News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Dorado Nutrition recalls spermidine supplement due to undeclared wheat allergen

Supplement Manufacturing Partners, Inc. has announced a recall of the Dorado Nutrition brand Spermidine Maximum Strength 10mg vegetable capsules due to an undeclared wheat allergen.


Citrus Heights man admits to $1 million unemployment fraud scheme

Deshawn Oshaea Campbell, 36, from Citrus Heights, has admitted guilt to charges of mail fraud and being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith.


Tulsa man charged with operating illegal dog fighting camp

A Tulsa man, Julius Deane Griffin, was charged on April 24, 2025, for operating an illegal dog fighting camp.


Annual report shows steady decline in cancer deaths amid pandemic

Overall death rates from cancer have seen a consistent decline among both men and women from 2001 through 2022.


Preschool teacher sentenced to 30 years for child pornography production

A former preschool teacher from Abilene, Mark Penfield Eichorn, has received a 30-year federal prison sentence for producing child pornography.


Boston man faces federal charges for receipt of child pornography

A man in Boston, identified as Cess Frazier, aged 32, has been charged with receipt of child pornography following his arrest at his residence.


Mississippi man pleads guilty to illegal possession of machine guns

James Harris, a 33-year-old resident of Mississippi, entered a guilty plea on April 23, 2025, before United States District Judge Sarah S. Vance for possessing machine guns.


Tacoma man faces charges for damaging energy facilities in Washington and Oregon

A federal grand jury recently indicted Zachary Rosenthal, a former Tacoma resident, on charges of conspiracy to destroy energy facilities and multiple counts of destruction or attempted destruction of energy facilities.


Nashville felon receives five-year sentence for gun possession after bus station shooting

Shawn Terry Demont Newby, a 44-year-old resident of Nashville, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison.


Trump signs Executive Order to bolster federal service probationary periods

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at reinforcing probationary periods within the federal service.


Bridgehampton man charged with immigration fraud related to Rwandan genocide involvement

Earlier today in Central Islip, New York, an indictment was unsealed against Faustin Nsabumukunzi, who faces charges of visa fraud and attempted naturalization fraud.


Belgrade felon sentenced to 10 years for methamphetamine and firearm possession

A convicted felon from Belgrade was sentenced to 121 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for drug and weapon charges, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme announced.


DEA's Drug Take Back Day to take place in West Virginia

Law enforcement across the Northern District of West Virginia is set to participate in the DEA's Drug Take Back Day scheduled for Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Acting U.S. Attorney Randolph J. Bernard is urging residents to utilize...


Federal indictment for Guatemalan citizen on illegal reentry charges in Boston

A Guatemalan national, Mario Lopez, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.


Investment group operator pleads guilty to fraud and money laundering

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has reported that Justin C. Murphy, aged 50 and a resident of Stamford, entered a guilty plea to charges related to an investment fraud scheme.


Hardin man receives three-year prison sentence for promoting prostitution with a minor

A Hardin resident, William Serges Joseph, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.


Former medical practice owner sentenced to 42 months for fraud and money laundering

A former owner of several pain management clinics in Pennsylvania has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison.


Lackawanna County man sentenced for drug trafficking

Corey Wylam, 34, from Scranton, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to a drug-related offense.


Ecuadorian national sentenced to 30 years for child pornography production

On April 23, 2025, Alvaro Andres Valarezo Sandoval, a 35-year-old Ecuadorian national residing in Miami, Florida, was sentenced to 30 years in prison.


Harrisville man pleads guilty to possessing child pornography while on supervised release

A Harrisville man has admitted guilt in federal court to charges of possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack announced.