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Dominican national indicted for illegal reentry into the United States

A Dominican national residing in Methuen has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for allegedly reentering the United States illegally after deportation.


Wyoming residents sentenced for drug trafficking offenses

Jason Trimmer, a 47-year-old resident of Lander, Wyoming, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.


Hartford man pleads guilty to federal drug and gun charges

Marc H. Silverman, the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has announced that Christopher Dancy, a 35-year-old resident of Hartford, has pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearm offenses.


CCIA comments on India's draft digital personal data protection rule

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has submitted its comments to the Indian government regarding the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rule.


Cincinnati man receives decade-long sentence for drug-related crimes

Vernon Powell, a 44-year-old resident of Cincinnati, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for narcotics-related offenses.


U.S. Attorney launches strike force targeting transnational criminal organizations

The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, John J. Durham, has announced the formation of a new initiative aimed at tackling transnational criminal organizations (TCOs).


National Restaurant Association comments on new labor legislation

The National Restaurant Association has issued a statement regarding the introduction of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.


McAllen man sentenced for enticing minor using communication app

A McAllen man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Guatemalan man indicted for illegal re-entry into U.S., faces up to two years

A Guatemalan citizen has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for illegal re-entry into the United States.


A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City has indicted a Mexican national on drug trafficking charges following the seizure of fentanyl and heroin from his vehicle.


A federal grand jury has indicted Jason Goodsell, 39, formerly of Wellsville, NY, on charges related to the production and distribution of child pornography.


Checotah man convicted for illegal firearm possession by federal jury

A Checotah resident, Douglas Ray Lollis, Jr., was convicted by a federal jury for illegal firearm possession.


Correctional officer at Thomson Prison indicted for alleged sexual acts with inmates

A federal grand jury in Rockford has indicted a correctional officer from the Federal Correctional Institution in Thomson, Illinois.


AMA calls for urgent vaccinations amid rising measles cases

In light of increasing measles outbreaks, the American Medical Association (AMA) is urging the public to get vaccinated.


Clairton man sentenced for escape from reentry center

A Clairton resident has been sentenced in federal court for escaping from a residential reentry center.


Repeat gun offender sentenced for shooting at fast-food restaurant

Traquon Demonte McCalip, a 21-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 114 months in federal prison.


CISA faces deadline on election security review amid concerns over potential cuts

On February 14th, Bridget Bean, acting Executive Director of the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), announced a pause on all election security work pending an internal review.


Maryland man pleads guilty to filing false tax returns

Charles Anthony Keemer, a 64-year-old resident of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, has admitted to aiding and assisting in the preparation and filing of false tax returns.


Richard Pearson, a resident of Jamestown, New York, has pleaded guilty to charges related to drug distribution and firearm possession.


Trump calls for global cooperation on drug access

President Donald Trump, in his inaugural address, emphasized the need to tackle the chronic disease epidemic and maintain the health of America's children.