News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Rapid City man receives decade-long sentence for drug trafficking

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced that Jacob Denker, a resident of Rapid City, South Dakota, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in drug trafficking. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler handed...


US congratulates Thailand on National Day amid strengthened alliance

On the occasion of Thai National Day, the United States extended its congratulations to the Kingdom of Thailand.


CBP seizes aluminum products linked to forced labor by Dominican-based company

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a significant enforcement action against Kingtom Aluminio S.R.L., a Chinese-owned company operating in the Dominican Republic.


Restaurant gift cards remain popular holiday choice among all age groups

This holiday season, restaurant gift cards are emerging as a popular choice among shoppers, according to a recent survey by the National Restaurant Association.


Rapid City man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of a Rapid City man for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler sentenced Jordan Running Hawk, 21, to three years and one month in...


Connecticut real estate agent sentenced for multi-year fraud scheme

The manager of a real estate agency has been sentenced in Boston federal court for defrauding clients through a fraudulent short sale scheme involving government and bank-owned properties.


Former Illinois officer pleads guilty to assaulting handcuffed man

A former police officer from Venice, Illinois, has admitted to assaulting a handcuffed man following a police chase.


Lebanese man sentenced for role in international money laundering scheme

A Lebanese man, Andres Rached Farah, has been sentenced to 52 months in prison for his involvement in an international money laundering conspiracy.


United States supports new network for young democratic leaders

The United States has announced its support for the launch of the Community of Democracies (CoD) Youth Democracy Network (YDN).


NFIB's Chris Ferruso voices small business concerns over biomarker testing mandate

Chris Ferruso, the Ohio State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), addressed the Ohio Senate Insurance Committee this week.


Postal employee pleads guilty to mail theft in Florida

Tampa, Florida – Jesse L. Anderson, a postal employee from St. Petersburg, has admitted to theft by a postal worker, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg.


Gang member pleads guilty to multiple charges including murder

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Jerrin Pena has pled guilty to several charges, including racketeering conspiracy.


Former Long Island resident admits guilt in sports betting fraud scheme

Earlier today, Cory Zeidman pleaded guilty in a federal court in Central Islip to conspiring to commit mail and wire fraud.


FTC orders end to no-hire pacts at Guardian Service Industries

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Guardian Service Industries, Inc., a building services contractor operating in New York and New Jersey.


Michoacan man receives five-year sentence for cocaine distribution

Alejandro Lagunas Penaloza, also known as Jose Alfredo Castro Reyes, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady.


Canal Winchester man receives lengthy prison sentence for drug trafficking and fraud

Thomas O. Crowell, a 35-year-old resident of Canal Winchester, Ohio, has been sentenced to 188 months in prison for crimes related to narcotics, firearms, and financial fraud.


Madison man receives lengthy sentence for large-scale fentanyl possession

Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, has announced that Corvalis Stewart, a 37-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, received a 16-year federal prison sentence.


Chicago man receives 10-year sentence for fentanyl distribution

Tido Kirby, a 44-year-old resident of Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to 120 months in prison.


Joliet man sentenced for firearm theft from Billings pawnshop

A Joliet man has been sentenced to over six years in prison following his involvement in a burglary at a Billings pawnshop, where firearms were stolen.


Houston teacher sentenced for child pornography distribution

A Houston resident, Emilio Santiago De Los Santos, has been sentenced to 97 months in prison for distributing and possessing child pornography. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced the sentencing following De Los Santos's guilty plea on...