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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.


CBP seizes weapons and magazines during outbound inspection at Del Rio Port

CBP officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry in Texas seized nine weapons and 15 magazines during outbound operations, according to a statement released by the agency.


Ice announces arrests of criminal noncitizens across multiple states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of several individuals described as pedophiles, sex offenders, and violent criminals in various American communities.


ICE lodges detainer after Lebanese national arrested for aggravated kidnapping in Texas

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed an arrest detainer on Sameh Mohamad Chami, a Lebanese national who is accused of aggravated kidnapping after allegedly sexually assaulting a passenger while working as an Uber driver.


ICE arrests suspect in fatal Wisconsin crash involving two teens

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Noelia Saray Martinez-Avila, a Honduran national, in connection with a fatal car crash that killed two teenagers in Dane County, Wisconsin.


CBP deploys enhanced passenger processing technology at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the full deployment of Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) technology at Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Tom Bradley International Terminal and Terminal 7.


CBP detains man accused of assaulting officers during inspection at Del Rio bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio International Bridge in Texas detained a 26-year-old U.S. citizen on August 8 after he allegedly assaulted and resisted officers during an inspection.


CBP Detroit Field Office announces annual Trade Day event open to public

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Field Operations is set to hold its 14th annual Trade Day event in Detroit on August 20.