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CBP officers intercept major meth smuggling attempt at Port of Naco
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Naco intercepted a methamphetamine smuggling attempt on February 18.
Kissimmee man receives ten-year sentence for attempted enticement of a minor
A Kissimmee man, Pooran Ramjattan, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor into sexual activity. U.S. District Judge Julie Sneed delivered the sentence following Ramjattan's guilty plea on November 21, 2024.
Connecticut firm settles with EPA over lead paint violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Dwight RE, LLC to address lead paint exposure risks in New Haven, Connecticut.
Dallas man receives over 13-year sentence for $5 million insurance fraud
A Dallas man, Jordan Ford, has been sentenced to over 13 years in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-million dollar insurance fraud scheme.
Small business leaders push for permanent tax deduction in Washington D.C
NFIB members recently attended the Small Business Deduction Summit of 2025 in Washington D.C. to advocate for making the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.
New Orleans man sentenced for false statements in PPP loan fraud
Renic Palmer, Jr., a 25-year-old resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on February 13, 2025, for making false statements to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA).
Boston man pleads guilty to leading drug trafficking operation
A Boston man has admitted guilt in a federal court in Concord for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl and cocaine in New Hampshire.
Centerville woman admits to embezzling $550K from farm cooperative
A Centerville woman, Paula Sue Leventhal, 64, has pled guilty to wire fraud charges after embezzling $550,000 from her employer.
FTC issues $19.8M refunds due to Aqua Finance's deceptive practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $19.8 million in refunds to consumers affected by deceptive sales practices of Aqua Finance, a company specializing in household water treatment funding.
EPA plans barrier wall installation at Velsicol Chemical Superfund site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to commence the installation of a barrier wall this spring at the Velsicol Chemical Superfund site in St. Louis, Michigan.
Cocaine worth $616K seized by CBP officers at Los Indios International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Los Indios International Bridge in Brownsville, Texas, have intercepted a shipment of alleged cocaine valued at approximately $616,389.
Over 160 groups urge Congress to oppose H.R. 32
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), along with over 160 organizations, has sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and other members of the House of Representatives.
Honolulu man sentenced for child exploitation involving multiple minors
Jonathan Farr, a 31-year-old resident of Honolulu, has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for child exploitation offenses.
NFIB highlights rising concerns over healthcare affordability for small businesses
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released a health care policy paper titled "Addressing the Health Insurance Affordability Crisis for Small Businesses."
Red Bluff man indicted for child exploitation charges
A federal grand jury has indicted Ricardo Gutierrez, a 27-year-old from Red Bluff, on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and distribution of visual depictions involving minors in sexually explicit conduct.
Three alleged gang members indicted for extortion-related offenses
A federal indictment was unsealed in Boston, charging three alleged members of the Gangster Disciple gang with extortion-related offenses.
Detroit man sentenced for multi-state pandemic unemployment fraud scheme
A Detroit man has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison for his involvement in a scheme that defrauded the U.S. government and several states of unemployment insurance funds during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mexican man faces charges for illegal reentry into US
A Mexican national, Cesar Ruiz-Aguilar, aged 38, has been charged with illegal reentry into the United States after being previously deported.
US and Mexico agree on joint border security efforts
General Gregory M. Guillot, the Commander of US Northern Command, and General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, Secretary of National Defense of Mexico, recently convened to discuss border security cooperation between Mexico and the United States.
Fair Oaks man sentenced for fraud in medical device sales scheme
Michael Andrew Scott, a 38-year-old resident of Fair Oaks, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for fraud related to medical device sales.
ICE arrests suspected member of Tren de Aragua in Denver
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended Ender Jose Roa Contreras, a 29-year-old Venezuelan national, in Denver on February 19.
Doctor pleads guilty to health care fraud involving unnecessary Medicare services
A Kansas City doctor has admitted to accepting significant kickbacks in exchange for ordering unnecessary health care services.
EFF launches campaign against social media censorship on abortion content
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and the Repro Uncensored coalition have launched the #StopCensoringAbortion campaign to address growing concerns about the censorship of reproductive health and abortion information on social media platforms.
New Orleans man pleads guilty to violating Commodity Exchange Act
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Michael Brian DePetrillo, 43, from New Orleans, has pled guilty to violating the Commodity Exchange Act on February 18, 2025.
Oregon man pleads guilty in swatting scheme targeting NYC Jewish hospitals
Earlier today, Domagoj Patkovic appeared in federal court in Brooklyn and pleaded guilty to charges related to making threats concerning explosives and conveying false information about explosives.