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Lorain man receives ten-year sentence for methamphetamine and cocaine distribution

A Lorain resident, Tiawan Taylor, age 44, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for drug-related offenses.


Third defendant pleads guilty in betting website hacking case

Nathan Austad, also known as “Snoopy,” pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit computer intrusion in connection with a hacking scheme targeting a fantasy sports and betting website.


New York developer indicted on charges related to $8 million pandemic loan fraud

A New York City real estate developer, David Ebrahimzadeh, has been indicted on multiple federal charges for allegedly defrauding pandemic relief loan programs of more than $8 million.


Foley man sentenced to over ten years for attempted enticement and child pornography

Kaden Heard, a 31-year-old resident of Foley, Alabama, was sentenced on December 12, 2025, to over ten years in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor and possession of child pornography.


EPA mandates comprehensive inspection for LA's water safety

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will inspect nearly 100 reservoirs under an EPA order due to Safe Drinking Water Act violations.


EPA launches online resource for data center developers

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has introduced an online tool to guide data center developers on Clean Air Act compliance.


EPA awards $6 million in recycling grants to Pennsylvania governments

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has allocated over $6 million in grants to two Pennsylvania governments as part of its effort to improve recycling infrastructure nationwide.


OSHA issues seven letters clarifying workplace safety standards

The U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA has issued seven interpretative letters addressing workplace safety standards.


Ripple CEO: Institutional support of crypto will create ‘a lot of tailwind’

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, addressed Binance Blockchain Week, highlighting the impact of clearer regulations and institutional investor participation through regulated Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) on the growth of cryptocurrency.


California man sentenced for transporting meth through Indianapolis airport

Cesar Alexander Pineda-Penaloza, a 21-year-old from California, has been sentenced to 10 years and 10 months in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release.


Mexican men sentenced for illegal reentry after traffic stop near Malta

Two Mexican nationals have been sentenced to 39 days in prison each for illegally reentering the United States, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.


DHS reports over 250 arrests in New Orleans under Operation Catahoula Crunch

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported the arrest of more than 250 individuals identified as criminal illegal aliens in the New Orleans area since the start of Operation Catahoula Crunch on December 3, 2025. “For too long, the...


Everett man admits guilt to unlicensed firearm sales involving AM-15 rifles

An Everett resident has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the illegal sale of firearms, including AM-15 rifles, in Eastern Massachusetts.


Fall River woman sentenced for role in sex trafficking conspiracy involving minors

A Fall River resident has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for participating in a sex trafficking conspiracy.


Orleans Parish man sentenced to four years for New Orleans bank robbery

An Orleans Parish man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to robbing a bank in New Orleans.


CBP intercepts never-before-seen African bark beetle at Detroit airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Detroit Metropolitan Airport intercepted a bark beetle species never before detected at any U.S. port of entry, according to agency officials.


Twice-deported man charged after stabbing incident on Charlotte light rail

A federal criminal complaint has been filed in Charlotte, North Carolina, charging Oscar Gerardo Solorzano-Garcia, a 33-year-old Honduran national, with illegal reentry after removal and committing an act of violence on a mass transportation system.


Senate Judiciary Committee reviews nominations and highlights oversight efforts

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, convened an executive business meeting on December 11, 2025.


Federal grand jury indicts Ecuadorian national for illegal reentry in Maryland

A federal grand jury has indicted Vanessa Yalixa Munoz-Baque, a 31-year-old citizen of Ecuador, on charges of illegally reentering the United States after being previously removed.


Venezuelan national pleads guilty in ATM theft conspiracy in Mississippi

A Venezuelan citizen has pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal money from several ATMs in Jackson County, Mississippi.