News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


Greenwich hedge fund operator sentenced for defrauding investors out of over $3 million

A Stamford man was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for operating an investment fraud scheme that stole more than $3.4 million from investors, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.


Mexican national indicted for illegal reentry in Vermont

A federal grand jury in Burlington, Vermont, has indicted Samuel Alfaro-Sanchez, a 31-year-old Mexican national, on charges of illegal reentry into the United States.


Spencer man receives more than eight years for methamphetamine distribution

A Spencer, Iowa man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.


Louisiana sex offender sentenced to life for online crimes against Martin County minor

A Louisiana man has been sentenced to life in federal prison, followed by a consecutive 10-year term, for multiple internet sex crimes involving a minor in Martin County, Florida.


New Orleans man pleads guilty in child sextortion case involving multiple victims

A New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to producing sexually explicit images of children as young as seven years old, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Former sheriff’s office employee indicted with Slidell resident for federal program theft conspiracy

Two Louisiana residents have been indicted for conspiracy to commit theft and bribery related to a program receiving federal funds, according to an announcement from Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.


Saginaw man receives over 13 years for firearm possession as convicted felon

Turan West, a 30-year-old resident of Saginaw, has been sentenced to 162 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.


Citizen of Mexico sentenced to seven months for illegal reentry in Pennsylvania

Leonardo Mendoza-Zavala, a 44-year-old citizen of Mexico, was sentenced to seven months in prison for illegal reentry into the United States.


Washington D.C. man sentenced to fourteen years for two separate carjackings

Erick Alvarenga, a 19-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his involvement in two carjackings that took place in late December 2024 and early January 2025.


U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Mexico files weekly charges related to border enforcement

In the week ending August 29, 2025, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico reported new criminal charges related to immigration and border enforcement.


Weekend Interview: Bret Manley on Access to Rare Earth Minerals and America’s Energy Future

U.S. dependence on China for rare earth minerals has sparked bipartisan concern, and policymakers are trying to figure out how to protect American competitiveness.


Luzerne County man receives over ten years for drug and firearm offenses

Justis Shea, a 32-year-old resident of Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 130 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.


Winfield woman sentenced for PPP loan fraud and ordered to repay over $80,000

Jade Price, a 29-year-old resident of Winfield, Indiana, has been sentenced to 12 months of probation and ordered to pay $80,355.18 in restitution to the Small Business Administration after pleading guilty to wire fraud.


Southern District of Texas files hundreds of new border-related cases amid ongoing operations

Federal authorities in the Southern District of Texas have charged 356 individuals with immigration and related offenses between August 22 and August 28, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Fries man sentenced to over three years for threatening federal officials

A man from Fries, Virginia, has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for mailing threats to harm several federal officials.


New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal firearm charge related to French Quarter shooting

A New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms charge in connection with a 2022 shooting in the French Quarter.


Clinton man sentenced to 30 years for child pornography offenses

A Clinton, Iowa man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for receipt and attempted production of child pornography.


Former postal worker pleads guilty to mail theft and bank fraud charges

A former postal worker has admitted to stealing checks from the mail and participating in a bank fraud scheme.


South Bend woman sentenced for PPP loan fraud; ordered to repay over $55,000

Rachael Robinson, a 37-year-old resident of South Bend, Indiana, has been sentenced for wire fraud after pleading guilty in federal court.


North Texas man receives 30-year sentence for producing child pornography

A North Texas man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing child pornography involving a ten-year-old child.