News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Los Angeles man sentenced for Utah credit union fraud scheme

Matthew Acquah, a 24-year-old from Los Angeles, has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for defrauding Utah-based credit unions.


Laredo man pleads guilty to bank robbery linked to high-speed chase

A Laredo man has admitted to robbing Falcon International Bank, leading to a dangerous police pursuit.


Slidell man pleads guilty to machine gun possession; sentencing scheduled

On March 27, 2025, Cuong Quoc Tran, a 39-year-old resident of Slidell, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to possession of a machine gun. U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson confirmed that Tran violated Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(o).


Justice Department boosts resources for unresolved Indian Country crimes

The Justice Department announced a substantial initiative to address unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country, particularly concerning missing and murdered indigenous persons.


Corpus Christi man sentenced to 15 years for firearms and pipe bomb possession

A resident of Corpus Christi, Texas, has been sentenced to prison for illegal possession of a firearm and unregistered pipe bombs. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the development after a three-day trial concluded with the jury finding...


Iowa man pleads guilty to drug and gun charges after absconding

Nathan Nickless, a 40-year-old from Dakota City, Iowa, entered a guilty plea in federal court in Sioux City on April 1, 2025.


St. Louis man pleads guilty to 2023 armed robbery at Family Dollar

A St. Louis resident has pleaded guilty to an armed robbery incident at a local store that took place in October 2023.


Guatemalan national pleads guilty to immigration violations in Texas district court

A Guatemalan national, Wilmer Armando Xitumul-Godinez, 24, pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful reentry by a previously deported alien.


New York man sentenced to 75 months in prison for rental car theft scheme

U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig has sentenced a man involved in a nationwide luxury rental car theft operation to 75 months in prison.


FDA highlights recent developments including Cabometyx approval and seafood sanitation anniversary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released an update summarizing recent developments within the agency.


Henkel recalls Tec Italy shampoo in U.S. over contamination concerns

Henkel Capital S.A. de C.V. has issued a voluntary recall of 1,068 units of Tec Italy Shampoo Totale due to potential contamination with Klebsiella oxytoca.


Frito-Lay recalls chips due to undeclared milk allergen risk

Frito-Lay has initiated a recall regarding a select number of 13 oz. bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips.


AMO crew rescues woman from capsized boat on Colorado River

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a unit under U.S. Customs and Border Protection, conducted a rescue on March 27, 2025, when an aircrew discovered a capsized boat on the Colorado River about 22 miles south of the Hoover Dam.


CBP officers arrest Canadian citizen for alleged alien smuggling at Champlain border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Cannon Corners border crossing apprehended a Canadian citizen attempting to smuggle an illegal alien in the spare tire area of their vehicle, the agency reported.


CBP issues advisory on Easter eggs to prevent disease spread

With Easter festivities approaching, travelers are reminded by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) about the restrictions on cascarones, the popular confetti-filled eggshells.


El Paso CBP seizes bologna and medication in smuggling attempt

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists intercepted a shipment of prohibited pork bologna at the Paso Del Norte international crossing in El Paso, Texas on March 28, 2025.


New Orleans Sector Border Patrol operation arrests 25 along I-20 highway

The United States Border Patrol New Orleans Sector has concluded Operation Magnolia, resulting in significant law enforcement action.