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NAHB announces winners at International Builders' Show in Las Vegas

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced the winners of its 12th annual Best of IBS Awards at the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.


Standoff-triggering felon sentenced to over three years for firearm possession

U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig sentenced Randy Wilkes, a 43-year-old convicted felon, to 40 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Georgia man sentenced for role in Darrin Southall's drug organization

A Newnan, Georgia man involved in a drug trafficking organization led by Darrin Southall has been sentenced in federal court.


Missouri men admit using stolen checks for fraudulent activities

Four men from Franklin County, Missouri, have admitted to using stolen checks from the U.S. Mail to commit bank fraud.


Kentucky man sentenced to 35 years for production of child pornography

A man from Debord, Kentucky, Dustin Newsome, 35, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for producing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell delivered the sentence on Friday.


Mahnomen man indicted for illegal firearm possession as a felon

A Mahnomen man has been indicted for illegal possession of firearms, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.


Vinton man indicted for sexual exploitation involving minors

A federal grand jury in Roanoke has indicted a Vinton, Virginia man on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.


Former non-profit director charged with embezzlement and tax evasion

Howard Solomon, a 38-year-old resident of Oakland, faces charges of mail fraud and tax evasion related to his former role as executive director of the East Oakland Boxing Association.


Two former Jal police officers convicted for civil rights violations

A federal jury has found two former officers of the Jal Police Department guilty of violating an individual's civil rights during a 2021 incident that resulted in the person's death.


Clewiston man pleads guilty to drug distribution and firearm offenses

A Clewiston resident, Antowan Jabaar Cain, aged 45, has entered a guilty plea for distributing methamphetamine and possessing a firearm in connection with drug trafficking activities.


Mexican cartel members extradited to US; includes notorious boss Rafael Caro Quintero

Last night, 29 members of Mexican cartels were extradited to the United States.


Oahu clinic owner sentenced for defrauding healthcare programs

Stephen Timothy Wells, a resident of Waialua and owner of Oahu Spine and Rehab, has been sentenced to nine months in federal prison for health care fraud.


ATF operation leads to arrest of eight gang members in South Dallas

Eight gang members were arrested on Tuesday in an operation led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF), announced Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad Meacham.


Shelton man pleads guilty to fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Vincenzo Minutolo, a 38-year-old resident of Shelton, has pleaded guilty to charges related to fraudulent receipt of COVID-19 relief funds.


Cayce woman receives federal prison sentence for drug trafficking

Kayla Martin, a 34-year-old resident of Cayce, South Carolina, has been sentenced to over ten years in federal prison following her guilty plea to drug trafficking charges.


Columbus man pleads guilty to sextortion and child pornography charges

Jacob M. Rager, a 21-year-old from Columbus, Ohio, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to charges of sextortion and possession of child pornography.


U.S. Attorney's Office collects nearly $2 million in fiscal year 2024

The U.S. Attorney’s Office reported collecting $1,996,578.60 in criminal and civil actions during fiscal year 2024.


Rosler Metal Finishing agrees to $2 million settlement over false PPP loan claim

Rosler Metal Finishing USA LLC, a manufacturer based in Battle Creek, has agreed to pay $2,289,505.40 to resolve allegations of falsely obtaining a second-draw Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.


Felon receives federal prison sentence after high-speed chase in Houston

A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to federal prison after a high-speed chase through Houston, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Senate campaign treasurer admits to lying about fundraising event

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Jessica Martinez of Bridgeport pleaded guilty to making a false declaration before a federal grand jury.