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Turkish man arrested for alleged sale of counterfeit goods at Ohio mall

A Turkish national, Emre Teski, was arrested by federal agents in Dayton, Ohio, for allegedly trafficking counterfeit goods at kiosks in a local mall.


U.S. officials urged to act against China's unlawful trade practices

Today, a letter from Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has been sent to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and...


Bristol man sentenced for role in multistate vehicle theft scheme

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced the sentencing of Ryan Testa, 48, from Bristol.


Illegal immigrant charged with assaulting federal agent during arrest

Michel Manuel Garcia Rojas, a 38-year-old Nicaraguan citizen residing in Albany, New York, faces charges of resisting, impeding, and assaulting a federal officer.


Pittsburgh man sentenced for large-scale drug trafficking and firearm offenses

A Pittsburgh resident, Dante Webb, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations.


Woman admits role in fatal cross-border smuggling operation

A woman from Hogansburg, New York, Janet Terrance, has admitted guilt in a smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of a family of four.


Manchester man admits role in USPS cocaine trafficking conspiracy

A Manchester resident has admitted guilt in a federal court in Concord for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine to New Hampshire via the United States Postal Service.


FTC sues GTCR over planned acquisition of Surmodics

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated legal action to prevent GTCR BC Holdings, LLC from acquiring Surmodics, Inc. The FTC claims the merger would consolidate over half of the market for outsourced hydrophilic coatings, which are...


Washington woman charged with evading $930K in taxes for marijuana dispensary

Jennifer Brunenkant, a 68-year-old resident of Washington, DC, faces charges in a 19-count indictment related to tax evasion and failure to pay federal income and employment taxes.


Puerto Rico man pleads guilty in USPS cocaine trafficking conspiracy

A Puerto Rico resident has entered a guilty plea in federal court in Concord for his involvement in a conspiracy to traffic cocaine to New Hampshire using the United States Postal Service.


Investment advisor charged with fraud over fake business opportunities

A suburban Chicago investment advisor, Ralph Rogers III, also known as "Tres Rogers," has been indicted on federal fraud charges.


Former MPD officer admits guilt in COVID loan fraud case

Kalynn Fields, a former patrol officer with the Metropolitan Police Department, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in U.S. District Court.


Decatur man sentenced to over five years for child pornography possession

A Decatur, Illinois man, Brian R. Lewis, 46, has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for possessing child pornography.


A New Hampshire man, Christopher Hagan, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland for his involvement in conspiring to transport and sell stolen government property.


Trump signs order for strategic bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile.


Trump names delegation for Special Olympics World Winter Games opening ceremony

President Donald J. Trump has announced the formation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy.


Allston man faces drug trafficking charges for alleged meth sales

An Allston resident, Peter Schiepers, 32, has been arrested and charged with methamphetamine trafficking.


Medical billing company owner sentenced for health care fraud

Scott Newcombe, a 41-year-old resident of Plattsburgh, New York, has been sentenced to one year of probation and ordered to pay $34,583.21 in restitution for committing health care fraud.


Henryetta man sentenced to prison for meth distribution

Damon Lee West, a 45-year-old resident of Henryetta, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine.


Naugatuck man pleads guilty to possessing child sex abuse material

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Travis Tilley, 41, from Naugatuck, has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.