News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


Jefferson Parish woman pleads guilty in federal fraud and identity theft case

A Jefferson Parish resident, Jelissa Lacour, age 36, pleaded guilty on August 14, 2025, to two counts of wire fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft.


Federal agencies conduct coordinated search warrants at multiple locations in Des Moines metro

Federal law enforcement agencies, in coordination with local and state authorities, executed search warrants at multiple locations across the Des Moines metropolitan area on September 11, 2025.


Rochester man faces federal charges for distribution and possession of child pornography

A Rochester man, Zachary Guthrie, 32, has been arrested and charged with distributing and possessing child pornography.


Chicago man sentenced for defrauding Covid-19 relief programs out of nearly $2 million

A Chicago man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $2 million in small business loans through Covid-19 relief programs.


President orders flags at half-staff to honor Minneapolis tragedy victims

The President of the United States has issued a proclamation ordering that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff to honor victims of violence that occurred on August 27, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


Texas man sentenced for wire fraud involving luxury truck theft

A Texas man has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for his role in the fraudulent purchase of a high-value vehicle from a Jackson, Mississippi dealership.


Drug task forces seize large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine in northern West Virginia

Over the past year, drug task forces in the Northern District of West Virginia have seized significant quantities of illegal drugs, including more than 27 kilograms of fentanyl, 22 kilograms of methamphetamine, and 13 kilograms of cocaine.


Former border patrol agent sentenced for civil rights violations involving immigrants

Shane Millan, a 53-year-old former Border Patrol agent from Jefferson County, New York, was sentenced to 12 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to two misdemeanor counts of deprivation of rights under color of law.


Dallas man pleads guilty to carjacking and firearms charges after Deep Ellum incident

A Dallas man has pleaded guilty to charges related to a carjacking and high-speed chase in the Deep Ellum area of Dallas.


Mission man receives nearly four-year sentence for possessing stolen firearm

A Mission, South Dakota man has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a stolen firearm. U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier handed down the sentence to Marlow Poor Thunder, 30, on August 25, 2025.


South Bend man receives over 16-year sentence for meth distribution

Martel Scott, a 35-year-old resident of South Bend, Indiana, has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing more than 500 grams of methamphetamine.


New York man sentenced to over fifteen years for drug trafficking in Pennsylvania

Jamell R. O’Neal, 42, of East Meadow, New York, has been sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm possession offenses.


China uses military parades to reinforce historical claims amid disputes over postwar international order

The People’s Republic of China and Russia continue to emphasize their historical roles in World War II through large-scale military parades and official commemorations.


New Orleans man receives six-year sentence for vehicle purchase fraud

A New Orleans man has been sentenced for his role in a scheme involving fraudulent vehicle purchases.


Former US Forest Service officer sentenced for falsifying time records

A former law enforcement officer with the U.S. Forest Service in Thompson Falls has been sentenced to five years of probation after admitting to falsifying time and attendance records.


Beckley man pleads guilty to distributing cocaine and fentanyl

Roger Lee Cousins, a 50-year-old resident of Beckley, has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the distribution of cocaine.


Livingston man receives two-year sentence for meth trafficking conspiracy

A Livingston resident, Kyle Richard Lewellen, 43, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking operation.


Holland man receives 25-year sentence for child sexual exploitation

A Holland man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child.


Illinois man receives seven-year sentence for selling fentanyl

Robert Holder, a 33-year-old resident of Markham, Illinois, has been sentenced to 84 months in prison and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl.


Three foreign nationals indicted for illegal reentry in Jacksonville

Three foreign nationals have been indicted in Jacksonville, Florida, for illegal reentry into the United States after previous deportations. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced that Francisco Juarez-Hernandez, 25, of Mexico; Javier...