News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


York County resident charged with producing child pornography

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced charges against Robert Haley, a 41-year-old resident of York County.


Savannah man convicted for drug trafficking and illegal weapons possession

A jury has convicted Malik Javier McKenzie, a 27-year-old resident of Savannah, on charges related to drug trafficking and illegal weapons possession.


Jasper County man sentenced to 22 years for drug trafficking in federal court

A man from Jasper County, Texas, has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison on charges related to drug trafficking activities in Newton County.


Ten charged in transnational drug and laundering operation plead guilty in Pennsylvania

Ten people have admitted guilt in a Pennsylvania federal court this week over charges linked to a transnational drug operation, announced Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Five charged in West Tennessee drug trafficking, linked to Sinaloa cartel

Five individuals in western Tennessee face federal charges following an investigation into an alleged drug trafficking operation involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana.


Donald Trump's Truth Social insights on economic, international, and security issues

Donald J. Trump shared perspectives on economic conditions, international conflicts, and national security on April 24, 2025.


Franklin County couple indicted for alleged child exploitation and drug trafficking

Sean Banks, 55, and Asheyla Barbour, 31, both from Franklin County, Pennsylvania, have been indicted by a federal grand jury.


Mississippi man pleads guilty to attempted receipt of exploitative materials

AVERY FREEL, aged 23, from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, entered a guilty plea on April 10, 2025, for attempted receipt of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors.


Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal reentry in United States

A Mexican national, Cesar Ruiz-Aguilar, has pleaded guilty to charges of illegal reentry into the United States.


Mexican national faces sentencing after guilty plea in illegal reentry case

Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced that Santiago Puente-Garcia, a 25-year-old Mexican national, has pled guilty to the charge of illegal reentry of a removed alien.


McAllen man pleads guilty to firearm possession, sentencing set for July

A McAllen man, Jaime Garcia, has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of a firearm, as announced by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Existing-home sales in U.S. decrease by 5.9% in March 2025

Existing-home sales in the United States declined by 5.9% in March, with a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million, according to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).


US advances seabed mineral resource strategy to reduce dependency on foreign suppliers

The United States government has issued an order to enhance its leadership in deep sea science, technology, and seabed mineral resources.


Investigation into unlawful contributions in American elections initiated

Federal law prohibits political contributions made in another person's name and by foreign nationals.


Lawrence man pleads guilty to $500K jewelry store robbery

A Lawrence man, Rosnel Polanco, has admitted to his role in an armed robbery of a jewelry store that occurred in December 2023.


Six indicted on 20 criminal counts related to drugs and firearms in Eastern Washington

Federal authorities have indicted six individuals in Eastern Washington, facing 20 criminal counts linked to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


Brazilian pleads guilty to unlicensed firearm dealing and conspiracy charges in Boston

A Brazilian national residing in Massachusetts has entered a guilty plea in a federal court in Boston to charges related to firearm sales without a license.


Miramar mayoral candidate pleads guilty to PPP fraud

The owner of Theophin Consulting LLC, Rudy Theophin, has pled guilty to wire fraud linked to the misuse of Covid-19 relief funds obtained through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).


35 years of Hubble: a milestone in space exploration and understanding

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, described as a remarkable achievement in American innovation and leadership in space exploration.


Make D.C. Safe Again leads to federal firearm charges against Kevin Hopkins

Kevin Hopkins, a 39-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been indicted by the U.S. District Court for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon.