News published on Federal Newswire in April 2025

News from April 2025


Former Army soldier found guilty of sexual abuse charges involving minors

A man previously stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, has been found guilty of crimes involving child sexual abuse by a jury in the Southern District of Georgia.


U.S. Attorney Habba launches strike force targeting fentanyl precursor suppliers

U.S. Attorney Alina Habba has initiated a new effort to combat the influx of fentanyl precursors into the United States.


Donald J. Trump shares triumphs and political support on first 100 days

Donald J. Trump shared a series of posts on April 29, 2025, highlighting achievements in his administration's first 100 days and receiving endorsements from Senator Bill Hagerty.


Leader of drug trafficking group sentenced to life in Oklahoma

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Heath Lloyd Taylor, 46, was sentenced to life in prison for drug conspiracy.


Pennsylvania man sentenced to 24 months for bank fraud conspiracy

A man from Pennsylvania, Marquise A. Billy, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for his role in a bank fraud conspiracy. U.S. District Court Judge Bridget Meehan Brennan handed down the sentence after Billy, 31, of Long Pond, pleaded guilty...


Hidalgo County man sentenced to 30 years for child pornography production

A man from Hidalgo County has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that 24-year-old Jacob Ryan Arredondo from McAllen pled guilty to the charges on November 27,...


Mexican national charged with trafficking cocaine and heroin to the U.S

A federal grand jury has charged a 36-year-old Mexican national from Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, with trafficking substantial quantities of cocaine and heroin into the United States.


Okmulgee resident sentenced to over 20 years for voluntary manslaughter

Brett Wayne Pigeon, a 45-year-old resident of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to over 20 years in prison for his involvement in a voluntary manslaughter case.


Benicia man receives seven-year sentence for firearm possession as a convicted felon

Jeremiah Malik Jefferson, a 27-year-old resident of Benicia, has been sentenced to seven years in prison. U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez issued the sentence following Jefferson's second conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm,...


Willimantic man sentenced for gun thefts and drug-related charges

Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, has confirmed the sentencing of Kwitzpatrick Duffany, a 37-year-old formerly from Willimantic, to 108 months in federal prison.


U.S. Attorney Martin reports 25% drop in violent crime

U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. recently reviewed his first 100 days in office with an emphasis on the reduction of violent crime in the District of Columbia.


Two York County men sentenced for fentanyl distribution scheme

Timario Gayton, 33, and Quonzy Hope, 36, residents of Rock Hill, have each been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to involvement in a scheme to distribute fentanyl.


Harlingen couple pleads guilty to multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme

The operators of Southwest Medical Homepatient, a durable medical equipment company, have pleaded guilty to defrauding Medicare, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Ecuadorian man sentenced for illegal re-entry into the United States

Alex Patin-Patin, a 28-year-old resident of South Burlington, Vermont, has been sentenced to time served for re-entering the United States illegally after a previous removal.


Repeat offender receives sentence for illegal reentry in the US

A Mexican resident previously deported from the United States seven times between 2013 and 2017 has been sentenced after pleading guilty in a federal court to the charge of illegal reentry.


Ex-credit union assistant branch manager sentenced for bank fraud conspiracy

A former employee of a credit union in Winnie, Texas, has been sentenced to 34 months in federal prison for his involvement in a bank fraud conspiracy, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.


Small businesses win in Oregon project labor agreement case, backed by NFIB

Small businesses in Oregon secured a legal victory concerning project labor agreements.


Claremore man receives 84-month sentence for fatal car crash

A man from Claremore has been sentenced for the charges of involuntary manslaughter and assault. U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson made the announcement after U.S. District Judge John D. Russell sentenced Jerry Dean Luton, III, 35, to 84 months in...


Las Vegas man sentenced for $240,000 unemployment benefits fraud

A Las Vegas man has been sentenced for his involvement in a scheme to defraud unemployment insurance.


Defendants plead guilty in drone contraband scheme at FCI McDowell

On April 29, 2025, Hector Luis Gomez DeJesus from Sanford, North Carolina, and Raymond Luis Saez Aviles from Poinciana, Florida, entered guilty pleas for aiding and abetting the introduction of contraband into a federal prison.