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A Webbville, Kentucky man, Kenneth Ison Jr., aged 55, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison.
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Yankton man receives 22-year sentence for fentanyl distribution causing serious injury

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that U.S. District Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange has sentenced a Yankton, South Dakota man for distributing a controlled substance resulting in serious bodily injury.
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Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry in New Orleans

Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Marco Gomez-Arguello, a 36-year-old Mexican national, pled guilty to illegal re-entry of a removed alien on July 3, 2025.
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Kenner man pleads guilty to federal drug and gun charges

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Tevin Bornes, 31, from Kenner, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to violating the Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts.
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Mexican national sentenced for unlawful reentry into the United States

A Mexican national has been sentenced for unlawfully reentering the United States and possessing a stolen vehicle and drugs. U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced that Rodrigo Chacon Villegas, 36, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gregory K....
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Ten charged with attempted murder after Alvarado police officer shooting

Ten individuals have been charged in connection with the shooting of an Alvarado police officer at the Prairieland Detention Center.
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Leader gets 15-year sentence for multimillion-dollar bank fraud scheme

The leader of a multimillion-dollar bank fraud scheme has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, according to an announcement by Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
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Man sentenced for using family members in smuggling attempt

A resident of Rio Grande City, Texas, has been sentenced to federal prison for transporting an illegal alien.
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OmegaPro founders charged in $650M forex and crypto scam

An indictment has been unsealed in the District of Puerto Rico, charging two individuals for their alleged involvement in a $650 million investment scheme through OmegaPro.
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Philadelphia man sentenced to over 25 years for armed robbery spree

United States Attorney David Metcalf has announced the sentencing of Anthony Randall, also known as "Anthony McZeal," to 25 years and 19 days in prison.
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Former VA representative pleads guilty to extortion and bribery charges

A former benefits service representative with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Providence has pleaded guilty to a six-count indictment, including charges of bribery, extortion, gratuity received by a public official, and witness tampering.
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Fairbanks man receives lengthy sentence for fentanyl distribution leading to fatal overdose

A Fairbanks man, Edward Ginnis, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for distributing fentanyl, which led to a fatal overdose.
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Sioux Falls man sentenced for failure to register as sex offender

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Sioux Falls man has been sentenced for failing to register as a sex offender. U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange sentenced Adrian Fast Dog, 45, to two years and nine months in federal...
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Cedar Rapids man sentenced to over 25 years for drug conspiracy and firearms charges

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to over 25 years in federal prison for his involvement in drug distribution and firearm possession.
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New York woman pleads guilty to child exploitation offense

David X. Sullivan, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Sasha May, formerly known as Owen May, 24, from Pelham, New York, has pleaded guilty to a child exploitation offense.
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Montgomery man pleads guilty to federal charge after dry cleaner robbery

Zedekiah Sykes, a 58-year-old resident of Montgomery, Alabama, has admitted guilt in federal court for his involvement in the robbery of a dry cleaning business on March 10, 2025.
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Raleigh firefighter pleads guilty in large-scale drug trafficking scheme

A former firefighter from Raleigh and his wife have admitted guilt in a significant drug trafficking operation.
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Merced man sentenced to over 15 years for meth possession

Richard Charles Thomas Jr., a 42-year-old resident of Merced, has been sentenced to 15 years and eight months in prison.
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Mexican brothers plead guilty to illegal reentry into U.S., face sentencing

Juan Hurtado-Solano, 43, and his brother Candido Hurtado-Solano, 39, have admitted guilt in federal court for illegally reentering the United States after being removed.
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Guatemalan man sentenced for illegal reentry after multiple removals

Frizli Merari Miguel-Martinez, a 35-year-old Guatemalan national, has been sentenced to eight months in federal prison for illegal reentry after removal.
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