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Waterbury teen sentenced to ten years for gun thefts and armed carjackings

A 19-year-old Waterbury resident, Tyssan Woods, also known as “Tigger,” was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in the theft of firearms from a Salem gun store and two armed carjackings in Stamford. U.S. District Judge...


US Department of Labor cites Jacksonville roofer for repeated fall protection violations

A Jacksonville roofing contractor has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor for multiple safety violations following two inspections earlier this year.


Marengo County man receives over 13 years for armed robbery in Dixon Mills

A Marengo County man has been sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison for the armed robbery of a Chevron gas station in Dixon Mills, Alabama.


Uintah Basin man receives over eight years in prison for fentanyl trafficking

Travis Davies, a 47-year-old resident of Vernal, Utah, has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute.


Beckley man admits guilt in fentanyl distribution conspiracy

A Beckley resident, Justin Scott Keyes, 36, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.


Jalique Wiseman sentenced to 27 years for robberies along Metropolitan Branch Trail

Jalique Wiseman, a 20-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 27 years in prison following a series of robberies along the Metropolitan Branch Trail.


Brevard County man indicted for illegal gun possession following traffic stop

A federal grand jury has indicted Tyriq Quentel Coger, 26, of Melbourne, Florida, on a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.


Maryland man sentenced to over 11 years for firearms and cocaine offenses

John Ryan Zajac, a 31-year-old resident of Parkville, Maryland, has been sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for firearms and cocaine-related offenses.


Two Utah men indicted after seizure of approximately 100,000 fentanyl pills

Two Utah residents have been indicted on federal drug charges after law enforcement officers seized about 100,000 fentanyl pills during a search in West Valley City.


Trump administration outlines efforts to boost Alaska's seafood industry

Alaska’s seafood industry is a major part of the state’s economy, producing about $6 billion in economic output and employing 48,000 people.


Brooklyn man charged with arson after fires damage church and apartments

A Brooklyn man, Bryan Oviedo, has been charged in federal court with setting fire to a church and a residential apartment building on August 20, 2025.


Cape Elizabeth man settles allegations over misuse of COVID-19 disaster loan funds

Christopher Hooper of Cape Elizabeth has agreed to pay $1,240,500 in a civil settlement following allegations that he and his company, Hooper Consulting, LLC, misused funds obtained through the COVID-19 Economic Injury and Disaster Loan (EIDL)...


Two Montanans sentenced to federal prison for methamphetamine and fentanyl conspiracy

Carson Lee Maynard, 49, of Livingston, Montana, and Amy Marie Tillman, 43, of Lewistown, Montana, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Plant City man convicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges after ordering Glock switches

A federal jury has convicted Phillip Michael Valeriani of Plant City for possessing cocaine and marijuana with the intent to distribute, as well as firearms offenses.


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on risks from foreign-made generic drugs

On September 17, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will convene a hearing to address concerns over the safety and reliability of foreign-manufactured generic drugs.


Comer urges Treasury review over alleged CCP-linked funding tied to U.S. unrest

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) are expanding their investigation into Neville Roy Singham, a U.S....


Maryland man receives 16-year sentence for fatal shooting in Southeast D.C

Keyon Slaughter, a 28-year-old resident of Waldorf, Maryland, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for the murder of Dana Bailey, Jr.


Congress reintroduces bill to address nurse and physician shortages

Bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the shortage of nurses and physicians has been reintroduced in Congress.


Huntington man admits to federal drug charges involving methamphetamine

Darrelle Davon Boynton, 40, of Huntington, has pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine.


Three Sevita Health directors resign after FTC probes board overlap with competitor

Three directors have stepped down from the board of Sevita Health following enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding violations of the Clayton Act.