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New York man sentenced to 18 years for methamphetamine distribution

Brian Ellis Jones from Freeport, New York has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.


Rhode Island mortgage broker sentenced for Ponzi scheme and fraud activities

A Rhode Island mortgage broker engaged in fraudulent activities involving Ponzi schemes and the misuse of COVID-19 pandemic-related SBA loans has been sentenced to federal prison.


President's executive order aims to restore traditional narratives in American history

The President of the United States has issued an executive order focusing on restoring what is described as "truth and sanity" to American history.


Manchester man admits role in fentanyl, cocaine trafficking operation

A Manchester resident, Luis Maldonado, 50, has admitted to his participation in a drug trafficking organization based in Massachusetts.


McAllen man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution charge

A resident of McAllen, Texas, has pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Ohio man sentenced to 29 years for meth trafficking in Akron

Joshua Fortson, a 37-year-old man from Akron, Ohio, has been sentenced to 29 years in prison. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Sara Lioi presided over the case, where a federal jury found Fortson guilty on charges including distribution of...


Valdosta man sentenced to 33 years for producing child abuse material and assault

A Valdosta man, Laronce Howell, has been sentenced to 33 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material and assaulting a federal officer.


Pam Bondi highlights Trump measures to ensure national safety

Donald J. Trump's recent Truth Social posts on March 27, 2025, highlight statements from key figures like Pam Bondi and Kash Patel on national security measures.


Whiteville man sentenced to 23 years for drug trafficking and weapons charges

A Whiteville man has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for drug trafficking.


Fifteen individuals charged for allegedly defrauding federal aid programs with falsified documents

Fourteen Texans and one woman from Louisiana face federal charges in connection with schemes to defraud government aid programs, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Manchester woman admits to false statement in firearm purchase

A resident of Manchester, Stacyann M. Haylett, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Sarala V. Nagala in Hartford to making a false statement during the purchase of firearms.


Lexington woman sentenced for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

Mikayla Daleness, a 26-year-old resident of Lexington, Nebraska, received a 78-month prison sentence for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.


Maryland man faces federal charges for passport fraud and identity theft

A man from Gwynn Oak, Maryland, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges including passport fraud, aggravated identity theft, false statements, and false representation of a social security number.


Utah property manager pleads guilty to defrauding more than $2.1 million

A Cedar City property manager has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and bank fraud, admitting to the embezzlement of funds from various homeowners associations, property owners, and tenants, as well as presenting fraudulent cashier’s checks at Las...


Hampden man sentenced to 10 years for child pornography possession

A Hampden man has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor for possessing child pornography involving a minor.


Boston councilor agrees to plead guilty in federal corruption case

Tania Fernandes Anderson, a Boston City Councilor, has agreed to plead guilty to federal public corruption charges in connection with an alleged kickback scheme.


Three charged in connection with drug operations at two Antioch nightclubs

Rimon Salim, Antuan Rhodes, and Jorge Luis are facing charges for their roles in alleged drug-related crimes at two nightclubs in Antioch, Tennessee.


Trenton man receives 168-month sentence for assaulting federal agent and related charges

A Trenton man was sentenced to 168 months in prison following his guilty plea to charges of assaulting a federal agent with a deadly weapon, armed robbery, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.


Clearfield resident sentenced to over six years for meth distribution

A Clearfield, Pennsylvania resident has been sentenced to 80 months in federal prison followed by six years of supervised release due to his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking.


Ohio man convicted of drug trafficking and firearm possession

A Cincinnati man has been found guilty of charges related to cocaine trafficking and illegal firearm possession.