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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.


CDC updates childhood immunization schedule after presidential directive

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced updates to the U.S. childhood immunization schedule following a directive from President Trump.


Littleton man indicted for allegedly filing $3 million in false tax returns

Anthony Dattilo, a 34-year-old resident of Littleton, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges related to an alleged scheme involving false tax returns.


District of Arizona files immigration charges against over 130 individuals during enforcement week

During the week of December 27, 2025, through January 2, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona charged 135 individuals with immigration-related crimes.


Fort Worth business owner pleads guilty in $4.8 million home building fraud scheme

A Fort Worth business owner has admitted to participating in a wire fraud conspiracy involving unfinished custom home projects that led to nearly $5 million in losses for local customers, according to an announcement from United States Attorney...


Wenatchee man sentenced to 17 years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

A Wenatchee man has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms.


Federal inmate recaptured in Broward after escape leads to multistate manhunt

A federal inmate who escaped from a Georgia jail was captured in Broward County, Florida, following a multi-agency law enforcement effort.


Auburn man pleads guilty to hate crime attack on King County Metro bus

A 24-year-old man from Auburn, Washington, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Seattle to a hate crime involving bodily injury and the use of a dangerous weapon.


Tampa man pleads guilty to threatening U.S. congresswoman and family

A Tampa resident has pleaded guilty to transmitting a threat to harm a member of the United States House of Representatives.