News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Blackfoot man sentenced to over six years for drug distribution

Jeremy Orvil Johnson, a 37-year-old resident of Blackfoot, has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine.


Grand jury indicts doctor for false statements linked to 1989 rape case

A federal grand jury in Dayton, Ohio, has indicted Frederick Louis Tanzer on six counts related to making false statements and using false documents.


Norman man pleads guilty to producing child pornography

Yesterday, Jacob Edward Kamolz, 39, from Norman, admitted guilt in a case involving the production of child pornography.


Podcast discusses implications of recent electoral wins for small businesses

The Small Business Rundown podcast recently featured discussions with NFIB political experts Tim Goodrich and Sharon Sussin on the outcomes of the recent elections and their implications for small businesses.


Guatemalan man sentenced for illegal reentry into US

A Guatemalan man has been sentenced to over a year in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation and using another person's social security number for employment.


Schenectady woman indicted on charges related to social security fraud

Destiny Brown, a 45-year-old resident of Schenectady, New York, has been indicted on charges of Social Security fraud.


Manhattan resident admits guilt for operating Chinese secret police station

Chen Jinping, a resident of Manhattan, has pleaded guilty in a Brooklyn federal court to conspiring to act as an agent for the People's Republic of China (PRC).


Illegal cannabis operation causes extensive damage in Los Padres National Forest

Jacinto Correa Cruz, a 56-year-old Mexican national, has entered a guilty plea in federal court to charges related to the destruction of public land and illegal marijuana cultivation in Los Padres National Forest.


Gulf Cartel trafficker sentenced after major cocaine busts

A San Benito resident, Salvador Cortez-Nava, has been sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced the sentence following Cortez-Nava's guilty plea on August...


Mississippi man receives prison sentence for counterfeiting money and firearm possession

Bryan Lyndell Chapman, a 27-year-old from Mississippi, has been sentenced to three years and ten months in federal prison by Senior U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan.


Yukon man sentenced to 25 years for producing child pornography

Lynn Edward Stokes, a 46-year-old resident of Yukon, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.


FTC explores modern challenges in predatory pricing at upcoming workshop

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to hold a virtual public workshop on December 18, 2024, focusing on modern predatory pricing strategies.


Lunenburg man faces charges for possession of child sexual abuse material

A man from Lunenburg, Massachusetts, has been arrested and charged with possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).


CBP seizes over $372K in drugs at Eagle Pass Port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry have seized narcotics valued at over $372,000 in a recent enforcement action.


Netflix announces docuseries on Rafael Nadal's life

Netflix and Skydance Sports have announced a new documentary series focusing on the life and career of Spanish tennis icon Rafael Nadal.


Man pleads guilty to robbing elderly man at DC McDonald's

Aaron Herndon, 39, from Suitland, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to robbing an 87-year-old man in Northwest Washington D.C. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).


Baltimore man receives life sentence for exploiting minors

A Baltimore man, Gary Rocky Jones, has been sentenced to life in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of 16 minors.


Sacramento man sentenced for using stolen credit card numbers

Steven Raymon Waller, a 46-year-old resident of Sacramento, has been sentenced to 39 months in prison for access device fraud.


EPA awards $500K grant for job training in Richmond

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $500,000 grant to Groundwork Richmond.


IRS announces changes in reporting thresholds impacting small businesses

The IRS has announced a change in threshold reporting requirements for 2024, affecting small businesses using online platforms like eBay, PayPal, Etsy, Venmo, and CashApp.