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South Bend man receives over five-year sentence for drug distribution

Kevin Pope, Jr., a 39-year-old resident of South Bend, Indiana, has been sentenced to 66 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.


Mississippi man receives over fifteen-year sentence for methamphetamine distribution and firearm possession

A Jackson, Mississippi man has been sentenced in federal court for distributing methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of firearms.


Mexican national sentenced for assaulting border patrol agent during failed escape

A Mexican citizen has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for assaulting a Border Patrol agent in Laredo, Texas.


Mexican man sentenced for role in Sinaloa Cartel-linked drug trafficking and money laundering

A Mexican national was sentenced in Boston for his involvement in a drug trafficking and money laundering conspiracy connected to the Sinaloa Cartel.


East Helena man convicted for illegal gun possession following federal investigation

An East Helena resident, Justin Curtis Huckaby, 43, was convicted by a federal jury of illegally possessing firearms and ammunition.


Salvadoran man sentenced for illegal reentry after prior felony convictions

A Salvadoran national, David Cristales-Machado, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and three years of supervised release for illegally reentering the United States after removal.


California man pleads guilty to transporting stolen cigarettes across state lines

A California man, Patrick Garland, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the interstate transportation of stolen property.


Man charged after fatal shooting during East Harlem robbery

Federal authorities have charged Faisil McCants, 18, of New York, with armed robbery and firing a machine gun that killed a 69-year-old bystander in East Harlem.


Two Kanawha County residents plead guilty in federal drug trafficking case

Quanda Kiev Wilborne, 29, of Charleston, and Taylor Faith Walke, 23, of St. Albans, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine in federal court.


Jefferson Parish man pleads guilty to drug and machine gun charges

A Marrero man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to drug possession and illegal firearm possession.


DHS reaches 5,000 arrests in Los Angeles amid resistance

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that U.S. Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have reached 5,000 arrests in Los Angeles since June.


U.S. Coast Guard seizes record 76,000 pounds of drugs during Operation Pacific Viper

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloaded over 76,000 pounds of illegal drugs, valued at $473 million, at Port Everglades, Florida on Monday as part of Operation Pacific Viper.


Arrest made following bomb threat at Dallas ICE facility

Law enforcement arrested a man on Monday evening after he made a bomb threat at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Dallas Field Office.


ICE announces arrests of individuals convicted of violent crimes across multiple states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reported the arrest of several individuals described as criminal illegal aliens who have been convicted of violent crimes in different parts of the country.


Ecuadorian woman dies after being struck by vehicles near El Paso border

A woman from Ecuador died after being struck by vehicles while attempting to cross the Cesar E. Chavez Border Highway in El Paso, Texas, on August 17, 2025.


CBP seizes $137K in undeclared cash at Brownsville bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville, Texas, have seized $137,000 in unreported U.S. currency during an outbound inspection.


Driver drowns in Rio Grande after pursuit by U.S. Border Patrol

A driver drowned in the Rio Grande River after fleeing from U.S. Border Patrol agents in Starr County, Texas, according to a statement issued by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as part of its policy for public notification regarding deaths...


Laredo CBP detains fugitive wanted for alleged child sexual offense

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have detained a man wanted for an alleged sexual offense against a child.


Alien drowns after illegal entry attempt into U.S. near El Paso

On June 15, 2025, Department of Defense personnel monitoring the El Paso Station area reported seeing three individuals cross into the United States illegally, about 3.13 miles east of the Bridge of Americas Port of Entry.


Weekend Interview: Adrian Moore on Smarter Approaches to Regulation

In the Trump era, more policymakers are looking for ways to cut back outdated rules, using data and new technology to reconsider mandates.