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U.S. Secret Service appoints Robert C. Donovan as Atlanta Field Office leader

Robert C. Donovan has been named Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service's Atlanta Field Office. Donovan brings extensive experience from previous roles within federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies.


Two former NYPD officers charged with federal civil rights violations in Queens incident

Two former NYPD officers have been indicted on federal civil rights charges related to an incident in Queens in July 2024. Authorities allege they abused their positions during an encounter following a prostitution complaint call. If convicted, both men face up to ten years in prison.


St. Louis man sentenced to over 13 years for 2024 carjacking

A St. Louis man received more than 13 years in prison for carjacking a woman at gunpoint in early 2024. The case involved both local police and federal prosecutors, highlighting efforts against violent crime involving firearms.


Louisville man sentenced to 10 years for methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy

Keith Wayne Bishop of Louisville has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine across several Kentucky counties. Authorities say Bishop supplied drugs to multiple dealers and users between January and September 2023.


Thirteen members of prison-based methamphetamine ring sentenced in Georgia federal court

Thirteen people have been sentenced after being convicted for their roles in a prison-based methamphetamine distribution ring operating across north Georgia. Authorities say inmates coordinated drug sales both inside correctional facilities and through outside couriers over several years.


Ohio man pleads guilty to role in postal carrier robbery

A Cleveland man has pleaded guilty to robbing a postal carrier as part of a check fraud scheme involving stolen mail keys. Authorities say he faces up to 30 years in prison after admitting his role in altering checks and recruiting others online.


Eleven Indian nationals charged with conspiracy to commit visa fraud in Massachusetts

Federal authorities have charged eleven Indian nationals with conspiracy related to staged armed robberies aimed at securing fraudulent immigration benefits. The alleged scheme involved fake crimes so participants could apply for special visas reserved for crime victims.


New Hampshire man charged with cyberstalking in Massachusetts case

A New Hampshire man has been charged with cyberstalking after allegedly harassing a Massachusetts woman through various online platforms over several years. Authorities say he posted explicit material without consent and encouraged others to do so as well. The accused faces up to five years in prison if convicted.


Former corrections officer sentenced to over five years for child pornography possession

A former corrections officer from Mililani has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for possessing child pornography. Kenneth Kazuichi Arasato, Jr. was also ordered to pay restitution after pleading guilty last year. The case was investigated as part of Project Safe Childhood.


Former restauranteur sentenced to 30 months in prison for defrauding elderly victim

Richard Dale Radcliffe was sentenced in Seattle federal court for defrauding an elderly woman out of more than half a million dollars through wire fraud and tax crimes. Authorities say he exploited his relationship with the vulnerable widow before being caught through coordinated investigations.


Bridgeport man sentenced to five years in prison for fentanyl trafficking

Angel Echevarria of Bridgeport has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl following an investigation by local and federal authorities. The case involved multiple controlled purchases and cooperation among several law enforcement agencies.


Zuni man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in shooting death

Glendon Laate of Zuni Pueblo pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for a fatal shooting in December 2024. He faces up to 15 years in prison according to federal prosecutors.


FTC seeks public comment on proposed rulemaking for negative option marketing practices

The Federal Trade Commission is asking for public feedback on potential changes to rules governing negative option marketing practices. The agency aims to address concerns about misleading disclosures and difficult cancellations associated with these programs.


CBP reports on border wall progress, major drug seizure, and custody transfer in March 2026

CBP posted updates on its Twitter account on March 9-10, describing ongoing border wall construction near Nogales, Arizona; a major cocaine seizure in Puerto Rico; and the transfer into custody of a convicted sex offender from Mexico.


CBP AMO shares operational updates and recruitment call in March 2026 posts

CBP AMO highlighted its continuous border security operations, recent joint law enforcement actions at sea, and recruitment efforts through several posts made in early March 2026.


Attorney General Bondi presents awards for child exploitation case in Southern District of Georgia

Attorney General Pamela Bondi recognized law enforcement officers and prosecutors for their work on a major child exploitation case in Swainsboro, Georgia. The team received awards following successful indictments against five individuals involved in trafficking offenses.


California man sentenced to over five years for multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

Richard Patterson Jr., of Norco, California, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for leading a multimillion-dollar wire fraud scheme targeting more than fifteen victims. Authorities say he used false promises of high returns to solicit investments before spending the money on personal luxuries. Two co-defendants have also pleaded guilty and await sentencing.


Secretary Rubio discusses Iran attacks with Saudi foreign minister

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud about recent attacks by Iran. The officials discussed reinforcing Saudi Arabia's defense against ongoing aggression targeting civilians.


CBP officers seize 214 pounds of cocaine concealed under a cargo vessel in San Juan

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over 200 pounds of cocaine hidden under a cargo ship arriving in San Juan from the Dominican Republic. The discovery was made using underwater drone technology during a routine inspection.


St. Louis man sentenced to 200 months for repeated gun and drug offenses

Irven L. White received a sentence of over sixteen years after being caught twice with guns and drugs on the same St. Louis block. The case underscores law enforcement's focus on repeat offenders involved in violent crime.