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By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino used her Twitter account in early April to spotlight Customs and Border Protection activities at northern border crossings—including infrastructure initiatives and drug interdiction...
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
Dr. Michael Harrington and Genoverde Bioscience have agreed to a $152,500 settlement over alleged false claims involving federal research grants and PPP loans. Authorities say no admission or finding of liability occurred as part of this agreement.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced a series of recruiting events this April for several law enforcement positions. Interested candidates can register online to connect with recruiters and learn more about career opportunities within the agency.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
The Department of the Interior has announced it is beginning its transition to a Marine Minerals Administration. This change could affect federal management and oversight of marine mineral resources.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
A Hillsville man received a sentence of over twelve years for exploiting minors online after an FBI investigation revealed he paid underage girls for explicit content via Discord. Authorities say evidence included chats with multiple victims along with illicit images found on his phone.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
Christian Vega-Camacho has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after prior removal. Authorities say he used fraudulent documents while living in Iowa before fleeing custody and being apprehended again years later.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026
Mutoh America has agreed to pay $900,000 after admitting material misrepresentations in Paycheck Protection Program applications. Federal officials say this case reflects ongoing efforts against misuse of pandemic relief funds.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported several arrests over Easter weekend involving individuals convicted of violent crimes, sex offenses against children, drug trafficking, thefts, and assaults. Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said ICE remains committed to removing such offenders regardless of holidays.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 6, 2026
Joseph Nocella, Jr., U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of New York, has appointed Catherine Mirabile as Chief of the Long Island Division along with Megan Farrell as Deputy Chief for its Criminal Section. The appointments aim to strengthen leadership amid ongoing prosecutions involving public corruption, organized crime, sex trafficking cases.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
Robert E. Milholland, Jr., from Scarborough has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child sexual abuse material following an investigation involving Homeland Security Investigations and local police. He faces up to 20 years in prison with sentencing pending further review.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
Stephen L. Hochberg has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges involving tax evasion and obstruction of justice related to unreported income exceeding $1.6 million. He must also pay nearly $2.9 million in restitution.
By T. J. Graves | Apr 6, 2026
Patrick Shackelford was convicted by a federal jury for taking bribes as an officer at USP-Atlanta while helping inmates smuggle drugs using secret passageways created under cover as plumbing repairs. Sentencing is scheduled for July.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
Vivina Barnwell from Dade City has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated identity theft related to her missing son's disability benefits. Authorities say she used his social security payments after failing to report his disappearance properly.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
Customs officers in Laredo intercepted more than $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs in two recent incidents involving methamphetamine and cocaine smuggling attempts. The seizures led to arrests as authorities continue efforts against drug trafficking.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026
A former cruise ship crewmember has been sentenced to over seven years in prison after bringing child sexual abuse material into the United States through Port Canaveral. Authorities found hundreds of illegal images and videos on his phone during a border search.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026
A McMinnville man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute following an investigation by local police and federal authorities. Authorities also seized firearms and cash from his residence during their search.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
Antonio Nicks has pleaded guilty in D.C.'s Superior Court for obstructing a homicide investigation into Brittany Palmer's death. He repeatedly refused court orders requiring him to testify before a grand jury about the case.
By C. M. Ingle | Apr 6, 2026
A Montgomery woman has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison after pleading guilty to participating in a scheme involving stolen mail and bank fraud totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. The investigation led authorities to recover evidence at her residence linking her directly with the fraudulent activity.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
A Lucas County man has been sentenced to twenty years in prison for possessing hundreds of files containing child sexual abuse material. The case followed an investigation sparked by a tip from electronics store staff who discovered illegal content while repairing his computer.
By F. E. Simons | Apr 6, 2026
Simone Pérez has been named Vice President of Civil Aviation at the Aerospace Industries Association. Pérez brings extensive government experience from her previous roles at both FAA and Congress. Her leadership comes as AIA advances modernization efforts across U.S. civil aviation.
