Stories by T. J. Graves on Federal Newswire


Honduran national sentenced to federal prison for repeated illegal entry into United States

A 38-year-old Honduran national, Jose Castro Orellana, has been sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for illegally entering the United States without authorization.


Peoria man sentenced to ten years for distributing ice methamphetamine

A Peoria man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.


Secretary Rubio and NATO Secretary General Rutte discuss Ukraine conflict and Arctic security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on January 9, 2026.


Seminole County man pleads guilty to assault causing serious injury on reservation

A Seminole County resident has pleaded guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury in Indian Country, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.


U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement details recent cases and acknowledges partner agencies

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) highlighted recent criminal cases involving foreign nationals—including one individual previously deported—on their Twitter account between January 8-9, 2026.


Rhode Island man receives prison sentence for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

A Rhode Island resident, Star Sirikhom, has been sentenced to two years in prison and five years of supervised release for drug-related offenses.


General contractor sentenced for evading over $3 million in federal taxes

A former general contractor in Massachusetts has been sentenced for tax evasion after concealing millions of dollars in business income from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).


Federal authorities seize websites linked to illegal gun device imports from China

Federal authorities in Boston have seized two internet domains and two cryptocurrency accounts that were allegedly used to import illegal machine gun conversion devices (MCDs) and silencers from China.


White House blocks seizure attempts on Venezuelan government oil revenue

The White House has issued a new executive order aimed at protecting Venezuelan government funds held in the United States from legal claims and judicial processes.


Denton men sentenced for methamphetamine trafficking in Eastern District of Texas

Two men from Denton, Texas, have received significant federal prison sentences for their roles in a methamphetamine trafficking operation in the Eastern District of Texas.


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.