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Lincoln County man receives prison sentence for federal gun crime

Jason L. Norman, a 42-year-old resident of Ranger, West Virginia, has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison followed by three years of supervised release.


Michigan woman receives nearly five-year sentence for fentanyl distribution

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Michigan woman has been sentenced for her role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed down the sentence on January 27, 2025.


Costa Rican national sentenced for illegal firearm possession in Louisiana

United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Milton Rayo Castillo, a 26-year-old native of Costa Rica, for illegal firearm possession.


Luchese crime family members plead guilty to racketeering and illegal gambling

In recent weeks, five individuals associated with the Luchese crime family have pleaded guilty to various charges, including racketeering, money laundering, and illegal gambling.


New Jersey man sentenced for Hudson River boat tragedy causing two deaths

Danielle R. Sassoon, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Richard Cruz has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.


Seattle woman sentenced for assaulting flight attendant on Phoenix-bound flight

Aliyah Robyn Stalder, a 24-year-old resident of Seattle, Washington, has been sentenced to three years of probation following an incident on a flight from Seattle to Phoenix.


Pinellas County man charged with attempting to entice a minor for sex

A man from St. Petersburg, Florida, has been indicted on charges of attempting to entice a minor into sexual activity.


EPA honors Maine facility and educator for excellence in wastewater management

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's New England Office has acknowledged a Maine wastewater facility and an individual for their dedication to enhancing water quality.


National Association unveils Season 5 of "First-Time Buyer" on Hulu

The National Association of REALTORS has announced the release of the fifth season of its docuseries "First-Time Buyer," now available on Hulu.


New York man sentenced to five years for firearm possession linked to drug trafficking

Gabriel Figueroa, a 29-year-old New York resident, has been sentenced to five years in prison for possessing a firearm in connection with drug trafficking.


California man convicted for selling fake Charles Loloma jewelry

A federal jury in New Mexico has convicted Robert Haack of wire fraud, mail fraud, and violations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to bank robbery

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Clement Leach, a 54-year-old resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to bank robbery.


Mexican national sentenced to five years for methamphetamine trafficking

Jose Luis Ramos, a 56-year-old from Michoacan, Mexico, has been sentenced to five years in prison.


Tennessee man charged with federal firearms violation after protest incident

Elijah Millar, a 19-year-old resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm following an incident at a "No Kings" protest in Nashville.


Browning man sentenced for assault on Blackfeet Indian Reservation

A Browning man has been sentenced to three years and two months in prison for assaulting a woman on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.


Brockton man receives decade-long sentence for fentanyl and firearms offenses

A Brockton man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug and firearms offenses.


Aviation accident prompts review of FAA hiring practices

On January 29, 2025, a collision occurred between a commercial aircraft and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.


EPA awards Vermont entities for excellence in wastewater treatment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office has awarded two 2024 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to a Vermont wastewater facility and an individual, acknowledging their dedication to enhancing water quality.


Raleigh County man sentenced for distributing fentanyl

Anthony Darnell Deberry, a 40-year-old resident of Beckley, has been sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for distributing fentanyl.


Law enforcement disrupts contraband operation at Cibola County Correctional Center

Federal law enforcement officials have arrested two men in Albuquerque following the execution of search warrants that revealed a large collection of weapons, drugs, and evidence linked to a drug trafficking operation associated with the Cibola...