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Mexican national receives federal prison sentence for illegal reentry

A Mexican national has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States, according to an announcement by Eastern District of Texas Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

Atlanta man sentenced to over two decades for role in fentanyl trafficking

An Atlanta man has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas.

Mineola man receives 55-year sentence for child exploitation

A Mineola resident, Fransisco Gonzalez, also known as Kiko Gonzalez, has been sentenced to 55 years in federal prison for child exploitation violations.

James Comer comments on Robert Garcia's new role in oversight committee

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has issued a statement regarding the selection of Congressman Robert Garcia as the new Democratic Ranking Member of the Committee.

Two Tajik men charged with human smuggling into the United States

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the arrest and indictment of Bekhzod Rakhmatov, 30, from Maineville, Ohio, and Munis Khojiev, 31, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Virgin Islands resident receives prison sentence for possessing machine gun

St. Croix, VI – Shabukah Bannis, a resident of St. Croix, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for the unlawful possession of a machine gun.

Hyannis man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

A Hyannis man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for unlawful possession of firearms.

Monaca man sentenced for exploiting minors

A Monaca, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a minor and obstructing justice.

Wolf Point man pleads guilty to assault on Fort Peck Indian Reservation

A Wolf Point man has pleaded guilty to charges of assault with a dangerous weapon on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.

Ohio man sentenced to over eight years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

A Youngstown, Ohio resident has been sentenced to 106 months in federal prison for armed drug trafficking.

Pensacola man receives nine-year sentence for drug trafficking and firearm possession

Antoine Booker, Jr., a 21-year-old from Pensacola, Florida, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for drug trafficking and possession of a machinegun.

Tri-Cities man sentenced for assaulting girlfriend; receives two-year federal prison term

Yakima, Washington – A Tri-Cities man has been sentenced to federal prison for assaulting and strangling his girlfriend.

Sessions discusses USPS future in stakeholder hearing

Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks at a hearing focused on the future of the U.S. Postal Service.

Rockford man sentenced for drug trafficking and firearm charges

A Rockford man has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession.

Wyoming man sentenced for disability fraud and tax evasion

James M. Alexander, a 63-year-old resident of Gillette, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison followed by two years of supervised release for theft of government property and filing a false income tax return.

St. Louis County man pleads guilty to drug and child pornography charges

A man from St. Louis County has admitted to recording sexual activity with a 13-year-old and possessing fentanyl.

Evansville man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

James Charleston Jr., a 36-year-old resident of Evansville, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.

U.S. attorney's office renews efforts against elder abuse

In June, recognized as World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada and the FBI Las Vegas Division are renewing their commitment to safeguard older citizens from fraudulent schemes.

Mexican woman sentenced for illegal reentry into U.S

Griselda Vazquez-Duran, a 46-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to six months in prison for illegal reentry into the United States.

Armed career criminal sentenced over new robbery charges

Terry Sherwood Slade, a 55-year-old resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 188 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.

FTC issues $8.1M refunds over Care.com's deceptive practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the distribution of refunds amounting to over $8.1 million to consumers affected by misleading practices from Care.com, an online platform for child and older adult care jobs.

Houston man sentenced for leading fentanyl trafficking gang

A Houston resident, Tamarious "Poogi" Faulkner, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for his role as the leader of the Thorough Bread Family (TBF), a street gang involved in distributing fentanyl.

FTC sues companies over deceptive advertising in addiction treatment services

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated legal action against Mercury Marketing, LLC, and several other entities.

Missouri man pleads guilty in child pornography attempt

A man from Jefferson County, Missouri, has admitted to attempting to meet a 16-year-old for sexual activity.

Jimcy McGirt pleads guilty to failure to register as sex offender

Jimcy McGirt, 76, from Wewoka, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender.