News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


Federal inmate indicted for possessing weapon at Schuylkill facility

A federal grand jury has indicted Marco Deputy, 30, of Frederick, Maryland, for allegedly possessing a weapon while incarcerated at the Schuylkill Federal Correctional Facility.


Centralia man sentenced to 17 years for distributing meth and fentanyl

A Centralia resident has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing large amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl.


Jason A. Reding Quiñones sworn in as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of Florida

Jason A. Reding Quiñones has been sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.


Third defendant sentenced for role in skimming scheme targeting SNAP benefits

Bogdan Gabriel Radu, a 23-year-old Romanian national, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for possessing device-making equipment, commonly known as skimmers.


Friendly’s recalls select Cookies & Cream ice cream for undeclared allergens

Friendly’s Ice Cream has announced a voluntary recall of 324 cartons of its 48 fl. oz.


Gainesville man receives over 35-year sentence for drug trafficking and firearm offenses

Lagarius Joseph Johnson, a 21-year-old Gainesville resident, has been sentenced to 35 years and 3 months in federal prison for several offenses including drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms.


Hans Kissle recalls potato salad due to undeclared wheat allergen

Hans Kissle LLC has announced a voluntary recall of 66 units of its Red Potato Bliss Salad due to the presence of undeclared wheat, which is a known allergen.


CDC launches Free Mind campaign targeting youth substance use and mental health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has introduced Free Mind, a national campaign aimed at providing youth aged 12-17, along with their parents and caregivers, with resources about substance use and mental health.


CDC mourns loss of longtime 'Tips From Former Smokers' advocate Christine Brader

Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, acting director of the CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, released a statement on the passing of Christine Brader.


Settlement reached with social club over fraudulent covid relief loan certifications

The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced a settlement in a civil fraud lawsuit involving TCC International LLC, Core Gravity LLC, and Core Club Members Corp. The companies were accused of falsely...


Baltimore man convicted on federal charges related to drugs and firearms

A federal jury has convicted Anthony Nichols, 43, of Baltimore, Maryland, on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.


Utah man convicted for child sex crimes involving recording abuse

A Utah County man has been convicted by a federal jury in Salt Lake City for sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl and recording the abuse.


Trump revokes executive order aimed at promoting competition in US economy

President Donald J. Trump has revoked Executive Order 14036, which was issued on July 9, 2021, and focused on promoting competition in the American economy.


Dominican national pleads guilty to illegal reentry after prior drug conviction

A Dominican national who was previously deported after a heroin trafficking conviction has pleaded guilty to illegally reentering the United States, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom.


U.S. Attorney Siebert details progress on seven recent immigration prosecutions

Erik S. Siebert, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, provided updates on seven immigration-related cases in the district.


Trump signs executive order to boost U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain resilience

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order to fill the Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve (SAPIR) with key drug components.


South Texas pair sentenced for production of child sexual abuse material

A man and woman from South Texas have been sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms for producing child sexual abuse material involving a seven-year-old victim.


Mexican cartel leader extradited to New York faces federal drug importation charge

Servando Gomez-Martinez, also known as "La Tuta," has been taken into U.S. custody on charges of conspiring to import cocaine and methamphetamine into the United States.


Shiprock man receives eight-year sentence for drive-by shooting on U.S. Highway 64

A Shiprock resident, Larence Cambridge, was sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for his involvement in a drive-by shooting that took place on January 9, 2025.


Senior Sinaloa Cartel figure extradited to Brooklyn faces cocaine trafficking charges

Jesus Guzman-Castro, identified as a senior member of the Sinaloa Cartel, was arraigned in Brooklyn federal court on charges related to a large-scale cocaine distribution conspiracy.