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Alabama is observing National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 6 to 12, 2025.


North Carolina U.S. Attorneys host event for National Crime Victims' Rights Week

The Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime leads communities nationwide to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 6 to April 12, 2025.


Fayetteville man sentenced to 40 months for drug trafficking in Cumberland County

A Fayetteville man has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for distributing fentanyl and cocaine in Cumberland County.


Rapid City man receives over four years for firearm theft

A Rapid City man, Zachary Coats, has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison for the theft of firearms.


Buffalo man admits to conspiracy in mail theft case

Eric Michael Robinson, a resident of Buffalo, New York, has admitted to his involvement in a mail theft conspiracy. U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. received Robinson's guilty plea on charges of conspiracy to commit mail theft, a crime...


Government contractor settles overcharging claims with federal agencies

NORESCO, LLC, a government contractor based in Westborough, Massachusetts, has agreed to pay $9,585,141 to settle allegations of overcharging federal agencies.


Georgia woman convicted in elderly kidnapping incident

A federal jury in Asheville has found Stephanie Miranda Neace, 32, guilty of kidnapping and robbery involving an elderly victim.


FinCEN holds Southwest Border GTO webinars with financial and law enforcement sectors

This week, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), in collaboration with the Texas Department of Banking, held two informational webinars regarding the U.S. Southwest Border Geographic Targeting Order...


U.S. court sentences brothel network booker for conspiracy and money laundering

A Korean national from Dedham, Massachusetts, who played a crucial role in managing a high-end prostitution network across greater Boston and eastern Virginia, was sentenced to a year in prison.


New executive order reviews regulations to enhance American energy innovation

The President of the United States has issued an executive order aimed at reforming the regulatory landscape concerning energy production.


Connecticut man faces federal charges in fentanyl trafficking case

A Hartford man has been arrested and charged with narcotics trafficking offenses, according to an announcement made by Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Anish Shukla, Acting Special Agent in...


Firearm charge filed against D.C. man under "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative

Dewayne Keith Miles, a 29-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., is facing a federal firearm charge as part of the "Make D.C. Safe Again" initiative. U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. announced the indictment, supported by Anthony Spotswood,...


Trump advocates tax cut passage and economic optimism on Truth Social

In a recent series of posts on April 9, 2025, Donald J. Trump urged Republicans to pass a Tax Cut Bill, expressed optimism for America's future, and encouraged investment in the current market.


Greensboro woman pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud and money laundering scheme

Jasmine Hoyle from Greensboro, North Carolina, has admitted guilt in charges related to health care fraud and money laundering tied to a scheme aimed at defrauding the state Medicaid program.