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Federal correctional officer arrested for bribery and smuggling tobacco into prison

A federal correctional officer has been arrested on charges of bribery and introducing contraband into a prison, according to Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney.


Supreme Court decision aligns with small businesses on water quality standards

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed approval following the Supreme Court's decision in the case of City and County of San Francisco, California v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).


Indianapolis man sentenced to nine years for illegal firearm possession

Brandon Lee, a 35-year-old resident of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.


Mexican national charged with child sex offenses after federal arrest

Federal agents have arrested Giovanni Falcon, a 40-year-old Mexican national from University City, on charges related to illegal sexual activity with a minor.


Man dies from hyperthermia near Deming; CBP reviews incident

On September 25, 2024, Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) from the Deming Station responded to a sensor activation and discovered a group of individuals illegally present in the United States.


Kanawha County man sentenced for meth distribution

Jonathan Fitzpatrick, a 33-year-old resident of Pratt, West Virginia, has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine.


Honduran national charged with possession of fake green card and illegal re-entry

An investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has resulted in charges against Mario Antonio Mejia-Calderon, a 34-year-old Honduran national.


Edward Rollie, a 49-year-old resident of Niagara Falls, NY, has entered a guilty plea to charges related to drug distribution and firearm possession.


A Chinese national, Jiaan Cao, has been indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.


Patrick Civitello, a 19-year-old from Schenectady, New York, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for assaulting a 15-year-old boy.


Attorney General Pamela Bondi has appointed John A. Sarcone III as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York.


Dominican national admits role in conspiracy to traffic cocaine into U.S

Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney has announced that Elyn Carpio-Pena, a 47-year-old from the Dominican Republic, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to import cocaine into the United States.


Federal grand jury indicts multiple defendants on immigration-related charges

A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Alabama has indicted 12 individuals for illegal reentry after deportation and three others for being an alien in possession of a firearm.


Florida man admits guilt in federal firearm offense

Marcas Cory Anglin, a 30-year-old resident of Tampa, Florida, has entered a guilty plea for the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.


A federal grand jury has indicted Quentin L. Yancey, also known as Q, a 38-year-old resident of Rochester, New York, for his involvement in a narcotics conspiracy.


Mexican national charged with cocaine smuggling at Texas border

A Mexican national has been indicted for attempting to smuggle cocaine into the United States, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


NFIB supports new act to aid independent auto repair shops

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed its support for the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act, a legislative proposal introduced by Representative Neal Dunn.


FTC secures initial win against Seek Capital in finance scheme case

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has achieved an initial victory in its legal battle against Seek Capital and its founder and CEO, Roy Ferman.


Proposal aims to address highway trust fund shortfall caused by electric vehicles

The debate over infrastructure funding has highlighted a pressing issue: the decline in highway revenues due to the rise of electric vehicles (EVs).


Wyoming County ambulance owner sentenced for tax crimes

Christopher J. Smyth, a 49-year-old resident of Pineville, has been sentenced to three years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for tax-related offenses.