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St. Bernard Parish man pleads guilty to federal drug and gun charges

A St. Bernard Parish resident has pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearms charges in New Orleans.


St. Lawrence County man receives 25-year sentence for child exploitation crimes

Jerod Schaffer, 42, of Potsdam, New York, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child and receipt and possession of child pornography.


Sioux Falls woman sentenced after guilty plea in federal officer assault

A Sioux Falls woman has been sentenced for assaulting a federal officer, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Michaela Big Eagle, 27, on August 18, 2025, after her...


Corpus Christi man pleads guilty to federal drug and firearm charges

A Corpus Christi resident has pleaded guilty to charges related to drug trafficking and firearms possession, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Arizona man indicted for alleged carfentanil trafficking into Alabama

An Arizona man has been indicted in a federal drug trafficking case involving carfentanil sent to Alabama, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona.


McLaughlin man sentenced to over 31 years for aggravated sexual abuse of child

A McLaughlin, South Dakota man has been sentenced to more than 31 years in federal prison for aggravated sexual abuse of a child. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann handed down the sentence to Kurtis Charles Cross, age 67, on August 18, 2025.


Federal inmate indicted for possessing weapon at Schuylkill facility

A federal grand jury has indicted Sheldon Mays, 25, of New Jersey, for possession of a weapon while incarcerated at the Schuylkill Federal Correctional Facility.


Two Warren men charged federally after deadly convenience store shooting

Two men from Warren, Ohio, have been arrested and charged with federal firearms violations following a shooting at a convenience store in the city on August 3.


Federal grand jury indicts man for impeding immigration officers during Pico Rivera arrest

A federal grand jury has indicted Adrian Andrew Martinez, 20, of Pico Rivera, on a charge of conspiracy to impede a federal officer.


Denver man indicted for armed carjacking and illegal machine gun possession

Federal prosecutors have charged Dhal Buk, 18, with carjacking and multiple firearm offenses following an incident in Denver’s Montbello neighborhood.


Bronx gang members plead guilty to armed carjackings on Long Island

Two members of the Bronx-based 5zzly crew, Jaquell Blackwell and Abdoul Azika, have pleaded guilty to carjacking charges at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn.


Big Timber man receives three-year sentence for methamphetamine possession

A Big Timber resident, James Karl Ellis, 38, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison and five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Justice Department reports results from joint anti-violence operations in Baton Rouge

Over recent months, law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local levels have coordinated efforts to reduce violent crime in Baton Rouge and nearby areas.


Claremore man receives 10-year sentence for sexual abuse conviction

A Claremore man has been sentenced following his conviction for sexual abuse of a minor and abusive sexual contact in Indian Country.


Donald J. Trump shares EPA administrator’s remarks and news community links on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates on August 20, 2025 via Truth Social.


Livingston man charged with impersonating FBI agent in alleged $93K bank fraud scheme

A Livingston man has appeared in federal court following charges of attempting to commit bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and impersonating a federal officer.


ICE arrests multiple criminal illegal aliens including those convicted of violent crimes

On Friday, officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested several individuals described as some of the most serious criminal illegal aliens in the country.


Indianapolis CBP seizes $4 million in counterfeit Cartier watches

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Indianapolis have seized a shipment of counterfeit luxury watches, officials said.


Brownsville CBP seizes over $572K in cocaine at Los Indios International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Los Indios International Bridge in Brownsville, Texas, seized more than $572,000 worth of cocaine on August 14.


CBP uncovers $400 million duty evasion; largest case involves network across Asia

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the discovery of more than $400 million in unpaid trade duties through investigations conducted under the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) between January 20 and August 8, 2025.