News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Justice Department finds violations by Memphis Police in civil rights probe

The U.S. Department of Justice has released findings from an investigation into the Memphis Police Department (MPD) and the City of Memphis, revealing violations of constitutional and federal laws.


Birmingham man sentenced for drugs and firearms after pleading guilty

A convicted felon from Birmingham has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for drug and gun-related offenses.


Illinois man receives federal sentence for firearm possession

A man from Silvis, Illinois, has been sentenced to 115 months in federal prison for firearm and ammunition possession as a felon.


New Hampshire man sentenced for stalking NHPR journalists

A New Hampshire resident has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy aimed at harassing and intimidating two journalists from New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR).


San Benito man sentenced for attempted assault on FBI agent

A 23-year-old man from San Benito, Texas, has been sentenced to federal prison for attempting to run over an FBI agent during an arrest attempt in a stolen vehicle.


Former Ohio deputy indicted on civil rights violation charges

A former deputy from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office in Ohio has been charged with civil rights violations, according to a recently unsealed indictment.


Philadelphia man sentenced to over four years for drug trafficking

Roosevelt Smith, a 27-year-old resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 58 months in prison for drug trafficking offenses.


Justice Department resolves discrimination claims with senior living provider

The Justice Department has reached a settlement with Watercrest Community Management LLC concerning allegations of immigration-related discrimination at its Myrtle Beach, South Carolina location.


Former hospital worker sentenced to over 17 years for child pornography offenses

A former employee of Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been sentenced to 210 months in prison for crimes related to child pornography.


Louisville man sentenced to ten years for drug trafficking

A Louisville man, Nathan Cole, aged 28, has been sentenced to a decade in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Thirteen arrested on drug trafficking charges in Louisiana

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown, FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Percy Giles III, and Concordia Parish Sheriff David Hedrick announced the arrest of 13 individuals on federal drug trafficking charges.


Air Force Maj. Gen. Luke C.G. Cropsey nominated for lieutenant general

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has announced a presidential nomination concerning the United States Air Force.


Salvadoran national sentenced after escaping detention to avoid deportation

A Salvadoran national, Dennis Arnoldo Zeledon Hernandez, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for obstructing an agency proceeding.


Houston contractor charged with wire fraud involving prepaid debit cards

A Houston woman has been arrested on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.


Kennewick detective honored with national award for community policing

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing.


Rapid City man sentenced for meth distribution conspiracy

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that Charles Merrival, a 32-year-old man from Rapid City, South Dakota, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison.


Podiatrist sentenced alongside recruiter for fraudulent billing scheme targeting TRICARE

A podiatrist and a patient recruiter have been sentenced for their involvement in a fraudulent scheme that billed TRICARE, the health care program for U.S. service members and their families, $8.5 million for unnecessary compounded creams.


Labor Department recovers $24K from Kentucky smoke shop over unpaid overtime

The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $24,284 in back wages and damages for 22 employees from 25 Vape & Smoke LLC, a Kentucky-based employer.


Bryan County man pleads guilty to second-degree murder

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has reported that Kyle Duffner, a 26-year-old resident of Durant, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.


Under Secretary Bass meets with Moldovan Foreign Minister Popsoi in Washington

Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs John Bass met with Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi in Washington, D.C. The meeting took place on December 4, 2024.