News published on Federal Newswire in December 2024

News from December 2024


Mishawaka man receives over two decades for fatal fentanyl distribution

Jarin Devon Noojin, a 26-year-old resident of Mishawaka, Indiana, has been sentenced to 286 months in prison by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco.


Springfield man sentenced for drug trafficking while on supervised release

Vanessa Roberts Avery, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Yoanni Suarez, also known as "Cuba," has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison.


Marietta resident admits guilt in child exploitation case

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that Jukobie Allen Ramsey, a 22-year-old resident of Marietta, Oklahoma, has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a child.


Little Rock man receives 18-year sentence for fentanyl distribution

Edmond Quatrell Blue, a resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.


U.S. criticizes Georgian Dream party's actions amid longstanding partnership with Georgia

The United States has reaffirmed its long-standing partnership with Georgia, a relationship that has been cultivated over 32 years.


Burlington man receives lengthy federal sentence for meth distribution

A Burlington man has been sentenced to 230 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.


South Dakota man sentenced to 15 years for firearm and drug offenses

A Sioux Falls man and Guatemalan national, Johny Fernando Diaz-Mendez, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on November 26, 2024.


U.S. expresses concern over reported interference in Romanian elections

The United States has been monitoring the presidential elections in Romania.


EPA finalizes changes to chemical review process under TSCA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized amendments to its regulations for reviewing new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).


HHS whistleblower: 'Child trafficking has evolved into an international syndicate of gangs and cartels'

Tara Rodas, a whistleblower from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has raised concerns about the misuse of the Unaccompanied Children (UC) Program at the U.S. border.


Justice Department announces new measures to reduce suicide risk in federal custody

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced a series of over 50 measures aimed at reducing the risk of suicide among adults in federal custody.


Berkeley County man sentenced to 20 years for child pornography charge

Beau Thomas Shores, a 42-year-old resident of Bunker Hill, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography.


Two men indicted for alleged investment fraud scheme targeting investors

A federal grand jury has indicted Avi Fogel, also known as Avi King, and Christos Chrestatos on charges related to an alleged investment fraud scheme.


Three charged in Indiana SIM-swapping conspiracy targeting victims nationwide

An indictment was unsealed in Oakland charging three Indiana residents with conspiracy related to a SIM-swapping operation.


Kentucky man pleads guilty to felony charge from Jan. 6 Capitol breach

A Kentucky man, Matthew Brent Carver, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to his actions during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.


DOJ allocates nearly $12M for drug treatment programs in Washington State

Nearly $12 million in funding from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is set to benefit drug treatment initiatives across Washington State.


Kalamazoo man pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl; faces up to four decades in prison

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced that Lonnie Morrow from Kalamazoo has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.


Queens man sentenced for robbing bank while on parole

Earlier today, Gerald DeRosse was sentenced to 15 years in prison for a violent bank robbery at Ridgewood Savings Bank in Queens, New York.


NFIB calls on Congress to support small businesses before year-end

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has called on Congress to address key legislative issues affecting small businesses before the year's end.


US-Ivoirian defense talks focus on combating extremism

Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Amanda Dory, engaged in discussions with Côte d'Ivoire's civilian and military leaders to explore ways to enhance the bilateral defense relationship between the United States and Côte d'Ivoire.