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McLean man receives prison sentence for luxury watch fraud involving Harrods

A McLean resident, Jaivin Raj Karnani, was sentenced in Alexandria to one year and nine months in federal prison for his involvement in a mail fraud scheme.


MS-13 clique leader among six indicted for racketeering conspiracy involving four murders

Federal authorities have unsealed a superseding indictment charging two more alleged members of the Centrales Locos Salvatruchas (CLS) clique of MS-13 in Baltimore.


Five sentenced for role in darknet opioid trafficking conspiracy spanning multiple states

Five people have been sentenced in connection with a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl and heroin, according to an announcement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.


Boston gang leader pleads guilty to racketeering charges involving drugs and attempted murder

A Boston man has pleaded guilty to several federal charges related to his leadership role in the Cameron Street gang, a group described by authorities as violent and based in the Dorchester neighborhood.


Philadelphia man sentenced for violent home invasions targeting local business community

A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for his role in two violent home invasion robberies that targeted business owners and employees.


Ledyard man pleads guilty to federal child pornography charge

A Ledyard resident, Jason Gibson, 45, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography in federal court on January 8, 2026.


White Mountain Apache police officer indicted on sex abuse charges; FBI seeks more victims

A White Mountain Apache Tribal Police officer has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse and kidnapping, according to federal authorities.


Maplewood man pleads guilty to selling illegal machine gun conversion devices

A Maplewood, Missouri resident has pleaded guilty to selling machine gun conversion devices to an undercover agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).


Fort Dodge man admits role in drug distribution conspiracy

A Fort Dodge man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine.


Maryland sees sharp drop in violent crime amid expanded law enforcement collaboration

Baltimore, Maryland – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland reported a continued decline in violent crime across the state in 2025, attributing the trend to increased cooperation among federal, state, and local agencies.


Bronx man receives 10-year sentence for trafficking semiautomatic rifles and ammunition

A Bronx resident, Hassan Hubbard, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for trafficking firearms, according to an announcement from the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton.


St. Louis County man receives over 12 years for attempted child exploitation

A former paramedic and firefighter from St. Louis County, David S. Becker, 70, has been sentenced to 151 months in prison on charges related to child sexual abuse material.


Henryetta man sentenced to 15 months for illegal firearm possession

A Henryetta man has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms.


Prior felon from Burt pleads guilty to new federal child pornography charge

Cameron Gelsomino, a 23-year-old resident of Burt, New York, has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography after a prior conviction.


Bronx man sentenced to 10 years for shooting that injured bystander

Keano Sahusilawani, also known as “Chino,” “Bhino,” and “Bhino Shots,” has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegal possession of ammunition related to a shooting incident on June 12, 2024, in the Bronx.


Own Every Dollar gang leader sentenced to 17 years for racketeering and violence

Jesus Zapata, also known as “Jeezy” and “Hendrix,” was sentenced to 17 years in prison for his leadership role in the Own Every Dollar (OED) gang.


Lufkin man sentenced to over eight years for $9 million fraud scheme

A Lufkin resident has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale fraud scheme, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Maryland man sentenced to over three years for airport car theft conspiracy

A Maryland resident has been sentenced to three years and one month in prison for participating in a scheme to steal vehicles from airport parking lots.


Port Arthur man sentenced to over 19 years for methamphetamine trafficking

A Port Arthur resident, Paris Lynn Bennette, 55, has been sentenced to 235 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Maine man sentenced to five years for illegal firearm possession

A Maine resident has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.