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Troy man faces gun and drug charges in federal court

Zyjee Lind, also known as "Fredo," a 30-year-old resident of Troy, New York, was arraigned on charges related to firearms and drug offenses.


Mexican national sentenced for distributing cocaine with children present

A Mexican national residing illegally in McAllen, Texas, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute.


Brazilian man pleads guilty to illegal reentry into US

A Brazilian national, Americo Lopes-Da Silva, has entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court in Bangor for reentering the United States after deportation.


Arrests made in connection with Armenian organized crime syndicates

Law enforcement agencies in California and Florida have arrested 13 individuals linked to Armenian organized crime syndicates.


Pittsburgh-area nursing homes fined $15 million for healthcare fraud

Companies operating two nursing homes in the Pittsburgh area have been sentenced to pay over $15 million in restitution following convictions for making false statements related to health care benefits.


Franklin County couple pleads guilty to producing child pornography

A Franklin County couple has confessed to producing images and videos involving child sexual abuse material, including the abuse of a toddler.


Browning woman sentenced for assault on Blackfeet Indian Reservation

A Browning woman has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for an assault that resulted in serious bodily injury. U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced the sentencing.


Hearing examines impact of Inflation Reduction Act on energy and medicine

May 20, 2025 In Washington, Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison opened a hearing to scrutinize the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its impact on energy and medicine.


Rockford man indicted for alleged arson involving fire and explosives

A Rockford man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of arson.


Elder fraud prevention forum hosted by U.S. Attorney's Office in Florida

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida recently held a public outreach event in collaboration with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).


Trump appoints delegation for Ecuador's presidential inauguration

President Donald J. Trump has announced the appointment of a Presidential Delegation to Quito, Ecuador.


Former East Hartford resident sentenced for fentanyl trafficking

David X. Sullivan, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Eduardo Aguilar-Linares has been sentenced to 158 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.


Brockton man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution; firearms seized

A Brockton man has admitted to selling fentanyl during controlled operations.


Guthrie woman pleads guilty to embezzling over $377K from nursing home

Jessica Dawn Burton, a 53-year-old resident of Guthrie, Oklahoma, has entered a guilty plea for conspiring to commit wire fraud.


Portland man sentenced for attempted child sex crime after sting operation

A Portland, Oregon man has been sentenced to four years in prison for attempting to engage in a sexual act with a minor.


Api supports house committee's passage of budget reconciliation bill

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2025 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) has expressed approval following the House Energy and Commerce Committee's decision to advance its portion of the budget reconciliation bill.


Inflation Reduction Act's impact debated at joint subcommittee hearing

The Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, alongside the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, conducted a joint hearing to scrutinize the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its impact on energy policy...


Nation honors EMS providers during National EMS Week

Over 240 million times a year, nearly seven times every second, Americans call 911 to seek emergency medical assistance.


Business owner pleads guilty to fraud schemes involving government programs

Zaven Yeghiazaryan, a 44-year-old resident of Newtown, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges including conspiracy, health care fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.


CMS has proposed a rule to end states’ ability to exploit health care-related tax loophole

Dr. Mehmet Oz announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are partnering with states to strengthen Medicaid by aligning incentives more effectively.