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Justice Department announces FBI surge for unresolved crimes in Indian Country

The Justice Department announced an increase in FBI resources to address unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country, focusing on cases involving missing and murdered indigenous persons.

Cedar Rapids man receives two years in prison for federal firearm charge

A Cedar Rapids man, Mycal Davis, aged 40, was sentenced on April 1, 2025, to two years in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm.

Pawtucket man admits to defrauding SNAP and U.S. Treasury using stolen identities

A Pawtucket resident, Reynaldo Martinez, has admitted to defrauding federally funded benefit programs and altering U.S. Treasury checks.

Columbia man sentenced to 12 years for firearm offenses

Everette Kale Wanamaker, a 37-year-old resident of Columbia, South Carolina, has received a federal prison sentence exceeding 12 years after admitting to federal firearm offenses.

New duties imposed on Chinese low-value imports to tackle opioid crisis

The President of the United States has issued a new order that further amends duties related to low-value imports from the People's Republic of China (PRC), including Hong Kong, in an effort to address the synthetic opioid supply chain.

Restaurant industry concerns raised over new tariffs on imports

Today, the National Restaurant Association addressed the implications of new reciprocal tariffs announced by the Trump administration.

Lancaster County residents admit guilt in health care fraud conspiracy

Charles McKinley Griffin, Tika Michelle Griffin, and Kirk Nathan Evans from Lancaster County have admitted guilt in a conspiracy to commit health care fraud, according to federal authorities.

New York men sentenced for 2016 Rangeley home invasion and robbery attempt

Two New York men were sentenced for their involvement in a 2016 violent home invasion in Rangeley aimed at stealing drugs. U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen in Bangor sentenced Andre Muller, 54, to 200 months in prison, and Robert Holland, 45, to...

McAllen resident sentenced for role in firearms trafficking operation

A McAllen resident has been sentenced for her involvement in gun trafficking, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Texas woman sentenced in $2.5 million IRS fraud case

Jackie Marie Peters, a resident of Mansfield, Texas, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.

FCI Allenwood inmate sentenced to prison for possession of a weapon

Anthony Evans, a 28-year-old inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution Allenwood in Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for weapons possession.

Donald J. Trump shares messages on Truth Social on April 2, 2025

Donald J. Trump utilized Truth Social on April 2, 2025, to broadcast several posts.

Palmer man receives probation for operating unlicensed and unregistered aircraft

A Palmer resident, William Marsan, was sentenced to three years of probation and fined $10,000 for operating an aircraft without a valid license or registration, according to recent court proceedings in Anchorage, Alaska.

Armed felon indicted in federal court following Northwest D.C. traffic stop

Trevon Timothy Vines, a 30-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., faces federal charges following his indictment on a gun-related offense.

Capitol Forum hosts antitrust discussion with Chairman Ferguson

Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson will be participating in the Capitol Forum Discussion titled "Antitrust Under Trump" through a livestream event.

Maryland resident sentenced for leading West Virginia drug distribution network

Charles Edward Scott, a 31-year-old resident of Damascus, Maryland, received a 156-month prison sentence for his involvement in a narcotics operation distributing the drug “boot” in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.

Trump declares national emergency over foreign trade practices

Today, President Donald J. Trump declared a national emergency, citing foreign trade and economic practices as a threat to the United States.

Trump eliminates de minimis exemptions for imports to address opioid crisis

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to remove duty-free de minimis treatment for low-value imports from China.

Justice Department focuses FBI efforts on unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country

The Justice Department has announced a significant deployment of FBI resources to address unresolved violent crimes in Indian territories, including cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous persons.

Ashland man convicted of sexual abuse and meth distribution by federal jury

A federal jury in Billings has convicted Stephen “Mutt” John Parker, a 60-year-old Ashland resident, on charges of aggravated sexual abuse and methamphetamine distribution.

Baltimore attorney sentenced for attempted extortion targeting medical system

U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman sentenced Stephen L. Snyder, a 77-year-old attorney from Baltimore, to three years of probation with six months of home confinement.

Ronnie Rogers pleads guilty in drug trafficking case involving fentanyl and firearms

Ronnie Rogers, a 69-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has admitted guilt in a U.S. District Court for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy.

New Orleans man receives 118-month sentence for drug and firearm charges

Quindelle Addison, a 48-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced on March 26, 2025, for violations of both the Federal Gun Control Act and the Federal Controlled Substances Act.

Madison man indicted for allegedly distributing methamphetamine

A federal grand jury seated in the Western District of Wisconsin has returned an indictment in Madison.

Fourteen charged with firearm conspiracy involving belt-fed weapons in Arizona

On April 2, 2025, United States Attorney for the District of Arizona, Timothy Courchaine, announced a 20-count indictment against 14 individuals in Arizona.