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St. Tammany man receives 17-month sentence for threatening federal employee

A resident of Lacombe, Louisiana, John Joseph Keiper Jr., was sentenced on March 18, 2025, for threatening a federal employee.


FTC chairman appoints new deputy directors for competition and consumer protection

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed Taylor C. Hoogendoorn as Deputy Director of the Bureau of Competition and Katherine White as Deputy Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection.


Two members convicted in violent Philadelphia drug trafficking case

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the conviction of Kelvin Jimenez, known as "Nip," and Dominique Parker, known as "Dom," both from Philadelphia.


Lewiston man pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material charges

A Lewiston man appeared in U.S. District Court in Portland, pleading guilty to charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material.


Washington man indicted on charges stemming from November stabbing incident

Maurice Felder, a 53-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been indicted on multiple charges related to a stabbing incident that occurred on November 10, 2024.


Martinez-Chagala sentenced for illegal reentry into the United States, faces deportation

Bernaldo Martinez-Chagala, a 40-year-old, was arrested by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office on January 29, 2025, for a traffic violation.


Donald J. Trump's recent Truth Social activity

Former President Donald J. Trump made several posts on his Truth Social account on March 26, 2025.


Houtzdale man sentenced for attempted enticement of minor

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced the sentencing of Walter Sitosky, a 67-year-old resident of Houtzdale, Pennsylvania.


Pittsburgh man sentenced for trafficking fentanyl, heroin

A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to 102 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for federal drug trafficking violations.


Florida man pleads guilty to $2.3M COVID-19 unemployment benefits fraud

David Godin, a 34-year-old from Miami, Florida, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.


Frankfort-based company settles over improper Paycheck Protection Program loan

Topy America, Inc., a steel wheel manufacturer based in Frankfort, Kentucky, has agreed to pay the United States $3,840,188.19 to resolve allegations of improperly obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan from the U.S. Small Business...


Rochester man pleads guilty to child pornography possession and cyberstalking

Casey Medina, a 33-year-old resident of Rochester, NY, has entered a guilty plea to charges of possession of child pornography and cyberstalking.


Utah man indicted for alleged attempted bank robbery

A Utah man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City for an alleged attempted bank robbery.


Choppa City Crew members receive long sentences for Brinks armored car robberies

William Brock and Anthony Antwon McNair, Jr., both from Washington, D.C., have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in a series of armed robberies targeting Brink’s armored cars.


Trump imposes 25% tariff on auto imports citing national security concerns

President Donald J. Trump has announced a significant trade measure by signing a proclamation to impose a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts.


Albany resident guilty of fentanyl distribution and firearm possession

Henassy McConico, a 27-year-old resident of Albany, has entered a guilty plea for charges related to drug distribution and illegal possession of a firearm.


Community Options settles fraud claims over improper Medicaid billing

The United States has reached a settlement with Community Options, Inc. (COI) and Community Options New York, Inc. (CONY), resolving allegations of fraudulent billing practices under the False Claims Act.


Cartel leader sentenced to life for trafficking and conspiracy in Texas

A 41-year-old Mexican citizen, Noe Gonzalez-Martinez, has been sentenced to life in prison plus 60 months after being convicted of multiple charges, including conspiracy to murder and trafficking.


Pittsburgh man sentenced for firearm possession as convicted felon

A Pittsburgh resident has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison for firearm possession and attempting to prevent the seizure of firearms, followed by three years of supervised release.


Mexican national faces drug and gun charges in Salt Lake County

A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City has indicted a Mexican national living in Salt Lake County, Utah, on charges related to drugs and firearms.