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New Orleans man pleads guilty to firearm possession charge

LaMichael Jackson, a 26-year-old resident of New Orleans, has entered a guilty plea for being a felon in possession of a firearm.


Hot Spring County sheriff pleads guilty to concealing facts from FBI

A Malvern, Arkansas man has pleaded guilty to one count of engaging in a scheme to conceal a material fact from a governmental agency.


Man sentenced to 32 years for murder over shoe purchase dispute

Darius Anderson, a 23-year-old resident of Washington, DC, has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for the first-degree murder of Israel Mattocks.


U.S. Attorney’s Office collects over $6M through actions and forfeitures in fiscal year 2024

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma (NDOK) has announced the collection of over $4 million in civil and criminal actions during Fiscal Year 2024.


San Joaquin County woman pleads guilty to illegal firearms trafficking

Alejandra Susana Castillo, a 34-year-old resident of Tracy, California, has pleaded guilty to charges related to illegal firearms trafficking.


Arkansas man sentenced to over 11 years for meth trafficking

A Hot Springs man, Cedric A. Mitchell, was sentenced to 140 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.


German election results could impact global tax policy

The German federal election, set for February 23, 2025, comes at a time of significant international challenges.


CBP assists in breaking up New Orleans drug ring with multiple arrests

The Office of Field Operations at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in New Orleans has played a crucial role in dismantling a local drug network, working alongside local and federal partners.


Tifton man pleads guilty to trafficking Mexico-sourced methamphetamine

A Tifton man, Travarious Deshawn Mike, 29, has pleaded guilty to two counts of methamphetamine distribution.


Trump proclaims February 2025 as National Black History Month

The United States will observe National Black History Month in February 2025, as proclaimed by President Donald J. Trump.


Manassas man receives prison sentence for child sex trafficking and CSAM possession

A Manassas resident has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for sex trafficking a child and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


Pittsburgh man sentenced to 25 years for sex trafficking

A Pittsburgh resident, Eric Jefferson, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for sex trafficking multiple women.


Jacksonville man faces charges for attempting to meet child for illegal activities

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the indictment of Noel Daniel Simonca, a 47-year-old resident of Jacksonville, for attempting to entice a minor child to engage in sexual activity.


Honduran man sentenced for illegal reentry into U.S., faces prison term

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Victor Manuel Osorto-Lopez, a 40-year-old Honduran national, for illegal reentry into the United States.


San Luis CBP officers seize methamphetamine and cocaine in separate incidents

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Area Port of San Luis have been actively involved in enforcement activities, successfully intercepting two attempts to smuggle hard narcotics.


Cousins sentenced for murder and conspiracy in Washington D.C

Eugene Burns, a 32-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 37 years in prison for the murder of Onyekachi Emmanuel Osuchukwu III and conspiracy to influence a witness.


Former university employee charged with attempting to entice minor

Mohammad Ebrahim Torki Harchegani, a 38-year-old former researcher at the University of South Carolina, has been charged with attempted enticement of a minor for sexual activity.


Secretary Rubio travels to promote America First policy in Central America

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a trip across Central America and the Caribbean, visiting Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic from February 1-6.


Oklahoma City man sentenced for illegal possession of machinegun conversion devices

John Anthony Owen, a 24-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for the illegal possession of machineguns.


Rubio discusses regional cooperation with Saudi Foreign Minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in discussions with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.