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Lawrence taxi driver convicted for role in methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking

A Lawrence resident, Jose Dolores Batista, was found guilty on November 20, 2025, for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy that included methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine.


Mexican national sentenced to nearly four years for illegal firearm possession

Julio Rangel-Jimenez, a 41-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison after pleading guilty to two felony charges: Illegal Alien Unlawfully in Possession of a Firearm and Reentry of Removed Alien.


New Haven man receives over two decades in prison for drug distribution

A New Haven man, Donald Ogman, also known as “Mainey-O” and “Manny O,” has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine pills and violating the terms of his supervised release.


Southington man convicted for firearm and drug offenses after Hartford shooting

A federal jury in New Haven has convicted Eric D. Cox, 42, of Southington, on firearm and narcotics charges related to a 2020 shooting incident in Hartford.


Felon sentenced to prison for illegal gun possession while on supervised release

Kevin Hopkins, 39, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for possessing a loaded firearm while on supervised release, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.


EPA allocates $3 billion to reduce lead in US drinking water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $3 billion in new funding for states through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs to reduce lead exposure in drinking water.


Florida man ordered to pay over $300K in restitution for sex trafficking

A Lake Placid resident, Shannima Yuantrell Session, also known as “Shalamar,” has been ordered to pay $327,735 in restitution to victims of sex trafficking.


Hammond man receives eight-year sentence for drug distribution offenses

Fernando Porras Jr., a 64-year-old resident of Hammond, Indiana, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges of distributing methamphetamine and cocaine.


East Harlem man pleads guilty after fatal machine gun shooting during robbery

Faisil McCants, 18, pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing and brandishing a machine gun during an armed robbery in East Harlem that resulted in the death of a 69-year-old bystander.


Two Box Elder men arraigned on federal murder charges tied to Rocky Boy’s Reservation

Two men from Box Elder, Montana, have been arraigned on multiple charges related to the alleged murder of a man on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced that Levi Terrance Olson, 29, and Brandon Lee Weaselboy, 30,...


Pending home sales rise nearly two percent nationwide in October

Pending home sales in the United States rose by 1.9% in October compared to the previous month, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Pending Home Sales Report released on November 25, 2025.


New Hampshire woman and New York man sentenced for transporting undocumented immigrants

A New Hampshire woman and a New York man have been sentenced for their involvement in transporting individuals who entered the United States illegally.


Oklahoma City man sentenced to over three years for illegal firearm possession

Randall Joseph Williams, a 56-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm while being subject to protective orders.


Alma Avenue gang member and brother face new federal drug and gun charges

Kevin Miller, 35, of Buffalo, New York, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute and distribution of five grams or more of methamphetamine.


U.S. Attorney’s Office continues prosecutions through government shutdown

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota continued its law enforcement activities during the recent federal government shutdown, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Ron Parsons.


London man receives prison sentence for laundering COVID relief loan funds

A London, Kentucky man has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for his role in laundering money from fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief loans.


Tennessee man receives 20-year sentence for armed carjacking in Memphis

A Tennessee man, Jadakiss Johnson, 23, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following his involvement in an armed carjacking that took place in Memphis.


Wilburton woman receives 60-year sentence for second-degree murder

Tracy Ann Mannon, also known as Tracy Ann Moore and Tracy A. Carter, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for second-degree murder in Indian Country.


Two Charlotte residents charged with obstruction at ICE facility

Two Charlotte residents, William Stanley, 25, and Heather Morrow, 44, have been charged with several offenses related to obstructing the use of federal property.


ICE reports arrests targeting individuals convicted of serious crimes across multiple states

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested several individuals convicted of serious crimes, according to a statement released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).