News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Man pleads guilty to child enticement charges in Florida court

Clifford Frederic Lind, age 40, has entered a guilty plea in a federal court to charges related to attempting to entice a minor and transferring obscene material to a minor.


Dunn County man sentenced to over 12 years for drug trafficking

A Dunn County man has been sentenced to 12 years and 7 months in prison for drug trafficking offenses involving fentanyl and methamphetamine.


FTC seeks public input on Chevron and Hess consent order petition

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is inviting public input regarding a petition submitted by Chevron Corporation and Hess Corporation.


Arizona man pleads guilty in child exploitation scheme targeting young boys

Donald Michael, a 47-year-old resident of Queen Creek, Arizona, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to child pornography.


Ahoskie gang member sentenced to 71 months for firearm and drug offenses

An individual from Ahoskie, identified as Nyjawaun Ezell and known by the alias "Nike," has received a prison sentence of 71 months for being involved in firearm and drug-related offenses.


Houston man admits to laundering $35 million in bank fraud scheme

A Houston man, William Mills, 62, has confessed to laundering money from a major bank fraud scheme.


CBP officers seize $90,000 in unreported currency at Eagle Pass Port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Office of Field Operations at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry recently intercepted over $90,000 during a secondary inspection.


York County man admits to filing false tax returns, omitting $13M in income

Waylon Wilcox, a 45-year-old resident of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to charges of filing false income tax returns, as declared by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.


DHS issues waiver for new border wall construction in California

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under Secretary Kristi Noem has issued the first waiver for constructing a new border wall under the current administration.


Vermont man faces charges for producing child sexual abuse materials

Matthew Isaacs, a 33-year-old from Hartford, Vermont, has been charged with producing child sexual abuse materials, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont.


Washington man sentenced to 84 months for assaulting officers

Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced that Filiberto Santana, aged 34, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for assaulting two federal officers.


Baltimore man pleads guilty to machine gun possession in federal court

Garrick Powell, a 32-year-old resident of Baltimore, has admitted guilt in federal court for possessing a machine gun.


Colombian national sentenced for major cocaine importation conspiracy

A Colombian man, Raul Orlando Torres Cubides, known as "Jose Jota," was sentenced to 178 months imprisonment for conspiring to import large quantities of cocaine into the United States.


Lieutenant General Caine confirmed as new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has extended its congratulations to Lieutenant General Dan Caine following his confirmation as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.


NFIB praises Trump administration for easing small business reporting rules

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for updating the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) interim final rule.


Cuban smuggler sentenced to prison after deadly boat journey to the US

A Cuban national has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in federal prison in Miami for her involvement in a fatal illegal smuggling operation.


Pine Bluff woman sentenced to 18 months for perjury in federal investigation

Dezstiny Collins has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for perjury.


Florida businessman sentenced to prison for $10M employment tax evasion

A Florida businessman, Paul Walczak, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for employment tax crimes, including two years of supervised release and a restitution payment of $4,381,265.76 to the United States.


Ohio man sentenced to prison for drug trafficking conspiracy

A Cleveland, Ohio resident has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for drug trafficking.


FTC seeks public input on ex-CEO's petition regarding Exxon acquisition order

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is inviting public comments on a petition regarding the Exxon Mobil Corporation’s acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources.