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Texas woman sentenced for distributing fentanyl in Rhode Island federal court

An Austin, Texas woman living in Massachusetts has been sentenced in federal court in Rhode Island for her involvement in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy.


Dulce man indicted as habitual offender for alleged violent assault

A man from Dulce, New Mexico, has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly assaulting a woman by strangulation and suffocation.


White House submits judicial and attorney nominations to Senate

James Bishop has been nominated to serve as United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina for a four-year term.


Tulsa woman sentenced for defrauding disabled Army veteran through sham marriage

A Tulsa woman has been sentenced to four years in prison for aggravated identity theft after stealing the identity of a disabled Army veteran. U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell sentenced Monica J. Thompson, 40, to 48 months imprisonment and...


Senator Ernst honors Crawford County's 3C Roofing & Construction as Small Business of the Week

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, who chairs the Senate Small Business Committee, has named 3C Roofing & Construction of Crawford County as her Small Business of the Week.


Jury convicts New Rochelle man for pandemic-related unemployment fraud

A federal jury has convicted Aly Kaba, 30, of New Rochelle, New York, on charges related to pandemic fraud and identity theft.


House Intelligence Committee leads bipartisan mission observing Honduran presidential election

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers traveled to Honduras to observe the country’s presidential election on November 30, marking the first time such a congressional delegation (CODEL) has visited Honduras for this purpose.


The Breastfeeding Shop settles $1 million false claims case over TRICARE reimbursements

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Scottie Girl, LLC, doing business as The Breastfeeding Shop in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, and its owner Patricia Gatter have agreed to pay $1 million to settle allegations of submitting false claims...


Former Memphis police officer sentenced to 38 years for civil rights violations

Patric J. Ferguson, a former officer with the Memphis Police Department, has been sentenced to 38 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the fatal shooting of a man identified as R.H. The sentencing was announced by officials...


Former police officer detained after violating pre-trial release conditions

Former Ohkay Owingeh Police Department officer Justin Aguino was taken back into custody after violating the terms of his pre-trial release.


Pojoaque man pleads guilty to child sexual abuse; faces 14-year sentence

A man from Pojoaque has admitted guilt to sexually abusing a child over several months, according to an announcement made by Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office.


Kenner man receives probation for theft of social security funds

A Kenner resident has been sentenced for theft of government funds, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Brockton woman charged with stealing nearly $1 million tax refund check

A Brockton woman has been charged with stealing a tax refund check worth nearly $1 million from the United States Treasury.


Broome County man receives 19-year sentence for multi-state drug operation

Corey Jordon Green, a 33-year-old resident of Vestal, New York, has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy that extended across the United States.


Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on supporting seniors through community during holidays

On December 3, 2025, the Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing focused on how strong community networks can support older adults during the holiday season.


Montgomery County man pleads guilty in COVID-19 relief fund fraud case

A Montgomery County resident, Willie Lee Moore, has pleaded guilty to theft of government property for his involvement in a scheme targeting funds from a COVID-19 support program.


Labor Department funds $4M for NC disaster-relief jobs after Hurricane Helene

The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated an additional $4 million to North Carolina for disaster-relief jobs and training following the impact of Hurricane Helene.


ICE Philadelphia arrests Salvadoran national with long criminal record

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of Arnoldo Antonio Prieto-Lopez, a 51-year-old Salvadoran national with a lengthy criminal record, on October 20.


Wakefield woman convicted for laundering drug proceeds through car dealership

A Wakefield resident, Christiane Fischer, 42, was found guilty of money laundering conspiracy on November 24, 2025, after a six-day jury trial in Boston. U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley has set sentencing for March 5, 2026.


Convicted felon pleads guilty in federal firearms case in northern Florida

James Wiley Kelley, Jr., a 51-year-old resident of Altha, Florida, has pleaded guilty to several federal firearm offenses, including possession of an unregistered National Firearms Act weapon, possession of a machine gun, and being a convicted...