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Honduran national charged with assaulting officer at New York's Federal Plaza

The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, along with Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs for the Department of Homeland Security, announced charges against Joel Antonio Alonzo.


Rochester woman sentenced for involvement in swatting incident

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Dawnn Marie Walters, a resident of Rochester, New York, has been sentenced to one year probation, including six months of home detention.


U.S. Attorney Timothy M. O'Shea retires after decades-long career

After 34 years of service, U.S. Attorney Timothy M. O’Shea has announced his retirement from the Department of Justice. Mr. O’Shea began his career with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin as an intern in January 1991...


Bagdad man sentenced for targeting Air Force jets with laser pointer

Glenwood Arthur Bringle, a 56-year-old resident of Bagdad, Arizona, has been sentenced to nine days in prison and three years of supervised release.


Mexican national sentenced for role in Hartford drug trafficking ring

Hugo Ivan Ramirez-Bellozo, a 35-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his involvement in a fentanyl trafficking operation based in Hartford. U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny handed down the...


Georgia man sentenced to 35 years for armed fentanyl trafficking

A Georgia man has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for armed fentanyl trafficking.


Georgia man convicted for blowing up ATM with pipe bomb

Abdurrahim Jalal has been found guilty of using explosives to destroy a bank ATM and possessing illegal explosive devices. U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg emphasized the severity of such crimes, stating, “Criminals who use dangerous explosives...


Syracuse man sentenced for drug conspiracy involving over 5 kilograms of cocaine

Juan Correa, Jr., a 31-year-old resident of Syracuse, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his involvement in money laundering and a drug conspiracy.


Operation Shock Collar leads to arrests of gang members in Fresno County

On June 26, 2025, a coordinated law enforcement operation led to the arrest of 89 individuals linked to criminal street gangs in Fresno County, California.


Honduran national faces charges for unlawful reentry into the United States

A Honduran national, Ever Calderon Ramirez, was arrested for unlawful reentry into the United States after two prior deportations, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.


Rapid City man indicted on multiple child pornography charges

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a federal grand jury has indicted Hayden Sengua, a 25-year-old man from Rapid City, South Dakota, on charges related to child pornography.


Chicago man convicted for supporting ISIS through social media

A Chicago resident has been convicted in federal court for conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).


Brazilian national indicted for illegal reentry into United States

A Brazilian national residing unlawfully in Milford has been indicted by a federal grand jury for reentering the United States illegally after deportation.


Federal charges filed against members of alleged interstate car theft ring

Federal authorities have charged 23 individuals in connection with an interstate car theft ring, according to Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.


Mother-son duo pleads guilty to methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

Kanethia Tremeka Steele, 51, from Tampa, Florida, has admitted guilt in a case involving conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


House committee requests testimony from former Biden aides in cognitive decline probe

As part of an ongoing investigation into President Joe Biden's mental health and the legitimacy of certain executive actions, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has requested testimony from several former White...


New York man pleads guilty to child exploitation charge

A New York resident has admitted guilt in a federal court regarding charges of child sexual exploitation, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Transportation Department launches digital system for commercial driver licensing

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced the implementation of a new digital system aimed at improving the safety and integrity of the commercial driver licensing process.


Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2025 celebrated by U.S. Transportation Secretary

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy addressed the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's Class of 2025 during a formal ceremony attended by over 3,000 friends and family members.


Vice Admiral Nunan and Rear Admiral Wulf depart from USMMA leadership

Vice Admiral Joanna M. Nunan and Rear Admiral David M. Wulf have announced their departures from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), ending their tenure focused on enhancing the midshipman experience at Kings Point.