News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Sixteen arrested for federal meth conspiracy in East Texas

A federal indictment in the Eastern District of Texas has led to the arrest of 16 individuals accused of various violations related to a widespread methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin Jr.


Trump opens Pacific Remote Islands for commercial fishing

In a new proclamation, President Donald J. Trump has announced a significant revision to the management of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (PRIMNM).


Independence man sentenced to 84 months for child pornography offenses

An Independence, Kentucky resident, Ralph Britton, aged 55, received a prison sentence of 84 months for transporting child pornography across state lines using a computer or cell phone.


16 individuals charged in San Diego County drug trafficking bust

Federal authorities have charged 16 individuals across San Diego County in connection with a drug trafficking network distributing large amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin.


Philadelphia man sentenced for arson with incendiary device

Jason Mattis, a 51-year-old from Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release for using a destructive device to start a fire at a residence in Northeast Philadelphia.


Eight charged in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme targeting small U.S. businesses

Eight individuals have been charged with orchestrating a large-scale fraudulent lending scheme targeting small business owners across the United States.


Philadelphia woman sentenced to five years for embezzlement and fraud

United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Kimberly Lawson, 44, from Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for embezzling over $250,000 from her employer and $23,000 from the U.S. government.


Former Keolis engineer sentenced to prison for defrauding company and IRS

BOSTON – John P. Pigsley, the former Assistant Chief Engineer of Facilities for Keolis Commuter Services, received a sentence of 70 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion charges.


Mineral Springs man sentenced for meth distribution and firearm possession

A man from Mineral Springs, Pennsylvania, has received a 15-year prison sentence for his involvement in methamphetamine distribution and firearms possession in connection with drug trafficking activities, according to Acting United States Attorney...


Miske Enterprise member sentenced for racketeering conspiracy and Johnathan Fraser case involvement

Delia Fabro-Miske was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for racketeering conspiracy, according to Acting United States Attorney Kenneth M. Sorenson.


Las Vegas man sentenced for unlicensed firearm sales and meth distribution

A Las Vegas man, James Mosqueda, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release.


Leake County man admits to burglarizing Red Water Day Care

On April 17, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi, a man from Leake County, John Edward Tubby, Jr., aged 34, admitted to the burglary of the Red Water Day Care.


Cherokee County man sentenced to 220 months for drug trafficking

An Alto man, Robert Jessie Martin, has been handed a federal prison sentence for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas.


Man pleads guilty to child exploitation and pornography charges in Iowa

A Prairieburg man, Bryce Hans Plower, has entered a guilty plea in federal court in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on charges of sexual exploitation of children and possession of child pornography.


Wolf Lake man sentenced to 150 months in prison for firearm offenses

A federal court has sentenced Kyle M. Bond, a 41-year-old man from Wolf Lake, Illinois, to 150 months in prison after he admitted to firearm-related offenses.


Doctor sentenced for drug distribution conspiracy involving opioid prescriptions

A doctor from New England has been sentenced to prison following his guilty plea in a drug conspiracy case. Dr. Adnan S. Khan, aged 49, and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, received an eight-month prison sentence.


Indianapolis resident sentenced for methamphetamine trafficking and illegal reentry

Belarmino Sierra-Mata, a 47-year-old resident of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison.


Court rules Google violated antitrust law by monopolizing digital ad markets

The Department of Justice has secured a significant victory in the antitrust case against Google.


Trump addresses U.S. seafood industry challenges with a new executive order

The United States is initiating measures to address what it views as federal overregulation and unfair trade practices adversely affecting the domestic seafood industry.


Gladbrook man sentenced to 15 years for receiving child pornography

A Gladbrook man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography.