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Former Columbus lawyer receives probation and fine for lying to FBI

A former lawyer from Columbus, Ohio, Dennis W. McNamara, was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay a $15,000 fine after being convicted of making false statements to the FBI.


Mexican national indicted for illegal reentry in Eastern District of Texas

A Mexican national residing illegally in Jacksonville, Texas, has been indicted for unlawfully returning to the United States.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal firearm charge

KENNETH JACKSON, a 33-year-old resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty on August 20, 2025, to violating the Federal Gun Control Act.


Mobile man receives over 11 years for illegal firearm possession as convicted felon

A Mobile resident, Jamar Lee Webb, 42, has been sentenced to 137 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


NFIB launches ad campaign thanking Congress for permanent small business tax deduction

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a new advertising campaign across radio, digital platforms, and billboards in several states.


Donald J. Trump shares praise from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on law enforcement impact

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates on August 21, 2025, citing remarks by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi about recent reductions in homicides due to increased law enforcement presence and referencing his own involvement as an...


Fulton County man charged with distribution of child pornography

Ryan Mowrey, a 38-year-old resident of Caroga Lake, New York, has been ordered detained following charges of distributing child pornography.


Federal grants awarded in Wisconsin to combat violent crimes against women

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin has announced nearly $4 million in federal grants aimed at combating violent crimes against women and enhancing victim services across the state.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to carjacking; sentencing set for December

Rashuad Fontenberry, 33, a former resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to carjacking before United States District Judge Brandon S. Long on August 19, 2025.


DOE grants extension for Lake Charles LNG project exports

The U.S. Department of Energy has granted Lake Charles LNG Export Company, LLC additional time to begin exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries without free trade agreements from its facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana.


Jackson man receives prison sentence for firearm possession by convicted felon

A Jackson resident, Domique Desha Mathews, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Gambian man sentenced for torture convictions under federal law

Michael Sang Correa, a 46-year-old Gambian national, has been sentenced to 67 years and six months in prison following his conviction in the District of Colorado for conspiracy to commit torture and five counts of torture.


Honduran national pleads guilty in New Orleans federal court for illegal reentry

Walter Omar Casco-Lopez, a 36-year-old Honduran national, has pleaded guilty to illegal reentry of a removed alien, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Donald J. Trump announces tariff investigation and cites CBO comments on trade policy

Former President Donald J. Trump made several posts on August 22, 2025 regarding new tariff investigations and statements about U.S. trade policy.


Jackson man pleads guilty to attempted armed robbery at local store

A Jackson man has entered a guilty plea in federal court for attempting to rob a dollar store in Jackson.


Lewiston man admits to cyberstalking in federal court

A Lewiston resident, Brent Ouellette, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to cyberstalking charges on Thursday.


Donald J. Trump highlights DC visit with federal agents and comments on city’s crime rates

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several messages on August 21, 2025, discussing his visit with federal agents and National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., while also noting a decrease in local crime rates.


Brownsville CBP seizes $297K in cocaine at Los Indios International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Los Indios International Bridge cargo lot in Brownsville, Texas, seized over $297,000 worth of alleged cocaine concealed inside a tractor trailer.


Two men face charges after alleged abduction from Oklahoma casino

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued arrest detainers for two men, Luis Miguel Dominguez-Barrios and Jose Fernando-Lux Morales, who are currently in custody in Kansas on charges related to the kidnapping and sexual assault of...


DHS criticizes lack of news coverage on crime victim stories shared through its social media

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expressed concern over the lack of media coverage on its social media posts that highlight American victims affected by crimes committed by undocumented immigrants.