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Two individuals indicted for robbery-related charges against postal carriers

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has announced that Brisa Sierra-Silva, 25, and Christopher Johnson, 35, have been indicted in connection with two incidents involving postal carriers on March 4, 2024.


Memphis man receives over three-year sentence for possessing Glock switch

A Memphis man, Kalen Thompson, has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for possessing a machine gun.


Spokane appoints special assistant US attorney for drug trafficking cases

Spokane, Washington – The United States Attorney’s Office and the City of Spokane have announced the appointment of Annika Tangvald as a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) for the Eastern District of Washington.


Venezuelan man in Ohio charged with illegal gun possession and fraud

A Venezuelan national residing in Perrysburg, Ohio, has been charged with multiple offenses related to firearm possession and false statements.


Treasury provides sanctions relief for Syrian commercial bank

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced immediate sanctions relief for Syria, specifically targeting financial institutions in relation to the Commercial Bank of Syria.


Claremore man convicted of sexual abuse charges involving minors

A federal jury in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has convicted Ryan Duke Haight, 45, of sexually abusing a minor and engaging in abusive sexual contact with two minors in Indian Country.


Onondaga County man charged with receiving child pornography

Kurt Dobler, a 31-year-old resident of Onondaga County, appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Mitchell J. Katz on charges related to the receipt of child pornography.


Trump signs order for advanced nuclear reactor deployment for national security

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order to accelerate the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies, aiming to enhance national security by powering artificial intelligence computing infrastructure and other national security...


Rome man sentenced for sex offender registry violations

John F. Reap, a 58-year-old resident of Rome, New York, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for failing to update his sex offender registration and for filing false reports with the United States Probation Office.


Washington D.C.'s Aaron Brown receives prison term for role in fatal shooting

Aaron Brown, a 29-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for assault with intent to kill while armed.


Phoenix woman receives over eight years for drug trafficking and fraud

Betty Nora Anderson, a 65-year-old resident of Phoenix, has been sentenced to 100 months in prison by United States District Judge Rosemary Márquez.


U.S. recovers $2.5 million cryptocurrency linked to fraudulent schemes

The United States has successfully recovered approximately $2.5 million in virtual currency involved in fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes, as ordered by U.S. District Court Judge Amir H. Ali.


Former correctional officer sentenced for bribery and drug scheme

Angela Crosland, a former correctional officer at the Federal Correctional Institution Williamsburg in Salters, South Carolina, has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison.


Canadian citizen convicted for pandemic-related unemployment insurance fraud

Joseph Osei, also known as "Kynjo," a 30-year-old Canadian citizen formerly residing in Albany, was found guilty by a jury of multiple fraud charges.


Kenosha man indicted for child pornography distribution

On May 13, 2025, a federal grand jury indicted Randy Smith of Kenosha, Wisconsin, on two counts of distributing child pornography.


Trump orders reform in US nuclear reactor testing process

The United States government is taking steps to reform the process of nuclear reactor testing under the Department of Energy (DOE).


US government pushes for advanced nuclear reactor deployment

The United States has issued an order to expedite the deployment of advanced nuclear reactor technologies, emphasizing their role in national security.


Joseph Ronald Trenkle charged with CARES Act loan fraud

Joseph Ronald Trenkle, 54, has been charged with wire fraud and money laundering in connection to alleged CARES Act loan fraud.


Colombian national charged with fraudulently obtaining SSA and Medicaid benefits

A Colombian national residing illegally in Houston has been charged with theft of government funds, false representation as a U.S. citizen, and aggravated identity theft, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Corpus Christi man pleads guilty to enticing minor; sentencing set for August

A Corpus Christi resident has pleaded guilty to enticing a minor, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.