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Dubuque man receives five-year sentence for fentanyl distribution

A Dubuque resident, Justin Jawuan Members, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.


New Haven man receives over 23-year sentence for drug trafficking offenses

Willie Franco, 37, of New Haven, has been sentenced to 280 months in federal prison and ten years of supervised release for narcotics trafficking and firearm possession offenses.


Ohio doctor sentenced for role in $14 million Medicare fraud scheme

A Lorain County physician has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for his involvement in a scheme that sought to fraudulently bill Medicare for over $14.5 million.


Fayetteville woman sentenced to five years for leading multimillion-dollar student aid fraud

A Fayetteville woman, Cynthia Denise Melvin, age 60, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for orchestrating a scheme that stole over $5 million in federal student aid from community colleges across North Carolina.


Army veteran finds new role at CBP through DoW SkillBridge program

For U.S. Army veteran Jhakeil Jackson, the transition from military service to civilian employment began with participation in the Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge program.


Trump Administration highlights impact of mass deportations on housing and public safety

In the past year, the Trump Administration has carried out a series of mass deportations aimed at addressing illegal immigration and its effects on American society.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issues warnings and reports arrests in recent tweets

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted several tweets between January 13-14, 2026 regarding enforcement actions under federal law.


Buckingham man pleads guilty to drug distribution and illegal firearm possession

A Buckingham County resident has admitted guilt in federal court to charges related to drug distribution and illegal firearm possession.


Jamestown man sentenced to over three years for role in drug conspiracy

Jacob Snow, a 39-year-old resident of Jamestown, New York, has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for his involvement in a narcotics conspiracy.


Former dental assistant sentenced for tampering with fentanyl at Littleton oral surgery practice

A former surgical assistant at a Littleton oral surgery practice, Amber June Hyatt, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release.


Marianna man receives ten-year sentence for methamphetamine distribution

Lionel Mitchel Crawford, a 54-year-old resident of Marianna, Florida, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the distribution of methamphetamine.


Mesa man sentenced to five years for arson at Tesla dealership

Ian William Moses, a 35-year-old resident of Mesa, Arizona, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for setting fire to a Tesla vehicle and the Tesla dealership in Mesa.


Chicago nurse charged with distributing counterfeit Ozempic

A registered nurse has been charged in federal court in Chicago for allegedly distributing counterfeit Ozempic to three people in the city during 2023.


Boyd County man sentenced to ten years for fentanyl trafficking and firearm offenses

A Boyd County resident, Terry Gannon, 52, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fentanyl trafficking and illegal firearm possession.


Two charged with wire fraud conspiracy over fake transit services

Jael Watts, 44, of Bridgeton, New Jersey, and Luis Pino-Copete, 41, of Bogota, Colombia, have been indicted on charges related to a wire fraud conspiracy involving their non-profit company, Pearl Transit Corporation.


Previously convicted felon indicted for illegal firearm possession in Washington D.C

Rocky Lee Brown, 53, a resident of the District of Columbia with a prior felony conviction, has been indicted by a U.S. District Court grand jury on one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.


Trump directs talks on processed critical mineral imports over national security concerns

President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, directing the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to begin negotiations with trading partners regarding imports of...


Federal grand jury indicts man for vandalism at vice president's Cincinnati home

A federal grand jury has indicted William D. DeFoor, 26, on three charges related to an incident at Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati home.


Cambridge man pleads guilty to manufacturing millions of counterfeit fentanyl-laced pills

A Cambridge man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to the large-scale manufacture of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.


Presidential message commemorates anniversary of Treaty of Paris ratification

On January 14, the United States marks the anniversary of the ratification of the Treaty of Paris in 1784.