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A Hartford man, Ramon Luis Guzman, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to drug distribution and firearm possession.
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New Hampshire man charged with illegal firearm trafficking into Massachusetts

A man from Nashua, New Hampshire, has been arrested on charges of allegedly trafficking firearms into Massachusetts.
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Salt River man found guilty of murder and conspiracy

On March 12, 2025, a jury found Clifton Nez Hamalowa guilty of several charges including First-Degree Murder and Conspiracy to Commit Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury.
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California man sentenced for involvement in fatal fentanyl overdose

Brian Arthur Goodale, a 56-year-old resident of Lake Elsinore, California, has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Justin D. Whatcott.
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Michigan man admits guilt in drug distribution funded by fraudulent COVID-19 loan

A Michigan resident has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for his involvement in a scheme to import and distribute illegal pharmaceuticals, including opioids.
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Three men face immigration charges after ICE operation in New York

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the arrest and charging of three individuals with immigration-related offenses in Buffalo, New York.
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Billings man convicted of illegal firearm possession after felony conviction

A federal jury in Billings has convicted Joshua David Heafner, 40, of possessing a firearm as a prohibited person.
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Non-profit executive sentenced for defrauding Head Start program

Arie Rangott has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for his involvement in a scheme to defraud the federal Head Start program and obstruct a federal investigation.
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Haitian gang leader charged with hostage taking of U.S citizen

A criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia charges Johnson Andre, known as "Izo," a Haitian national and leader of the 5 Segond gang, with the alleged armed hostage-taking of a U.S. citizen in Haiti in March 2023.
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Texas man faces drug distribution charges after federal indictment

A Texas resident, Eddie Martinez, aged 44, has been indicted for possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
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Norman man receives prison sentence for Molotov cocktail attack

Today, Tim Rixt Brens, a 31-year-old resident of Norman, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for possessing an illegal Molotov cocktail.
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Federal inmate convicted of sexual assault at transfer center

A federal jury in Oklahoma City has convicted Joseph Francis Butler, a 34-year-old from Illinois, of aggravated sexual abuse at the Federal Transfer Center (FTC). U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester announced the conviction.
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New Haven gang member sentenced to over two decades for murder

Tyjon Preston, also known as "TJ," a 22-year-old resident of New Haven, has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden handed down the sentence for Preston's involvement in a violent street gang, which...
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Former real estate CEO sentenced for fraudulent manipulation of WeWork stock

Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Jonathan Moynahan Larmore has been sentenced to five years in prison.
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Ardmore man admits to illegal firearm possession after protective order violation

A resident of Ardmore, Oklahoma, has admitted to illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, according to a recent announcement by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
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West Virginia residents sentenced for roles in drug trafficking operation

Two residents of Monongalia County, West Virginia, have been sentenced for their involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
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Canton man sentenced for wire fraud conspiracy involving stolen circuit breakers

A Canton man has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in a wire fraud conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas.
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Ellington woman indicted for alleged embezzlement scheme involving fraud and tax offenses

A federal grand jury in Bridgeport has indicted Heather Murdock, 57, of Ellington, on charges of fraud and tax offenses related to an embezzlement scheme.
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Miami man admits guilt in long-term tax fraud involving Swiss accounts

A Miami resident, Dan Rotta, has admitted to conspiring with others to defraud the United States by hiding millions in undisclosed Swiss bank accounts.
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Brown Brotherhood gang members indicted for drug trafficking offenses

A federal grand jury has indicted four members of the Brown Brotherhood gang on charges related to drug and firearms trafficking.
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