News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


U.S. Attorney’s Office honors crime victim advocates with awards

On April 10, 2025, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana held a ceremony to recognize 22 members of federal, state, and local law enforcement.


Chaska man indicted for distributing child sexual abuse material

Nicholas Lugo, a resident of Chaska, Minnesota, has been indicted for the distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), as revealed by Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.


Bronx resident faces sex trafficking charges involving multiple women

A Bronx man, Ralph Wallace, also known by aliases "Chase" and "Prize," has been charged with sex trafficking multiple women through force, fraud, and coercion, as announced today by Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New...


McAlester man sentenced to 77 months for assault with suffocation

Nathaniel Dewayne Meashintubby, a resident of McAlester, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 77 months in prison for felony assault.


Federal grand jury indicts three for drug conspiracy in Boston

In Boston, a federal grand jury has indicted three men on charges related to a drug trafficking conspiracy.


Missouri man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material

A registered sex offender from Jefferson County, Missouri, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material and attempting to engage in a sexual conversation with an 11-year-old girl.


Buffalo man pleads guilty to mail fraud, affecting 500 victims nationwide

Nicholas Janes, a Buffalo resident, has entered a guilty plea to mail fraud charges in a case that defrauded over 500 victims.


Repeat offender sentenced to 188 months for drug distribution

Hannie Rice, a 67-year-old previously from Oakland, Nebraska, has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.


Federal authorities charge four in West Virginia immigration enforcement case

Four Mexican nationals have been detained following their arrest in the Southern District of West Virginia.


Bridgeport gang member Luis Garcia sentenced to 20 years for violent crimes

Luis Garcia, also known as "Ebk Lou," of Bridgeport, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a violent street gang in Bridgeport.


New Haven gang member sentenced to two decades for involvement in violent crime

A New Haven gang member has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.


Rapper related to drug and gun charges pleads guilty in St. Louis

A rapper from St. Louis, Missouri has admitted to charges related to drug trafficking and firearm possession.


Trump announces overhaul of federal procurement policy to cut bureaucracy

President Trump has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to reform federal procurement policy, aiming at enhancing competition, efficiency, and reducing costs.


Tangipahoa Parish resident faces indictment for fentanyl-related charges

A resident of Tangipahoa Parish has been indicted following charges related to the distribution of fentanyl, which allegedly resulted in a death.


FTC reveals top text message scams with $470 million in reported losses for 2024

Newly released data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report that consumers reported losses totaling $470 million to text message scams in 2024.


Morgantown-area drug trafficking operation leads to multiple sentences

Four individuals involved in a drug trafficking organization operating from Philadelphia to Detroit and Morgantown, West Virginia, have been sentenced in federal court.


Man pleads guilty to manslaughter and child neglect in trespass death

Fargo – On April 14, 2025, Austin Ray Lester from Tokio, North Dakota, entered a guilty plea in United States District Court.


Honduran national in Utah indicted for heroin possession with intent to distribute

A federal grand jury has indicted Jose Manuel Osorio-Dominguez, a Honduran national residing in West Valley City, Utah, for federal drug crimes related to heroin possession and intent to distribute.


Gray wolf bill passes House Natural Resources Committee

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act (PALPA), introduced by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and Congressman Tom Tiffany, has passed through the House Natural Resources Committee.


U.S. Attorney Sarcone announces key supervisory appointments in Albany office

United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III has announced two senior supervisory appointments at the U.S. Attorney’s Office.